TRANSFER AGENT SERVICING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 23rd day of February 2011, by and between PINEBRIDGE MUTUAL FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust") and U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company ("USBFS").
WHEREAS, the Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company, and is authorized to issue shares of beneficial interest in separate series, with each such series representing interests in a separate portfolio of securities and other assets;
WHEREAS, USBFS is, among other things, in the business of administering transfer and dividend disbursing agent functions for the benefit of its customers; and
WHEREAS, the Trust desires to retain USBFS to provide transfer and dividend disbursing agent services to each series of the Trust listed on Exhibit A hereto (as amended from time to time) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:
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Appointment of USBFS as Transfer Agent
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The Trust hereby appoints USBFS as transfer agent of the Trust on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and USBFS hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform the services and duties set forth in this Agreement.
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Services and Duties of USBFS
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USBFS shall provide the following transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent services to the Fund:
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Receive and process all orders for the purchase, exchange, and/or redemption of shares in accordance with Rule 22c-1 under the 1940 Act.
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Process purchase and redemption orders with prompt delivery, where appropriate, of payment and supporting documentation to the shareholder based on the instruction provided or to the Trust’s custodian, and record the appropriate number of shares being held in the appropriate shareholder account.
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Process redemption requests received in good order and, where relevant, deliver appropriate documentation to the Trust's custodian.
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Pay proceeds upon receipt from the Trust's custodian, where relevant, in accordance with the instructions of redeeming shareholders.
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Process transfers of shares in accordance with the shareholder's instructions, after receipt of appropriate documentation from the shareholder as specified in the Prospectus.
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Process exchanges between Funds and/or classes of shares of Funds both within the same family of funds and with the First American Money Market Fund, if applicable.
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Prepare and transmit payments for dividends and distributions declared by the Trust with respect to the Funds, after deducting any amount required to be withheld by any applicable laws, rules and regulations and in accordance with shareholder instructions.
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Serve as the Fund’s agent in connection with accumulation, open account or similar plans (e.g., periodic investment plans and periodic withdrawal plans).
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Make changes to shareholder records, including, but not limited to, address changes in plans (e.g., systematic withdrawal, automatic investment, dividend reinvestment).
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Handle load and multi-class processing, including rights of accumulation and purchases by letters of intent in accordance with the Fund’s Prospectus.
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Record the issuance of shares of the Fund and maintain, pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), a record of the total number of shares of the Fund which are authorized, issued and outstanding.
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Prepare shareholder meeting lists and, as necessary, mail, receive and tabulate proxies.
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Mail shareholder reports and Prospectuses to current shareholders and make such documents available for financial intermediaries.
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Prepare and file U.S. Treasury Department Forms 1099 and other appropriate information returns required with respect to dividends and distributions for all shareholders.
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Provide shareholder account information upon request and prepare and mail confirmations and statements of account to shareholders for all purchases, redemptions and other confirmable transactions as agreed upon with the Trust.
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Mail and/or obtain shareholders’ certifications under penalties of perjury and pay on a timely basis to the appropriate federal or state authorities any taxes to be withheld on dividends and distributions paid by the Trust, all as required by applicable federal tax laws and regulations.
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Answer correspondence from shareholders, securities brokers and others relating to USBFS’s duties hereunder within required time period established by applicable regulation.
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Reimburse the Fund for all material losses resulting from “as of” processing errors for which USBFS is responsible in accordance with the “as of” processing guidelines set forth on Exhibit B hereto.
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Calculate average assets held in shareholder accounts for purposes of paying 12b-1 and/or shareholder servicing fees as directed by the Fund.
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Provide service and support to financial intermediaries including but not limited to trade placements, settlements and corrections
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USBFS shall perform its duties hereunder in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and provide any sub-certifications and reports reasonably requested by the Trust in connection with the operation of USBFS’ compliance program as it relates to the Trust, provided the same shall not be deemed to change the USBFS’ standard of care as set forth herein.
