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Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6.

Appears in 24 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Agility Multi-Asset Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (YCG Funds), Trust Agreement (Lyons Funds)

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Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more separate and distinct Series created and maintained in accordance with Article III, Section 1(q), and this Article IV. The Trustees may designate the rights, privileges, voting powers and preferences of the Shares of each Series relative to the Shares of any other Series. The Trustees may divide the Shares of any Series into any number of Classes representing interests in the Assets belonging to that Series, each Share of each such Class having an equal beneficial interest in such assets and identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and subject to the same terms and conditions, except that (a) expenses allocated to a Class may be borne solely by that Class as determined by the Trustees and (b) a Class may have exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting only that Class. The Series and Classes indicated on Schedule A (“Schedule A”) as of the date hereof are hereby established and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by are referred to as the Trust for each “Initial Series and Class. Classes.” The Trustees shall have full power establishment and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote designation of the Shareholders of any each additional Series or Class of Shares of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class Trust shall be effective upon the adoption by a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution by the Trustees setting that sets forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, relative rights and privileges of the Shares preferences of such Series or ClassClass of the Trust, whether directly in such resolution or by reference toto another document, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. Each such resolution shall be incorporated herein by reference upon adoption. The relative rights and preferences of the Initial Series and Classes shall be as set forth herein. The relative rights and preferences of each additional Series or Class shall be as set forth herein, unless expressly provided otherwise by the Trustees in establishing such Series or Class. For the avoidance of doubt, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Trust’s public filings, including its registration statement(s) filed with the Commission, shall not constitute a contract between the Trust or any Series and the Shareholders, and shall not give rise to any contract claims by the Shareholders against the Trust or any Series. The Trust shall maintain separate and distinct records for each Series and shall hold and account for the Assets belonging thereto separately from the other assets of the Trust or Assets belonging to any other Series. A Series may issue any number of Shares and need not issue Shares. Each holder of each Shares of a Series shall be entitled to receive his or her pro rata share of all distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect to such Series. Upon redemption of Shares of a Series, or upon liquidation or termination of any Series, the redeeming Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the Assets belonging to that Series. The Trustees may, without Shareholder authorization or approval, change the name of any Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Sharesadopt such other name as they deem proper in their sole discretion. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares Any name change of any or all Series or Classes as Class shall become effective upon the context may require. All provisions herein relating to adoption by the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class Board of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class Trustees of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest resolution approving such change, whether directly in the assets belonging such resolution or by reference to or approval of another document that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Seriessets forth such change, and, or at a future date or time specified in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each such resolution or other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6document.

