Services to Others. Manager understands, and has advised Fund's Board of Trustees, that Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to fiduciary and other managed accounts, and as investment adviser or sub-investment adviser to one or more other investment companies that are not a series of the Fund, provided that whenever the Fund and one or more other investment advisory clients of Sub-Adviser have available funds for investment, investments suitable and appropriate for each will be allocated in a manner believed by Sub-Adviser to be equitable to each. Manager recognizes, and has advised Fund's Board of Trustees, that in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size of the position that the Fund may obtain in a particular security. It is further agreed that, on occasions when the Sub-Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interests of the Fund as well as other accounts, it may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, but will not be obligated to, aggregate the securities to be so sold or purchased for the Fund with those to be sold or purchased for other accounts in order to obtain favorable execution and lower brokerage commissions. In addition, Manager understands, and has advised Fund's Board of Trustees, that the persons employed by Sub-Adviser to assist in Sub-Adviser's duties under this Agreement will not devote their full such efforts and service to the Fund. It is also agreed that the Sub-Adviser may use any supplemental research obtained for the benefit of the Fund in providing investment advice to its other investment advisory accounts or for managing its own accounts.
Services to Others. Adviser understands, and has advised the Board of Trustees, that Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to fiduciary and other managed accounts, and as investment adviser or sub-investment adviser to other investment companies or accounts. Adviser has no objection to Sub-Adviser acting in such capacities, provided that whenever the Fund and one or more other investment advisory clients of Sub-Adviser have available funds for investment, investments suitable and appropriate for each will be allocated in a manner reasonably believed by Sub-Adviser to be fair and equitable to each. Sub-Adviser may group orders for a Fund with orders for other funds and accounts to obtain the efficiencies that may be available on larger transactions when it reasonably determines that investment decisions are appropriate for each participating account. Sub-Adviser cannot assure that such policy will not adversely affect the price paid or received by a Fund. Adviser recognizes, and has advised the Board of Trustees, that in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size and the opportunities of the position that the participating Fund may obtain in a particular security. In addition, Adviser understands, and has advised the Board of Trustees, that the persons employed by Sub-Adviser to assist in Sub-Adviser's duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such service, and nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed to limit or restrict the right of Sub-Adviser or any of its affiliates to engage in and devote time and attention to other businesses or to render services of whatever kind or nature. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the Sub-Adviser shall have no obligation to perform the following services or to have employees of the Sub-Adviser perform the following roles, as applicable: a) shareholder services or support functions, such as responding to shareholders’ questions about a Fund or its investments or strategies; b) providing employees of the Sub-Adviser to serve as officers of a Fund; or c) providing employees of the Sub-Adviser to serve as the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and associated staff.
Services to Others. The Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to other managed accounts and as investment adviser or investment sub-adviser to one or more other investment companies that are not series of the Trust. In addition, the Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the persons employed by the Sub-Adviser to assist in the Sub-Adviser's duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such efforts. It is also agreed that the Sub-Adviser may use any supplemental research obtained for the benefit of the Fund in providing investment advice to its other investment advisory accounts and for managing its own accounts.
Services to Others. The Service Company may render services to any person other than the Funds so long as:
A. The services to be rendered to the Funds hereunder are not impaired thereby.
B. The terms and provisions upon which the services are to be rendered have been approved by the holders of a majority of the Shares.
C. The services rendered for compensation and, to the extent achievable, for the purpose of gaining a profit thereon.
D. Any income earned and fees received by Service Company shall be used to reduce the total costs and expenses of Service Company.
Services to Others. Adviser understands, and has advised the Trust's Board of Trustees, that Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to fiduciary and other managed accounts, and as investment adviser or sub-investment adviser to other investment companies. Adviser has no objection to Sub-Adviser acting in such capacities, provided that whenever the Fund and one or more other investment advisory clients of Sub-Adviser have available funds for investment, investments selected for each will be allocated in a manner believed by Sub-Adviser to be equitable to each. Adviser recognizes, and has advised Trust's Board of Trustees, that in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size of the position that the participating Fund may obtain in a particular security. In addition, Adviser understands, and has advised Trust's Board of Trustees, that the persons employed by Sub-Adviser to assist in Sub-Adviser's duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such service and nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed to limit or restrict the right of Sub-Adviser or any of its affiliates to engage in and devote time and attention to other businesses or to render services of whatever kind or nature.
Services to Others. Nothing in this Management Agreement shall prevent the Manager or any officer thereof from acting as investment adviser or subadviser or administrator or sub-administrator for any other person, firm or corporation and shall not in any way limit or restrict the Manager or any of its directors, officers, members, stockholders, or employees from buying, selling, or trading any securities for its or their own accounts or for the account of others for whom it or they may be acting.
Services to Others. The Adviser has advised the Board that the Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser or sub-investment adviser to other investment companies or accounts. The Company has no objection to the Adviser acting in such capacities, provided that whenever the Company and one or more other investment advisory clients of the Adviser have available funds for investment, investments suitable and appropriate for each will be allocated in a manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable to each. The Adviser may group orders for the Company with orders for other funds and accounts to obtain the efficiencies that may be available on larger transactions when it determines that investment decisions are appropriate for each participating account. The Adviser cannot assure that such policy will not adversely affect the price paid or received by the Company. The Adviser recognizes, and has advised the Board, that in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size and the opportunities of the position that the Company may obtain in a particular security. In addition, the Adviser understands, and has advised the Board, that the persons employed by the Adviser to assist in the Adviser's duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such service and nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed to limit or restrict the right of the Adviser or any of its affiliates to engage in and devote time and attention to other businesses or to render services of whatever kind or nature.
Services to Others. The Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to other managed accounts and as investment adviser or investment sub-adviser to one or more other investment companies that are not series of the Trust. In addition, the Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the persons employed by the Sub-Adviser to assist in the Sub-Adviser’s duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such efforts. It is also agreed that the Sub-Adviser may use any supplemental research obtained for the benefit of a Fund in providing investment advice to its other investment advisory accounts and for managing its own accounts.
Services to Others. The Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the Sub-Adviser’s services under this Agreement are not exclusive. Sub-Adviser now acts, or may in the future act, as an investment adviser to other managed accounts and as investment adviser or investment sub-adviser to one or more other investment companies that are not series of the Trust and may be similar to the Trust. In addition, the Trust and the Manager acknowledge that the directors, officers, stockholders, affiliates or persons employed by the Sub-Adviser to assist in the Sub-Adviser’s duties under this Agreement will not devote their full time to such efforts. It is also agreed that the Sub-Adviser may use any supplemental research obtained for the benefit of a Fund in providing investment advice to its other investment advisory accounts and for managing its own accounts.
Services to Others. The services of the Adviser to the Trust are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Adviser is free to render services to others and to engage in other activities, provided, however, that those services and activities do not adversely affect the Adviser's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
