Exhibit No. EX-99.g.1
Delaware Funds
FORM OF MUTUAL FUND CUSTODY AND
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, effective as of the __ day of ___, 2007, and is by and
between each investment company listed on Appendix D (referred to herein
individually as the "Fund" and collectively, as the "Funds") and MELLON BANK,
N.A. (referred to herein as the "Custodian") a national banking association with
its principal place of business at One Mellon Center, 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000. As a matter of administrative convenience, this
Agreement is entered into by and between the Custodian and multiple Funds, each
on behalf of their respective Series (as hereinafter defined). Nevertheless,
this Agreement shall be construed to constitute a separate Agreement between
each such Fund, on behalf of its Series, and the Custodian. As such, the term
Fund is used in the singular herein.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Fund is authorized to issue shares in separate series with
each such series representing interests in a separate portfolio of securities
and other assets, and the Fund has made the Series listed on Appendix D subject
to this Agreement (each such series, together with all other series subsequently
established by the Fund and made subject to the Agreement in accordance with the
terms hereof, shall be referred to as a "Series" and collectively as the
"Series");
WHEREAS, the Fund and the Custodian desire to set forth their agreement
with respect to the custody of the Series' Securities and cash and the
processing of Securities transactions;
WHEREAS, the Board desires to delegate certain of its responsibilities for
performing the services set forth in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) of
Rule 17f-5 to the Custodian as a Foreign Custody Manager;
WHEREAS, the Custodian agrees to accept such delegation with respect to
Assets; and
WHEREAS, the Custodian agrees to perform the function of a Primary
Custodian under Rule 17f-7;
NOW THEREFORE, the Fund and the Custodian agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases, unless the context requires otherwise,
shall have the following meanings:
1. "Act": the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Rules and Regulations
thereunder, all as amended from time to time.
2. "Agreement": this agreement and any amendments.
3. "Assets": any Securities and other assets and investments of the Fund and/or
Series, including foreign currencies and investments for which the primary
market is outside the United States, and such cash and cash equivalents as are
reasonably necessary to effect the Fund's and/or Series' transactions in such
investments.
4. "Authorized Person": any person, whether or not any such person is an officer
or employee of the Fund, duly authorized by the Fund to add or delete
jurisdictions pursuant to Article II and to give Instructions on behalf of a
Series which is listed in the Certificate annexed hereto as Appendix A or such
other Certificate as may be received by the Custodian from time to time.
5. "Board": the Board of Directors/Trustees (or the body authorized to exercise
authority similar to that of the board of directors of a corporation) of the
Fund.
6. "Book-Entry System": the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system for
United States and federal agency Securities, its successor or successors and its
nominee or nominees.
7. "Business Day": any day on which the Series, the Custodian, the Book-Entry
System and appropriate clearing corporation(s) are open for business.
8. "Certificate": any notice, instruction or other instrument in writing,
authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Custodian, which is
actually received by the Custodian and signed on behalf of a Series by an
Authorized Person or Persons designated by the Board to issue a Certificate.
9. "Eligible Securities Depository": the meaning of the term set forth in Rule
17f-7(b)(1).
10. "Foreign Countries": the jurisdictions listed on Appendix C for which the
Custodian makes available Foreign Custodians, as such list may be amended from
time to time in accordance with Article II.
11. "Foreign Custodian": (a) a banking institution or trust company incorporated
or organized under the laws of a country other than the United States, that is
regulated as such by the country's government or an agency of the country's
government; (b) a majority-owned direct or indirect subsidiary of a U.S. Bank or
bank-holding company; or (c) any entity, other than a Securities Depository,
with respect to which exemptive or no-action relief has been granted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission to act as an eligible foreign custodian under
Rule 17f-5. For the avoidance of doubt, the term "Foreign Custodian" shall not
include Euroclear, Clearstream, Bank One or any other transnational system for
the central handling of securities or equivalent book-entries regardless of
whether or not such entities or their service providers are acting in a
custodial capacity with respect to Assets, Securities or other property of the
Series.
12. "Foreign Custody Manager": the meaning set forth in Rule 17f-5(a)(3).
13. "Instructions": (i) all directions to the Custodian from an Authorized
Person pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; (ii) all directions by or on
behalf of the Fund to the Custodian in its corporate capacity (or any of its
affiliates) with respect to contracts for foreign exchange; (iii) all directions
by or on behalf of the Fund pursuant to an agreement with Custodian (or any of
its affiliates) with respect to benefit disbursement services or information or
transactional services provided via a web site sponsored by the Custodian (or
any of its affiliates) (e.g., the "Workbench web site") and (iv) all directions
by or on behalf of the Fund pursuant to any other agreement or procedure between
the Custodian (or any of its affiliates) and the Fund, if such agreement or
procedure specifically provides that authorized persons thereunder are deemed to
be authorized to give instructions under this Agreement. Instructions shall be
in writing, transmitted by first class mail, overnight delivery, private
courier, facsimile, or shall be an electronic transmission subject to the
Custodian's policies and procedures, other institutional delivery systems or
trade matching utilities as directed by an Authorized Person and supported by
the Custodian, or other methods agreed upon in writing by the Fund and
Custodian. The Custodian may, in its discretion, accept oral directions and
instructions from an Authorized Person and may require confirmation in writing.
However, where the Custodian acts on an oral direction prior to receipt of a
written confirmation, the Custodian shall not be liable if a subsequent written
confirmation fails to conform to the oral direction.
14. "Primary Custodian": the meaning set forth in Rule 17f-7(b)(2).
15. "Prospectus": a Series' current registration statement, including the
prospectus and statement of additional information, relating to the registration
of the Shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Act.
16. "Risk Analysis": the analysis required under Rule 17f-7(a)(1)(i)(A).
17. "Rules 17f-4, 17f-5 and 17f-7": such Rules as promulgated under Section
17(f) of the Act, as such rules (and any successor rules or regulations) may be
amended from time to time.
18. "Security" or "Securities": bonds, debentures, notes, stocks, shares,
evidences of indebtedness, and other securities, commodities, interests and
investments from time to time owned by the Series.
19. "Securities Depository": a system for the central handling of securities as
defined in Rule 17f-4.
20. "Shares": shares of each Series, however designated.
ARTICLE I. - CUSTODY PROVISIONS
1. Appointment of Custodian. The Board appoints the Custodian, and the Custodian
accepts appointment, as custodian of all the Assets at the time owned by or in
the possession of the Series during the period of this Agreement. The Board
shall not appoint any other custodian for any Assets of any Series during the
Initial Term.
2. Custody of Cash and Securities.
a. Receipt and Holding of Assets. The Series will deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Custodian all Assets owned by it at any time during the period
of this Custody Agreement. The Custodian will not be responsible for such Assets
until actually received. The Board specifically authorizes the Custodian to hold
Assets or other property of the Series with any domestic subcustodian or
Securities Depository, and Foreign Custodians or Eligible Securities
Depositories in the Foreign Countries as provided in Article II, as may be
directed by the Fund or its investment adviser or subadviser, as the case may
be. Assets of the Series deposited in a Securities Depository or Eligible
Securities Depositories will be reflected in an account or accounts which
include only assets held by the Custodian or a Foreign Custodian for its
customers.
b. Disbursements of Cash and Delivery of Securities. The Custodian shall
disburse cash or deliver out Securities only for the purposes listed below.
Instructions must specify or evidence the purpose for which any transaction is
to be made and the Series shall be solely responsible to assure that
Instructions are in accord with any limitations or restrictions applicable to
the Series:
(1) In payment for Securities purchased for the applicable Series;
(2) In payment of dividends or distributions with respect to Shares;
(3) In payment for Shares which have been redeemed by the applicable
Series;
(4) In payment of taxes;
(5) When Securities are sold, called, redeemed, retired, or otherwise
become payable;
(6) In exchange for, or upon conversion into, other securities alone
or other securities and cash pursuant to any plan or merger, consolidation,
reorganization, recapitalization, readjustment or other similar
transactions;
(7) Upon conversion of Securities pursuant to their terms into other
securities;
(8) Upon exercise of subscription, purchase or other similar rights
represented by Securities;
(9) For the payment of interest, management or supervisory fees,
distributions or operating expenses;
(10) In payment of fees and in reimbursement of the expenses and
liabilities of the Custodian attributable to the applicable Series;
(11) In connection with any borrowings by the applicable Series or
short sales of securities requiring a pledge of Assets, but only against
receipt of amounts borrowed;
(12) In connection with any loans, but only against receipt of
adequate collateral as specified in Instructions which shall reflect any
restrictions applicable to the Series;
(13) For the purpose of redeeming Shares of the capital stock of the
applicable Series and the delivery to, or the crediting to the account of,
the Custodian or the applicable Series' transfer agent, such Shares to be
purchased or redeemed;
(14) For the purpose of redeeming in kind Shares of the applicable
Series against delivery to the Custodian, its subcustodian or the Series'
transfer agent of such Shares to be so redeemed;
(15) For delivery in accordance with the provisions of any agreement
among the Fund, the Custodian and a broker-dealer registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and a member of The
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD"), relating to
compliance with the rules of The Options Clearing Corporation and of any
registered national securities exchange, or of any similar organization or
organizations, regarding escrow or other arrangements in connection with
transactions by the Fund. The Custodian will act only in accordance with
Instructions in the delivery of Securities to be held in escrow and will
have no responsibility or liability for any such Securities which are not
returned promptly when due other than to make proper requests for such
return;
(16) For spot or forward foreign exchange transactions to facilitate
security trading, receipt of income from Securities or related
transactions;
(17) Upon the termination of this Agreement;
(18) In connection with non-certificated investments including, but
not limited to: deposit obligations, repurchase agreements, and swap
transactions, loan participations, options and futures transactions and
other derivative investments;
(19) For other proper purposes as may be specified in Instructions
issued by an Authorized Person of the Fund which shall include a statement
of the purpose for which the delivery or payment is to be made, the amount
of the payment or specific Assets to be delivered, the name of the person
or persons to whom delivery or payment is to be made, and a Certificate
stating that the purpose is a proper purpose under the instruments
governing the Fund; and
(20) For delivery of Assets of the Fund as set forth under Article I,
Section 7.
