ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Administrative Services Agreement (βAgreementβ) is made as of December 12, 2002 by and among each of the investment companies in the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds, as set forth on Exhibit 1 hereto, and each new Lord Xxxxxx Fund added as a party to this Agreement pursuant to section 9, (each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) and Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (βLord Xxxxxxβ).
2. LORD XXXXXX SERVICES AND DUTIES. Lord Xxxxxx will provide, or arrange to have provided in accordance with section 3 below, for each Fund those facilities, equipment, and personnel to carry out the administrative services which are described in Exhibit 2 hereto (βAdministrative Servicesβ). Lord Xxxxxx represents that it has sufficient personnel and experience to perform the Administrative Services, and agrees to perform such Administrative Services in accordance with industry standards for mutual fund administrators.
In performing its duties under this Agreement, Lord Xxxxxx agrees that it shall observe and be bound by all of the provisions of (1) each Fundβs Articles of Incorporation/Declaration and Agreement of Trust and By-laws (including any amendments thereto) which in any way limit or restrict or prohibit or otherwise regulate any action by Lord Xxxxxx, (2) each Fundβs registration statement, and (3) the instructions and directions of the Boards of Directors/Trustees of each Fund. In addition, Lord Xxxxxx agrees and warrants that it will use its best efforts to conform to and comply with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (β1940 Actβ) and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
3. LORD XXXXXX SUBCONTRACTORS. It is understood that Lord Xxxxxx may from time to time employ or associate with such person or persons (βSubcontractorsβ) as Lord Xxxxxx may believe to be particularly fitted to assist in its performance of this Agreement; provided, however, that the compensation of such Subcontractors shall be paid by Lord Xxxxxx and that Lord Xxxxxx shall be as fully responsible to each Fund for the acts and omissions of any Subcontractor as it is for its own acts and omissions. Lord Xxxxxx shall use its best efforts to ensure that any Subcontractor complies with the provisions of section 2 above.
parties to this Agreement or interested persons of Lord Xxxxxx or of the Fund, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such renewal.
This Agreement may be terminated without penalty at any time by the Directors/Trustees of a Fund or by Lord Xxxxxx on 60 daysβ written notice. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. The terms βinterested persons,β βassignmentβ and βvote of a majority of the outstanding voting securitiesβ shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in the 1940 Act.
12. DELAWARE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF June 30, 2003)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc. |
Equity Series |
Income Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust |
Balanced Series |
Core Fixed Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund |
Limited Duration U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund |
U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund |
Large-Cap Series |
Small-Cap Value Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust |
Alpha Series |
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund |
International Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc. |
All Value Portfolio |
Americaβs Value Portfolio |
Bond-Debenture Portfolio |
Growth and Income Portfolio |
Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
International Portfolio |
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust |
Florida Series |
Georgia Series |
Michigan Series |
Pennsylvania Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government Securities Money Market Fund, Inc. |
EXHIBIT 2
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
In accordance with section 2 of the Agreement, Lord Xxxxxx will provide, or arrange to have provided, the following Administrative Services for each Fund:
(a) FUND ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL REPORTING, SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AND TECHNOLOGY
(1) Perform Fund accounting services which include, but are not limited to, daily NAV calculation and dissemination, and maintenance of books and records as required by Rule 31 (a) of the 0000 Xxx.
(2) Perform the functions of a mutual fundβs chief financial officer and treasurer.
(3) Perform Fund budgeting and accounts payable functions.
(4) Perform Financial Reporting, including reports to the Board of Directors/Trustees, and preparation of financial statements, NSARs and registration statements.
(5) Coordinate regulatory examinations.
(6) Calculate and facilitate payment of dividends.
(7) Oversee the preparation and ensure the filing of all Federal/State Tax Returns.
(8) Monitor the Fundβs compliance with IRS regulations.
(9) Monitor compliance with Fund policies on valuing (pricing) all Fund assets.
(10) Monitor Transfer Agent to ensure shareholder accounts are being processed in compliance with the appropriate regulations and are reflected appropriately in the Fundβs records. Ensure 12b-1 payments being paid by the Fund are accurate and in accordance with the 12b-1 plans.
(11) Maintain the technology platforms and market data feeds necessary for the daily accounting and reporting functions set forth in this Agreement.
(b) LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND BLUE SKY FUNCTIONS
(1) Prepare and maintain files of all Board and shareholder meeting materials, including minutes.
(2) Monitor compliance by each Fund with various conditions imposed by exemptive orders and/or regulatory requirements relating to multiple classes of shares, and fund of funds.
(3) Prepare and review periodic Prospectus/Statement of Additional Information compliance reports.
(4) Prepare, update and file with the SEC the Fundsβ registration statements, including pre-effective and post-effective amendments, Prospectuses, SAIs, and supplements.
(5) Prepare and/or review and file proxy materials with the SEC.