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Federated Hermes ETF Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Federated Hermes ETF Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Federated Hermes ETF Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained To the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the Delaware Statutory Trust for each Series Act and Class. The any other applicable law, the Trustees shall have full power and authoritymay divide, all without the approval of Shareholders, the Shares into any number of series or classes representing interests in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of assets belonging to the Trust, to establish each Share of each such series and designate class having an equal beneficial interest as each other Share of such series or class in such assets and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes identical voting, dividend, liquidation and to fix such preferences, voting powers, other rights and privileges of such Series subject to the same terms and conditions, except that (a) expenses allocated to a series or Classes class may be borne solely by that series or class as determined by the Trustees and (b) each series and class may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action have exclusive voting rights with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirablematters affecting only that series or class. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the The establishment and designation of any Series each additional series or Class class of Shares of the Trust shall be effective upon the adoption by a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution by the Trustees setting that sets forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, relative rights and privileges preferences of such series or class of the Shares of such Series or ClassTrust, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, to another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any Prospectus or registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust Trustees may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares change the name of any series or all Series or Classes as the context may requireclass in their sole discretion. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (The Trustees may, subject to the liabilities belonging to Fundamental Policies and the Seriesrequirements of the 1940 Act and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, andauthorize and issue such other securities, in including preferred shares, debt securities or other senior securities. To the case of each Class, to extent that the liabilities belonging to that Class), Trustees authorize and each Share issue shares of any Class series or class pursuant to this Section 6.2, they are hereby authorized and empowered to amend or supplement this Declaration or the Trust’s Certificate of a particular Series Trust as they deem necessary or appropriate, including to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Delaware Statutory Trust Act or requirements imposed by the rating agencies or other Persons, all without the approval of Shareholders. Any such supplement or amendment shall be equal filed with the Commission as is necessary. The Trustees are also authorized to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6take such actions and retain such persons as they see fit to offer and sell such securities.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Rochdale International Trade Fixed Income Fund), Trust Agreement (Evolution U.S. Government Guaranteed Floating Rate Loan Fund a Series of Evolution Investment Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Highland Floating Rate Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution, which shall be the relative rights and preferences of such Series or Class. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6such Series.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Dividend Value ETF), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Core Equity ETF)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained To the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the Delaware Statutory Trust for each Series Act and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authorityany other applicable law, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determinedivide, to divide or combine all without the approval of Shareholders, the Shares into any number of series or any Series classes representing interests in the assets belonging to such series or Classes into class, each Share of each such series and class having an equal beneficial interest as each other Share of such series or class in such assets and identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and subject to the same terms and conditions, except that (a) expenses allocated to a greater series or lesser number, to classify class may be borne solely by that series or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, class as determined by the Trustees and to take such other action (b) each series and class may have exclusive voting rights with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirablematters affecting only that series or class. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the The establishment and designation of any Series each additional series or Class class of Shares of the Trust shall be effective upon the adoption by a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution by the Trustees setting that sets forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, relative rights and privileges preferences of such series or class of the Shares of such Series or ClassTrust, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, to another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any Prospectus or registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust Trustees may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares change the name of any series or all Series or Classes as the context may requireclass in their sole discretion. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (The Trustees may, subject to the liabilities belonging to Fundamental Policies and the Seriesrequirements of the 1940 Act and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, andauthorize and issue such other securities, in including preferred shares, debt securities or other senior securities. To the case of each Class, to extent that the liabilities belonging to that Class), Trustees authorize and each Share issue shares of any Class series or class pursuant to this Section 6.2, they are hereby authorized and empowered to amend or supplement this Declaration or the Trust’s Certificate of a particular Series Trust as they deem necessary or appropriate, including to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Delaware Statutory Trust Act or requirements imposed by the rating agencies or other Persons, all without the approval of Shareholders. Any such supplement or amendment shall be equal filed with the Commission as is necessary. The Trustees are also authorized to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6take such actions and retain such persons as they see fit to offer and sell such securities.