Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly. (b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees. (c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply. (d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fund.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If a Fund selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and the Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) 6.2 of this Agreement, each Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or a Fund. Each Fund hereby authorizes Computershare to stop payment of checks issued in payment of sales proceeds and of dividends, if applicable, but not presented for payment, when the payees thereof allege either that they have not received the checks or that such checks have been mislaid, lost, stolen, destroyed or, through no fault of theirs, are otherwise beyond their control and cannot be produced by them for presentation and collection, and Computershare shall issue and deliver duplicate checks in replacement thereof, and each Fund shall indemnify Transfer Agent against any loss or damage resulting from reissuance of the checks.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Services Agreement (Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.), Transfer Agency and Services Agreement (Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund Inc.), Transfer Agency and Services Agreement (Western Asset High Income Fund Ii Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Exchange Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) they may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, deceased or is not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between with such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement9.2 hereof, Fund the Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fundprogram.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 (“Rule 17Ad-17”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account Account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (“Locating Service Provider”), which service provider Locating Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Locating Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider Locating Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s accountAccount. Such provider Locating Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such accountAccount, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider Locating Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a to the Locating Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches Locating Service Provider to any service provider administering any determine the feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by the Locating Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Company by Agent (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which the Locating Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17), and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Cbre Global Real Estate Income Fund), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Hercules Capital, Inc.), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (First Trust Energy Income & Growth Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or FundCompany.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (ETF Managers Trust), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Altaba Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent DTAC shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent DTAC shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare DTAC may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareDTAC (“Service Provider”), which service provider Service Provider may be an affiliate of ComputershareDTAC. Such provider Service Provider may compensate Computershare DTAC for processing and other services that Computershare DTAC provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare DTAC a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent DTAC directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicabletokenized Shares, or (ii) to use the services of such provider Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Customer selects a locating service provider other than one selected by ComputershareDTAC, then Transfer Agent DTAC shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Customer and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c1.8(c) of this TA Agreement, Fund Customer hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent DTAC to provide a to Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible accounts, value of projected eligible accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of shares) in order for the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches Service Provider to any service provider administering any determine the feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by the Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Customer by DTAC (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which the Service Provider will eliminate those accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17 promulgated under the 1934 Act), and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Arca U.S. Treasury Fund), Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Arca U.S. Treasury Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”"EXCHANGE ACT"), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s 's estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s 's account (“"Authorized Representative”")), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an two or more consecutive uncashed check older than 180 dayschecks, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s 's account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) they may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s 's property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, deceased or is not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between with such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fund.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent Computershare shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 (“Rule 17Ad-17”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the ShareholderShareholder(s). If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent then Computershare shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate cause the performance of a more in-depth search searches for the purpose of (i) locating certain lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the such deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account Account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (“Service Provider”), which service provider Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating In communicating its services to any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) located pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider such Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s accountAccount. Such provider Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent Computershare directly to obtain the assets in such accountupdate account records and claim uncashed check funds, if any, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates,
(ii) to contact such Shareholder’s broker directly to update account records and claim uncashed funds, if applicableany, subject to the broker’s applicable fees, documentation requirements and other procedures, or (iiiii) to use the services of such provider Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20approximately 10% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that such processing fee shall not include or limit any applicable fees to replace lost certificates; and provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c2.6(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a to Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for Service Provider to determine the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Company by Computershare (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17); and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Jefferies Credit Partners BDC Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“"1934 Act”"), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s 's estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s 's account (“"Authorized Representative”")), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s 's account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent Computershare directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s 's property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fund.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 17Ad- 17 ("Rule 17Ad-17'') promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“"1934 Act”"), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s 's estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account 's Account (“"Authorized Representative”'')), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (''Locating Service Provider"), which service provider Locating Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Locating Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider Locating Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account's Account. Such provider Locating Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such accountAccount, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider Locating Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s 's property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a to the Locating Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches Locating Service Provider to any service provider administering any determine the feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by the Locating Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Company by Agent (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which the Locating Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17), and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Exchange Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare To the extent not required under the Exchange Act (in which case clause (a) above shall apply), Transfer Agent may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare Transfer Agent for processing and other services that Computershare Transfer Agent provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent Computershare or FundCompany.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (StoneCastle Financial Corp.