Common use of Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It Clause in Contracts

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, Fund on behalf of its Portfolio(s), ) agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)such Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it such Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), "UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS") the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its certain assets of the Portfoliossuch Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each The Fund, on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned of the Portfolios (other than any securities or cash of the Portfolios held by it (excluding assets held elsewhere a futures commission merchant or commodity clearing organization pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of under the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios Portfolio will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfoliosassets, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Fund desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), The Fund agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)it, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio the Fund held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered “investment companies companies” (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time (the “1940 Act”)), whether in the same “group of investment companies” (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), ) the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios Fund will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding securities, cash, or other assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)such Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios Fund will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying PortfoliosUnderlyingPortfolios”), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its certain assets of the Portfoliossuch Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each The Fund, on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), agrees to has delivered or will deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned of the Portfolios (other than any securities or cash of the Portfolios held by it (excluding assets held elsewhere a futures commission merchant or commodity clearing organization pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of under the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios Portfolio will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the a custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) Shares as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or which is not received by the Fund and not it or which is delivered to the Custodianout in accordance with Proper Instructions (as such term is defined in Section 8 hereof). With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered “investment companies companies” (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time (the “1940 Act”)), whether in the same “group of investment companies” (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), ) the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“"domestic securities”") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“"foreign securities”") pursuant to the provisions of the Fund's Trust Instrument (as further amended or restated, the "Trust Instrument"). Each Fund, The Fund on behalf of its Portfolio(s), the Portfolios agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolios from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests Interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “"Underlying Shares”") of registered investment companies in the same "group of investment companies" (hereinafter sometimes referred to as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the "1940 Act")) as the “Underlying Portfolios”Fund (the "Xxxxxxxx Funds"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares Underlying Shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, The Fund on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), ) agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered "investment companies companies" (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 ACT"), whether in the same "group of investment companies" (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including, pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, The Fund on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), ) agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies in the same "group of investment companies" (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 ACT")) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), "UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS") the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)it, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of under the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying PortfoliosUnderlyingPortfolios ”), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its certain assets of the Portfoliossuch Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each The Fund, on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned of the Portfolios (other than any securities or cash of the Portfolios held by it (excluding assets held elsewhere a futures commission merchant or commodity clearing organization pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of under the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios Portfolio will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"Domestic Securities") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"Foreign Securities"). Each Fund, The Fund on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), ) agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“"Shares”") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “"Underlying Shares”") of registered "investment companies companies", as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), whether in the same "group of investment companies" (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including, pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “"Underlying Portfolios”"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each The Fund, on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered “investment companies companies” (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time (the “1940 Act”)), whether in the same “group of investment companies” (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 1000 Xxx) or otherwise, including pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), ) the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the a custodian of its assets of the Portfolios, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each The Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) Shares as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or which is not received by it or which is delivered out in accordance with Proper Instructions (as such term is defined in Section 8 hereof), so long as the Fund and not delivered to the CustodianCustodian has met its standard of care as specified in Section 16.1 of this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered “investment companies companies” (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time (the “1940 Act”)), whether in the same “group of investment companies” (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), ) the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each The Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”"FOREIGN SECURITIES"). Each Fund, The Fund on behalf of its the Portfolio(s), ) agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it the Portfolio(s) from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each the Fund representing interests in its the Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund Portfolio and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered "investment companies companies", as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 ACT"), whether in the same "group of investment companies" (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including, pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolios of the Fund, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Portfolio desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”"DOMESTIC SECURITIES") and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign "FOREIGN securities”"). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding securities, cash, or other assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act)such Portfolios, and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share shares of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”"SHARES") as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”"UNDERLYING SHARES") of registered investment companies (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”"UNDERLYING PORTFOLIOS"), the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s 's name on behalf of the Portfolios Fund will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.

Employment of Custodian and Property to be Held by It. Each Fund hereby employs the Custodian as the custodian of its assets of the Portfoliosassets, including securities which the Fund, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, Fund desires to be held in places within the United States (“domestic securities”) and securities it desires to be held outside the United States (“foreign securities”). Each Fund, on behalf of its Portfolio(s), Fund agrees to deliver to the Custodian all securities and cash owned by it (excluding assets held elsewhere pursuant to Rule 17f-6 of the 1940 Act), and all payments of income, payments of principal or capital distributions received by such Portfolios it with respect to all securities owned by it from time to time, and the cash consideration received by it for such new or treasury share of beneficial interest of each Fund representing interests in its Portfolios (“Shares”) as may be issued or sold from time to time. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any property of a Portfolio the Fund held or received by the Fund and not delivered to the Custodian. With respect to uncertificated shares (the “Underlying Shares”) of registered “investment companies companies” (as defined in Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended from time to time (the “1940 Act”)), whether in the same “group of investment companies” (as defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the 0000 Xxx) or otherwise, including pursuant to Section 12(d)(l)(F) of the 1940 Act (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Underlying Portfolios”), ) the holding of confirmation statements that identify the shares as being recorded in the Custodian’s name on behalf of the Portfolios Fund will be deemed custody for purposes hereof.