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Lost Shareholder Due Diligence Searches and Servicing
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The Trust hereby acknowledges that USBFS has an arrangement with an outside vendor to conduct lost shareholder searches required by Rule 17Ad-17 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Costs associated with such searches will be passed through to the Trust as an out-of-pocket expense in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit C hereto. If a shareholder remains lost and the shareholder’s account unresolved after completion of the mandatory Rule 17Ad-17 search, the Trust hereby authorizes vendor to enter, at its discretion, into fee sharing arrangements with the lost shareholder (or such lost shareholder’s representative or executor) to conduct a more in-depth search in order to locate the lost shareholder before the shareholder’s assets escheat to the applicable state. The Trust hereby acknowledges that USBFS is not a party to these arrangements and does not receive any revenue sharing or other fees relating to these arrangements. Furthermore, the Trust hereby acknowledges that vendor may receive up to 35% of the lost shareholder’s assets as compensation for its efforts in locating the lost shareholder.
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Identity Theft Prevention
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(a)
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Delegation. The Trust hereby delegates to USBFS, as agent for the Trust, responsibility for the implementation and operation of the Trust’s Program. Solely for purposes of this Section 4, the capitalized terms below will have the respective meaning ascribed to each:
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(1)
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“Red Flag” means a pattern, practice, or specific activity or a combination of patterns, practices or specific activities which may indicate the possible existence of Identity Theft (as defined below) affecting a Shareholder.
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(2)
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“Identify Theft” means a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority.
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The Trust’s Program. USBFS hereby represents and warrants that USBFS has received a copy of the Trust’s Program and undertakes to perform all responsibilities imposed by USBFS as the Trust’s Transfer Agent thereunder. The Trust hereby agrees to provide to USBFS any amendment(s) to the Trust’s Program promptly after adoption of any such amendment(s) by the Trust.
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USBFS’s Identity Theft Program. USBFS hereby represents and warrants that it has implemented and enforces an Identity Theft Program (USBFS Program”) that complies with the applicable provisions of The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 and the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the implementing laws and regulations thereunder and other regulatory guidance applicable to the Trust and USBFS; and includes, at a minimum: (i) controls to identify Identity Theft and “red flag” risk factors; (ii) steps USBFS takes to detect, prevent and mitigate Identity Theft; (iii) courses of action that USBFS will follow to respond to Identity Theft; and (iv) a reporting and certification process designed to document USBFS’s implementation of the USBFS Program. USBFS will implement the USBFS Program on behalf of the Trust with respect to the Trust’s domestic non-institutional retail accounts.
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Access by Regulatory Authorities. The Trust hereby directs and USBFS acknowledges that USBFS shall: (1) permit federal regulators access to such information and records maintained by USBFS and relating to USBFS’s implementation of the USBFS Program, on behalf of the Trust, as they may request, and (2) permit such federal regulators to inspect USBFS’s implementation of the USBFS Program on behalf of the Trust.
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Notice of Identity Theft. USBFS will promptly notify the Trust of: (1) transactions (including attempts) involving Identity Theft, and (2) customers that USBFS reasonably believes to be engaged in Identity Theft, provided that, in accordance with applicable law, the Trust agrees not to communicate this information to the customer. Further, the Trust may assist USBFS in determining the appropriate response to the possible Identity Theft.
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Delivery of Documents. USBFS agrees to furnish to the Trust the following documents:
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a copy of the USBFS Program in effect on the date hereof, and any material amendment thereto promptly after the adoption of any such amendment;
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(2)
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a copy of any deficiency letter or report sent by federal examination authorities concerning the USBFS Program; and
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no less frequently than annually, a report on the USBFS Program that includes a certification to the Trust concerning USBFS implementation of and ongoing compliance with the USBFS Program and a copy of any audit report prepared with respect to the USBFS Program.
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Reports. USBFS will provide periodic reports concerning USBFS’s compliance with the USBFS Program and/or the Trust’s Program at such times as may be reasonably requested by the Trust’s Board of Trustees or Chief Compliance Officer.
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Anti-Money Laundering
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Delegation. The Trust hereby delegates to USBFS, as agent for the Trust, responsibility for the implementation and operation of the following policies and procedures in connection with the Trust’s anti-money laundering program (“AML Program”): (i) screening for prohibited shareholders; (ii) customer identification program; (iii) correspondent account due diligence;(iv) suspicious activity monitoring and reporting; (v) no cash policy; (vi) all related recordkeeping requirements, and (vii) anti-money laundering compliance training of USBFS employees, and USBFS accepts such delegation. USBFS further agrees to cooperate with the Trust’s AML Compliance Officer in the performance of Transfer Agent’s responsibilities under the AML Program.
