MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENTMaster Custodian Agreement • October 27th, 2015 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • Massachusetts
This Agreement is made as of January 1, 2007 by and among each management investment company identified on Appendix A hereto, each such investment company acting on its own behalf separately from all of the other investment companies and not jointly or jointly and severally with any of the other investment companies (each such investment company and each management investment company made subject to this Agreement in accordance with Section 21.5 below shall hereinafter be referred to as a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK and TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Custodian”).
PUTNAM MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED DISTRIBUTOR’S CONTRACTDistributor’s Contract • October 28th, 2013 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
Amended and Restated Distributor’s Contract dated July 1, 2013, by and between PUTNAM MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”; each reference in this Contract or in the Terms and Conditions defined below to “a Fund” or “the Fund” is also deemed to be a reference to any existing series of the Fund, as appropriate in the particular context), and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Massachusetts limited partnership (“Putnam”).
PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUSTAgreement and Declaration of Trust • March 20th, 2018 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • Massachusetts
This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 16th day of March, 2018, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated April 17, 2014, as heretofore amended, by the Trustees hereunder and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.
PUTNAM FUNDS SUBMANAGEMENT CONTRACT This SubManagement Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Manager) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under...Putnam Funds Submanagement Contract • February 26th, 2015 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND DISTRIBUTOR’S CONTRACTPutnam New Opportunities Fund • October 26th, 2007
Distributor’s Contract dated August 3, 2007, by and between PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”; each reference in this Contract or in the Terms and Conditions defined below to “a Fund” or “the Fund” is also deemed to be a reference to any existing series of the Fund, as appropriate in the particular context), and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Massachusetts limited partnership (“Putnam”).
DEALER SERVICE AGREEMENT Between: and Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. General Distributor of The Putnam Family of Mutual Funds One Post Office Square Boston, MA 02109 We are pleased to inform you that, pursuant to the terms of this Dealer Service Agreement,...Dealer Service Agreement • October 31st, 1995 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund • Massachusetts
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACT This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Manager) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under...Sub-Management Contract • February 27th, 2017 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
PUTNAM MULTICAP GROWTH FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 17th day of April, 2014, hereby amends and restates in its entirety...Agreement and Declaration • February 26th, 2015 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
PUTNAM MULTICAP GROWTH FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 17th day of April, 2014, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated June 25, 1990, as heretofore amended, by the Trustees hereunder and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided. WITNESSETH that WHEREAS, this Trust has been formed to carry on the business of an investment company; and WHEREAS, the Trustees have agreed to manage all property coming into their hands as trustees of a Massachusetts voluntary association with transferable shares in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, the Trustees hereby declare that they will hold all cash, securities and other assets, which they may from time to time acquire in any manner as Trustees hereunder IN TRUST to manage and dispose of the same
PUTNAM MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND CLASS T DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENTDistribution Plan and Agreement • February 28th, 2017 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
This Plan and Agreement (the “Plan”) constitutes the Distribution Plan for the Class T shares of Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), adopted pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and the related agreement between the Trust and Putnam Retail Management Limited Partnership (“PRM”). During the effective term of this Plan, the Trust may incur expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of its Class T shares upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth:
PUTNAM MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTManagement Contract • October 28th, 2014 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Schedule C, the computation of the Performance Adjustment Rate, the Investment Performance of the Measuring Class and the Investment Record of the Benchmark will be made in accordance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and any applicable rules thereunder.
PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS M DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT This Plan and Agreement (the "Plan") constitutes the Distribution Plan for the Class M shares of Putnam New Opportunities Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), adopted...Distribution Plan and Agreement • October 31st, 1995 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND MANAGEMENT CONTRACT Management Contract dated as of June 4, 1999 between PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), and PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC., a Massachusetts corporation (the...Management Contract • August 30th, 1999 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
2. Manner of Making Shares Available for Purchase We will, upon request, deliver to you a copy of each Fund's then- current Prospectus and will provide you with such number of copies of each Fund's then-current Prospectus, Statement of Additional...Financial Institution Sales Contract • October 31st, 1995 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
MASTER SUB-ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENTMaster Accounting Services Agreement • October 27th, 2015 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • Massachusetts
This AGREEMENT is made as of January 1, 2007 by and between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (the “Administrator”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company, having its principal place of business at 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 (the "Sub-Accounting Agent").
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTPutnam Funds • October 27th, 2020 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
EXECUTION COPY MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENTMaster Custodian Agreement • October 26th, 2007 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund • Massachusetts
This Agreement is made as of January 1, 2007 by and among each management investment company identified on Appendix A hereto, each such investment company acting on its own behalf separately from all of the other investment companies and not jointly or jointly and severally with any of the other investment companies (each such investment company and each management investment company made subject to this Agreement in accordance with Section 21.5 below shall hereinafter be referred to as a “Fund”), and STATE STREET BANK and TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Custodian”).
PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS R DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT This Plan and Agreement (the "Plan") constitutes the Distribution Plan for the Class R shares of Putnam New Opportunities Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), adopted...Class R Distribution Plan and Agreement • October 28th, 2003 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
LIABILITY INSURANCE ALLOCATION AGREEMENT This Insurance Allocation Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of December 18, 2003, by and among the Putnam Funds (the "Funds"), Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. ("MMC") and Putnam Investments LLC ("Putnam")...Liability Insurance Allocation Agreement • October 28th, 2004 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SERVICE AGREEMENTService Agreement • October 31st, 1995 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund • Massachusetts
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTPutnam Funds Sub-Management Contract • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of January 1, 2024 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS C DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND AGREEMENT This Plan and Agreement (the "Plan") constitutes the Distribution Plan for the Class C shares of Putnam New Opportunities Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), adopted...Distribution Plan and Agreement • August 30th, 1999 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund
RE: Second Amendment to Putnam Funds Amended and Restated Uncommitted Line of CreditPutnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • November 8th, 2016
Pursuant to an amended and restated letter agreement dated as of September 24, 2015 (as amended from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) among State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) and each of the management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act listed on Appendix I attached thereto (each, a “Borrower”), the Bank has made available to each of the Borrowers, for itself or on behalf of designated fund series thereof, a $235,500,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit (the “Uncommitted Line”). The obligations of the Borrowers arising under the Uncommitted Line are evidenced by an amended and restated promissory note in the original principal amount of $235,500,000, dated September 24, 2015, executed by each of the Borrowers, for itself or on behalf of such designated fund series thereof, in favor of the Bank (as amended, the “Note”). Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Loan Agreement.
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTIndemnification Agreement • November 8th, 2016 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • Massachusetts
This Indemnification Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is made as of the date set forth on the signature page by and between the Massachusetts business trusts comprising The Putnam Funds listed on Exhibit A hereto (as the same may from time to time be amended to add one or more additional trusts comprising The Putnam Funds or delete one or more of such trusts) (each, a “ Trust ”), each of such Trusts acting severally on its own behalf and not jointly with any of such other Trusts, and the Trustee of each Trust whose name is set forth on the signature page (the “ Trustee ”).
RE: First Amendment to Putnam Funds Amended and Restated Uncommitted Line of CreditPutnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • October 27th, 2016
Pursuant to an amended and restated letter agreement dated as of September 24, 2015 (as amended from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) among State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) and each of the management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act listed on Appendix I attached thereto (each, a “Borrower”), the Bank has made available to each of the Borrowers, for itself or on behalf of designated fund series thereof, a $235,500,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit (the “Uncommitted Line”). The obligations of the Borrowers arising under the Uncommitted Line are evidenced by an amended and restated promissory note in the original principal amount of $235,500,000, dated September 24, 2015, executed by each of the Borrowers, for itself or on behalf of such designated fund series thereof, in favor of the Bank (as amended, the “Note”). Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Loan Agreement.
PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUNDDistributor’s Contract • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
Amended and Restated Distributor’s Contract dated August 2, 2024, by and between PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUND, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”; each reference in this Contract or in the Terms and Conditions defined below to “a Fund” or “the Fund” is also deemed to be a reference to any existing series of the Fund, as appropriate in the particular context), and FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Franklin Distributors”).
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • October 27th, 2016 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund • Massachusetts
AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 22, 2016, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2015, among each trust company listed on Schedule A hereto, the Banks and other lending institutions party thereto, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Agent, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified by Joinder Agreement No. 1, dated as of August 29, 2016 (as the same has been or may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”).
PUTNAM MULTICAP GROWTH FUND MANAGEMENT CONTRACT This Management Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM MULTICAP GROWTH FUND, a Massachusetts business trust (the Fund), and PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited...Growth Fund Management Contract • February 26th, 2015 • Putnam Multi-Cap Growth Fund
SELLING AGREEMENTSelling Agreement • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
Franklin Distributors, LLC (“we”, “our” or “us”) invites you to participate in the selling and/or distribution of shares of the Franklin Templeton investment companies (the “Funds”, or each a “Fund”) for which we now or in the future serve as principal underwriter, subject to the terms of this Agreement. We will notify you from time to time of the Funds that are eligible for distribution and the terms of compensation under this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior dealer or selling agreements between us, as stated in Section 28, below.
CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT AGREEMENT amended and restated as of June 1, 2001, between each of the Putnam Funds listed in Schedule A, each of such Funds acting on its own behalf separately from all the other Funds and not jointly or jointly and severally with...Custodian Agreement • October 29th, 2001 • Putnam New Opportunities Fund • Massachusetts
DEALER SERVICE AGREEMENT Between:Dealer Service Agreement • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
We are pleased to inform you that, pursuant to the terms of this Dealer Service Agreement, we are authorized to pay you service fees in connection with the accounts of your customers that hold shares of Putnam Funds that have adopted distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the “12b-1 Funds”). Payment of the service fees is subject to your initial and continuing satisfaction of the following terms and conditions, which may be revised by us from time to time: (see Schedule1)
PUTNAM FUNDS AMENDED AND RESTATED SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTPutnam Funds • October 27th, 2023 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
This Sub-Advisory Contract is dated as of July 1, 2022 between and among PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“PIL”), and THE PUTNAM ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Advisor”).
AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO CREDIT AGREEMENTCredit Agreement • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
AMENDMENT NO. 12 (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 30, 2024 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2015, among each trust listed on Schedule 2 hereto, the Banks and other lending institutions party thereto (the “Existing Banks”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Agent (in such capacity the “Agent”), as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified by Joinder Agreement No. 1, dated as of August 29, 2016, Letter Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2016, Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 22, 2016, Notice Letter, dated October 5, 2016, Notice Letter, dated February 22, 2017, Notice Letter, dated April 19, 2017, Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2017, Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 20, 2018, Consent No. 1, dated as of November 30, 2018, Notice Letter, dated May 31, 2019, Consent No. 2, dated as of June 24, 2019, Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2019, Amendme
Letter Amendment October 15, 2021Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund • October 27th, 2023
State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) has made available a $235,500,000 uncommitted discretionary demand line of credit (the “Credit Line”) to each of the Borrowers, each acting on its own behalf or, as applicable, on behalf of each of its respective Existing Funds (as defined below) as described in a letter agreement dated September 24, 2015, by and among the Borrowers and the Bank (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Loan Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Existing Loan Agreement.
PUTNAM SUSTAINABLE LEADERS FUND MANAGEMENT CONTRACTPutnam Sustainable Leaders Fund Management Contract • October 25th, 2024 • Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Schedule C, the computation of the Performance Adjustment Rate, the Investment Performance of the Measuring Class and the Investment Record of the Benchmark will be made in accordance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and any applicable rules thereunder.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SALES CONTRACT Between: Distributor: Financial Institution:Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund • October 25th, 2024 • Massachusetts
As general distributor of The Putnam Family of Mutual Funds (the “Funds”), we agree that you will make available to your customers, under an agency relationship with your customers, shares of beneficial interest issued by the Funds (the “Shares”), subject to any limitations imposed by any of the Funds and to confirmation by us in each transaction. By your acceptance hereof, you agree to all of the following terms and conditions:
