INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
EX-99B(d)ifiima
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
WITNESSETH:
I. In General
IICO agrees to act as investment adviser to the Corporation with respect to the investment of its assets and in general to supervise the investments of each series of the Corporation as set forth in Exhibit A, and as amended from time to time, subject at all times to the direction and control of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, all as more fully set forth herein.
II. Duties of IICO with respect to investment of assets of the Corporation
A. IICO shall regularly provide investment advice to the Corporation and shall, subject to the succeeding provisions of this section, continuously supervise the investment and reinvestment of cash, securities or other property comprising the assets of the investment portfolios of the Corporation; and in furtherance thereof, IICO shall:
1. obtain and evaluate pertinent information about significant developments and economic, statistical and financial data, domestic, foreign or otherwise, whether affecting the economy generally or one or more of the portfolios of the Corporation, and whether concerning the individual companies whose securities are included in one or more of the Corporation's portfolios or the industries in which they engage, or with respect to securities which IICO considers desirable for inclusion in one or more of the Corporation's portfolios;
2. furnish continuously an investment program for each of the portfolios of the Corporation;
3. determine what securities shall be purchased or sold by the Corporation;
4. take, on behalf of the Corporation, all actions which appear to IICO necessary to carry into effect such investment programs and supervisory functions as aforesaid, including the placing of purchase and sale orders.
B. IICO shall make appropriate and regular reports to the Board of Directors of the Corporation on the actions it takes pursuant to Section II.A. above. Any investment programs furnished by IICO under this section, or any supervisory function taken hereunder by IICO shall at all times conform to and be in accordance with any requirements imposed by:
1. the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and any rules or regulations in force thereunder;
2. any other applicable provision of law;
3. the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation as amended from time to time;
4. the provisions of the Bylaws of the Corporation as amended from time to time;
5. the terms of the registration statement of the Corporation, as amended from time to time, under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
III. Allocation of Expenses
The expenses of the Corporation and the expenses of IICO in performing its functions under this Agreement shall be divided into two classes, to wit: (i) those expenses which will be paid in full by IICO as set forth in subparagraph "A" hereof, and (ii) those expenses which will be paid in full by the Corporation, as set forth in subparagraph "B" hereof.
A. With respect to the duties of IICO under Section II above, it shall pay in full, except as to the brokerage and research services acquired through the allocation of commissions as provided in Section IV hereinafter, for (a) the salaries and employment benefits of all employees of IICO who are engaged in providing these advisory services; (b) adequate office space and suitable office equipment for such employees; and (c) all telephone and communications costs relating to such functions. In addition, IICO shall pay the fees and expenses of all directors of the Corporation who are employees of IICO or an affiliated corporation and the salaries and employment benefits of all officers of the Corporation who are affiliated persons of IICO.
B. The Corporation shall pay in full for all of its expenses which are not listed above (other than those assumed by IICO or one of its affiliates in its capacity as principal underwriter of the shares of the Corporation, as Shareholder Servicing Agent or as Accounting Services Agent for the Corporation), including (a) the costs of preparing and printing prospectuses and reports to shareholders of the Corporation, including mailing costs; (b) the costs of printing all proxy statements and all other costs and expenses of meetings of shareholders of the Corporation (unless the Corporation and IICO shall otherwise agree); (c) interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and premiums on fidelity and other insurance; (d) audit fees and expenses of independent accountants and legal fees and expenses of attorneys, but not of attorneys who are employees of IICO or an affiliated company; (e) fees and expenses of its directors not affiliated with Xxxxxxx & Xxxx, Inc.; (f) custodian fees and expenses; (g) fees payable by the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the securities or "Blue-Sky" laws of any jurisdiction; (h) fees and assessments of the Investment Company Institute or any successor organization; (i) such nonrecurring or extraordinary expenses as may arise, including litigation affecting the Corporation, and any indemnification by the Corporation of its officers, directors, employees and agents with respect thereto; (j) the costs and expenses provided for in any Shareholder Servicing Agreement or Accounting Services Agreement, including amendments thereto, contemplated by subsection C of this Section III. In the event that any of the foregoing shall, in the first instance, be paid by IICO, the Corporation shall pay the same to IICO on presentation of a statement with respect thereto.