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The AML Program. USBFS hereby represents and warrants that USBFS has received a copy of the Trust’s AML Program and undertakes to perform all responsibilities imposed on USBFS as a “Service Provider” thereunder. The Trust hereby agrees to provide to USBFS any amendment(s) to the AML Program promptly after adoption of any such amendment(s) by the Trust.
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Consent to Examination. USBFS hereby consents to: (a) provide to federal examination authorities information and records relating to the AML Program maintained by USBFS; and (b) the inspection of USBFS by federal examination authorities for purposes of the AML Program.
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Anti-Money Laundering Program. USBFS hereby represents and warrants that it has implemented and enforces an anti-money laundering program (“AMLP”) that complies with laws, regulations and regulatory guidance applicable to the Trust and USBFS, and includes, at a minimum:
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customer identification program;
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due diligence policies for correspondent accounts for foreign financial institutions and for private banking accounts from non-U.S. persons;
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reasonable internal procedures and controls to detect and report suspicious activities;
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monitoring accounts and identifying high-risk accounts;
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a compliance officer or committee with responsibility for the anti-money laundering program;
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employee training, including that: (i) new employees receive AML training upon the commencement of their employment; and (ii) existing employees receive AML training at the time such employees assume duties that bring them into contact with possible money laundering activities;
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an independent audit function; and
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recordkeeping requirements.
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Delivery of Documents. USBFS agrees to furnish to the Trust the following documents:
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A copy of USBFS’s AMLP as in effect on the date hereof, and any material amendment thereto promptly after the adoption of any such amendment;
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a copy of any deficiency letter sent by federal examination authorities concerning USBFS’s AMLP; and
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no less frequently than annually, a report on USBFS’s anti-money laundering program that includes a certification to the Trust concerning USBFS’s implementation of, and ongoing compliance with, its anti-money laundering program and a copy of any audit report prepared with respect to USBFS’s anti-money laundering program.
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Reports. USBFS will provide periodic reports concerning USBFS’s compliance with its AMLP and/or the Trust’s AML Program at such times as may be reasonably requested by to the Trust’s Board of Trustees or AML Compliance Officer.
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Compensation
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USBFS shall be compensated for providing the services set forth in this Agreement in accordance with the fee schedule set forth on Exhibit C hereto (as amended from time to time). USBFS shall be compensated for such out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., telecommunication charges, postage and delivery charges, and reproduction charges) as are reasonably incurred by USBFS in performing its duties hereunder. The Trust shall pay all such fees and reimbursable expenses within 30 calendar days following receipt of the billing notice, except for any fee or expense subject to a good faith dispute. The Trust shall notify USBFS in writing within 30 calendar days following receipt of each invoice if the Trust is disputing any amounts in good faith. The Trust shall pay such disputed amounts within 10 calendar days of the day on which the parties agree to the amount to be paid. With the exception of any fee or expense the Trust is disputing in good faith as set forth above, unpaid invoices shall accrue a finance charge of 1½% per month after the due date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, amounts owed by the Trust to USBFS shall only be paid out of assets and property of the particular Fund involved.
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Representations and Warranties
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A.
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The Trust hereby represents and warrants to USBFS, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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(1)
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It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;
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This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Trust in accordance with all requisite action and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Trust, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties;
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It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, bylaws or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement; and
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A registration statement under the 1940 Act and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is effective prior to the effective date of this Agreement and will remain effective during the term of this Agreement, and appropriate state securities law filings will be made prior to the effective date of this Agreement and will continue to be made during the term of this Agreement as necessary to enable the Trust to make a continuous public offering of its shares.
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USBFS hereby represents and warrants to the Trust, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;
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This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by USBFS in accordance with all requisite action and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of USBFS, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties;
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It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, bylaws or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement; and
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It is a registered transfer agent under the Exchange Act. USBFS agrees that it will promptly notify the Trust in the event of any material change in its status as a registered transfer agent. Should USBFS fail to be registered with the appropriate federal agency as a transfer agent at any time during this Agreement, and such failure to register does not permit USBFS to lawfully conduct its activities under this Agreement, the Trust may terminate this agreement upon five days written notice to USBFS.