(6) Review annual and semi-annual reports of the Funds.
(7) Negotiate D&O/E&O insurance matters and annual renewals on behalf of the Funds.
(8) Monitor fidelity bond coverage for the Funds.
(9) Review Rule 24f-2 notices relating to registration fees and file with the SEC.
(10) Coordinate regulatory examinations of the Funds.
(11) Assist in preparation of Board membersβ questionnaires.
(12) Register Fund shares with appropriate state blue sky authorities.
(13) Obtain and renew all sales permits required by relevant state authorities in order to permit the sale of shares in the state.
(14) Monitor the sale of shares in individual states.
(15) Respond to all blue sky audit and examination issues.
AMENDMENT 1
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
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The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
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Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
WHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Xxxxxx entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the βAgreementβ);
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following funds to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 30th day of April, 2003.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF APRIL 30, 2003)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc. |
Equity Series |
Income Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust |
Balanced Series |
Core Fixed Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund |
Limited Duration U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund |
U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund |
Large-Cap Series |
Small-Cap Value Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust |
Alpha Series |
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund |
International Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc. |
All Value Portfolio |
Americaβs Value Portfolio |
Bond-Debenture Portfolio |
Growth and Income Portfolio |
Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
International Portfolio |
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust |
Florida Series |
Georgia Series |
Michigan Series |
Pennsylvania Series |
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government Securities Money Market Fund, Inc. |
AMENDMENT 2
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
WHEREAS, the Investment Companies named on Exhibit 1 and Lord Xxxxxx entered into an Administrative Services Agreement dated December 12, 2002, as may be amended from time to time (the βAgreementβ);
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following funds to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 30th day of June, 2003.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF JUNE 30, 2003)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc. |
Equity Series |
Income Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust |
Balanced Series |
Core Fixed Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund |
Limited Duration U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund |
U.S. Government Securities Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund |
Large-Cap Series |
Small-Cap Value Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust |
Alpha Series |
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund |
International Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc. |
All Value Portfolio |
Americaβs Value Portfolio |
Bond-Debenture Portfolio |
Growth and Income Portfolio |
Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
International Portfolio |
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust |
Florida Series |
Georgia Series |
Michigan Series |
Pennsylvania Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government Securities Money Market Fund, Inc. |
AMENDMENT 3
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 15th day of December, 2003.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2003)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc. |
Equity Series |
Income Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust |
Balanced Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored |
Enterprises Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund |
Large-Cap Series |
Small-Cap Value Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust |
Alpha Series |
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc. |
All Value Portfolio |
Americaβs Value Portfolio |
Bond-Debenture Portfolio |
Growth and Income Portfolio |
Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
International Portfolio |
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust |
Florida Series |
Georgia Series |
Michigan Series |
Pennsylvania Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market |
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AMENDMENT 4
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The first sentence of Section 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
For the services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses assumed by Lord Xxxxxx under this Agreement, each Fund (other than Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust - Alpha Series and Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust - Balanced Series) will pay to Lord Xxxxxx an annual administrative services fee, computed and payable monthly, at the annual rate of .04% of the value of the Fundβs average daily net assets.
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective with respect to the change in compensation relating to Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust - Alpha Series as of March 1, 2004 and relating to Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust - Balanced Series as of April 1, 2004.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2003)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Large-Cap Series
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money
Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 5
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
WHEREAS, the Funds and Lord Xxxxxx desire to further amend the Agreement to amend EXHIBIT 2;
1. The first part of the first sentence of Exhibit 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
In accordance with section 2 of the Agreement, Lord Xxxxxx will provide, or arrange to have provided, to each Fund all Administrative Services (to the extent that such services do not constitute advisory services provided to the Fund under the Investment Management Agreement) including the following Administrative Services for each Fund:
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of December 9, 2004.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2003)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Large-Cap Series
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money
Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 6
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
(formerly Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Trust)
-Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 30th day of December, 2004.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2004)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Tax-Free Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market
Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 7
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
-Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Portfolio
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 13th day of April, 2005.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF APRIL 13, 2005)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market
Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 8
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
-Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund
-Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund
2. The first sentence of Section 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
For the services rendered, facilities furnished and expenses assumed by Lord Xxxxxx under this Agreement, each Fund (other than Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust - Alpha Series and Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust - Balanced Series, Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund and Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund) will pay to Lord Xxxxxx an annual administrative services fee, computed and payable monthly, at the annual rate of .04% of the value of the Fundβs average daily net assets.
3. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
4. The Amendment is effective as of the 29th day of June, 2005.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF JUNE 29, 2005)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored
Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT
9
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
-Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 20th day of December, 2005.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 20, 2005)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Balanced Series
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Alpha Series
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 10
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
-Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Equity Strategy Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 29th day of June, 2006.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF June 29, 2006)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Income Series
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Balanced Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Equity Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund
Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series
Georgia Series
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Michigan Series
Pennsylvania Series
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Alpha Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 11
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Β· Lord Xxxxxx Floating Rate Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 14th day of December, 2007.
