INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation FundInvestment Management Agreement • April 30th, 2021 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (the “Management Agreement”), dated as of May 1, 2021, is between MML Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), and MML Series Investment Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation Fund (the “Fund”).
INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MML Equity FundInvestment Sub-Advisory Agreement • March 2nd, 2012 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (this “Sub-Advisory Agreement”), is by and between Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (the “Sub-Adviser”) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, a mutual life insurance company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“MassMutual”), for the MML Equity Fund (the “Fund”), a series of MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust which is an open-end diversified management investment company registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), effective as of the 15th day of March, 2010.
FORM OF INVESTMENT SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTInvestment Subadvisory Agreement • March 2nd, 2022 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Investment Subadvisory Agreement (this “Subadvisory Agreement”), is by and between Western Asset Management Company Limited (the “Subadviser”) and MML Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“MML Advisers”), for the MML Dynamic Bond Fund (the “Fund”), a series of MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust which is an open-end management investment company registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), effective as of the 29th day of April, 2022.
INVESTMENT SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT for MML Strategic Emerging Markets FundInvestment Subadvisory Agreement • February 28th, 2014 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Investment Subadvisory Agreement (this “Subadvisory Agreement”), is by and between OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (the “Subadviser”) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, a mutual life insurance company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“MassMutual”), for the MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund (the “Fund”), a series of MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust which is an open-end management investment company registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), effective as of the 1st day of October, 2013.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MML High Yield FundInvestment Management Agreement • April 30th, 2010 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (the “Management Agreement”), is between Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Massachusetts corporation (the “Manager”), and MML Series Investment Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), effective this 1st day of May, 2010.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MML Inflation-Protected Bond FundInvestment Management Agreement • May 1st, 2006 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated May 1, 2005 is by and between MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”) on behalf of MML Inflation-Protected Bond Fund (the “Fund”) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (the “Adviser”).
SUB-SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTSub-Sub-Advisory Agreement • March 2nd, 2022 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This SUB-SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT, dated as of February 1, 2022 (the “Agreement”), is made by and between BARINGS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”), and BARING INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LIMITED, a private limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Sub-Adviser”).
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT for MML High Yield FundAdministrative and Shareholder Services Agreement • April 30th, 2010 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This ADMINISTRATIVE AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of the 1st day of May, 2010 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”) on behalf of MML High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (the “Manager”).
CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT (Amended, Restated and Consolidated)Custodian Agreement • April 30th, 2008 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement is made as of January 1, 2008 (the “Consolidated Agreement”) by and among each open-end management investment company identified on Appendix A hereto (each such open-end management investment company and each open-end management investment company made subject to this Consolidated Agreement in accordance with Section 25 below, shall hereinafter be referred to as a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Bank”).
INVESTMENT SUB-SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT For MML High Yield FundInvestment Sub-Advisory Agreement • March 2nd, 2011 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (this “Sub-Advisory Agreement”), is by and between Babson Capital Management LLC (“Babson Capital”) and Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC (the “Sub- Adviser), for the MML High Yield Fund (the “Fund”), a series of MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust which is an open-end diversified management investment company registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), effective as of the 9th day of August, 2010.
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • February 28th, 2014 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of December 31, 2013, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of December 31, 2013, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OFAgreement and Declaration of Trust • March 2nd, 2012 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made in Springfield, Massachusetts this 15th day of December, 2011 by the Trustees hereunder and the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued and to be issued hereunder as hereinafter provided, amends and restates the first Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust made in Springfield, Massachusetts the 28th day of February, 2005.
INVESTMENT SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT for MML Equity Fund This Investment Subadvisory Agreement (this "Subadvisory Agreement"), is by and between Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC (the "Subadviser") and MML Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware...Investment Subadvisory Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • March 2nd, 2011 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of March 1, 2011, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008 (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of March 1, 2011, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTParticipation Agreement • February 12th, 2021 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of 11/18/2020 among MML Series Investment Fund II a: ¤ business trust, ¡ statutory trust, ¡ corporation, organized under the laws the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ("Investing Party"), on behalf of itself or its separate series listed on Schedule A, severally and not jointly (each, an "Investing Fund", as defined below), iShares Trust and iShares U.S. ETF Trust, business trusts organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, and iShares, Inc., and iShares U.S. ETF Company, Inc., corporations organized under the laws of the State of Maryland, each on behalf of its respective iShares series, severally and not jointly (each an "iShares Fund" and collectively the "iShares Funds").1
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of January 10, 2018, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company, the MassMutual Select Cayman Global Allocation Fund I, Ltd., and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of January 10, 2018, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
SUB-ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTSub-Administration Agreement • May 1st, 2014 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Sub-Administration Agreement, dated and effective as of April 1, 2014 (“Consolidated Agreement”) by and between MML Investment Advisers, LLC (the “Administrator”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank” or “Sub-Administrator”).
