Common use of Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5 Clause in Contracts

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f-5 under the 1940 Act. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7section(a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFunds.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. , Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolioseach Portfolio.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board of Trustees has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Trustees to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund the Funds that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents The Funds represent to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFunds.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody ------------------------------------------ Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Non-Chase Foreign Assets of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each the Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFunds.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios. Each party represents that it will in good faith negotiate revised terms for this Agreement to reflect future amendments to Rule 17f-5 or the regulations thereunder, if any.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board of Directors has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Directors to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f-5(a)(7). Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Qualified Foreign Bank as defined in section (a)(7a)(5) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f-5 under the 1940 Act. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board of Directors has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Directors to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody ------------------------------------------ Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents represents, to each Fund that mat it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that tiiat its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board of Trustees has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Trustees to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a “U.S. Bank Bank” as such term is defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfoliossuch Fund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign ------------------------------------------ Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each the Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined or will determine prior to any reliance on the Custodian herein, that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5 and is otherwise eligible to serve as a Foreign Custody Manager under Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios. This representation shall not limit the responsibility of the Custodian in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5171-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is Exhibit (g)(1) - Custodian Agreement reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Addendum to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-51 7f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund the fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f-5(a)(7). Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely reply on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its that, based in part on information provided to it by the Custodian, the Board of Trustees has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Trustees to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.section

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund the Funds that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents The Funds represent to the Custodian that its Board has the Boards have determined that it is reasonable for such Board the Boards to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody ------------------------------------------ Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Custodian, in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager Manager, represents and warrants to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f-5 and covenants that it will remain as such during the term of this Agreement. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section Section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board of Trustees has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board of Trustees to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody -------------------------------------------- Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule ofRule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.to

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign ------------------------------------------ Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-517f 5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolios.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund. This representation shall not limit the responsibility of the Custodian in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosSeries. This representation shall not limit the responsibility of the Custodian in its capacity as Foreign Custody Manager.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5 and is otherwise eligible to serve as a Foreign Custody Manager under Rule 17f-5. Each Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board has determined that it is reasonable for such Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfoliosapplicable Fund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Custodian that its Board the Board, on behalf of the Fund, has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to the Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the PortfoliosFund.

Representations with Respect to Rule 17f-5. The Foreign Custody Manager represents to each the Fund that it is a U.S. Bank as defined in section (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5. Each The Fund represents to the Sub-Custodian that its the Board has determined that it is reasonable for such the Board to rely on the Sub-Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement Contract to the Sub-Custodian as the Foreign Custody Manager of the Portfolioseach Portfolio.