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF December 14, 2007)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Local Markets Fund(1)
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Balanced Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Equity Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Income Strategy Fund(2)
Lord Xxxxxx Floating Rate Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth & Income Strategy Fund(3)
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Income Fund(4)
Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Income Fund(5)
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund(6) |
(1) The Income Series has been renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Developing Local Markets Fund.
(2) The Lord Xxxxxx Income Strategy Fund has been renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Income Strategy Fund.
(3) The Lord Xxxxxx World Growth & Income Strategy Fund has been renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Growth & Income Strategy Fund.
(4) Effective December 14, 2007, the U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund will be renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Income Fund.
(5) Effective December 14, 2007, the Lord Xxxxxx Limited Duration U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Fund will be renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Income Fund.
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund(6) |
Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund(6) |
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Florida Series(6) |
Georgia Series |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Intermediate Tax-Free Fund(7) |
Michigan Series(6) |
Pennsylvania Series |
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Alpha Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
(6) At a meeting held on December 7, 2007, shareholders of the Lord Xxxxxx Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund, Lord Xxxxxx Texas Tax-Free Income Fund, Lord Xxxxxx Washington Tax-Free Income Fund, Florida Series, and Michigan Series approved the reorganization of each Fund into Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund. The reorganizations are expected to be completed on December 14, 2007.
(7) The Lord Xxxxxx Insured Intermediate Tax-Free Fund was renamed the Lord Xxxxxx Intermediate Tax-Free Fund.
AMENDMENT 12
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Β· Lord Xxxxxx International Dividend
Income Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 20th day of June, 2008.
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
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Vice President & Assistant Secretary |
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LORD, XXXXXX & CO. LLC |
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/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxx |
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Xxxxxx X. Xxx |
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Managing Member |
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Attested: |
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/s/Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx |
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Member, General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF JUNE 20, 2008) (1)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc.
Equity Series
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Local Markets Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust
Lord Xxxxxx Balanced Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Equity Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Floating Rate Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth & Income Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
Georgia Series
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Intermediate Tax-Free Fund
Pennsylvania Series
(1) As amended on June 20, 2008 to reflect the addition of the Lord Xxxxxx International Dividend Income Fund, a series of Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund
Small-Cap Value Series
Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Alpha Strategy Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Dividend Income Fund
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
All Value Portfolio
Americaβs Value Portfolio
Bond-Debenture Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio
Growth Opportunities Portfolio
International Portfolio
Large-Cap Core Portfolio
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc.
AMENDMENT 13
to the
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
among
The Investment Companies comprising the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds
(each, a βFundβ or collectively, the βFundsβ) as set forth on Exhibit 1
and
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC (βLord Xxxxxxβ)
1. The Agreement is hereby amended to add the following fund to Exhibit 1 of the Agreement:
Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust
-Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Tax Free Fund
2. The Agreement shall remain the same in all other respects.
3. The Amendment is effective as of the 10th day of December, 2008.
On behalf of each of the Lord Xxxxxx Funds listed on Exhibit 1 Attached hereto
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EXHIBIT 1 (AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2008) (1)
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following funds comprise the Lord Xxxxxx Family of Funds:
Lord Xxxxxx Affiliated Fund, Inc. |
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Lord Xxxxxx Blend Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Small-Cap Blend Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. |
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Lord Xxxxxx Developing Growth Fund, Inc. |
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Lord Xxxxxx Global Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Global Allocation Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Developing Local Markets Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Investment Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx Balanced Strategy Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Convertible Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Core Fixed Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Equity Strategy Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Diversified Income Strategy Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Floating Rate Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth & Income Strategy Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Total Return Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Growth Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc. |
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Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx California Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Hawaii Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx National Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx New York Tax-Free Income Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust |
Georgia Series |
Lord Xxxxxx High Yield Municipal Bond Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Intermediate Tax-Free Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Tax Free Fund |
Pennsylvania Series |
(1) As amended on December 10, 2008 to reflect the addition of the Lord Xxxxxx Short Duration Tax Free Fund, a series of Lord Xxxxxx Municipal Income Trust.
Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. |
Lord Xxxxxx Americaβs Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund |
Small-Cap Value Series |
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Lord Xxxxxx Securities Trust |
Lord Xxxxxx All Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Alpha Strategy Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx International Core Equity Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx International Dividend Income Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx International Opportunities Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Growth Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Micro-Cap Value Fund |
Lord Xxxxxx Value Opportunities Fund |
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Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc. |
All Value Portfolio |
Americaβs Value Portfolio |
Bond-Debenture Portfolio |
Growth and Income Portfolio |
Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
International Portfolio |
Large-Cap Core Portfolio |
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio |
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Lord Xxxxxx U.S. Government & Government Sponsored Enterprises Money Market Fund, Inc. |