Exhibit d(2)
FORM OF
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
CITIFUNDS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST
CitiFunds Institutional Cash Reserves
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of _________ __, 200_, by and between
CitiFunds Institutional Trust, a Massachusetts trust (the "Trust"), and SSB Citi
Fund Management LLC, a registered investment adviser ("SSB Citi" or the
"Manager").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Trust engages in business as an open-end management
investment company and is registered as such under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (collectively with the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder and any exemptive orders thereunder, the "1940 Act"), and
WHEREAS, the Trust wishes to engage SSB Citi to provide certain investment
advisory and administrative services for the series of the Trust designated as
CitiFunds Institutional Cash Reserves (the "Fund"), and SSB Citi is willing to
provide such investment advisory and administrative services for the Fund on the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of
the parties hereto as herein set forth, the parties covenant and agree as
follows:
1. Duties of SSB Citi. (a) SSB Citi shall act as the Manager for the Fund
and as such shall furnish continuously an investment program and shall determine
from time to time what securities shall be purchased, sold or exchanged and what
portion of the assets of the Fund shall be held uninvested, subject always to
the restrictions of the Trust's Declaration of Trust, dated as of July 8, 1992,
and By-Laws, as each may be amended from time to time (respectively, the
"Declaration" and the "By-Laws"), the provisions of the 1940 Act, and the
then-current Registration Statement of the Trust with respect to the Fund. The
Manager shall also make recommendations as to the manner in which voting rights,
rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights pertaining to the
Fund's portfolio securities shall be exercised. Should the Board of Trustees of
the Trust at any time, however, make any definite determination as to investment
policy applicable to the Fund and notify the Manager thereof in writing, the
Manager shall be bound by such determination for the period, if any, specified
in such notice or until similarly notified that such determination has been
revoked. The Manager shall take, on behalf of the Fund, all actions which it
deems necessary to implement the investment policies determined as provided
above, and in particular to place all orders for the purchase or sale of
securities for the Fund's account with the brokers or dealers selected by it,
and to that end the Manager is authorized as the agent of the Trust to give
instructions to the custodian or any subcustodian of the Fund as to deliveries
of securities and payments of cash for the account of the Fund. In connection
with the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders,
brokers or dealers may be selected who also provide brokerage and research
services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934) to the Fund and/or the other accounts over which the Manager or its
affiliates exercise investment discretion. The Manager is authorized to pay a
broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services a commission
for executing a portfolio transaction for the Fund which is in excess of the
amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting
that transaction if the Manager determines in good faith that such amount of
commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research
services provided by such broker or dealer. This determination may be viewed in
terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities
which the Manager and its affiliates have with respect to accounts over which
they exercise investment discretion. In making purchases or sales of securities
or other property for the account of the Fund, the Manager may deal with itself
or with the Trustees of the Trust or the Trust's underwriter or distributor, to
the extent such actions are permitted by the 1940 Act. In providing the services
and assuming the obligations set forth herein, the Manager may employ, at its
own expense, or may request that the Trust employ at the Fund's expense, one or
more subadvisers; provided that in each case the Manager shall supervise the
activities of each subadviser. Any agreement between the Manager and a
subadviser shall be subject to the renewal, termination and amendment provisions
applicable to this Agreement. Any agreement between the Trust on behalf of the
Fund and a subadviser may be terminated by the Manager at any time on not more
than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice to the Trust and the
subadviser.