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • May 15th, 2015 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of May 15, 2015, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of May 15, 2015, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • August 29th, 2005 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) is made as of April 29, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts, by and among MML Series Investment Fund II (the “Series Investment Fund II”), a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its MML Managed Bond Fund series(“Acquiring Fund”), MML Series Investment Fund (the “Series Investment Fund”), a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its MML Managed Bond Fund series (“Acquired Fund”) and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Massachusetts corporation.
Appendix ASub-Administration Agreement • April 30th, 2010 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of May 1, 2010, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Sub-Administration Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008 (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of May 1, 2010, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
POWERSHARES EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST POWERSHARES EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST II POWERSHARES INDIA EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST POWERSHARES ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST PURCHASING FUND AGREEMENTPurchasing Fund Agreement • May 27th, 2015 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This Purchasing Fund Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of the date set forth below between the PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (“Trust I”), PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II (“Trust II”), PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (collectively, the “Trust”) and MML Series Investment Fund II on behalf of each of their series listed in Appendix A (the “Purchasing Fund”).
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • April 30th, 2024 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of February 1, 2024, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MassMutual Advantage Funds, MML Series Investment Fund, and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of February 1, 2024, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CUSTODIAN AGREEMENTCustodian Agreement • February 28th, 2014 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This amendment, dated as of September 16, 2013, is made to the AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT, dated as of January 1, 2008 as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, by and among each open-end management investment company identified on the signature page hereto (each, a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (“State Street” or the “Bank”) (the “Consolidated Agreement”).
ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST...Securities Lending Agency Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Eleventh Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated December 8, 2017 is between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A, which may be amended from time to time, (each a “Fund” or “Lender” hereunder) and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a trust company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Bank”) acting either directly or through its subsidiaries or affiliates.
AMENDMENT TO SUB-ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTSub-Administration Agreement • April 30th, 2019 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This Amendment to the Sub-Administration Agreement (the “Amendment”) is made as of September 5, 2018, by and between MML Investment Advisers, LLC (the “Administrator”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Sub-Administrator”).
Master Repurchase Agreement STATE STREET. September 1996 Version Dated as of January 1, 2008 Between: State Street Corporation and/or State Street Bank and Trust Company and each investment company identified on Schedule VII.A hereto (as such schedule...Master Repurchase Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • New York
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENTSecurities Lending Agency Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), effective as of July 31, 2012 , between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS , MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A, which may be amended from time to time (each a “Fund” or “Lender” hereunder) and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a trust company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Bank”).
January 11, 2011 State Street Bank and Trust CompanySub-Administration Agreement • March 2nd, 2011 • MML Series Investment Fund II
EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANYSecurities Lending Agency Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Massachusetts
This Eighth Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated August 10, 2016 is between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A (each a “Fund” or “Lender” hereunder) and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a trust company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Bank”) acting either directly or through its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Appendix ACustodian Agreement • April 30th, 2010 • MML Series Investment Fund II
As of May 1, 2010, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008 (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund and MML Series Investment Fund II. As of May 1, 2010, this Appendix A supersedes any previous versions of said Appendix.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EACH INVESTMENT COMPANY IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE VII.A OF THE MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008 AND STATE STREET CORPORATION/ STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANYMaster Repurchase Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II • New York
This Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated as of November 25th 2014 is between each investment company identified on Schedule VII.A to the Master Repurchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008 (the “Funds”) and State Street Corporation and State Street Bank and Trust Company (collectively referred to as “State Street”), as in effect on the date hereof prior to giving effect to this Amendment (the “Master Repurchase Agreement”). The Funds would like to amend the Master Repurchase Agreement as set forth herein.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED DELEGATION AGREEMENTDelegation Agreement • March 2nd, 2018 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This amendment, dated October 30, 2017 and effective with respect to each of the MassMutual Select BlackRock Global Allocation Fund and MassMutual Select Cayman Global Allocation Fund I, Ltd. only upon State Street Bank and Trust Company taking custody of its assets, is made to the AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED DELEGATION AGREEMENT, dated as of January 1, 2008, as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, by and among each open-end management investment company or other fund identified on the signature page hereto (each, a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Delegate”) (the “Consolidated Agreement”). Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Consolidated Agreement.
FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENTFund of Funds Investment Agreement • March 2nd, 2022 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Delaware
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of February 22, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the applicable schedule), each severally and not jointly.
INVESTMENT SUB-SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTInvestment Sub-Sub-Advisory Agreement • February 12th, 2021 • MML Series Investment Fund II • Delaware
This Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of November 2020, by and among Invesco Advisers, Inc., a Delaware corporation and registered investment adviser (the “Sub-Adviser”) and Invesco Capital Management LLC, a limited liability corporation organized in the State of Delaware and registered investment adviser (the “Sub-Sub-Adviser” each a “Party”).
Form Of Schedule VII.ASchedule • March 2nd, 2022 • MML Series Investment Fund II
This Schedule VII.A is effective as of April 29, 2022 and shall supersede any previous version of Schedule VII.A executed by the parties hereto in relation to the Agreement and shall form part of Annex VII to the Agreement as a new Schedule VII.A.
