SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT dated as of September 3, 2013 to the Distribution Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2007, as amended October 1, 2009 (the "Agreement"), is entered into by and among PROSPECTOR FUNDS, INC., a Maryland corporation, (the “Company”), QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor”) and PROSPECTOR PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Advisor”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the fees of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Section 11 of the Agreement allows for its amendment by a written instrument executed by the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Exhibit B of the Agreement is superseded and replaced with Amended Exhibit B attached hereto.
Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second Amendment to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date and year first written above.
PROSPECTOR FUNDS, INC. | QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC |
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx |
Title: Treasurer | Title: Executive Vice President |
PROSPECTOR PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | |
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Title: CFO |
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Amended Exhibit B to the Distribution Agreement – Prospector Funds, Inc.
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC - REGULATORY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE at October 1, 2012
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Regulatory Distribution Annual Services Per Fund*
· 1.0 basis point on all assets subject to the cap
· Minimum annual fee
· $ first fund, capped at $ XXX
· $ XXX each additional fund, capped at $ XXX
Advertising Compliance Review/FINRA Filings
Standard Advertising Compliance Review
§ $ XXX per communication piece for the first 10 pages (minutes if tape or video); $ XXX /page (minute if tape or video) thereafter.
§ $ XXX FINRA filing fee per communication piece for the first 10 pages (minutes if tape or video); $ XXX /page (minute if tape or video) thereafter. [FINRA filing fee subject to change.]
(FINRA filing fee may not apply to all communication pieces)
Expedited Advertising Compliance Review
§ $ XXX for the first 10 pages (minutes if audio or video); $ XXX /page (minute if audio or video) thereafter, 24 hour initial turnaround.
§ $ XXX FINRA filing fee per communication piece for the first 10 pages (minutes if audio or video); $ XXX /page (minute if audio or video) thereafter. [FINRA filing fee subject to change.]
(3 day turnaround IF accepted by FINRA, FINRA filing fee may not apply to all communication pieces)
· Quasar Expedited Service – Available upon request; ask for quote
Licensing of Investment Advisor’s Staff (if required)
· $ XXX per year per registered representative
· Quasar is limited to these licenses for sponsorship: Series, 6, 7, 24, 26, 27, 63, 66
· Plus any FINRA and state fees for registered representatives, including license and renewal fees.
Fund Fact Sheets
· Design - $ XXX per fact sheet, includes first production
· Production - $ XXX per fact sheet per production period
· All printing costs are out-of-pocket expenses, and in addition to the design fee and production fee.
Plus Out-Of-Pocket Expenses – Including but not limited to typesetting, printing and distribution of prospectuses and shareholder reports, production, printing, distribution and placement of advertising and sales literature and materials, engagement of designers, free-xxxxx writers and public relations firms, long-distance telephone lines, services and charges, postage, overnight delivery charges, FINRA registration fees, record retention, travel, lodging and meals and all other out-of-pocket expenses.
Fees are billed monthly.
*Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.
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Advisor’s Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedule above.
Prospector Partners Asset Management, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Title: CFO | Date: 9/5/13 |
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Amended Exhibit B (continued) to the Distribution Agreement – Prospector Funds, Inc.
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SUPPORT SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE at October 1, 2012
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Chief Compliance Officer Support Services
U.S, Bancorp provides support to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of each fund serviced either by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC or Quasar Distributors, LLC. Indicated below are samples of functions performed by USBFS in this CCO support role:
• Business Line Functions Supported
• Fund Administration and Compliance
• Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
• Fund Accounting
• Custody Services
• Securities Lending Services
• Distribution Services
• Daily Resource to Fund CCO, Fund Board, Advisor
• Provide USBFS/USB Critical Procedures & Compliance Controls
• Daily and Periodic Reporting
• Periodic CCO Conference Calls
• Dissemination of Industry/Regulatory Information
• Client & Business Line CCO Education & Training
• Due Diligence Review of USBFS Service Facilities
• Quarterly USBFS Certification
• Board Meeting Presentation and Board Support
• Testing, Documentation, Reporting
Annual Fee Schedule*
· $ XXX per service line per year
Fees are billed monthly.
*Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.
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Advisor’s Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedule above.
Prospector Partners Asset Management, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |
Title: CFO | Date: 9/5/13 |