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Highland Premium Long/Short Healthcare Fund), Trust Agreement (Highland Premium Dividend Fund), Trust Agreement (Highland Premium Long/Short Equity Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Forum CRE Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (VII Peaks Co-Optivist Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Cross Shore Discovery Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. (a) The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for Series, each with an unlimited number of Shares unless otherwise specified. The Shares of each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, relative rights and privileges of preferences provided for herein and such Series or Classes rights and preferences as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified be designated by the Trustees, the . The establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by a majority of the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, relative rights and privileges preferences of the Shares of each such Series, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of the Shares of such Series including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust shall maintain separate and distinct records for each Series and shall hold and account for the assets belonging thereto separately from the other Trust Property and the assets belonging to any other Series. Each Share of a Series shall represent an equal beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series, except to the extent of expenses separately allocated to Classes thereof as permitted herein. A Series may have exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting only that Series. (b) The Trustees may divide the Shares of any Series into two or more Classes, each with an unlimited number of Shares unless otherwise specified. Each Class so established and designated shall represent a proportionate interest in the net assets belonging to that Series and shall have identical voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights and be subject to the same terms and conditions, except that (i) liabilities, expenses, costs, charges, and reserves allocated to a Class in accordance with Article III, Section 3.8 of this Agreement may be borne solely by that Class, (ii) dividends declared and payable to a Class pursuant to Article IX, Section 9.1 of this Agreement shall reflect the items separately allocated thereto, (iii) each Class may have separate rights to convert to another Class, exchange rights, and similar rights, each as determined by the Trustees, and (iv) each Class may have exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting only that Class. The establishment and designation of each Class for any or all Series shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by a majority of the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of the Shares of each such Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of the Shares of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. (c) The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series, or Class thereof, (i) to establish and designate and to change in any manner any Series of Shares, or any Class or Classes thereof, (ii) to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights, and privileges of any Series, or Classes thereof, as the Trustees may from time to time determine (but the Trustees may not change the preferences, voting powers, rights, and privileges of Outstanding Shares in a manner materially adverse to the Shareholders of such Shares without the prior approval of the affected Shareholders), (iii) to divide or combine the Shares of any Series, or Classes thereof, into a greater or lesser number, (iv) to classify or reclassify any issued Shares of any Series, or Classes thereof, into one or more Series or Classes of Shares of a Series, and (v) to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. The Trust A Series and any Class thereof may issue any number of Shares but need not issue any Shares. Subject to applicable federal and state law, the Trustees may by a resolution of each a majority of the Trustees abolish any Series or Class previously established and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as designated and rescind the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series establishment and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6designation thereof.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Bob Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Optimum Fund Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Optimum Fund Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: AMCAP Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Amcap Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Amcap Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Limited Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Limited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America), Trust Agreement (Limited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The of SharesSubject to the provisions of this Section 3.6, the Trust shall consist of one or more the Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall indicated on Schedule A attached hereto (“Schedule A”), as such Schedule A may be maintained by the Trust for each amended from time to time. The Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote Classes indicated on Schedule A as of the Shareholders date hereof are hereby established and are referred to as the “Initial Series and Classes.” The establishment of any Series or Class of Shares (other than the Trust, to establish Initial Series and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class Classes) shall be effective upon the adoption by the Trustees of a resolution by that sets forth the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferencesof, powersor otherwise identifies, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of the designation of, or otherwise identifies, such Series (or Class) including, without limitationClass including any Registration Statement, any registration statement amendment and/or restatement of the Trust, this Declaration of Trust and/or Schedule A or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue Upon the establishment of any number Series or Class of Shares or the termination of each any existing Series or Class of Shares, Schedule A shall be amended to reflect the addition or termination of such Series or Class and need any officer of the Trust is hereby authorized to make such amendment; provided that the amendment of Schedule A shall not issue certificates for any Shares. All references be a condition precedent to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares the establishment or termination of any or all Series or Classes as the context may requireClass in accordance with this Declaration of Trust. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to The relative rights and preferences of each Series and each Class (including the Initial Series and Classes) shall be as set forth herein and as set forth in any Registration Statement relating thereto, unless (with respect to any Series or Class other than the Initial Series and Classes) otherwise provided in the resolution establishing such Series or Class. Any action that may be taken by the Trustees with respect to any Series or Class, including any addition, modification, division, combination, classification, reclassification, change of name or termination may be made in the same manner as the establishment of such Series or Class. Unless otherwise provided in any Registration Statement relating thereto, Shares of the Trust except as the context Initial Series and Classes and each additional Series or Class established pursuant to this Article III (unless otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest provided in the assets belonging to that resolution establishing such additional Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that or Class), shall have the following relative rights and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6.preferences:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Oppenheimer Rochester Massachusetts Municipal Fund), Trust Agreement (Oppenheimer Rochester Maryland Municipal Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6such Series of the Trust.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Horizons ETF Trust), Trust Agreement (Mirae Asset Discovery Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series of the Trust: Capital Core Municipal Fund; Capital Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Core Municipal Fund; Capital California Short-Term Municipal Fund; and Capital Core Bond Fund. Each Series shall be equal to each other Share have one class of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6shares.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Private Client Services Funds), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust created hereby shall consist initially of one or more the twenty-four Series identified on Schedule A attached hereto, each of which corresponds to a series of shares of The Victory Portfolios, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Predecessor Trust"), and Classes each Series shall initially consist of such classes of Shares as are designated on Schedule A (and separate and distinct any additional classes which are subsequently created by the Predecessor Trust prior to the exchange of the Predecessor Trust's assets for shares of the Trust), which shall correspond to classes of the respective series of the Predecessor Trust as of the date of such exchange. Distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Classthe assets associated with each Series shall be held and accounted for separately from the assets of the Trust or any other Series. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, discretion and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the TrustSeries, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any Series or any classes of initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes classes thereof as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes classes thereof into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes classes thereof into one or more Series or Classes classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the The establishment and designation of any Series or Class (other than those established pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 2.06) shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by a majority of the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, relative rights and privileges preferences of the Shares of such Series. A Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and Shares, but need not issue certificates for Shares. At any Sharestime that there are no Shares outstanding of any particular Series previously established and designated, the Trustees may by a majority vote abolish that Series and the establishment and designation thereof. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series Series, or Classes classes thereof, as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust Trust, and each class thereof, except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class Each Share of a particular Series of the Trust shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the of such Series, and, in the case . Each holder of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class Shares of a particular Series shall be equal entitled to each other Share receive his proportionate share of that Class; but all distributions made with respect to such Series, based upon the provisions number of this sentence full and fractional Shares of the Series held. Upon redemption of his Shares, such Shareholder shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series of the Trust.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Proxy Statement (Victory Portfolios), Proxy Statement (Victory Portfolios)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Money Market Funds Series and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Money Market Fund), Trust Agreement (American Funds Money Market Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust continued hereby shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Investment Services for Education Associations Trust), Governor Funds Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Governor Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Series and Classes of the Trust established and designated by the Trustees of the Trust as of the date hereof are set forth on Schedule A hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Praxis Mutual Funds), Trust Agreement (Praxis Mutual Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6such Series of the Trust.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Aristotle Funds Series Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Morgan Creek Global Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America), Trust Agreement (Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the initial Series and Classes as shall be set forth in a separate writing, which may be attached hereto as a schedule.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pacific Select Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pacific Select Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Intermediate Bond Fund of America Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Intermediate Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate two Series: The Tax-Exempt Fund of Maryland with and The Tax-Exempt Fund of Virginia; each Series shall be equal to each other Share offer the following Classes of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6Shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class F-1, Class F-2 and Class R-5.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Tax Exempt Series I)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Capital Income Builder and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, R-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Income Builder)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series of the Trust: Capital Group Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group Core Bond Fund; Capital Group U.S. Equity Fund; Capital Group Non-U.S. Equity Fund; and Capital Group Global Equity Fund. Each Series shall be equal to each other Share have one class of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6shares.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes Classes, and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class of a particular Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6.

