EXHIBIT 23(h)(iii) SERVICE AGREEMENT Ladies and Gentlemen: This will confirm the terms of our agreement (the "Service Agreement") dated as of ____________________________ by and between the Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), on its behalf and...Service Agreement • April 11th, 2003 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
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Q:\LEGAL\LASF\GREATAM.AGR FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 10th day of April, 1997, by and between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. ("FUND"), a Maryland Corporation, Lord, Abbett & Co. ("ADVISER"), a New York Partnership, and...Fund Participation Agreement • April 30th, 1997 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • Indiana
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Exhibit 99.23(e) DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Agreement made this 1st day of May 1994, between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., a diversified open-end management investment company incorporated under the laws of Maryland (the "Fund'), and Lord, Abbett & Co.,...Distribution Agreement • April 27th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
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AGENCY AGREEMENT by and between DST Systems, Inc. and The Lord Abbett Family of Funds TABLE OF CONTENTSAgency Agreement • April 13th, 2005 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
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Exhibit 99.23(d)(iv) ADDENDUM TO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC. AND LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC DATED JUNE 10, 1992 (THE "AGREEMENT") Effective May 1, 2004, Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC and Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. (the...Management Agreement • April 27th, 2004 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
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LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLCExpense Reimbursement Agreement • April 5th, 2006 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
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EXHIBIT 23(h)(iv) FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made as of the ___ day of ________, _____, by and between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. ("Fund"), a Maryland Corporation, on its behalf and on behalf of each separate investment series...Fund Participation Agreement • April 11th, 2003 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
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Addendum to Management Agreement between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC DATED: JANUARY 1, 2006 (THE "AGREEMENT") Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett") and Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., on behalf of its Growth and Income...Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 5th, 2006
Company FiledApril 5th, 2006Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett") and Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., on behalf of its Growth and Income Portfolio (the "Fund"), do hereby agree that the annual management fee rate for the Fund with respect to paragraph 2 of the Agreement shall be as follows: 0.50 of 1% of the first $1 billion of the Fund's average daily net assets; and 0.45 of 1% of such assets in excess of $1 billion.
ADDENDUM TO draft 10/25/96 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this ____ day of October, 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC. a Maryland Corporation (hereinafter called the "Fund"), and LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC, a New York limited...Distribution Agreement • October 28th, 1996 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
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Draft 10/10/96 Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. -- Pension Class RULE 12b-1 DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT dated as of , 1996 by and between LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC., a Maryland Corporation, (the "Fund"),...Distribution Plan and Agreement • October 28th, 1996 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
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FUND SERVICES AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated as of July __, 1996 by and between Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") and Lord, Abbett & Co. ("Fund Provider"). WHEREAS, Merrill Lynch has been retained by certain sponsors of...Fund Services Agreement • October 28th, 1996 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTAdministrative Services Agreement • April 12th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • Delaware
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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 • April 12th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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”),
AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • April 10th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledApril 10th, 2014 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”):
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 • April 12th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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”);
AGENCY AGREEMENTAgency Agreement • April 12th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • New York
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 2012 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”):
AMENDMENT 22 to theAdministrative Services Agreement • April 10th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 10th, 2014 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”);
AMENDMENT TO CUSTODIAN INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENTCustodian Investment Accounting Agreement • April 12th, 2018 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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).
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 • April 14th, 2011 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 14th, 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”);
Exhibit 99.12 WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP [April 15], 2005 [Lord Abbett Portfolio] [Phoenix Portfolio] Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the...Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • February 25th, 2005
Company FiledFebruary 25th, 2005This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") made as of [March 2], 2005 by and between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Lord Abbett Series Fund"), on behalf of its [series/class] [Lord Abbett Portfolio] ("Acquiring Portfolio"), and Phoenix Edge Series Fund, a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series [Phoenix Portfolio] ("Acquired Portfolio"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Acquiring Portfolio will acquire all of the assets of Acquired Portfolio in exchange solely for (i) the assumption by Acquiring Portfolio of all of the Assumed Liabilities, as defined in the Agreement (the "Acquired Portfolio Liabilities"), and (ii) the issuance of [Class VC] shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Portfolio (the "Acquiring Portfolio Shares") to Acquired Portfolio, followed by the distribution by Acquired Portfolio, in liquidation of Acquired Portfolio, of the Acquiring Portfolio Shares to t
December 14, 2007 State Street Bank and Trust Company Kansas City, MO 64105Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 11th, 2008
Company FiledApril 11th, 2008Lord 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.
ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • April 12th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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”);
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 • April 26th, 2010 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 26th, 2010 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”);
SCHEDULE A (amended as of December 1, 2015)2 List of FundsLord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 12th, 2016
Company FiledApril 12th, 2016This 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.
Custodian and Investment Accounting AgreementCustodian and Investment Accounting Agreement • April 10th, 2014 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 10th, 2014 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”),
ContractAdministrative Services Agreement • April 12th, 2012 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 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”);
November 28, 2017Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 12th, 2018
Company FiledApril 12th, 2018We 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:
The Lord Abbett Family of Funds Amended and Restated Joint Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan and Agreement as of August 10, 2007Distribution Plan and Agreement • April 9th, 2009 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 9th, 2009 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 16 to the AMENDED AND RESTATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT amongAdministrative Services Agreement • April 5th, 2024 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 5th, 2024 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”); and
Exhibit 99.22(h)(vi) [FORM] April __, 2005 DST Systems, Inc. 1055 Broadway, 7th Floor Kansas City, MO 64105 Attn: Group Vice President - Full Service Dear Sir or Madam: Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., as a party to the Agency Agreement by and between...Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 13th, 2005
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Form Of April 16, 2010 State Street Bank and Trust Company One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2900 Attn: Vice President, Custody Dear Sir or Madam:Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 26th, 2010
Company FiledApril 26th, 2010Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. (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.
AMENDMENT 9Administrative Services Agreement • April 9th, 2007 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 9th, 2007 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”);
Addendum to Management Agreement between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. and Lord, Abbett & Co. Dated December 1, 1989 (the "Agreement") ----------------------------------------Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 11th, 2003
Company FiledApril 11th, 2003Lord, Abbett & Co. ("Lord Abbett") and Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") on behalf of the following three classes of the Fund (each a "Portfolio"), the International Portfolio, the Bond-Debenture Portfolio and the Mid-Cap Value Portfolio, do hereby agree that the annual management fee rate for each Portfolio with respect to paragraph 2 of the Agreement shall be as follows: 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the International Portfolio, .50% of the average daily net assets of the Bond-Debenture Portfolio and .75% of the average daily net assets of the Mid-Cap Value Portfolio.
ADDITIONAL PORTFOLIO LETTER March 28, 2024 State Street Bank and Trust Company 1776 Heritage Drive, JAB3E North Quincy, MA 02171 Attn: Suzanne Hinckley, Senior Vice President Dear Sir or Madam:Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc • April 5th, 2024
Company FiledApril 5th, 2024Lord Abbett Trust I, as a party to the Custodian and Investment Accounting Agreement between various Lord Abbett-sponsored investment companies and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) dated November 1, 2001 (as amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, (the “Agreement”), requests to add a Portfolio to the Agreement pursuant to Section 17.
Expense Limitation AgreementExpense Limitation Agreement • April 12th, 2016 • Lord Abbett Series Fund Inc
Contract Type FiledApril 12th, 2016 CompanyThis Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2016 between Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”) and Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) with respect to its Classes named below (each, a “Portfolio”).