Common use of Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement Clause in Contracts

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052007, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as immediately upon approval by a majority of the date above writtenoutstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser shall not apply as to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052007, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052012, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052008, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052010, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser and any sub-investment adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 30, 1998 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated December 22, 1995 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated December 15, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052011, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005two years from the date of this Agreement, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated June 14, 2001 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated November 1, 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated December 1, 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any timetime as to a Series, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated June 30, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052012, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2006, as supplemented, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052014, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of December 15, 1993, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of November 1, 1996, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2004, as amended and/or supplemented, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of April 28, 1993, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052008, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as immediately upon approval by a majority of the date above writtenoutstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser shall not apply as to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20052000, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of June 14, 2001, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052014, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2008, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of June 30, 1996, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, Fund or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser and any sub-investment adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of April 30, 1998, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of December 31, 1996, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, dated December 31, 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use "Royce" as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, dated June 30, 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, Fund or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use "Royce" as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 3027, 20052010, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser, dated October 31, 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use "Royce" as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of April 28, 1993, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of June 30, 2003 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, ,provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of September 23, 2010, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2001, as amended and/or supplemented, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as immediately upon approval by a majority of the date above writtenoutstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser shall not apply as to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20051999, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of December 31, 2003 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.