IV. Brokerage
(a) IICO may select brokers to effect the portfolio transactions of the Corporation on the basis of its estimate of their ability to obtain, for reasonable and competitive commissions, the best execution of particular and related portfolio transactions. For this purpose, "best execution" means prompt and reliable execution at the most favorable price obtainable. Such brokers may be selected on the basis of all relevant factors including the execution capabilities required by the transaction or transactions, the importance of speed, efficiency, or confidentiality, and the willingness of the broker to provide useful or desirable investment research and/or special execution services. IICO shall have no duty to seek advance competitive commission bids and may select brokers based solely on its current knowledge of prevailing commission rates.
V. Compensation of IICO
As compensation in full for services rendered and for the facilities and personnel furnished under sections I, II, and IV of this Agreement, the Corporation will pay to IICO for each day the fees specified in Exhibit A hereto.
The amounts payable to IICO shall be determined as of the close of business each day; shall, except as set forth below, be based upon the value of net assets computed in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation; and shall be paid in arrears whenever requested by IICO. In computing the value of the net assets of the Corporation, there shall be excluded the amount owed to the Corporation with respect to shares which have been sold but not yet paid to the Corporation by Xxxxxxx & Xxxx, Inc.
VI. Undertakings of IICO; Liabilities
IICO shall give to the Corporation the benefit of its best judgment, efforts and facilities in rendering advisory services hereunder.
IICO shall at all times be guided by and be subject to the Corporation's investment policies, the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as each shall from time to time be amended, and to the decision and determination of the Corporation's Board of Directors.
This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to the extent that the subject matter of this Agreement is within the purview of such Acts. Insofar as applicable to IICO, as an investment adviser and affiliated person of the Corporation, IICO shall comply with the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the respective rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.
VII. Duration of this Agreement
VIII. Termination
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the foregoing instrument to be executed by their duly authorized officers and their corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.
(Seal) IVY FUNDS, INC.
By: /s/Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Vice President
ATTEST:
By: /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Secretary
(Seal) IVY INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
By: /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
President
ATTEST:
By: /s/Xxxxx X. Hills
Xxxxx Hills
Secretary
EXHIBIT A TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
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IVY FUNDS, INC.
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FEE SCHEDULES
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A cash fee computed each day on net asset value for each Fund at the annual rates listed below*: | |
Asset Strategy Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.70% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.65% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.60% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.55% of net assets |
Capital Appreciation Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.65% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.60% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.55% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.50% of net assets |
Core Equity Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.70% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.65% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.60% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.55% of net assets |
Energy Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.85% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.83% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.80% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.76% of net assets |
High Income Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $500 million |
0.625% of net assets |
Over $500 million and up to $1 billion |
0.60% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion |
0.55% of net assets |
Over $1.5 billion |
0.50% of net assets |
International Growth Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.85% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.83% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.80% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.76% of net assets |
Large Cap Growth Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.70% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.65% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.60% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.55% of net assets |
Limited-Term Bond Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $500 million |
0.50% of net assets |
Over $500 million and up to $1 billion |
0.45% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion |
0.40% of net assets |
Over $1.5 billion |
0.35% of net assets |
Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.85% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.83% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.80% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.76% of net assets |
Money Market Fund | |
A cash fee computed each day on net asset value for the Fund at the annual rate of 0.40% of net assets. |
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Municipal Bond Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $500 million |
0.525% of net assets |
Over $500 million and up to $1 billion |
0.50% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion |
0.45% of net assets |
Over $1.5 billion |
0.40% of net assets |
Science and Technology Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.85% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.83% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.80% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.76% of net assets |
Small Cap Growth Fund | |
Net Assets | Fee |
Up to $1 billion |
0.85% of net assets |
Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.83% of net assets |
Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion |
0.80% of net assets |
Over $3 billion |
0.76% of net assets |
*If a Fund's net assets are less than $25 million, IICO has agreed to voluntarily waive the management fee, subject to its right to change or modify this waiver.
As originally Amended and Effective June 30, 2000.
As Amended and Restated and Effective November 16, 2005.