AGENCY AGREEMENT by and between DST Systems, Inc. and The Lord Abbett Family of Funds TABLE OF CONTENTSAgency Agreement • December 30th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • New York
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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 12th day of July 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT AFFILIATED FUND, INC., a Maryland Corporation (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), and LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC, a New York limited liability company...Distribution Agreement • February 28th, 2002 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
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Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc. Class C Shares ------------------------------------------------------------------ RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of November 1, 2001 by and between LORD...Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 27th, 2003 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
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AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • February 27th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2017 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT made the 1st day of January, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and among each of the funds within the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, each of such funds to be listed on Schedule A hereto as amended from time to time upon the mutual agreement of the parties, (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and DST SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (“DST”):
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 27th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2014 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of August 10, 2007 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of March 23, 2006.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • February 29th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • Delaware
Contract Type FiledFebruary 29th, 2016 Company JurisdictionThis Administrative Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of December 12, 2002 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto, and each new Lord Abbett Fund added as a party to this Agreement pursuant to section 9, (each, a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lord Abbett”).
Custodian and Investment Accounting AgreementCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • February 26th, 2015 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2015 Company JurisdictionThis Agreement between Each Legal Entity Listed on Exhibit A Hereto, each a business trust or corporation organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated on Exhibit A (each a “Fund”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (“State Street”),
AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • February 26th, 2015 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2015 Company JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT made the 30th day of April, 2010 (the “Effective Date”), by and among each of the funds within the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, each of such funds to be listed on Schedule A hereto as amended from time to time upon the mutual agreement of the parties, (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and DST SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (“DST”):
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2018 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AMENDMENT 19 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2012 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT AS OF MAY 1, 2016Administrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • Delaware
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2017 Company JurisdictionThis Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of May 1, 2016 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Abbett Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto, and each new Lord Abbett Fund added as a party to this Agreement pursuant to section 9, (each, a “Fund” or collectively, the “Funds”) and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Lord Abbett”). This Amended and Restated Agreement dated as of May 1, 2016 amends, restates, and supersedes the Administrative Services Agreement dated as of December 12, 2002.
CUSTODIAN AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian Agreement • February 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2012 Company JurisdictionThis Agreement between EACH LEGAL ENTITY LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, each a business trust or corporation organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated on Exhibit A (each a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK and TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company (“State Street”),
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of December 15, 2016Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2018 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of December 15, 2016 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of December 15, 2016 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of June 16, 2016.
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement As of December 1, 2015Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 29th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
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SCHEDULE A1 List of FundsAgency Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2018 CompanyThis Schedule A, as may be amended from time to time, is incorporated into that certain Agency Agreement dated January 1, 2017 by and between DST Systems, Inc. and the Lord Abbett Family of Funds. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined in this Schedule A have the meanings given to such terms in the Agreement.
November 28, 2017Agency Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2018 CompanyWe refer to the Agency Agreement by and among DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”) and the Lord Abbett Family of Funds (the “Funds”), dated January 1, 2017 (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to Section 24(D) of the Agreement, DST and the Funds agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2017 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
SCHEDULE A (amended as of December 1, 2015)2 List of FundsAgency Agreement • February 29th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 29th, 2016 CompanyThis Schedule A, as may be amended from time to time, is incorporated into that certain Agency Agreement dated April 30, 2010 (as amended March 15, 2011) by and between DST Systems, Inc. and the Lord Abbett Family of Funds. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined in this Schedule A have the meanings given to such terms in the Agreement.
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2017 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative Services Agreement dated May 1, 2016, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AMENDMENT 15 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • February 24th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 24th, 2011 CompanyWHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
FORM OF December 14, 2007 State Street Bank and Trust Company Kansas City, MO 64105 Attn: Vice President, Custody Dear Sir or Madam:Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • February 28th, 2008 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2008 CompanyLord Abbett Investment Trust (the “Fund”), as a party to the Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement between various Lord Abbett-sponsored mutual funds and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) dated November 1, 2001 (the “Agreement”), requests an amendment to the Agreement pursuant to Section 17.
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of November 6, 2014Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 26th, 2015 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2015 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of November 6, 2014 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of November 6, 2014 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007.
AMENDMENT TO CUSTODIAN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • February 28th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 28th, 2018 CompanyThis Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement is made as of June 21, 2017, by and between each legal entity set forth on Exhibit A thereto (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Custodian”). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement (as defined below).
ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2012 CompanyWHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 27th, 2013 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2013 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of August 10, 2007 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of March 23, 2006.
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of December 15, 2016Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 27th, 2017 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2017 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of December 15, 2016 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of December 15, 2016 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of June 16, 2016.
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 24th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 24th, 2011 CompanyAMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of August 10, 2007 by and between each of the registered, open-end management investment companies acting individually in respect of their constituent series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”) and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, a New York limited liability company (the “Distributor”). This Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of August 10, 2007 supersedes the Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement dated as of March 23, 2006.
AMENDMENT 14 to the ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT among The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Abbett Family of Funds and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”)Administrative Services Agreement • February 24th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 24th, 2011 CompanyWHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
AGENCY AGREEMENT by and between DST Systems, Inc. and The Lord Abbett Family of FundsAgency Agreement • February 26th, 2009 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2009 Company JurisdictionThis Agency Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of July 1, 2004 (“Effective Date”), by and among each of the Funds (as such term, and other capitalized terms, are defined in Addendum 1 hereto) and DST Systems, Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business at 333 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (the “Agent”).
AMENDMENT TO AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • February 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2012 CompanyTHIS AMENDMENT(“Amendment”), effective as of March 15, 2011, is attached to, and made a part of, that certain Agency Agreement dated as of April 30, 2010 (“Effective Date”), as amended, modified and supplemented from time to time (the “Agency Agreement”), by and among each of the Funds (as such term and other capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Agency Agreement) and DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”).
CUSTODIAN AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • February 26th, 2009 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2009 Company JurisdictionThis Agreement between EACH LEGAL ENTITY LISTED ON EXHIBIT A HERETO, each a business trust or corporation organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated on Exhibit A (each a “FUND”), and STATE STREET BANK and TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company (“STATE STREET”),
FORM OF AMENDMENT TO AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • December 23rd, 2009 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledDecember 23rd, 2009 CompanyTHIS AMENDMENT (“Amendment”), effective as of October 31, 2009, is attached to, and made a part of, that certain Agency Agreement dated as of July 1, 2004 (“Effective Date”), as amended, modified and supplemented from time to time (the “Agency Agreement”), by and among each of the Funds (as such term and other capitalized terms used herein are defined in Addendum 1 to the Agency Agreement) and DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”).
Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund, Inc. - Class A Shares RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of July 12, 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT AFFILIATED FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation (the "Fund"),...Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement • February 28th, 2002 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
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ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • February 27th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2012 CompanyWHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Abbett entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”);
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT As in effect December 14, 1988 AGREEMENT made this 1st day of April 1987 by and between AFFILIATED FUND, INC., a Maryland Corporation (hereinafter called the "Corporation"), and LORD, ABBETT & CO., a New York partnership...Management Agreement • February 28th, 2002 • Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Inc
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