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Standard of Care; Indemnification; Limitation of Liability
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USBFS shall exercise reasonable care in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. USBFS shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with its duties under this Agreement, including losses resulting from mechanical breakdowns or the failure of communication or power supplies beyond USBFS’s control, except a loss arising out of or relating to USBFS’s refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or from its bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. The Trust shall indemnify and hold harmless USBFS from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that USBFS may sustain or incur or that may be asserted against USBFS by any person arising out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Trust as a result of the Trust’s refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or from bad faith, negligence or from willful misconduct on its part in performance of its duties under this Agreement. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of the Trust, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement. As used in this paragraph, the term “USBFS” shall include USBFS’s directors, officers and employees.
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USBFS shall indemnify and hold the Trust harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that the Trust may sustain or incur or that may be asserted against the Trust by any person arising out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by USBFS as a result of USBFS’s refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, or from its bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of USBFS, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement. As used in this paragraph, the term “Trust” shall include the Trust’s directors, officers and employees.
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Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other party for consequential, special or punitive damages under any provision of this Agreement.
In the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure of communication or power supplies beyond its control, USBFS shall take all reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues. USBFS will make every reasonable effort to restore any lost or damaged data and correct any errors resulting from such a breakdown at the expense of USBFS. USBFS agrees that it shall, at all times, have reasonable contingency plans with appropriate parties, making reasonable provision for emergency use of electrical data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. Representatives of the Trust shall be entitled to inspect USBFS’s premises and operating capabilities at any time during regular business hours of USBFS, upon reasonable notice to USBFS. Moreover, USBFS shall provide the Trust, at such times as the Trust may reasonably require, copies of reports rendered by independent accountants on the internal controls and procedures of USBFS relating to the services provided by USBFS under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, USBFS reserves the right to reprocess and correct administrative errors at its own expense and shall reimburse a Fund, where applicable, in accordance with the Trust’s “As Of Processing Policy.”
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In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this section shall apply, it is understood that if in any case the indemnitor may be asked to indemnify or hold the indemnitee harmless, the indemnitor shall be fully and promptly advised of all pertinent facts concerning the situation in question, and it is further understood that the indemnitee will use all reasonable care to notify the indemnitor promptly concerning any situation that presents or appears likely to present the probability of a claim for indemnification. The indemnitor shall have the option to defend the indemnitee against any claim that may be the subject of this indemnification. In the event that the indemnitor so elects, it will so notify the indemnitee and thereupon the indemnitor shall take over complete defense of the claim, and the indemnitee shall in such situation initiate no further legal or other expenses for which it shall seek indemnification under this section. The indemnitee shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the indemnitor will be asked to indemnify the indemnitee except with the indemnitor’s prior written consent.
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The indemnity and defense provisions set forth in this Section 6 shall indefinitely survive the termination and/or assignment of this Agreement.
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If USBFS is acting in another capacity for the Trust pursuant to a separate agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed to relieve USBFS of any of its obligations in such other capacity.
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Data Necessary to Perform Services
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The Trust or its agent shall furnish to USBFS the data necessary to perform the services described herein at such times and in such form as mutually agreed upon.
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Proprietary and Confidential Information
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USBFS agrees on behalf of itself and its directors, officers, and employees to treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Trust, all records and other information relative to the Trust and prior, present, or potential shareholders of the Trust (and clients of said shareholders) (“Confidential Information”), and not to use such records and information for any purpose other than the performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, except (i) after prior notification to and approval in writing by the Trust, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and may not be withheld where USBFS may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to comply, (ii) when requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities and authorized by the Trust, or (iii) when so requested by the Trust. Records and other information which have become known to the public through no wrongful act of USBFS or any of its employees, agents or representatives, and information that was already in the possession of USBFS prior to receipt thereof from the Trust or its agent, shall not be subject to this paragraph. USBFS agrees to notify the Trust promptly regarding any unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information as set forth herein.
Further, USBFS will adhere to the privacy policies adopted by the Trust pursuant to Title V of the Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act, as may be modified from time to time. In addition, USBFS will comply with any other limitations or restrictions on disclosure of portfolio holdings or other information of the Funds, set forth in the Funds’ prospectuses and statement of additional information. In this regard, USBFS shall have in place and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of, and to prevent unauthorized access to or use of, records and information relating to the Trust and its shareholders. USBFS agrees to implement and maintain appropriate security measures to protect “personal information,” as that term is defined in 201 CMR 17.00: Standards For The Protection Of Personal Information Of Resident Of The Commonwealth (“Massachusetts Privacy Regulation”), consistent with the Massachusetts Privacy Regulation and any applicable federal regulations.
