Common use of Registration of Securities Clause in Contracts

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities Securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than -------------------------- bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioFund, unless the Fund has ------ authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio Fund under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same Money Manager or investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "“street name"”, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the a Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered management investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 hereof or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1Section 1 hereof. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "“street name"”, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. [If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.]

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioFund, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with portfolios of Transamerica Funds or other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio a Fund under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "“street name"”, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS, the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities or other financial assets held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the a Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, ; or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "“street name", ,” the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the a Fund on such securities and to promptly notify the a Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized ------ in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the such Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the such Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities of a Portfolio in "“street name", ,” the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Fund, on behalf of the Portfolio, on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a ------ nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers, class action settlements and proofs of claims.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Corporation or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Corporation on behalf of the Portfolio a Fund or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioCorporation, unless the Fund Corporation has ------ authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioCorporation, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio a Fund under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Corporation directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Corporation on such securities and to notify the Fund Corporation on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a ------ nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities -------------------------- held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered management investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a ------ nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing to the Custodian the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.8 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the such Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the such Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities of a Portfolio in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Fund, on behalf of the Portfolio, on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article6 Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered management investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.8 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "“street name"”, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Corporation on behalf of the Portfolio Fund or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioFund, unless UNLESS the Fund Corporation has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio Fund under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Corporation directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Corporation on such securities and to notify the Fund Corporation on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities Securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioCUSTODIAN WHICH NOMINEE SHALL BE ASSIGNED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE FUND, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.11 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio Fund under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" name or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the --------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the relevant Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the relevant Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the relevant Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities physically held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of a Series or of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio such Series or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioSeries, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioSeries, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio a Series under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Trust on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund Trust has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Trust directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Trust on such securities and to notify the Fund Trust on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", ," the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Trust on behalf of the Portfolio Fund or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioFund, unless ------ the Fund Trust has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or of nominee name of any sub-custodian subcustodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio Fund under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Trust directs the Custodian to maintain securities in a "street name", ," the Custodian custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Trust on such securities and to notify the Fund Trust on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Trust on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund Trust has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Articleto Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Trust directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund applicable Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Trust on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the applicable portfolio Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the such Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the such Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the a Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund Trust on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund Trust has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.8 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund Trust directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Trust on such securities and to notify the Fund Trust on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any 4. nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered management investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a ------ nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions actions, including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the such Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the such Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities of a Portfolio in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Fund, on behalf of the Portfolio, on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered management investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.8 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1Section I . All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities or other financial assets held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the a Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, ; or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", ," the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the a Fund on such securities and to promptly notify the a Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", ," the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the such Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the such Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "“street name" ” or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities of a Portfolio in "“street name"”, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Fund, on behalf of the Portfolio, on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the -------------------------- Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the ------ Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, maturities and tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 hereof or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1Section 1 hereof. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by -------------------------- the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the ------ appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the a Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the a Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities Securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.11 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street other than a nominee name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities Securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" Astreet name@ or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name"Astreet name@, the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, maturities and tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian [which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser advisor as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 2.7 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article Section 1]. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract Agreement shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the applicable Portfolio or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the Portfolio, unless UNLESS the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the Portfolio, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio Portfolios under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund a Portfolio directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund Portfolio on such securities and to notify the Fund Portfolio on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.

Registration of Securities. Domestic securities held by I:\dsfndlgl\stb\port\amend6.txt the Custodian -------------------------- (other than bearer securities) shall be registered in the name of the Portfolio Fund or in the name of any nominee of the Fund on behalf of the Portfolio or of any nominee of the Custodian which nominee shall be assigned exclusively to the PortfolioFund, unless the Fund has authorized in ------ writing the appointment of a nominee to be used in common with other registered investment companies having the same investment adviser as the PortfolioFund, or in the name or nominee name of any agent appointed pursuant to Section 2.9 or in the name or nominee name of any sub-custodian appointed pursuant to Articleto Article 1. All securities accepted by the Custodian on behalf of the Portfolio under the terms of this Contract shall be in "street name" or other good delivery form. If, however, the Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", the Custodian shall utilize its best efforts only to timely collect income due the Fund on such securities and to notify the Fund on a best efforts basis only of relevant corporate actions including, without limitation, pendency of calls, maturities, tender or exchange offers.