c. Actions Which May be Taken Without Instructions. Unless an Instruction
to the contrary is received, the Custodian shall:
(1) Collect all income due or payable, provided that the Custodian
shall not be responsible for the failure to receive payment of (or late
payment of) distributions or other payments with respect to Assets held in
the account;
(2) Present for payment and collect the amount payable upon all Assets
which may mature or be called, redeemed, retired or otherwise become
payable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian shall have no
responsibility to the Series for monitoring or ascertaining any call,
redemption or retirement dates with respect to put bonds or similar
instruments which are owned by the Series and held by the Custodian or its
nominees where such dates are not published in sources routinely used by
the Custodian. Nor shall the Custodian have any responsibility or liability
to the Series for any loss by the Series for any missed payments or other
defaults resulting therefrom, unless the Custodian received timely
notification from the Series specifying the time, place and manner for the
presentment of any such put bond owned by the Series and held by the
Custodian or its nominee. The Custodian shall not be responsible and
assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any notification
the Custodian may furnish to the Series with respect to put bonds or
similar instruments;
(3) Surrender Securities in temporary form for definitive Securities;
(4) Hold directly, or through a Securities Depository with respect to
Securities therein deposited, for the account of the applicable Series all
rights and similar Securities issued with respect to any Securities held by
the Custodian hereunder for that Series;
(5) Submit or cause to be submitted to the applicable Series or its
investment advisor as designated by the Fund information actually received
by the Custodian regarding ownership rights, including proxies pertaining
to Assets held for the applicable Series;
(6) Deliver or cause to be delivered any Securities held for the
applicable Series in exchange for other Securities or cash issued or paid
in connection with the liquidation, reorganization, refinancing, merger,
consolidation or recapitalization of any corporation, or the exercise of
any conversion privilege;
(7) Deliver or cause to be delivered any Securities held for the
applicable Series to any protective committee, reorganization committee or
other person in connection with the reorganization, refinancing, merger,
consolidation or recapitalization or sale of assets of any corporation, and
receive and hold under the terms of this Agreement such certificates of
deposit, interim receipts or other instruments or documents as may be
issued to it to evidence such delivery;
(8) Make or cause to be made such transfers or exchanges of the Assets
specifically allocated to the applicable Series and take such other steps
as shall be stated in Instructions to be for the purpose of effectuating
any duly authorized plan of liquidation, reorganization, merger,
consolidation or recapitalization of the applicable Series;
(9) Deliver Securities upon the receipt of payment in connection with
any repurchase agreement related to such Securities entered into by the
Series;
(10) Deliver Securities owned by the applicable Series to the issuer
thereof or its agent when such Securities are called, redeemed, retired or
otherwise become payable; provided, however, that in any such case the cash
or other consideration is to be delivered to the Custodian. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Custodian shall have no responsibility to the Series for
monitoring or ascertaining any call, redemption or retirement dates with
respect to the put bonds or similar instruments which are owned by the
Series and held by the Custodian or its nominee where such dates are not
published in sources routinely used by the Custodian. Nor shall the
Custodian have any responsibility or liability to the Series for any loss
by the Series for any missed payment or other default resulting therefrom
unless the Custodian received timely notification from the Series
specifying the time, place and manner for the presentment of any such put
bond owned by the Series and held by the Custodian or its nominee. The
Custodian shall not be responsible and assumes no liability to the Series
for the accuracy or completeness of any notification the Custodian may
furnish to the applicable Series with respect to put bonds or similar
investments but shall provide the Fund with information concerning such
notices received;
(11) Endorse and collect all checks, drafts or other orders for the
payment of money received by the Custodian for the account of the
applicable Series;
(12) Report the Asset positions of a Series as of such dates as the
Fund and the Custodian may agree upon, in accordance with methods
consistently followed and uniformly applied. It is hereby expressly
acknowledged and agreed that any Asset values that may be reflected in any
such report shall be furnished by the Custodian solely on an accommodation
basis and is provided to or for the benefit of the Fund (or the Fund's
service provider or agent) as general information and is not intended to be
a comprehensive summary or report of the value of the Assets comprising a
Series. No representation is made by the Custodian as to the accuracy or
completeness of any such values. The Custodian does not undertake any duty
or responsibility to notify or otherwise provide any updates or other
revisions with respect to any such values. It is hereby further expressly
acknowledged and agreed that the Custodian shall not be liable for any
loss, cost, damage, expense, liability or claim directly or indirectly
relating to any such values reflected on any such report for a Series
provided by the Custodian; and
(13) Execute any and all documents, agreements or other instruments
and take all actions as may be necessary or desirable for the
accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement.
d. Confirmation and Statements. Promptly after the close of business on
each Business Day, the Custodian shall furnish each Series with confirmations
and a summary of all transfers to or from the account of the Series during such
Business Day. Where Securities purchased by a Series are in a fungible bulk of
securities registered in the name of the Custodian (or its nominee) or shown on
the Custodian's account on the books of a Securities Depository, the Custodian
shall by book-entry or otherwise identify the quantity of those securities
belonging to that Series. At least monthly, the Custodian shall furnish each
Series with a detailed statement of the Securities and other Assets held for the
Series under this Custody Agreement.
e. Registration of Securities. The Custodian is authorized to hold all
Securities, Assets, or other property of each Series in nominee name, in bearer
form or in book-entry form. The Custodian may register any Securities, Assets or
other property of each Series in the name of the Fund or the Series, in the name
of the Custodian, any domestic subcustodian or Foreign Custodian, in the name of
any duly appointed registered nominee of such entity, or in the name of a
Securities Depository or its successor or successors, or its nominee or
nominees. The Fund agrees to furnish to the Custodian appropriate instruments to
enable the Custodian to hold or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to
register in the name of its registered nominee or in the name of a domestic
subcustodian, Foreign Custodian or Securities Depository, any Securities which
the Custodian may hold for the account of the applicable Series and which may
from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund or the applicable
Series.
f. Reporting and Recordkeeping. The ownership of the property whether
securities, cash and/or other property, and whether held by the Custodian or a
subcustodian or in a depository, clearing agency or clearing system, shall be
clearly recorded on the Custodian's books as belonging to the Series and not for
the Custodian's own interest. Where certificates are legended or otherwise not
fungible with publicly traded certificates (and in other cases where the
Custodian and the Series may agree), the Series reserves the right to instruct
the Custodian as to the name only in which such securities shall be registered
and the Custodian, to the extent reasonably practicable, shall comply with such
Instructions; provided, however, if the Custodian reasonably determines that
compliance with such Instructions is not reasonably practicable or otherwise may
conflict with applicable law, rule or regulation, the Custodian shall promptly
notify the Series and shall comply with reasonable alternatives as to which the
parties may agree. The Custodian shall keep accurate and detailed accounts of
all investments, receipts, disbursements and other transactions for the Series.
All accounts, books and records of the Custodian relating thereto shall be open
to inspection and audit at all reasonable times during normal business hours of
the Custodian by any person designated by the Series. All such books, records
and accounts shall be maintained and preserved in the form reasonably requested
by the Series and in accordance with the Act and the Rules and Regulations
thereunder, including, without limitation, Section 31 thereof and Rule 31a-1 and
31a-2 thereunder. All books, records and accounts pertaining to the Series,
which are in the possession of the Custodian, shall be the property of the Fund
and such materials or (unless the delivery of original materials is required
pursuant to applicable law) legible copies thereof in a format reasonably
acceptable to the Fund, shall be surrendered promptly upon request; provided,
however, that the Custodian shall be entitled to retain a copy or the original
of any such books, records and accounts as may be required or permitted by
applicable law and the Custodian's own policies and procedures. The Custodian
will supply to the Series from time to time, as mutually agreed upon, a
statement in respect to any property of the Series held by the Custodian or by a
subcustodian.
g. Segregated Accounts. Upon receipt of Instructions, the Custodian will,
from time to time establish, segregated accounts on behalf of the applicable
Series to hold and deal with specified Assets as shall be directed.
3. Settlement of Series Transactions.
a. Customary Practices. Settlement of transactions may be effected in
accordance with trading and processing practices customary in the jurisdiction
or market where the transaction occurs. The Fund acknowledges that this may, in
certain circumstances, require the delivery of Assets without the concurrent
receipt of Securities (or other property) or cash. In such circumstances, the
Custodian shall have no responsibility for nonreceipt of payments (or late
payment) or nondelivery of Securities or other property (or late delivery) by
the counterparty.
b. Contractual Income. The Custodian shall credit the applicable Series, in
accordance with the Custodian's standard operating procedure, with income and
maturity proceeds on Securities on the contractual payment dates net of any
taxes or upon actual receipt. To the extent the Custodian credits income on
contractual payment date, the Custodian may reverse such accounting entries to
the contractual payment date if the Custodian reasonably believes that such
amount will not be received.
c. Contractual Settlement. The Custodian will attend to the settlement of
Securities transactions in accordance with the Custodian's standard operating
procedure, on the basis of either contractual settlement date accounting or
actual settlement date accounting. To the extent the Custodian settles certain
Securities transactions on the basis of contractual settlement date accounting,
the Custodian may reverse to the contractual settlement date any entry relating
to such contractual settlement if the Custodian reasonably believes that such
amount will not be received.
4. Lending of Securities. The Custodian may lend the Assets of the Series in
accordance with the terms and conditions of one or more separate securities
lending agreements, approved by the Fund.
5. Persons Having Access to Assets of the Series.
a. No trustee or agent of the Fund, and no officer, director, employee or
agent of the Fund's investment adviser, of any sub-investment adviser of the
Fund, or of the Fund's administrator, shall have physical access to the assets
of the Series held by the Custodian or be authorized or permitted to withdraw
any investments of the Series, nor shall the Custodian deliver any Assets of the
Series to any such person. No officer, director, employee or agent of the
Custodian who holds any similar position with the Fund's investment adviser,
with any sub-investment adviser of the Fund or with the Fund's administrator
shall have access to the Assets of the Series.
b. Nothing in this Section 5 shall prohibit any duly authorized officer,
employee or agent of the Fund, or any duly authorized officer, director,
employee or agent of the investment adviser, of any sub-investment adviser of
the Series or of the Series' administrator, from giving Instructions to the
Custodian or executing a Certificate so long as it does not result in delivery
of or access to Assets of the Series prohibited by paragraph (a) of this Section
5.