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Records
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USBFS shall keep records relating to the services to be performed hereunder in the form and manner, and for such period, as it may deem advisable and is agreeable to the Trust, but not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of appropriate government authorities, in particular, Section 31 of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. USBFS agrees that all such records prepared or maintained by USBFS relating to the services to be performed by USBFS hereunder are the property of the Trust and will be preserved, maintained, and made available in accordance with such applicable sections and rules of the 1940 Act and will be promptly surrendered to the Trust or its designee on and in accordance with its request.
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Compliance with Laws
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The Trust has and retains primary responsibility for all compliance matters relating to the Fund, including but not limited to compliance with the 1940 Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002, the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the policies and limitations of the Fund relating to its portfolio investments as set forth in its Prospectus and statement of additional information. USBFS’s services hereunder shall not relieve the Trust of its responsibilities for assuring such compliance or the Board of Trustee’s oversight responsibility with respect thereto. The foregoing shall not affect USBFS’ responsibilities for compliance and related matters delegated to USBFS by the Trust as expressly contemplated hereby.
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Term of Agreement; Amendment
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This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon giving 90 days prior written notice to the other party or such shorter period as is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated by any party upon the breach of the other party of any material term of this Agreement if such breach is not cured within 15 days of notice of such breach to the breaching party. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by written agreement executed by USBFS and the Trust, and authorized or approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Duties in the Event of Termination
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In the event that, in connection with termination, a successor to any of USBFS’s duties or responsibilities hereunder is designated by the Trust by written notice to USBFS, USBFS will promptly, upon such termination and at the expense of the Trust, transfer to such successor all relevant books, records, correspondence, and other data established or maintained by USBFS under this Agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to the Trust (if such form differs from the form in which USBFS has maintained the same, the Trust shall pay any expenses associated with transferring the data to such form), and will cooperate in the transfer of such duties and responsibilities, including provision for assistance from USBFS’s personnel in the establishment of books, records, and other data by such successor. If no such successor is designated, then such books, records and other data shall be returned to the Trust.
15. Assignment
This Agreement shall extend to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by the Trust without the written consent of USBFS, or by USBFS without the written consent of the Trust accompanied by the authorization or approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
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16. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflicts of law principles. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Wisconsin, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control, and nothing herein shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the 1940 Act or any rule or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.
17. No Agency Relationship
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or empower either party to act as agent for the other party to this Agreement, or to conduct business in the name, or for the account, of the other party to this Agreement.
18. Services Not Exclusive
Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict USBFS from providing services to other parties that are similar or identical to some or all of the services provided hereunder.
19. Invalidity
Any provision of this Agreement which may be determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. In such case, the parties shall in good faith modify or substitute such provision consistent with the original intent of the parties.
20 Notices
Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given on the date delivered personally or by courier service, or three days after sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or on the date sent and confirmed received by facsimile transmission to the other party’s address set forth below:
Notice to USBFS shall be sent to:
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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and notice to the Trust shall be sent to:
Attn: President
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
21. Multiple Originals
This Agreement may be executed on two or more counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date first above written.
PINEBRIDGE MUTUAL FUNDS U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx By:/s/ Xxxxxxx X. XxXxx
Title: Executive Vice President
Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit A
to the
Fund Names
Separate Series of PineBridge Mutual Funds
Name of Series
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PineBridge US Micro Cap Growth Fund
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PineBridge US Small Cap Growth Fund
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PineBridge US Focus Equity Fund
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A-1
Exhibit B
to the
As Of Processing Policy
USBFS will reimburse each Fund for any Net Material Loss that may exist on the Fund’s books and for which USBFS is responsible, at the end of each calendar month. “Net Material Loss” shall be defined as any remaining loss, after netting losses against any gains, which impacts a Fund’s net asset value per share by more than ½ cent. Gains and losses will be reflected on the Fund’s daily share sheet, and the Fund will be reimbursed for any net material loss on a monthly basis. USBFS will reset the as of ledger each calendar month so that any losses which do not exceed the materiality threshold of ½ cent will not be carried forward to the next succeeding month. USBFS will notify the advisor to the Fund on the daily share sheet of any losses for which the advisor may be held accountable.