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Samples: Trust Agreement (Kd Mutual Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2036 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2018 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of New York and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2and F-3.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of New York)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Washington Mutual Investors Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Washington Mutual Investors Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: International Growth and Income Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (International Growth & Income Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Income Fund of America and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Income Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American High-Income Trust and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American High Income Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Washington Mutual Investors Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Washington Mutual Investors Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2039 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2036 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2036 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Bond Fund of America and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE-F-2, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE-F-2, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE-F-2, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Moderate Growth and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, Income Portfolio 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE-F-2, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Conservative Growth and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, Income Portfolio 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE-F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Aware Conservative Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 Growth and Income Portfolio American Funds Preservation Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 Portfolio

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Portfolio Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Mortgage Funds and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Mortgage Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need is not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes: Oaktree High Yield Bond Fund, Institutional Class and Advisor Class Oaktree Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Institutional Class and Advisor Class

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Oaktree Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Short-Term Bond Fund of America and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Short-Term Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Inflation Linked Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL BALANCED FUND and Classes [A, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6].

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Global Balanced Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds U.S. Small and Mid Cap Equity Fund and Classes A, C, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-5E, R-6, T, and 529-T.

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Samples: Trust Agreement (American Funds U.S. Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of New York and Classes A, B, C, F-1 and F-2.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Tax-Exempt Fund of New York)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Capital Income Builder and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Income Builder)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2018 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American High-Income Trust Series and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, R-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American High Income Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes: (i) Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration High Yield Fund (ii) Lord Xxxxxx Climate Focused Bond Fund

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Lord Abbett Trust I)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes: Carlyle Enhanced Commodity Real Return Fund Class N Class I Carlyle Core Allocation Fund Class N Class I

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Carlyle Select Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need is not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes: Oaktree High Yield Bond Fund, Institutional Class and Advisor Class Oaktree Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Institutional Class and Advisor Class

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Oaktree Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Income Fund of America and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Income Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The American Funds Tax-Exempt Series II and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2and F-3.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Tax Exempt Series Ii / Ca)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights rights, limitations, restrictions, privileges and privileges other relative terms of such any Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder's pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate Xxxxx Financial ETF as the initial Series of the Trust, which Series shall be equal to each other Share have one class of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6shares.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Davis Fundamental ETF Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Developing World Growth and Income Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Developing World Growth & Income Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Multi-Sector Income Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Multi-Sector Income Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Moderate Growth and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, Income Portfolio 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Conservative Growth and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, Income Portfolio 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Aware Conservative Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 Growth and Income Portfolio American Funds Preservation Portfolio Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 Portfolio

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Portfolio Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, ABLE-A, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2018 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2015 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

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Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND and Xxxxxxx [X, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6].

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Mutual Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Series and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2 and R-5.

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Samples: Trust Agreement (American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Global Growth Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Growth and Income Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X, X, X, X-0, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Income Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Advantaged Income Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, American Funds Preservation Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6 American Funds Tax-Exempt Preservation Portfolio Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Portfolio Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Fundamental Investors and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Fundamental Investors)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following initial Series and Classes: TCW/Gargoyle Hedged Value Fund, Class N and Class I

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (TCW Alternative Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Bond Fund of America Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The American Funds Income Series and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Income Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series of the Trust: Capital Core Municipal Fund; Capital Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital California Core Municipal Fund; Capital California Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Core Bond Fund; Capital U.S. Equity Fund; Capital Non-U.S. Equity Fund; and Capital Global Equity Fund. Each Series shall be equal to each other Share have one class of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6shares.

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Samples: Declaration of Trust (Capital Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The New Economy Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (New Economy Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series, with each Series having one class of shares: Capital Group Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group Core Bond Fund; Capital Group U.S. Equity Fund; Capital Group International Equity Fund; and Capital Group Global Equity Fund.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series, with each Series having one class of shares: Capital Group California Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Short-Term Municipal Fund.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Capital World Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital World Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series, with each Series having one class of shares: Capital Group Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Core Municipal Fund; Capital Group California Short-Term Municipal Fund; Capital Group Core Bond Fund.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Private Client Services Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2042 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2039 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2036 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Mortgage Fund and Classes A, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, R-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Mortgage Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series: (i) Gabelli Media Mogul Fund (ii) Gabelli Pet Parents’TM Fund (iii) Gabelli Food of All Nations Fund (iv) Gabelli RBI Fund

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gabelli Innovations Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Target Date Retirement Series)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: AMCAP FUND and Xxxxxxx [X, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6].

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Amcap Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Series and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Income Fund of America and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Income Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes Classes, and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights conversion and privileges other rights, privileges, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications, and conditions of redemption of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or of any Series or Classes Class into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or of any Series or Classes Class into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, including without limitation, limitation any registration statement of the TrustTrust filed with the Commission, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Declaration of Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All Shares of each Class Each Share of a particular Series of the Trust shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to that Series (subject to the liabilities belonging to the Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share of any Class of a particular Series shall be equal to each other Share of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.62.5.