6. Standard of Care; Scope of Custodial Responsibilities.
a. Standard of Care. The Custodian shall be required to exercise reasonable
care with respect to its duties under this Agreement unless otherwise provided.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the
Custodian shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including counsel
fees, resulting from its action or omission to act or otherwise, except for
any such loss or damage arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct
of the Custodian or any agent, subcustodian or Foreign Custodian appointed
by the Custodian.
(2) The Custodian may consult with the Custodian's or the Fund's
counsel with respect to any matter arising in connection with this
Agreement, and the Custodian shall not be liable nor accountable for any
action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice
of such counsel. To the extent possible, the Custodian shall notify the
Fund at any time the Custodian believes it needs advice of the Fund's
counsel with regard to the Custodian's responsibilities and duties pursuant
to this Agreement. If the Custodian wishes to seek and rely on legal advice
from counsel that is neither the Custodian's counsel nor the Fund's
counsel, and the Custodian seeks to be reimbursed for the counsel fees,
then the Custodian must notify and seek prior approval of the affected
Fund, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Custodian shall in no
event be liable to a Fund or any Fund shareholder or beneficial owner for
any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to such advice.
b. Scope of Duties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Custodian shall be under no duty or obligation to inquire into, and shall not be
liable for:
(1) The acts or omissions of any agent appointed pursuant to
Instructions of the Fund or its investment advisor including, but not
limited to, any broker-dealer or other entity to hold any Assets of the
Fund as collateral or otherwise pursuant to any investment strategy.
(2) The title, genuineness or validity of the issue of any Securities
purchased by the Series, the legality of the purchase thereof, or the
propriety of the amount paid therefor;
(3) The legality of the sale of any Securities by the Series or the
propriety of the amount for which the same are sold;
(4) The legality of the issue or sale of any Shares, or the
sufficiency of the amount to be received therefor;
(5) The legality of the redemption of any Shares, or the propriety of
the amount to be paid therefor;
(6) The legality of the declaration or payment of any distribution of
the Series; or
(7) The legality of any borrowing for temporary administrative or
emergency purposes.
c. No Liability Until Receipt. The Custodian shall not be liable for, or
considered to be the Custodian of, any money, whether or not represented by any
check, draft, or other instrument for the payment of money, received by it on
behalf of the Series, until the Custodian actually receives and collects such
money.
d. Amounts Due from Transfer Agent. The Custodian shall not be required to
effect collection of any amount due to the Series from the Series' transfer
agent nor be required to cause payment or distribution by such transfer agent of
any amount paid by the Custodian to the transfer agent.
e. Collection Where Payment Refused. The Custodian shall not be required to
take action to effect collection of any amount, if the Securities upon which
such amount is payable are in default, if payment is refused after due demand or
presentation, or with respect to any insolvency or similar proceeding, unless
and until it shall be directed to take such action and it shall be assured to
its satisfaction of reimbursement of its related costs and expenses.
f. No Duty to Ascertain Authority. The Custodian shall not be under any
duty or obligation to ascertain whether any Assets at any time delivered to or
held by it for the Series are such as may properly be held by the Series under
the provisions of its governing instruments or Prospectus.
g. Reliance on Instructions. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon
any Instruction, notice or other instrument in writing received by the Custodian
and reasonably believed by the Custodian to be genuine and to be signed by an
Authorized Person of the Series. Where the Custodian is issued Instructions
orally, the Series acknowledge that if written confirmation is requested, the
validity of the transactions or enforceability of the transactions authorized by
the Series shall not be affected if such confirmation is not received or is
contrary to oral Instructions given. The Custodian shall be fully protected in
acting in accordance with all such Instructions and in failing to act in the
absence thereof. The Custodian shall be under no duty to question any direction
of an Authorized Person with respect to the portion of the account over which
such Authorized Person has authority, to review any property held in the
account, to make any suggestions with respect to the investment and reinvestment
of the Assets in the account, or to evaluate or question the performance of any
Authorized Person. The Custodian shall not be responsible or liable for any
diminution of value of any Assets held by the Custodian or its subcustodians
pursuant to Instructions. In following Instructions, the Custodian shall be
fully protected and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of any person
or entity not selected or retained by the Custodian in its sole discretion,
including but not limited to, any broker-dealer or other entity designated by
the Fund or Authorized Person to hold Assets of the account as collateral or
otherwise pursuant to an investment strategy.
7. Appointment of Subcustodians; Transfer of Assets to Subcustodians or Brokers.
The Custodian is hereby authorized to appoint one or more domestic subcustodians
(which may be an affiliate of the Custodian) to hold Assets at any time owned by
the Series. The Custodian is also hereby authorized, when acting pursuant to
Instructions, to: 1) place Assets with any Foreign Custodian located in a
jurisdiction which is not a Foreign Country and with Euroclear, Clearstream,
Banc One or any other transnational depository; and 2) settle or place Assets
with a broker or any such domestic subcustodian or Foreign Custodian in
connection with derivative transactions of any kind, including futures, options,
short selling, swaps or other transactions. When acting pursuant to such
Instructions, the Custodian shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of any
such broker, subcustodian or Foreign Custodian.
8. Overdraft Facility and Security for Payment. In the event that the Custodian
receives Instructions to make payments or transfers of Assets on behalf of the
Series for which there would be, at the close of business on the Business Day of
such payment or transfer, insufficient monies held by the Custodian on behalf of
the Series, the Custodian may, in its sole discretion, provide an overdraft (an
"Overdraft") to the Series in an amount sufficient to allow the completion of
such payment or transfer. Any Overdraft provided hereunder: (a) shall be payable
on the next Business Day, unless otherwise agreed by the Series and the
Custodian; and (b) shall accrue interest from the date of the Overdraft to the
date of payment in full by the Series at a rate agreed upon from time to time by
the Custodian and the Series or, in the absence of specific agreement, by such
rate as charged to other customers of the Custodian under procedures uniformly
applied. The Custodian and the Series acknowledge that the purpose of such
Overdraft is to temporarily finance the purchase of Securities for prompt
delivery in accordance with the terms hereof, to meet unanticipated or unusual
redemptions, to allow the settlement of foreign exchange contracts or to meet
other unanticipated Series expenses. The Custodian shall promptly notify the
Series (an "Overdraft Notice") of any Overdraft. To secure payment of any
Overdraft and related interest and expenses, the Series hereby grants to the
Custodian a first priority security interest in and right of setoff against the
Assets in the Series' account, including all income, substitutions and proceeds,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired (the "Collateral"), in the full amount
of such Overdraft, interest and expenses; provided that the Series does not
grant the Custodian a security interest in any Securities issued by an affiliate
of the Custodian (as defined in Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act). The
Custodian and the Series intend that, as the securities intermediary with
respect to the Collateral, the Custodian's security interest shall automatically
be perfected when it attaches. Should the Series fail to pay promptly any
amounts owed hereunder, the Custodian shall be entitled to use available Assets
in the Series' account and to liquidate Securities in the account as necessary
to meet the Series' obligations relating to such Overdraft, interest and
expenses. In any such case, and without limiting the foregoing, the Custodian
shall be entitled to take such other actions(s) or exercise such other options,
powers and rights as the Custodian now or hereafter has as a secured creditor
under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code or any other applicable law.
9. Tax Obligations. For purposes of this Agreement, "Tax Obligations" shall mean
taxes, withholding, certification and reporting requirements, claims for
exemptions or refund, interest, penalties, additions to tax and other related
expenses. To the extent that the Custodian has received relevant and necessary
information with respect to the account, the Custodian shall perform the
following services with respect to Tax Obligations:
a. The Custodian shall file claims for exemptions or refunds with respect
to withheld foreign (non-U.S.) taxes in instances in which such claims are
appropriate upon receipt of sufficient information;
b. The Custodian shall withhold appropriate amounts, as required by U.S.
tax laws, with respect to amounts received on behalf of nonresident aliens upon
receipt of Instructions; and
c. The Custodian shall provide to the Fund or the Authorized Person such
information received by the Custodian which could, in the Custodian's reasonable
belief, assist the Fund or the Authorized Person in the submission of any
reports or returns with respect to Tax Obligations. The Fund shall inform the
Custodian in writing as to which party or parties shall receive information from
the Custodian.
d. The Custodian shall provide such other services with respect to Tax
Obligations, including preparation and filing of tax returns and reports and
payment of amounts due (to the extent funded), as requested by the Fund and
agreed to by the Custodian in writing. The Custodian shall have no independent
obligation to determine the existence of any information with respect to, or the
extent of, any Tax Obligations now or hereafter imposed on the Fund or the
account by any taxing authority. Except as specifically provided herein or
agreed to in writing by the Custodian, the Custodian shall have no obligations
or liability with respect to Tax Obligations, including, without limitation, any
obligation to file or submit returns or reports with any state, foreign or other
taxing authorities.
e. In making payments to service providers pursuant to Instructions, the
Fund acknowledges that the Custodian is acting as a paying agent and not as the
payor, for tax information reporting and withholding purposes.
ARTICLE II. - FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER SERVICES
1. Delegation. The Board delegates to the Custodian, and the Custodian hereby
agrees to accept, responsibility as the Fund's Foreign Custody Manager for
selecting, contracting with and monitoring Foreign Custodians in Foreign
Countries in accordance with Rule 17f-5(c).
2. Changes to Appendix C. Appendix C may be amended by written agreement from
time to time to add or delete jurisdictions by written agreement signed by an
Authorized Person of the Fund and the Custodian, but the Custodian reserves the
right to delete jurisdictions upon reasonable notice to the Series.
3. Reports to Board. Custodian shall provide written reports notifying the Board
of the placement of Assets with a particular Foreign Custodian and of any
material change in a Series' foreign custody arrangements. Such reports shall be
provided to the Board quarterly, except as otherwise agreed by the Custodian and
the Fund.
4. Monitoring System. In each case in which the Custodian has exercised
delegated authority to place Assets with a Foreign Custodian, the Custodian
shall establish a system, to re-assess or re-evaluate selected Foreign
Custodians, at least annually in accordance with Rule 17f-5(c)(3).
5. Standard of Care. In exercising the delegated authority under this Article II
of the Agreement, the Custodian agrees to exercise reasonable care, prudence and
diligence such as a person having responsibility for the safekeeping of the
Assets would exercise in like circumstances. Contracts with Foreign Custodians
shall provide for reasonable care for Assets based on the standards applicable
to Foreign Custodians in the Foreign Country. In making this determination, the
Custodian shall consider the provisions of Rule 17f-5(c)(2).
6. Use of Securities Depositories. In exercising its delegated authority, the
Custodian may assume that the Series and its investment adviser have determined,
pursuant to Rule 17f-7, that the depository provides reasonable safeguards
against custody risks, if a Series decides to place and maintain foreign Assets
with any Securities Depository as to which the Custodian has provided the Fund
on behalf of such Series with a Risk Analysis.
7. Notice of Change of Subcustodians. The Custodian shall promptly advise or
provide notice to the Series of any change to its subcustodial network.
ARTICLE III. - INFORMATION SERVICES
1. Risk Analysis. The Custodian will provide the Fund on behalf of the Series
with a Risk Analysis with respect to Securities Depositories operating in the
Foreign Countries. If the Custodian is unable to provide a Risk Analysis with
respect to a particular Securities Depository, it will notify the Fund on behalf
of the Series. Custodian shall advise whether a particular Securities Depository
meets the objective standard set forth in applicable provisions of Rule 17f-7 of
the Act. If a new Securities Depository commences operation in one of the
Foreign Countries, the Custodian will provide the Fund on behalf of the Series
with a Risk Analysis in a reasonably practicable time after such Securities
Depository becomes operational. If a new country is added to Appendix C, the
Custodian will provide the Fund on behalf of the Series with a Risk Analysis
with respect to each Securities Depository in that country within a reasonably
practicable time after the addition of the country to Appendix C.
2. Monitoring of Securities Depositories. The Custodian will monitor the custody
risks associated with maintaining assets with each Securities Depository for
which it has provided the Fund on behalf of the Series with a Risk Analysis as
required under Rule 17f-7. The Custodian will promptly notify the Fund on behalf
of the Series or its investment adviser of any material change in these risks.
3. Use of Agents. The Custodian may employ agents, including, but not limited to
Foreign Custodians, to perform its responsibilities under Sections 1 and 2 of
this Article III.
4. Exercise of Reasonable Care The Custodian will exercise reasonable care,
prudence, and diligence in performing its responsibilities under this Article
III. With respect to the Risk Analyses provided or monitoring performed by an
agent, the Custodian will exercise reasonable care in the selection of such
agent, and shall be entitled to rely upon information provided by agents so
selected in the performance of its duties and responsibilities under this
Article III.
5. Liabilities and Warranties. While the Custodian will take reasonable
precautions to ensure that information provided is accurate, the Custodian shall
have no liability with respect to information provided to it by third parties.
Due to the nature and source of information, and the necessity of relying on
various information sources, most of which are external to the Custodian, the
Custodian shall have no liability for direct or indirect use of such
information.
ARTICLE IV. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Compensation.
a. The Fund will compensate the Custodian for its services rendered under
this Agreement in accordance with the fees set forth on Appendix E (the "Fees"),
which schedule may be modified by the Custodian after the Initial Term upon not
less than sixty days prior written notice to, and the consent of, the Fund. Any
undisputed Fees not paid within sixty (60) days of the invoice date will be
subject to a late charge equal to 1.5% of the Fees remaining unpaid. Additional
charges of 1.5% per month will accrue and be owing on such undisputed and unpaid
Fees for each additional month during which such Fees remain unpaid, subject to
any maximum amounts imposed by law. If any Fees are disputed by the Fund, the
Custodian and the Fund shall work together in good faith to resolve the dispute
promptly.
b. The Custodian will xxxx the Fund as soon as practicable after the end of
each calendar month. The Fund will promptly pay to the Custodian the amount of
such billing.
c. If not paid directly or timely by the Fund, the Custodian may, with
prior approval of the Fund which may not be unreasonably withheld, charge
against Assets held on behalf of the Series compensation and any expenses
incurred by the Custodian in the performance of its duties pursuant to this
Agreement. The Custodian shall also be entitled, subject to the approval of the
Fund, to charge against Assets of the Series the amount of any loss, damage,
liability or expense incurred with respect to the Series, including counsel
fees, for which it shall be entitled to reimbursement under the provisions of
this Agreement.
2. Insolvency of Foreign Custodians. The Custodian shall be responsible for
losses or damages suffered by the Series arising as a result of the insolvency
of a Foreign Custodian only to the extent that the Custodian failed to comply
with the standard of care set forth in Article II with respect to the selection
and monitoring of such Foreign Custodian.
3. Liability for Depositories. The Custodian shall not be responsible for any
losses resulting from the deposit or maintenance of Securities, Assets or other
property of the Series with a Securities Depository.
4. Damages. Under no circumstances shall the Custodian be liable for any
indirect, consequential or special damages with respect to its role as Foreign
Custody Manager, Custodian or information vendor.
5. Indemnification; Liability of the Series.
a. The Fund shall indemnify and hold the Custodian harmless from all
liabilities and costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees and
expenses, relating to or arising out of the performance of the Custodian's
obligations under this Agreement except to the extent resulting from the
negligence or willful misconduct of the Custodian, any agent or subcustodian
appointed by the Custodian or any of its or their directors, officers, agents,
nominees or employees, in the performance of any functions hereunder, or any
other failure to comply with the standard of care required by this Agreement.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
b. The Custodian shall indemnify and hold the Fund harmless from all
liabilities and costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees and
expenses, resulting from: (i) the negligence or willful misconduct of the
Custodian, any agent or subcustodian appointed by the Custodian or any of its or
their directors, officers, agents, nominees or employees, in the performance of
any functions hereunder, or any other failure to comply with the standard of
care required by this Agreement; or (ii) any burglary, robbery, hold-up, theft,
or mysterious disappearance, including loss by damage or destruction. This
provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
c. The Series and the Custodian agree that the obligations of the Fund
under this Agreement shall not be binding upon any of the directors/trustees,
shareholders, nominees, officers, employees or agents, whether past, present or
future, of the Series, individually, but are binding only upon the Assets and
other property of the Fund.
6. Force Majeure; Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary contained herein, the Custodian shall
not be responsible or liable for its failure to perform under this Agreement or
for any losses to the account resulting from any event beyond the reasonable
control of the Custodian, its agents or its subcustodians (other than
subcustodians that were engaged by the Custodian at the instruction of the
Fund). In the event of such event, or any disaster that causes a business
interruption, the Custodian shall act in good faith and follow applicable
procedures in its disaster recovery and business continuity plan and use all
commercially reasonable efforts to minimize service interruptions.
The Custodian represents and warrants that it has implemented and maintains
reasonable procedures and systems (including reasonable disaster recovery and
business continuity plans and procedures consistent with legal, regulatory and
business needs applicable to the Custodian's duties under this Agreement) to
safeguard the Fund's records and data and the Custodian's records, data,
equipment facilities and other property that it uses in the performance of its
obligations hereunder from loss or damage attributable to fire, theft, or any
other cause, and the Custodian will make such changes to the procedures and
systems from time to time as are reasonably required for the secure performance
of its obligations hereunder.
7. Term and Termination.
a. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date hereof (the
"Effective Date") and continue for an initial term of three (3) years (the
"Initial Term"). After the Initial Term expires, this Agreement shall continue
but either (1) the Custodian may terminate this Agreement with respect to a Fund
by giving such Fund one hundred twenty (120) days notice in writing, specifying
the date of such termination, or (2) a Fund may terminate this Agreement with
respect to such Fund by giving the Custodian sixty (60) days notice in writing,
specifying the date of such termination.
b. This Agreement may be terminated by the following party or parties, as
the case may be, for one or more of the following reasons, provided the
terminating party or parties provides the applicable written notice to the other
party or parties of the reason for such termination:
(1) NonRenewal: This Agreement shall terminate with respect to a Fund
at the end of the Initial Term if either the Custodian or such Fund
provides notice that it does not want to renew or extend this Agreement at
the end of the Initial Term;
(2) Mutual Agreement: The Custodian and a Fund may mutually agree in
writing to terminate this Agreement with respect to such Fund at any time;
(3) "For Cause": (A) The Custodian may terminate this Agreement with
respect to a Fund "For Cause," as defined below, by providing such Fund
with written notice of termination "For Cause" at least 60 days prior to
the date of termination of this Agreement with respect to such Fund, or (B)
a Fund may terminate this Agreement with respect to such Fund "For Cause,"
as defined below, by providing the Custodian with written notice of
termination "For Cause" at least 60 days prior to the date of termination
of this Agreement with respect to such Fund; or
(4) Failure to Pay: The Custodian may terminate this Agreement with
respect to a Fund if the Custodian has notified such Fund that it has
failed to pay the Custodian any undisputed amounts when due under this
Agreement and it has failed to cure such default within 60 days of receipt
of such notice (or, if the Fund has disputed any amounts in good faith,
upon resolution of the dispute).
For purposes of subparagraph (3) above, "For Cause" shall mean:
(A) a material breach of this Agreement by any other party that
has not been remedied for 30 days following written notice by the
terminating party that identifies in reasonable detail the alleged
failure of the other party to perform, provided that if such default
is capable of being cured, then the other party shall be entitled to
such longer period as may reasonably be required to cure such default
if the other party shall have commenced such cure and is diligently
pursuing same, but such cure must be completed within 120 days in any
event;
(B) when any other party commits any act or omission that
constitutes gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud or reckless
disregard of its or their duties under this Agreement and that act or
omission results in material adverse consequences to the terminating
party;
(C) a final, unappealable judicial, regulatory or administrative
ruling or order in which any other party has been found guilty of
criminal or unethical behavior in the conduct of its business that
directly relates to the subject matter of the services provided
hereunder; or
(D) when any other party shall make a general assignment for the
benefit of its creditors or any proceeding shall be instituted by or
against the other party to adjudicate it as bankrupt or insolvent, or
to seek to liquidate, wind up, or reorganize the other party, or
protect or relieve its debts under any law, or to seek the entry of an
order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee or other
similar official for it or for a substantial portion of its assets,
which proceeding shall remain unstayed for sixty (60) days or the
other party shall have taken steps to authorize any of the above
actions or has become unable to pay its debts as they mature.
c. If this Agreement is terminated by any party with respect to a Fund
(regardless of whether it is terminated pursuant to paragraph (b) above or for
any reason other than those specified in paragraph (b) above), such Fund shall
pay to Custodian on or before the date of such termination any undisputed and
unpaid fees owed to, and shall reimburse Custodian for any undisputed and unpaid
out-of-pocket costs and expenses owed to, Custodian under this Agreement prior
to its termination.
d. If either (1) a Fund terminates this Agreement with respect to such Fund
during the Initial Term for any reason other than those specified in paragraph
(b) above, or (2) the Custodian terminates this Agreement with respect to a Fund
during the Initial Term "For Cause" or the Fund's "failure to pay" under
subparagraphs (b)(3) or (b)(4) of this Section, respectively, then such Fund
shall be liable to the Custodian for all provable actual damages of Custodian
arising from such termination, excluding punitive, special, indirect, incidental
and consequential damages, and shall reimburse all Costs and Expenses incurred
by the Custodian in connection with effecting such termination and converting
such Fund to a successor custodian, including without limitation the delivery to
such successor custodian, such Fund and/or such Fund's service providers, any of
the Fund's Assets, property, records, data, instruments and documents. In
addition, such Fund shall reimburse the Custodian promptly for any actual,
provable, extraordinary, non-customary and direct costs and expenses (other than
any Costs and Expenses) incurred by the Custodian in connection with effecting
such termination and converting such Fund to a successor custodian, including
without limitation the delivery to such successor custodian, such Fund and/or
such Fund's service providers, any of such Fund's Assets, property, records,
data, instruments and documents.
e. If either (1) the Custodian terminates this Agreement with respect to a
Fund at any time for any reason other than those specified in paragraph (b)
above, or (2) a Fund terminates this Agreement with respect to such Fund at any
time "For Cause" under subparagraph (b)(3) of this Section, then the Custodian
shall reimburse such Fund for any Costs and Expenses incurred by such Fund in
connection with converting the Assets of such Fund to a successor custodian,
including without limitation the delivery to such successor custodian, such Fund
and/or such Fund's service providers, any of such Fund's Assets, property,
records, data, instruments and documents.
f. If this Agreement is terminated (1) by either the Custodian or a Fund
for "nonrenewal" under subparagraph (b)(1), (2) by the Custodian and a Fund
"upon mutual agreement" under subparagraph (b)(2), (3) by a Fund at any time
after the Initial Term for any reason other than those specified in paragraph
(b) above, or (4) by Custodian at any time after the Initial Term "For Cause" or
such Fund's "failure to pay" under subparagraphs (b)(3) or (b)(4) of this
Section, respectively, such Fund shall reimburse Custodian promptly for any
Costs and Expenses incurred by Custodian in connection with effecting such
termination and converting such Fund to a successor custodian, including without
limitation the delivery to such successor custodian, such Fund and/or such
Fund's service providers any of such Fund's Assets, property, records, data,
instruments and documents.
g. For purposes of this Section 7 of this Article IV, "Costs and Expenses"
incurred by a party shall mean any actual, provable, reasonable, customary and
direct costs and expenses incurred by such party. For purposes of this Section 7
of this Article IV, Costs and Expenses shall not include any wind-down costs,
including, without limitation, non-cancelable lease payments; severance payments
due and payable to personnel of the Custodian or its subcustodians (other than
subcustodians that were engaged by the Custodian at the instruction of a Fund);
unused equipment expense; and non-cancelable payments or termination charges
regarding subcustodial services that were not incurred at the instruction of a
Fund and that cannot be transferred or redeployed by Mellon.
Such party must provide the other party or parties with written evidence of
such costs and expenses before the other party or parties are obligated to pay
them. Such party also has a duty to mitigate, and must exercise its duty to
mitigate, such costs and expenses. Except as expressly set forth herein, no
party hereto shall be responsible for any costs and expenses or damages of any
kind whatsoever resulting from, related to or otherwise in connection with the
termination of this Agreement.
h. In the event that this Agreement is terminated by a party, the parties
hereto agree to cooperate and act in good faith to ensure an orderly conversion
of the Assets, property, records, data, instruments and documents of the
applicable Fund or Funds to a successor custodian with respect to the services
provided under this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
sentence, the Custodian agrees that, in the event this Agreement is terminated
by a party or the parties, it will deliver a Fund's or the Funds' Assets,
property, records, data, instruments and documents to such Fund or the Funds,
its or their successor service providers and/or its or their other service
providers, as the case may be, in a non-proprietary, commerically-available
format.
i. The termination of this Agreement with respect to any given Fund shall
in no way affect the continued validity of this Agreement with respect to any
other Fund. Furthermore, if, following termination of this Agreement with
respect to any given Fund, Custodian continues to perform any one or more of the
services governed hereby with the express consent of such Fund, then the
provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation the provisions
dealing with indemnification and compensation, shall continue in full force and
effect.
j. In the event notice of termination is given by the Custodian, which
notice shall be given at least 60 days prior to the date of termination
(notwithstanding the reason for termination), a Fund shall, on or before the
termination date, deliver to the Custodian a Certificate evidencing the vote of
the Board designating a successor custodian. In the absence of such designation,
the Custodian may designate a successor custodian, which shall be a person
qualified to so act under the Act for such Fund. If a Fund fails to designate a
successor custodian, such Fund shall, upon the date specified in the notice of
termination, and upon the delivery by the Custodian of all Assets then owned by
such Fund, be deemed to be its own custodian and the Custodian shall thereby be
relieved of all obligations under this Agreement other than the duty with
respect to Securities held in the Book-Entry System which cannot be delivered to
such Fund.
k. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Custodian shall, upon receipt of
a notice of acceptance by the successor custodian, deliver to the successor all
Assets then held by the Custodian on behalf of a Fund, after deducting all fees,
expenses and other amounts owed, if any, that are not disputed in good faith by
such Fund.
l. Following termination, the Custodian will promptly forward income and
principal received, if any, with respect to a Fund, including but not limited to
tax reclaim payments for tax reclaims filed prior to termination, to a
designated successor custodian.
m. In the event of a dispute following the expiration or termination of
this Agreement, all relevant provisions shall be deemed to continue to apply to
the obligations and liabilities of the parties.
8. Inspection of Books and Records. The books and records of the Custodian
directly related to the Fund shall be open to inspection and audit at reasonable
times by officers and representatives of the Fund and auditors employed by the
Fund at its own expense and with prior written notice to the Custodian, and by
the appropriate employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
9. Miscellaneous.
a. Appendix A is a Certificate signed by the Secretary of the Fund setting
forth the names and the signatures of Authorized Persons. The Fund shall furnish
a new Certificate when the list of Authorized Persons is changed in any way.
Until a new Certificate is received, the Custodian shall be fully protected in
acting upon Instructions from Authorized Persons as set forth in the last
delivered Certificate.
b. Appendix B is a Certificate signed by the Secretary of the Fund setting
forth the names and the positions of the present officers of the Fund. The Fund
agrees to furnish to the Custodian a new Certificate when any changes are made.
Until a new Certificate is received, the Custodian shall be fully protected in
relying upon the last delivered Certificate.
c. Any required written notice or other instrument shall be sufficiently
given if addressed to the Custodian or the Fund, as the case may be, and
delivered to it at its offices at:
The Custodian:
Mellon Bank, N.A.
One Mellon Center
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq., Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
The Fund:
the address set forth on Appendix D for the Fund;
or at such other place as the parties may from time to time designate to
the other in writing.
d. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a written
agreement executed by both parties.
e. This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that
this Agreement shall not be assignable by the Fund without the written consent
of the Custodian, or by the Custodian without the written consent of the Fund,
authorized or approved by a vote of the Board, provided, however, that a Fund
merger or reorganization where the fund surviving from such merger or
reorganization assumes the duties and obligations of such Fund under this
Agreement shall not require the Custodian's consent; provided further, however,
that the Custodian may assign the Agreement or any function thereof to any
corporation or entity which directly or indirectly is controlled by, or is under
common control with, the Custodian and any other attempted assignment without
written consent shall be null and void.
f. Nothing in this Agreement shall give or be construed to give or confer
upon any third party any rights hereunder.
g. The Custodian represents that it is a U.S. Bank within the meaning of
paragraph (a)(7) of Rule 17f-5 under the 1940 Act. The Fund has the requisite
amount and scope of fidelity bond coverage required by Rule 17g-1 under the 1940
Act, and has directors' and officers' errors and omissions insurance coverage.
The Custodian will maintain a fidelity bond and an insurance policy with respect
to errors and omissions coverage in form and amount that are commercially
reasonable in light of Custodian's duties and responsibilities under this
Agreement.
h. The Fund acknowledges and agrees that, except as expressly set forth in
this Agreement, the Fund is solely responsible to assure that the maintenance of
the Series' Assets hereunder complies with applicable laws and regulations,
including without limitation the Act and applicable interpretations thereof or
exemptions therefrom. The Fund represents that it has determined that it is
reasonable to rely on Custodian to perform the responsibilities delegated
pursuant to this Agreement.
i. Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
j. The captions of the Agreement are included for convenience of reference
only and in no way define or delimit any of
the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.
k. Each party represents to the other that it has all necessary power and
authority, and has obtained any consent or approval necessary to permit it, to
enter into and perform this Agreement and that this Agreement does not violate,
give rise to a default or right of termination under or otherwise conflict with
any applicable law, regulation, ruling, decree or other governmental
authorization or any contract to which it is a party or by which any of its
assets is bound. Each party represents and warrants that the individual
executing this Agreement on its behalf has the requisite authority to bind the
Fund or the Custodian to this Agreement. The Fund has received and read the
"Customer Identification Program Notice", a copy of which is attached to this
Agreement as Exhibit A.
l. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together,
constitute only one instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective representatives duly authorized as of the day and
year first above written.
MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: ___________________________
Title: First Vice President
DELAWARE GROUP ADVISER FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP CASH RESERVE, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS I, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS II, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS III, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS IV, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS V, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP FOUNDATION FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP STATE TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE MONEY FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR INSURED FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MUNICIPAL TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
VOYAGEUR INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS II, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP GOVERNMENT FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP LIMITED-TERM GOVERNMENT FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
DELAWARE POOLED TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS III, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR TAX FREE FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE VIP TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ENHANCED GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
By: ___________________________
Title: Chief Financial Officer
APPENDIX A
LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONS
I, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Secretary of the Funds, do hereby certify that:
The following individuals have been duly authorized as Authorized Persons
to give Instructions on behalf of the Funds and each Series thereof and the
specimen signatures set forth opposite their respective names are their true and
correct signatures:
Name and Position Signature
Xxxx X. X'Xxxxxx _____________________________
Senior Vice President
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Vice President
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx _____________________________
Vice President
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxxxxx X'Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxx Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Senior Vice President
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
Xxxx Xxxxxx _____________________________
Assistant Vice President
By: ______________________________
Secretary
Dated:
APPENDIX B
FUND OFFICERS
I, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Secretary of the Funds, do hereby certify that:
The following individuals serve in the following positions with the Funds
and each individual has been duly elected or appointed to each such position and
qualified therefor in conformity with the Funds' governing instruments:
Name Position
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Chairman/President/Chief Executive Officer
Xxxx X. Xxxxx Executive Vice President/Managing Director/
Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Executive Vice President/Head of Equity Investments
See Xxxx Xxxx Executive Vice President/Managing Director/
Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Xx. Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer
Xxxxx X. X'Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Strategic Investment
Relationships and Initiatives/General Counsel
Xxxx X. X'Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Treasurer
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Deputy General Counsel/Secretary
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Chief Investment Officer,
Emerging Growth Equity
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Head of Municipal Bond Investments
Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Director of Municipal Research
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Investment Systems
Liu-Xx Xxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio
Manager/Chief Investment Officer, Emerging
Markets
Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxx X. Early Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxx Xxxx Senior Vice President/Director of Credit Research
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Head of Equity Trading
Xxxx Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Director Quantitative Research
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Senior Vice President/Director Chief Investment
Officer, Core Equity
Xxx Xxxxx Senior Vice President/Chief Investment Officer,
International Equity
D. Xxxxx Xxxx Senior Vice President/Chief Investment Officer, Large Cap Value
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx Senior Vice President/Head of High Yield
Xxxxxxx X. Xxx Xxxxx Senior Vice President/Chief Investment Officer- Focus Growth Equity
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Senior Equity Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Credit Research Analyst
Xxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Research Analyst/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Broad Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
Xxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Client Services
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Wen-Xxx Xxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Xxxx Xxxx Vice President/Emerging Markets Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Vice President/International Credit Research Analyst
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Taxation
Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Municipal Bond Credit Analyst
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Equity Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Equity Analyst
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Vice President/Equity Analyst/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxx Xxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Credit Research Analyst
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Corporate Bond Trader
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst
Xxxxxx Hill Vice President/Head of Equity Quantitative Research & Analytics
Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Associate Equity Analyst II/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Equity Analyst
Jordan X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Quantitative Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx Vice President/Structured Products Analyst/Trader
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Financial Planning and Reporting
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Equity Analyst/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxx X. XxXxxxxx Vice President/Senior Research Aanlyst/Trader
Xxxxx XxXxxxxxx Vice President/Structured Products Analyst/Trader
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Senior Equity Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Derivatives Manager
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Senior Equity Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Analyst
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Vice President/Quantitative Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Senior Credit Research Analyst
Xxxx Xxxx Vice President/Senior Investment Specialist, Large Cap Value Focus Equity
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Municipal Credit Analyst
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Vice President/Equity Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, III Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President/Equity Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager
Xxxx X. Xxxxx Vice President/Portfolio Manager
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Vice President/Senior Research Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Vice President/Associate General Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Xxxxxxx Xxxx Vice President/Senior Equity Analyst/Portfolio Manager
Xxxx Xxxxxx Vice President/Credit Research Analyst
Guojia Zhang Vice President/Equity Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Senior Compliance
Officer
Xxx Xxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Research Analyst
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Corporate Actions
Xxxx X. Xxxx Assistant Vice President/Legal Services
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Legal Services
Xxxxx X. Xxxx Assistant Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Credit Research Analyst
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Counsel/Assistant Secretary
Xxxxxx Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Associate Trader
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Quantitative Analyst Supervisor
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Municipal Credit Analyst
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxx X. Xxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Equity Analyst
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxx X'Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Fixed Income Reporting Analyst
Xxxxx X. X'Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Senior Compliance Officer
Xxxxx Xxxxx Assistant Vice President/Equity Analyst
Udail K. Purmasetti Assistant Vice President/Credit Research Analyst I
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Investment Accounting
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Assistant Vice President/Associate Trader
Xxx Xxxx Assistant Vice President/Research Analyst
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Senior Compliance Officer
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Tax Compliance Officer
By: ______________________________
Secretary
Dated:
APPENDIX C
SELECTED COUNTRIES
See attachment
* Note, the Fund or its investment adviser or subadviser, as the case may be ,
shall be responsible for determining the Foreign Countries in which the Fund may
invest, and shall direct the Custodian from time to time as to the Foreign
Countries which have been approved for investment by the Fund.
** Note, the Custodian will not act as a Foreign Custody Manager with respect to
Assets held in this country. Holding Assets and use of Custodian's usual
subcustodian in this country is subject to Instructions by the Fund and its
execution of a separate letter-agreement pertaining to custody and market risks.
APPENDIX D
FUNDS AND SERIES
DELAWARE GROUP ADVISER FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-7972 (1940 Act)
33-67490 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 910682
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Diversified Income Fund 07/20/2007 232943636 S000003911
Class A 246248744 DPDFX
Class B 246248611 DPBFX
Class C 246248595 DPCFX
Class R 246248553 DPRFX
Institutional 246248587 DPFFX
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Delaware U.S. Growth Fund 07/20/2007 521842569 S000003912
Class A 245917505 DUGAX
Class B 245917604 DEUBX
Class C 245917703 DEUCX
Class R 245917711 DEURX
Institutional Class 245917802 DEUIX
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DELAWARE GROUP ADVISER FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP CASH RESERVE, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-2806 (1940 Act)
2-60770 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 230173
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Group Cash Reserve 07/20/2007 232059574 S000003913
Class A 245910104 DCRXX
Class B 245910302 DCBXX
Class C 245910203 DCCXX
Consultant Class 245910401 DCSXX
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DELAWARE GROUP CASH RESERVE MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS I, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-249 (1940 Act)
2-10765 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 027801
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Balanced Fund 07/20/2007 510082601 S000002384
Class A 246093108 DELFX
Class B 246093504 DELBX
Class C 246093702 DEDCX
Class R 246093884 DELRX
Institutional Class 246093207 DEICX
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DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS I MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS II, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-750 (1940 Act)
2-13017 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 027574
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Large Cap Value Fund 07/20/2007 232448660 S000002392
Class A 245907100 DELDX
Class B 245907605 DEIBX
Class C 245907704 DECCX
Class R 245907886 DECRX
Institutional Class 245907407 DEDIX
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Delaware Value Fund 07/20/2007 232967229 S000002391
Class A 00000X000 DDVAX
Class B 00000X000 DDVBX
Class C 00000X000 DDVCX
Class R 245907860 DDVRX
Institutional Class 00000X000 DDUIX
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DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS II MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS III, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-1485 (1940 Act)
2-28871 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK#027937
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware American Services Fund 07/20/2007 233020818 S000002394
Class A 00000X000 DASAX
Class B 00000X000 DASBX
Class C 00000X000 DAMCX
Class R 00000X000 DASRX
Institutional Class 00000X000 DASIX
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Delaware Small Cap Growth Fund 07/20/2007 233086424 S000002395
Class A 246118301 DSCAX
Class B 246118400 DSCBX
Class C 246118509 DSCCX
Class R 246118590 DSCRX
Institutional Class 246118608 DSCIX
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Delaware Trend Fund 07/20/2007 510106828 S000002396
Class A 245905104 DELTX
Class B 245905302 DERBX
Class C 245905401 DETCX
Class R 245905500 DETRX
Institutional Class 245905203 DGTIX
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DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS III MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS IV, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4413 (1940 Act)
33-442 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 778108
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Growth Opportunities Fund 07/20/2007 232369628 S000003914
Class A 245906102 DFCIX
Class B 245906300 DFBIX
Class C 245906409 DEEVX
Class R 245906508 DFRIX
Institutional Class 245906201 DFDIX
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Delaware Large Cap Growth Fund 07/20/2007 232867441 S000003915
Class A 00000X000 DGDAX
Class B 00000X000 DGDBX
Class C 00000X000 DGDCX
Institutional Class 00000X000 DGDIX
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DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS IV MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS V, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4997 (1940 Act)
33-11419 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 809821
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Dividend Income Fund 07/20/2007 232867444 S000002399
Class A 00000X000 DDIAX
Class B 00000X000 DDDBX
Class C 00000X000 DDICX
Class R 00000X000 DDDRX
Institutional Class 00000X000 DDIIX
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Delaware Small Cap Core Fund 07/20/2007 232984251 S000002400
Class A 00000X000 DCCAX
Class C 00000X000 DCCCX
Class R 00000X000 DCCRX
Institutional Class 00000X000 DCCIX
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Delaware Small Cap Value Fund 07/20/2007 232450217 S000002401
Class A 246097109 DEVLX
Class B 246097307 DEVBX
Class C 246097406 DEVCX
Class R 246097505 DVLRX
Institutional Class 246097208 DEVIX
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DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS V MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP FOUNDATION FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-08457 (1940 Act)
333-38801 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 1048133