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent Computershare shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 (“Rule 17Ad-17”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the ShareholderShareholder(s). If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent then Computershare shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Upon Company’s prior written consent, Computershare may facilitate cause the performance of a more in-depth search searches for the purpose of (i) locating certain lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the such deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account Account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (“Service Provider”), which service provider Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating In communicating its services to any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) located pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider such Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s accountAccount. Such provider Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent Computershare directly to obtain the assets in such accountupdate account records and claim uncashed check funds, if any, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, (ii) to contact such Shareholder’s broker directly to update account records and claim uncashed funds, if applicableany, subject to the broker’s applicable fees, documentation requirements and other procedures, or (iiiii) to use the services of such provider Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20approximately 10% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that such processing fee shall not include or limit any applicable fees to replace lost certificates; and provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a to Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for Service Provider to determine the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Company by Computershare (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17); and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Eagle Point Credit Co Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 (“Rule 17Ad-17”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the ShareholderShareholder(s). If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account Account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (“Locating Service Provider”), which service provider Locating Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Locating Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider Locating Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s accountAccount. Such provider Locating Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such accountAccount, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider Locating Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund the Trust selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund the Trust and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund the Trust hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a to Locating Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data, including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for Locating Service Provider to determine the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by Locating Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program will be implemented and after notification of implementation to the Trust by Agent (including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which Locating Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17); and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on behalf state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of Transfer Agent or Fundverifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 (“Rule 17Ad-17”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account Account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 daysdays and who have already received the required unresponsive payee notification under Rule 17Ad-17, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareComputershare (“Locating Service Provider”), which service provider Locating Service Provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider Locating Service Provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider Locating Service Provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s accountAccount. Such provider Locating Service Provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such accountAccount, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider Locating Service Provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a to the Locating Service Provider:
(i) aggregate Shareholder file or list Data including number of those Shareholders not located following projected eligible Accounts, value of projected eligible Accounts (includes sum of outstanding checks and value of Shares) in order for the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches Locating Service Provider to any service provider administering any determine the feasibility of providing in-depth shareholder search services;
(ii) upon determination by the Locating Service Provider that an in-depth Shareholder location program on behalf will be implemented and after notification of implementation to Company by Transfer Agent or Fund(including by e-mail):
(1) a complete Shareholder file (from which the Locating Service Provider will eliminate those Accounts for which a search is still required by Rule 17Ad-17), and
(2) preliminary escheatment files (used to block Accounts that may not be serviced under the program based on state unclaimed property laws); and
(iii) view-only access (during the time a program is in place) to Shareholder Data for the limited purposes of verifying Account information and reconcilement for program eligible Accounts.
(d) Delete Section 5.5 “Bank Accounts” in its entirety and replace with the following:
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”"EXCHANGE ACT"), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s 's estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s 's account (“"Authorized Representative”")), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an two or more consecutive uncashed check older than 180 dayschecks, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s 's account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s 's Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) they may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s 's property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, deceased or is not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between with such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement9.2 hereof, Fund the Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fundprogram.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (( “1934 Exchange Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an two or more consecutive uncashed check older than 180 dayschecks, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) they may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, deceased or is not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between with such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement8.2 hereof, the Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fundprogram.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Exchange Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by Computershare, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare for processing and other services that Computershare provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) they may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicablecharge, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, deceased or is not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by Computershare, then Transfer Agent Computershare shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between with such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement9.2 hereof, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent Computershare to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fundprogram.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Royce Global Value Trust, Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), without charge to the Shareholder. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare Transfer Agent may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare Transfer Agent for processing and other services that Computershare Transfer Agent provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund selects a locating service provider other than one selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent or Fund.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (Duff & Phelps Select Energy MLP Fund Inc.)
Lost Shareholders; In-Depth Shareholder Search. (a) Transfer Agent shall conduct such database searches to locate lost Shareholders as are required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Exchange Act”), without charge to the ShareholderShareholder or additional charge to the Company. If a new address is so obtained in a database search for a lost Shareholder, Transfer Agent shall conduct a verification mailing and update its records for such Shareholder accordingly.
(b) Computershare To the extent not required under the Exchange Act (in which case clause (a) above shall apply), Transfer Agent may facilitate the performance of a more in-depth search for the purpose of (i) locating lost Shareholders for whom a new address is not obtained in accordance with clause (a) above, (ii) identifying Shareholders who are deceased (or locating the deceased Shareholder’s estate representative, heirs or other party entitled to act with respect to such Shareholder’s account (“Authorized Representative”)), and (iii) locating Shareholders whose Accounts accounts contain an uncashed check older than 180 days, in each case using the services of a locating service provider selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, which service provider may be an affiliate of Computershare. Such provider may compensate Computershare Transfer Agent for processing and other services that Computershare Transfer Agent provides in connection with such in-depth search, including providing Computershare a portion of its service fees.
(c) Upon locating any Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) pursuant to clause (b) above, the locating service provider shall clearly identify to such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) all assets held in such Shareholder’s account. Such provider shall inform any such located Shareholders (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) that such Shareholder (or such Shareholder’s Authorized Representative) may choose either (i) to contact Transfer Agent directly to obtain the assets in such account, at no charge other than any applicable fees to replace lost certificates, if applicable, or (ii) to use the services of such provider for a processing fee, which may not exceed 20% of the asset value of such Shareholder’s property where the registered Shareholder is living, deceased, or not a natural person; provided that in no case shall such fee exceed the maximum statutory fee permitted by the applicable state jurisdiction. If Fund Company selects a locating service provider other than one selected by ComputershareTransfer Agent, then Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the terms of any agreement between such provider and Fund Company and additional fees may apply.
(d) Pursuant to Section 2.7(c) of this Agreement, Fund Company hereby authorizes and instructs Transfer Agent to provide a Shareholder file or list of those Shareholders not located following the required Rule 17Ad-17 searches to any service provider administering any in-depth shareholder location program on behalf of Transfer Agent Computershare or FundCompany.
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Samples: Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (StoneCastle Financial Corp.)