B-1
Exhibit C
to the
TRANSFER AGENT & SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE
Effective 12/1/10 – 12/1/12
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Service Charges to the Fund*
Annual Shareholder Account Fee (see minimum)
¨ No-Load - $___ /account
¨ Load Fund - $___ /account
¨ NSCC - $___ / account
¨ Closed Accounts - $___ /account
Annual Minimum
$___ per Class Y
¨ $___ per class N
Activity Charges
¨ Telephone Calls - $___ /minute
¨ 401K Daily Valuation trades - $___/trade
¨ Omnibus Account Transactions
$___ each – first 100 transactions
$___ each – next 400 transactions
$___ each – next 1,500 transactions
$___ each – next 3,000 transactions
$___ each – balance of transactions
¨ E-mail Services
$___/month administration
$___ /e-mail received
¨ Draft Check Processing - $___/draft
¨ AML New Account Service - $___/new domestic accounts and $___/new foreign account and $___/s/h verification
¨ ACH/EFT Shareholder Services:
$___ /month/fund group
$___ /ACH item, setup, change
$___ /correction, reversal
Out-of-pocket Costs - Including but not limited to:
¨ Telephone toll-free lines, call transfers, etc.
¨ Mailing, sorting and postage
¨ Stationery, envelopes
¨ Programming, special reports
¨ Insurance, record retention, microfilm/fiche
¨ Proxies, proxy services
¨ Lost shareholder search/Escheatment
¨ Document Retention
¨ ACH fees
¨ NSCC charges per CUSIP
¨ VRU monthly maintenance charge per CUSIP
¨ All other out-of-pocket expenses
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Qualified Plan Fees (Billed to Investors)
¨ $___ /qualified plan acct (Cap at $___/SSN)
¨ $___ /Xxxxxxxxx ESA acct (Cap at $___/SSN)
¨ $___ /transfer to successor trustee
¨ $___ /participant distribution (Excluding SWPs)
$___ /refund of excess contribution
Shareholder Fees (Billed to Investors)
¨ $___ /outgoing wire transfer
¨ $___ /overnight delivery
¨ $___ /telephone exchange
¨ $___ /return check or ACH
¨ $___ /stop payment
¨ $___ /research request per account (Cap at $___/request) (For requested items of the second calendar year [or previous] to the request)
Technology Charges
1. Implementation Services
¨ First CUSIP - $___ /first CUSIP
¨ Fund Setup - $___/additional CUSIP
¨ 800 Service - $___ ATT transfer connect
¨ VRU Setup - $___ /fund group
¨ NSCC Setup - $___ /fund group
2. Average Cost - $___ /account/year
3. File Transmissions – subject to requirements
4. Selects - $___ per select
5. ReportSource - $___ /month – Web reporting
6. System Access –TALink, COLD, Image
¨ Setup - $___ /concurrent connection each
¨ Service - $___ /month each
7. Physical Certificate Shares
¨ Setup - $___/fund
¨ Issue of Certificate - $___ /certificate transaction
8. Extraordinary services – charged as incurred
¨ Development/Programming - $___ /hour
¨ Conversion of Records – Estimate to be provided
¨ Custom processing, re-processing
9. Short Term Trader - $___/open account
10. Dealer Vision ID’s $___ per ID
* Fees billed monthly
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C-1
Exhibit C (continued) to the Transfer Agent Agreement – PineBridge Mutual
Funds
Chief Compliance Officer
Support Services
FEE SCHEDULE at December, 2010
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Chief Compliance Officer Support Services
U.S, Bancorp provides support to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of each fund serviced either by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC or Quasar Distributors, LLC. Indicated below are samples of functions performed by USBFS in this CCO support role:
• Business Line Functions Supported
• Fund Administration and Compliance
• Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
• Fund Accounting
• Custody Services
• CCO Portal – Web On-line Access to Fund CCO Documents
• Daily Resource to Fund CCO, Fund Board, Advisor
• Provide USBFS/USB Critical Procedures & Compliance Controls
• Daily and Periodic Reporting
• Periodic CCO Conference Calls
• Dissemination of Industry/Regulatory Information
• Client & Business Line CCO Education & Training
• Due Diligence Review of USBFS Service Facilities
• Quarterly USBFS Certification
• Board Meeting Presentation and Board Support
• Testing, Documentation, Reporting
Annual Fee Schedule*
· $___ per service line per year
*Fees are billed monthly.
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