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Aggressive Allocation Portfolio 07/20/2007 232943633 S000004197
Class A
Class B 245918883 DFGAX
Class C 245918875 DFGDX
Class R 245918867 DFGCX
Institutional Class 245918826 DFGRX
245918859 DFGIX
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Delaware Moderate Allocation Portfolio 07/20/2007 232943634 S000004196
Class A 245918503 DFBAX
Class B 245918602 DFBBX
Class C 245918701 DFBCX
Class R 245918834 DFBRX
Institutional Class 245918800 DFFIX
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Delaware Conservative Allocation Portfolio 07/20/2007 232943635 S000004198
Class A
Class B 245918107 DFIAX
Class C 245918206 DFIDX
Class R 245918305 DFICX
Institutional Class 245918818 DFIRX
245918404 DFIIX
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DELAWARE GROUP FOUNDATION FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-2071 (1940 Act)
2-37707 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 027825
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Corporate Bond Fund 07/20/2007 232973925 S000003921
Class A 245908785 DGCAX
Class B 245908777 DGCBX
Class C 245908769 DGCCX
Class R 245908744 DGCRX
Institutional Class 245908751 DGCIX
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Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund 07/20/2007 232973929 S000003923
Class A 245908835 DEEAX
Class B 245908827 DEEBX
Class C 245908819 DEECX
Class R 245908728 DEERX
Institutional Class 245908793 DEEIX
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Delaware Delchester Fund 07/20/2007 510110458 S000003922
Class A 245908207 DETWX
Class B 245908405 DHYBX
Class C 245908504 DELCX
Institutional Class 245908306 DETIX
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Delaware High-Yield Opportunities
Fund 07/20/2007 232869117 S000003924
Class A 245908876 DHOAX
Class B 245908868 DHOBX
Class C 245908850 DHOCX
Class R 245908736 DHIRX
Institutional Class 245908843 DHOIX
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DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP STATE TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-2715 (1940 Act)
2-57791 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 201670
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund 07/20/2007 232021993 S000002393
Class A 233216100 DELIX
Class B 233216209 DPTBX
Class C 233216308 DPTCX
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DELAWARE GROUP STATE TAX-FREE
INCOME TRUST MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE FUND, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-3850 (1940 Act)
2-86606 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 728352
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Tax-Free USA Fund 07/20/2007 232448684 S000002403
Class A 245909106 DMTFX
Class B 245909403 DTFCX
Class C 245909700 DUSCX
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Delaware Tax-Free USA Intermediate 07/20/2007 232702035 S000002404
Class A 245909304 DMUSX
Class B 245909601 DUIBX
Class C 245909882 DUICX
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DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE FUND MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE MONEY FUND, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-3120 (1940 Act)
2-70164 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 320572
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Tax-Free Money Fund 07/20/2007 232151642 S000003925
Class A 245911102 DTFXX
Consultant Class 245911201 N/A
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DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE
MONEY FUND MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-6324 (1940 Act)
33-41034 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 875610
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Emerging Markets Fund 07/20/2007 232841510 S000003916
Class A 245914841 DEMAX
Class B 245914833 DEMBX
Class C 245914825 DEMCX
Institutional Class 245914817 DEMIX
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Delaware Global Value Fund 07/20/2007 232948903 S000003917
Class A 245914718 DABAX
Class B 245914692 DABBX
Class C 245914684 DABCX
Institutional Class 245914676 DABIX
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Delaware International Value Equity
Fund 07/20/2007 232651520 S000003918
Class A
Class B 245914106 DEGIX
Class C 245914700 DEIEX
Class R 245914858 DEGCX
Institutional Class 245914577 DIVRX
245914403 DEQIX
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DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL &
INTERNATIONAL FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR INSURED FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4977 (1940 Act)
33-11235 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 809064
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
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Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Insured Fund 07/20/2007 MERGED MERGED MERGED MERGED
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Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund 07/20/2007 411686735 S000002406
Class A 928916204 VAZIX
Class B 928928639 DVABX
Class C 928916501 DVACX
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VOYAGEUR INSURED FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MUNICIPAL TRUST, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-6411 (1940 Act)
33-42827 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 879342
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Tax-Free Florida Insured Fund 07/20/2007 411707315 S000002409
Class A 00000X000 VFLIX
Class B 00000X000 DVDBX
Class C 00000X000 N/A
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DELAWARE INVESTMENTS
MUNICIPAL TRUST MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4364 (1940 Act)
2-99266 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 773675
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota
Intermediate Fund 07/20/2007 411522882 S000002408
Class A 928930106 DXCCX
Class B 928928399 DVSBX
Class C 928930205 DVSCX
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VOYAGEUR INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-7742 (1940 Act)
33-63238 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 906236
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Minnesota High-Yield
Municipal Bond Fund 07/20/2007 411840158 S000002412
Class A 928928316 DVMHX
Class B 928928290 DVMYX
Class C 928928282 DVMMX
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Delaware National High-Yield
Municipal Bond Fund 07/20/2007 411720518 S000002413
Class A 928928241 CXHYX
Class B 928928233 DVNYX
Class C 928928225 DVHCX
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Delaware Tax-Free California Fund 07/20/2007 411803232 S000002414
Class A 928928829 DVTAX
Class B 928928811 DVTFX
Class C 928928795 DVFTX
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Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund 07/20/2007 411795456 S000002415
Class A 928928704 VIDAX
Class B 928928746 DVTIX
Class C 928928803 DVICX
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Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund 07/20/2007 161303248 S000002416
Class A 928928274 FTNYX
Class B 928928266 DVTNX
Class C 928928258 DVFNX
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VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS II, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4989 (1940 Act)
33-11495 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 809872
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund 07/20/2007 841044878 S000002417
Class A 928920107 VCTFX
Class B 928928787 DVBTX
Class C 00000X000 DVCTX
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VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS II MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP GOVERNMENT FUND, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4304 (1940 Act)
2-97889 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 769220
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Core Plus Bond Fund 07/20/2007 232448685 S000003919
Class A 246094205 DEGGX
Class B 246094601 DEGBX
Class C 246094700 DUGCX
Class R 246094809 DUGRX
Institutional Class 246094502 DUGIX
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Delaware Inflation Protected Bond Fund 07/20/2007 201709002 S000003920
Class A 246094882 DIPAX
Class B 246094874 DIPBX
Class C 246094866 DIPCX
Institutional Class 246094858 DIPIX
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DELAWARE GROUP GOVERNMENT FUND MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE GROUP LIMITED-TERM GOVERNMENT FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-3363 (1940 Act)
2-75526 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 357059
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Limited-Term Government Fund 07/20/2007 232448704 S000002397
Class A 245912308 DTRIX
Class B 245912605 DTIBX
Class C 245912704 DTICX
Class R 245912803 DLTRX
Institutional Class 245912506 DTINX
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DELAWARE GROUP LIMITED-TERM
GOVERNMENT FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE POOLED TRUST, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-6322 (1940 Act)
33-40991 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 875352
--------------------------------------- --------------- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------- ----------------------
Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
--------------------------------------- --------------- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------- ----------------------
The Large-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248512 DPLGX 203322663 S000003930
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The Large-Cap Value Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248108 DPDEX 232651511 S000003931
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Mid-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248207 DPAGX 232651512 S000003932
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Small-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248728 DPSGX 232961620 S000003934
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Focus Xxxx-Cap Growth Equity
Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248546 DGCTX 200385841 S000003935
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The Xxxx-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248520 DSMIX 201875647 S000003936
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The Real Estate Investment Trust
Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248785 DPRIX 232824437 S000003937
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The Real Estate Investment Trust
Portfolio II 07/20/2007 246248827 DPRTX 232933508 S000003933
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The All-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248645 DPCEX 233028697 S000003928
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The International Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248306 DPIEX 232651513 S000003944
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Labor Select International
Equity Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248876 DELPX 232824436 S000003929
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Emerging Markets Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248843 DPEMX 232883722 S000003940
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Global Real Estate Securities
Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248488 DGROX 205895095 S0000015133
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The Intermediate Fixed Income
Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248405 DPFIX 232651514 S000003943
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The Core Focus Fixed Income Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248538 DCFIX 201166331 S000003938
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The High-Yield Bond Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248850 DPHYX 232824439 S000003942
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The Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248579 DCPFX 470873496 S000003939
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The Global Fixed Income Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248603 DPGIX 237707796 S000003941
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The International Fixed Income
Portfolio 07/20/2007 246248702 DPIFX 232752973 S000003945
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DELAWARE POOLED TRUST MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS III, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-4547 (1940 Act)
2-95928 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 763749
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Large Cap Core Fund 07/20/2007 205181648 S0000013156
Class A 246118582 DDCAX
Institutional Class 246118558 DDCIX
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Delaware Select Growth Fund 07/20/2007 411777915 S000003946
Class A 928931104 DVEAX
Class B 928931849 DVEBX
Class C 928931203 DVECX
Class R 928931740 DFSRX
Institutional Class 928931757 VAGGX
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VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS III MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
VOYAGEUR TAX FREE FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-3910 (1940 Act)
2-87910 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 733362
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Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund 07/20/2007 411473323 S000002418
Class A 928918101 DEFFX
Class B 928928696 DMOBX
Class C 928918408 DMOCX
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VOYAGEUR TAX FREE FUNDS MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE VIP TRUST, a Delaware statutory trust
SEC Registration No. 811-5162 (1940 Act)
33-14363 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 814230
--------------------------------------- --------------- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------ -----------------------
Name of Series and any Share Classes Date added to CUSIP TICKLER SYMBOL Taxpayer Identification SEC Series (Portfolio)
the Agreement Number (Portfolio) or Class Identifier #
--------------------------------------- --------------- ---------- ---------------- ------------------------ -----------------------
Delaware VIP Balanced Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232470518 S000002472
Standard Class 246493209
Service Class 246493100
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Delaware VIP Capital Reserve Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232470522 S000002479
Standard Class 246493563
Service Class 246493571
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Delaware VIP Cash Reserve Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232498450 S000002480
Standard Class 246493407
Service Class 246493308
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series 07/20/2007 N/A 020680800 S000002481
Standard Class 246493548
Service Class 246493555
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232893030 S000002482
Standard Class 246493878
Service Class 246493886
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Growth Opportunities
Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232651510 S000002484
Standard Class 246493837
Service Class 246493845
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP High Yield Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232470524 S000002485
Standard Class 246493811
Service Class 246493829
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP International Value
Equity Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232698294 S000002486
Standard Class 246493761
Service Class 246493779
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP REIT Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232948493 S000002473
Standard Class 246493720
Service Class 246493738
