Common use of Reimbursement to the Fund Clause in Contracts

Reimbursement to the Fund. If in any fiscal year the aggregate expenses of the Fund (including fees pursuant to this Agreement, but excluding distribution fees, interest, taxes, brokerage and, if permitted by state securities commissions, extraordinary expenses) exceed the expense limitations of any state having jurisdiction over the Fund, MMC will reimburse the Fund for that excess expense to the extent required by state law in the same proportion as its respective fees bear to the combined fees for investment advice and administration. The expense reimbursement obligation of MMC will be limited to the amount of its fees hereunder. Such expense reimbursement, if any, will be estimated, reconciled and paid on a monthly basis.

Reimbursement to the Fund. If in any fiscal year the aggregate expenses of the Fund (including fees pursuant to this Agreement, but excluding distribution fees, interest, taxes, brokerage and, if permitted by state securities commissions, extraordinary expenses) exceed the expense limitations of any state having jurisdiction over the Fund, MMC SBFM will reimburse the Fund for that excess expense to the extent required by state law in the same proportion as its respective fees bear to the combined fees for investment advice and administration. The expense reimbursement obligation of MMC SBFM will be limited to the amount of its fees hereunder. Such expense reimbursement, if any, will be estimated, reconciled and paid on a monthly basis.