Common use of Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment Clause in Contracts

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October 12, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on ______________, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on April 19, 2006 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Xxxx'x xutstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstaxxxxx Xxass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 29, 2000 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect on the later of (i) the date that Shares are first issued to OppenheimerFunds, Inc. or any other person, or (ii) May 1, 2000. When this Plan takes effect, the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdated May 1, 1998, by and between the Trust and OFI, shall be terminated. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule October 31, 2000 and thereafter from year to year thereafter or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees by a vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding voting Service shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made without approval of the Service Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October 12, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on April 19, 2006 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass Xxxx'x xutstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C B shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October 24, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class N vxxxxx xxares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October 24, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Asset- Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting sharesvxxxxx xxares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on June 22, 1995 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect after approval by Class A shareholders of the Fund, at which time it shall replace the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement of Distribution for Class C sharesthe Shares made as of April 28, 1988 as amended as of December 30, 1988, August 14, 1990, October 18, 1990, August 23, 1991 and September 1, 1993. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year from the date first set forth above or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose A Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding voting sharessecurities of the Class. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be is entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Asset- Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on August 5, 1999, for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 4, 1997 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year from the date first set forth above or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, Plan without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be is entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting outstanding Clxxx X xxting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on ______________, 2001, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on _______________, 2001, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on June 15, 2006 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on _______, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 4, 1997 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year from the date first set forth above or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, Plan without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose A Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class A voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be is entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesA Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C A Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C A voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesA Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C A Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class A voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on February 14, 2008 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Fuxx'x xxtstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on ________________,2001, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October, 24, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C B shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on ________,2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on August 5, 1999, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the ---------------------------------------------------------- Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on October 12, 2000, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such terminationsucx xxxxxnation, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 10, 1994 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdated June 10, 1993. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule December 31, 1994 and thereafter from year to year thereafter or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose B Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding voting sharessecurities of the Class. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be is entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge any Carry Forward Expenses and related costs properly incurred in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination, and whether the Fund shall continue to make payment to the Distributor in the amount the Distributor is entitled to retain under part (c) of Section 3 hereof, until such time as the Distributor has been reimbursed for all or part of such amounts by the Fund and by retaining CDSC payments.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on December 11, 1997, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting outstanding Clasx X xxxxng shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstaxxxxx Xxass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on March 16, 1995, for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule December 31, 1995 and thereafter from year to year thereafter or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose B Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding voting sharessecurities of the Class. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has ------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on May 21, 2003 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C ouxxxxxxxxg Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on August 5, 1999, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on _____________________, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 4, 1997 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year thereafter or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, Plan without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose B Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has ------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on May 21, 2003 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C ouxxxxxxxxg Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------- and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees Directors and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees Directors cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent TrusteesDirectors. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees Directors or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees Directors shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class B vxxxxx xxares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has ------------------------------------------------------ been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on May 21, 2003, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass ouxxxxxxxxg Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesN Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outxxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on February 5, 2001, for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's ’s prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting sharesvoxxxx xxxres. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class B votxxx xxxxes. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C B shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 3, 1998, for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine determine, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesN Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class N xxxxxx xhares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstandxxx Xxxss B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the date first set forth above, at which time it shall replace the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesthe Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstandinx Xxxxx B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outsxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's ’s prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstanding Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has -------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on __________, 2003 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharespurpose of voting on this Plan. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C ouxxxxxxxxg Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class B voxxxx xxxres. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C xxxxxxxding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on August 29, 2007 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Fuxx'x xxtstanding Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on February 4, 1997 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect as of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesdate first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year from the date first set forth above or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose A Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding Class A voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be is entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on __________, 199___, for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect after being approved by Class B shareholders of the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule ___________, 199___ and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Xxxx'x outstanding Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outstaxxxxx Xxass C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C ouxxxxxxxxx Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesShares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine determine, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its of the Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesB Shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanxxxx Xxass B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called on _____ __, 1996 for the purpose of voting on this Plan, and replaces shall take effect on the date that the Fund's prior Distribution Registration Statement is declared effective by the Securities and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesExchange Commission. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule ______ __, 1996 and thereafter from year to year thereafter or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose B Shareholders, in the manner described above, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act0000 Xxx) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C outstanding voting sharessecurities of the Class. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Asset- Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has ------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on June 28, 2004 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C ouxxxxxxxxg Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's ’s prior Amended and Restated Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C N shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by such time as the Board in accordance with is required, under the Rule Rule, to consider approval of its renewal and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C Class N voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on December 8, 2004 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass outsxxxxxxx Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has --------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on December 8, 2004 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C oxxxxxxxxng Class B voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C B shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C B Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose purpose, and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class B vxxxxx xxares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has -------------------------------------------------------- been approved by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees and replaces cast in person at a meeting called on December 8, 2004 for the Fund's prior Distribution and Service purpose of voting on this Plan and Agreement for Class C sharesshall take effect as of the date first set forth above. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass oxxxxxxxxng Class C voting shares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.

Effectiveness, Continuation, Termination and Amendment. This Amended ------------------------------------------------------ and Restated Plan has been approved by a vote of the Board and of its Independent Trustees and replaces replace the Fund's prior Distribution and Service Plan and Agreement for Class C B shares. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, it shall continue in effect until renewed by the Board in accordance with the Rule and thereafter from year to year or as the Board may otherwise determine but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and its Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. continuance This Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of payments to be made under this Plan, without approval of the Class C N Shareholders at a meeting called for that purpose and all material amendments must be approved by a vote of the Board and of the Independent Trustees. This Plan may be terminated at any time by a vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by the vote of the holders of a "majority" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund's outstxxxxxx Xlass C voting sharesoutstanding Class N vxxxxx xxares. In the event of such termination, the Board and its Independent Trustees shall determine whether the Distributor shall be entitled to payment from the Fund of all or a portion of the Service Fee and/or the Asset-Based Sales Charge in respect of Shares sold prior to the effective date of such termination.