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Select Growth Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232995417 S000002474
Standard Class 246493696
Service Class 246493712
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232744441 S000002475
Standard Class 246493670
Service Class 246493688
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware VIP Trend Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232744851 S000002476
Standard Class 246493613
Service Class 246493621
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Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series 07/20/2007 N/A 233011576 S000002477
Standard Class 246493589
Service Class 246493597
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Delaware VIP Value Series 07/20/2007 N/A 232470517 S000002478
Standard Class 246493746
Service Class 246493753
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DELAWARE VIP TRUST MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC., a Minnesota corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-7412 (1940 Act)
33-56560 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 895577
CUSIP: 000000000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID#: S000011336
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA
MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND, INC., a Minnesota corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-7810 (1940 Act)
33-64658 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 907573
CUSIP: 000000000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID#: S000011337
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS COLORADO
INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, a Massachusetts business trust
SEC Registration No. 811-7410 (1940 Act)
33-56564 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 895574
CUSIP: 00000X000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID#: S000011338
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA
INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC., a Minnesota corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-7420 (1940 Act)
33-56562 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 895658
CUSIP: 00000X000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID #: S000011340
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-7460 (1940 Act)
33-57808 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 896923
CUSIP: 000000000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID#: S000011332
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND
AND INCOME FUND, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-8246 (1940 Act)
33-73430 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 916713
CUSIP: 000000000
Tax ID#: 000000000
Series ID#: S000011333
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL
DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ENHANCED GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation
SEC Registration No. 811-22050 (1940 Act)
333-142103 (1933 Act)
Registrant CIK# 1396167
CUSIP: 000000000
Tax ID#: 000000000
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ENHANCED
GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC. MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: By:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Title: First Vice President
Date: Date:
Notice Address:
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
APPENDIX E FEE SCHEDULE
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Basis Point/ Unit Cost
--------------------------------
Administrative Fee
Domestic
--------------------------------
1/10 basis point (.000010) on domestic assets 0.10
--------------------------------
Global
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 1 3.00
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 2 4.50
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 3 7.00
--------------------------------
Intermediate Markets Category 4 12.00
--------------------------------
Intermediate Markets Category 5 20.00
--------------------------------
Emerging Markets- Category 6 40.00
--------------------------------
Structural Charges
--------------------------------
Per Domestic Account waived
--------------------------------
Per Global Account waived
--------------------------------
Per Fund of Fund waived
--------------------------------
Third party Lending Support (per fund) 5,000.00
--------------------------------
Transaction Fee
Domestic
--------------------------------
Per Depository or Fed Eligible Transaction $1.00
--------------------------------
Per Physical Transaction $15.00
--------------------------------
Per Fed Funds Wire Received Or Delivered $3.00
--------------------------------
Per Paydown $1.00
--------------------------------
Per Option (per Write, Close, Expire, or Exercise) $5.00
--------------------------------
Per Forward Contract $20.00
--------------------------------
Per F/X Not Executed At Mellon $30.00
--------------------------------
Per Security Segregation $3.00
--------------------------------
Global
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 1 $25.00
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 2 $25.00
--------------------------------
Developed Markets Category 3 $25.00
--------------------------------
Intermediate Markets Category 4 $50.00
--------------------------------
Intermediate Markets Category 5 $60.00
--------------------------------
Emerging Markets- Category 6 $85.00
--------------------------------
Conversion and Implementation Costs
--------------------------------
Conversion and Implementation Waived (see Notes)
--------------------------------
Workbench Information Delivery
Client Reporting
--------------------------------
Unlimited Workbench User IDs*
--------------------------------
Customized Report Development
--------------------------------
Per Report (Minimum) for One-time Development Fee $1,000.00
--------------------------------
Per Report Annual Maintenance Fee $500.00
--------------------------------
Per Hour for Special Projects $150.00
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NOTES
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Custodian will pass through to the client any out-of-pocket expenses associated
with the following:
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o Worldwide custody, including but not limited to, postage, courier expenses,
registration fees, stamp duties, and fed wire fees, etc.
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o Postage and courier expenses associated with delivery of reports
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o Proxy or tender solicitation expenses incurred with respect to our duties
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o Charges for customized reporting development, programming, interface
development and maintenance at $150 per hour
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Costs on client specific, customized vendor feeds or data services used to
support client customized reporting
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Communication and hardware expenses including terminals, printers and
leased lines required to support data transmissions to/from Custodian
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o Legal charges for extraordinary events, such as lawsuits, client initiated
events and regulatory audits, etc.
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o The U.S. depository, physical and foreign market transaction categories
will include buys and sells in the appropriate market, free trades,
maturities, corporate action transactions, pairoff transactions, repurchase
agreements, cross trades and fund mergers as well as transfers out of
Custodian as it relates to a deconversion or transactions related to a
transfer in kind. Subject to the provisions of Article IV, Section 7(f) and
7(g) of the Agreement to which this Appendix E is attached, (i)
transactions related to the change of a sub-custodian will not be billed,
nor will transactions related to a conversion of assets into Custodian be
billed and (ii) Custodian will not charge transaction fees for security
movements related to securities lending provided that Custodian or its
affiliate is the securities lending agent.
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Memo items and non-affiliated/external sweep products will be included as a
U.S. depository transaction.
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Non-U.S. cash transfers to/from an outside party are included under foreign
market transactions. (Excludes cash transfers between accounts within
Custodian's Subcustodian network.)
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Additional fees may apply in situations where the following may occur: client's
billing requirements are exceptional, client requires "rush" service or systems
development, clients require consulting services and / or manual or otherwise
exceptional pricing for securities, Tax Department support work, or client
requires on-site training.
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Market Tiers:
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Developed Markets
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Category 1: Canada, Euroclear, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, CEDEL
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Category 2: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg,
Mexico, Norway, South Africa
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Category 3: Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore, South
Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey
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Intermediate Markets
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Category 4: Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Peru, Taiwan,
Zimbabwe
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Category 5: Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx,
Philippines, Poland, Uruguay
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Emerging Markets
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Category 6: Chile, China - Shanghai, China - Shenzhen, Colombia, Cyprus, Egypt,
Estonia, India, Jordan, Morocco, Russia, Slovak Republic, Venezuela, Zambia
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Earnings credits and Overdraft Fees:
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Earnings credits and overdraft rates will be calculated monthly on the
basis of the following formula: The Account may earn interest on balances,
including disbursement balances and balances arising from purchase and sale
transactions. For each month during which the Custodian holds property for
the Client, there shall be an adjustment to the custody fees, calculated as
follows. For each day of the month in which the closing cash balance of the
Account is more than zero, such cash balance amount will earn interest
calculated by taking the amount of the idle balance multiplied by the
Overnight Federal Funds Rate (defined below) minus .50% divided by 365
days. The amount of interest credit shall be known as the "Daily Credits."
Alternatively, for each day of the month in which the closing balance of
the Account is less than zero (an "overdraft"), the overdraft amount will
be subject to a charge calculated by taking the amount of the overdraft
multiplied by the Overnight Federal Funds Rate (defined below) plus .50%
divided by 365 days. The amount of interest charge shall be known as "Daily
Charges." The net of the Daily Credits and Daily Charges for a particular
month will be credited or debited, as the case may be, to the Monthly
Notification for the applicable period. Monthly credit balances will roll
forward to offset future Custodian fees and expenses. Unused Daily Credits
will expire at calendar year end. Credit balances may not be transferred.
They are used exclusively to offset Custodian fees and expenses and shall
not be applied against investment or other related expenses. A Daily Charge
shall not apply to the extent that an overdraft is solely due to Custodian
error.
The term "Overnight Federal Funds Rate" shall mean, for any month, the
average of daily "Federal Funds Rates" for such month. In turn, the daily
Federal Funds Rates shall mean, for any day, the weighted average of the
rates on overnight Federal Funds transactions with members of the Federal
Reserve System arranged by Federal Funds brokers on such day, as published
by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the business day next succeeding
such day.
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Initial Custody Conversion Fee Waiver
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Custodian will not charge custody transaction charges (per this fee
schedule) related to the initial conversion of assets to Custodian.
Custodian will not pass thru global custody market charges (including but
not limited to, postage, courier expenses, registration fees, stamp duties,
and fed wire fees, etc.) related to the initial conversion of assets to
Custodian provided that the securities are properly registered at current
custodian.
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FEES WILL BE PAYABLE AS FOLLOWS
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Fees will be calculated and billed on a monthly basis. Fees not paid within 60
days of the due date will be subject to a late charge of 1.5% of the amount
billed. Additional charges of 1.5% per month will be incurred for each
additional month fees remain unpaid.
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MELLON BANK, N.A.
By: ___________________________
Title: First Vice President
DELAWARE GROUP ADVISER FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP CASH RESERVE, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS I, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS II, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS III, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS IV, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS V, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP FOUNDATION FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP STATE TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP TAX-FREE MONEY FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR INSURED FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MUNICIPAL TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
VOYAGEUR INTERMEDIATE TAX-FREE FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on
Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS II, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP GOVERNMENT FUND, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE GROUP LIMITED-TERM GOVERNMENT FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified
on Appendix D
DELAWARE POOLED TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR MUTUAL FUNDS III, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
VOYAGEUR TAX FREE FUNDS, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE VIP TRUST, on behalf of its Series identified on Appendix D
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ENHANCED GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
By: ___________________________
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT A
CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM NOTICE
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CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM NOTICE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering
activities, all financial institutions are required by law to obtain, verify and
record information that identifies each individual or entity that opens an
account.
What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask you for your
name, address, taxpayer or other government identification number and other
information, such as date of birth for individuals, that will allow us to
identify you. We may also ask to see identification documents such as a driver's
license, passport or documents showing existence of the entity.
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Rev. 09/03
