Common use of Successor Custodian Clause in Contracts

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board Fund, of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer trans- fer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities securi- ties of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified certi- fied copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver de- liver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securitiessecuri- ties, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor suc- cessor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before be- fore the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian Custo- xxxx under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services ser- vices during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Directors/Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Directors/Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Directors/Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.Directors/Trustees to

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios, shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodiancustodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, surplus and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then than held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities Systemhereunder. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities SystemContract. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing owning to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board Fund, of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination; (i) deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall hereunder; (ii) transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. ; and (iii) If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined deemed in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. , Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian of the Corporation, for one or more of the Funds of the Corporation, shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the FundCorporation, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities and all funds and other properties of each applicable Fund then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Fund held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors of the FundCorporation, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such voteresolution. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Fund and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Fund and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Fund held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund Corporation to procure the certified copy of the vote resolution referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board Fund, of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities securities, funds and other property of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000250,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System or in the Direct Paper System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an any aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all the the securities of the Fund's securities each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board of Directors of the Fund Fund, or for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities securities, funds or other property of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, 100,000,00; all securities, funds and other Gther properties held by the Custodian C-Jstodian of behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all ail instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effectiveeffec- tive, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect. The Custodian agrees to cooperate with the successor custodian and the Fund in execution of documents and performance of other action necessary or desirable in order to substitute the successor custodian for the Custodian.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Trust, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the FundBoard, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, promptly deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities and funds, as well as all books and records, of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the FundBoard, deliver at the office of the Custodian and promptly transfer such securities, funds funds, books and records, and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "“bank" ” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. The Custodian agrees to cooperate with the successor custodian and the Trust in the execution of documents and performance of other actions necessary or desirable in order to substitute the successor custodian for the Custodian. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund Trust to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board of Directors of the Fund Fund, or for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "“bank" ” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Trust, of one or more of the Funds shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the FundTrust, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Fund then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Fund held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System or the Custodian's Direct Paper System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors of the FundTrustees, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such voteresolution. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Fund and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Fund and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Fund held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund Trust to procure provide the certified copy of the vote resolution referred to to, or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios, shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodiancustodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, surplus and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.this

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, . all securities then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities Systemhereunder. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities SystemContract. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, all securities duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities other property then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If this Contract is terminated and no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties of the Fund then held by it hereunder as specified and in accordance with such voteresolution. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote resolution of the Fund's Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties of the Fund remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure deliver to the Custodian the written order or certified copy of the vote referred to above, or of the Fund's Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of f ice of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of fice of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board Fund, of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall., upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right right: to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in In Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate aggregate! capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000425,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. Upon termination hereof the Fund shall pay ------------------- to State Street such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse State Street for its costs, expenses and disbursements, reimburse State Street for its costs, expenses, and disbursements incurred prior to such termination in accordance with Section 6-B of Section II hereof and such reasonable costs,- expenses and disbursements as may be incurred by State Street in connection with such termination. If a successor custodian shall be is appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of in accordance with the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereofBy-Laws, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the FundState Street shall, the Custodian shall upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the CustodianState Street, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then held hereunder and all funds or other properties of the Fund deposited with or held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities Systemhereunder. If no such successor custodian shall be is appointed, the Custodian State Street shall, in like mannermanner at its office, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors of shareholders pursuant to the FundBy-Laws, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such voteresolution. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote resolution of the Board of Directors shareholders shall have been delivered to the Custodian State Street on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian State Street shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, company doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, report of not less than $25,000,0002,000,000, all securities, funds funds, and other properties held by the Custodian State Street and all instruments held by the Custodian State Street and all instruments held by it relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities SystemAgreement. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian State Street under this ContractAgreement. In the event that securities, funds funds, and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian State Street after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote above referred to to, or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian State Street. shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract Agreement relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian State Street shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, of one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a termination such termiantion shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by for the Board Fund, of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian Series shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Series and all cash and other instruments then held by it or an agent hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Series held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a U.S. Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940Act, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own 27 selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Series and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Series and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Series held in any U.S. Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian for the Fund, or one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities SystemSystem and shall deliver to such successor Custodian all Funds and other property held by it with respect to each applicable Portfolio. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors Trustees shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors Trustees to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.

Successor Custodian. If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund for one or more of the Fund's Portfolios or if the Contract is terminated under Section 12 hereof, and a successor Custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in the relevant Portfolio or Portfolios or in a Securities Systemhereunder. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when a such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities SystemContract. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect.