THE ROYCE FUND (ROYCE PREMIER FUND) AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
PREMIER FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Premier Fund (the “Series”) made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
MICRO-CAP FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Micro-Cap Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.30% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 1.25% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 1.20% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 1.15% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
LOW-PRICED STOCK FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Low-Priced Stock Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.15% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 1.10% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 1.05% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 1.00% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
TRUSTSHARES FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce TrustShares Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
TOTAL RETURN FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Total Return Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
OPPORTUNITY FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Opportunity Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
SPECIAL EQUITY FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Special Equity Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
VALUE FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Value Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
VALUE PLUS FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Value Plus Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
TECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Technology Value Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.50% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 1.45% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 1.40% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 1.35% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated December 31, 2001 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
100 FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce 100 Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated June 30, 2003 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
DISCOVERY FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Discovery Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated October 1, 2003 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
FINANCIAL SERVICES FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Financial Services Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated December 31, 2003 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
THE ROYCE FUND
(ROYCE
DIVIDEND VALUE FUND)
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT for Royce Dividend Value Fund (the "Series") made this 1st day of July, 2004, by and between The Royce Fund (the "Fund") and Royce & Associates, LLC (the "Adviser").
The Fund and the Adviser hereby agree that Section 4 of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Series is hereby amended, effective as of and from July 1, 2004, to read in its entirety as follows:
“4. Compensation of the Adviser. The Fund agrees to cause the Series to pay to the Adviser, and the Adviser agrees to accept as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser hereunder, a fee equal to 1.00% per annum of the first $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during the year, 0.95% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets, 0.90% per annum of the next $2,000,000,000 of the Series’ average net assets and 0.85% per annum of the Series’ average net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. However, the Fund and the Adviser may agree in writing to temporarily or permanently reduce such fee. Such compensation shall be accrued on the Series’ books at the close of business on each day that the value of its net assets is computed during each year and shall be payable to the Adviser monthly, on the last day of each month, and adjusted as of year-end if required.”
All other terms of such Investment Advisory Agreement dated April 30, 2004 shall remain the same.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2004.
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
| THE ROYCE FUND | |
| By: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
| Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
| President | |