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Samples: Trust Agreement (Principal Exchange-Traded Funds)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Capital World Growth and Income Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital World Growth & Income Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, ABLE-A, ABLE F-2, R-1, R-2, R-2E, R-3, R-4, R-5E, R-5 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Corporate Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Corporate Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution, which shall be the relative rights and preferences of such Series or Class. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series, with each Series having one class of shares: Capital Group Core Bond ETF Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF Capital Group International Bond ETF (USD-Hedged) Capital Group Municipal High-Income ETF Capital Group Municipal Income ETF Capital Group Short Duration Income ETF Capital Group Short Duration Municipal Income ETF Capital Group Ultra Short Income ETF Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Fixed Income ETF Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need are not required to issue certificates for any Shares. . (b) All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument Declaration shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class of the Trust except as the context otherwise requires. All . (c) Subject to the distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Class Share of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series of the Trust. (d) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series: (i) Gabelli ESG NextShares; (ii) Gabelli All Cap NextShares; (iii) Gabelli Equity Income NextShares; (iv) Gabelli Small and Mid Cap Value NextShares; and (v) Gabelli Media Mogul NextShares.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gabelli Nextshares Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Balanced Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Balanced Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution, which shall be the relative rights and preferences of such Series or Class. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the Series of the Trust set forth on Exhibit A as of the effective date indicated therein.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Fixed Income ETF Trust)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Balanced Fund and Classes A, B, C, F-1, F-2, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Balanced Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America and Classes A, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds International Vantage Fund and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds International Vantage Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: THE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA and Classes [A, X, X, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-B, 529-C, 529-E, 529-F-1, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0, X-0 and R-6].

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Investment Co of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: The Investment Company of America and Classes A, C, T, F-1, F-2, F-3 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Investment Co of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: Limited Term Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of America and Classes A, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Limited Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund of America)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds Strategic Bond Fund and Classes X, X, X, X-0, X-0, X-0, 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1, 529-F-2, 529-F-3, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0, X-0, X-0X, X-0 and R-6.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds Strategic Bond Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be paid solely out of the funds and property of such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series of the Trust: Capital Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund. The Series shall be equal to each other Share have one class of that Class; but the provisions of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under this Section 2.6shares.

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Capital Group Emerging Markets Total Opportunities Fund)

Establishment of Series and Classes. The Trust shall consist of one or more Series and Classes and separate and distinct records shall be maintained by the Trust for each Series and Class. (a) The Trustees shall have full power and authoritybe authorized, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class of the Trust, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional Series or Classes and to fix such preferences, voting powerspowers (or lack thereof), rights and privileges of such Series or Classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, including without limitation, the fees associated with such additional Series or Classes, to divide or combine the Shares or any Series or Classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued or unissued Shares or any Series or Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares, to redeem or abolish any outstanding Series or Class of Shares, and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. Unless another time is specified by the Trustees, the establishment and designation of any Series or Class shall be effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the Trustees setting forth such establishment and designation and the preferences, powers, rights and privileges of the Shares of such Series or Class, whether directly in such resolution or by reference to, or approval of, another document that sets forth such relative rights and preferences of such Series (or Class) Class including, without limitation, any registration statement of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. The Trust may issue any number of Shares of each Series or Class and need not issue certificates for any Shares. All references to Shares in this Trust Instrument shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all Series or Classes as the context may require. All provisions herein relating Class. (b) Subject to the Trust shall apply equally to each Series and Class distinctions permitted among Classes of Shares of the Trust except or of Classes of the same Series, as established by the context Trustees consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act or as otherwise requires. All Shares provided in the instrument designating and establishing any Class or Series, each Share of each Class of a particular Series the Trust (or Series, as applicable) shall represent an equal proportionate beneficial interest in the net assets belonging to that Series of the Trust (subject to the liabilities belonging to the or such Series, and, in the case of each Class, to the liabilities belonging to that Class), and each Share holder of Shares of the Trust (or a Series) shall be entitled to receive such holder’s pro rata share of distributions of income and capital gains, if any, made with respect thereto. Upon redemption of the Shares of any Class Series or upon the liquidation and termination of a particular Series Series, the applicable Shareholder shall be equal to each other Share paid solely out of that Class; but the provisions funds and property of this sentence shall not restrict any distinctions permissible under such Series. (c) Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in this Section 2.6.to establish and designate any further Series or Classes, the Trustees hereby establish and designate the following Series and Classes of Shares of the Trust: American Funds College 2036 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2033 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2030 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2027 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2024 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College 2021 Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1 American Funds College Enrollment Fund Classes 529-A, 529-C, 529-E, 529-T, 529-F-1

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Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (American Funds College Target Date Series)

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