(b) Subject to the direction and control of the Board of Trustees of the
Trust, SSB Citi shall perform such administrative and management services as may
from time to time be reasonably requested by the Trust, which shall include
without limitation: (i) providing office space, equipment and clerical personnel
necessary for maintaining the organization of the Trust and for performing the
administrative and management functions herein set forth; (ii) supervising the
overall administration of the Trust, including negotiation of contracts and fees
with and the monitoring of performance and xxxxxxxx of the Trust's transfer
agent, shareholder servicing agents, custodian and other independent contractors
or agents; (iii) preparing and, if applicable, filing all documents required for
compliance by the Trust with applicable laws and regulations, including
registration statements, prospectuses and statements of additional information,
semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders, proxy statements and tax
returns; (iv) preparation of agendas and supporting documents for and minutes of
meetings of Trustees, committees of Trustees and shareholders; and (v) arranging
for maintenance of books and records of the Trust. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, SSB Citi shall not be deemed to have assumed any duties with respect
to, and shall not be responsible for, the distribution of shares of beneficial
interest in the Fund, nor shall SSB Citi be deemed to have assumed or have any
responsibility with respect to functions specifically assumed by any transfer
agent, fund accounting agent, custodian or shareholder servicing agent of the
Trust or the Fund. In providing administrative and management services as set
forth herein, SSB Citi may, at its own expense, employ one or more
subadministrators; provided that SSB Citi shall remain fully responsible for the
performance of all administrative and management duties set forth herein and
shall supervise the activities of each subadministrator.
2. Allocation of Charges and Expenses. SSB Citi shall furnish at its own
expense all necessary services, facilities and personnel in connection with its
responsibilities under Section 1 above. Except as provided in the foregoing
sentence, it is understood that the Trust will pay from the assets of the Fund
all of its own expenses allocable to the Fund including, without limitation,
organization costs of the Fund; compensation of Trustees who are not "affiliated
persons" of SSB Citi; governmental fees; interest charges; loan commitment fees;
taxes; membership dues in industry associations allocable to the Trust; fees and
expenses of independent auditors, legal counsel and any transfer agent,
distributor, shareholder servicing agent, registrar or dividend disbursing agent
of the Trust; expenses of issuing and redeeming shares of beneficial interest
and servicing shareholder accounts; expenses of preparing, typesetting, printing
and mailing prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder
reports, notices, proxy statements and reports to governmental officers and
commissions and to existing shareholders of the Fund; expenses connected with
the execution, recording and settlement of security transactions; insurance
premiums; fees and expenses of the custodian for all services to the Fund,
including safekeeping of funds and securities and maintaining required books and
accounts; expenses of calculating the net asset value of the Fund (including but
not limited to the fees of independent pricing services); expenses of meetings
of the Fund's shareholders; expenses relating to the registration and
qualification of shares of the Fund; and such non-recurring or extraordinary
expenses as may arise, including those relating to actions, suits or proceedings
to which the Trust on behalf of the Fund may be a party and the legal obligation
which the Trust may have to indemnify its Trustees and officers with respect
thereto.
3. Compensation of SSB Citi. For the services to be rendered and the
facilities to be provided by SSB Citi hereunder, the Trust shall pay to SSB Citi
from the assets of the Fund a management fee computed daily and paid monthly at
an annual rate equal to 0.20% of the Fund's average daily net assets for the
Fund's then-current fiscal year. If SSB Citi provides services hereunder for
less than the whole of any period specified in this Section 3, the compensation
to SSB Citi shall be accordingly adjusted and prorated.
4. Covenants of SSB Citi. SSB Citi agrees that it will not deal with
itself, or with the Trustees of the Trust or the Trust's principal underwriter
or distributor, as principals in making purchases or sales of securities or
other property for the account of the Fund, except as permitted by the 1940 Act,
will not take a long or short position in shares of beneficial interest in the
Fund except as permitted by the Declaration, and will comply with all other
provisions of the Declaration and By-Laws and the then-current Registration
Statement applicable to the Fund relative to SSB Citi and its directors and
officers.
5. Limitation of Liability of SSB Citi. SSB Citi shall not be liable for
any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any
investment or for any act or omission in the execution of securities
transactions for the Fund, except for willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence in the performance of its duties, or by reason of reckless disregard
of its obligations and duties hereunder. As used in this Section 5, the term
"SSB Citi" shall include directors, officers and employees of SSB Citi as well
as SSB Citi itself.
6. Activities of SSB Citi. The services of SSB Citi to the Fund are not to
be deemed to be exclusive, SSB Citi being free to render investment advisory,
administrative and/or other services to others. It is understood that Trustees,
officers, and shareholders of the Trust are or may be or may become interested
in SSB Citi, as directors, officers, employees, or otherwise and that directors,
officers and employees of SSB Citi are or may become similarly interested in the
Trust and that SSB Citi may be or may become interested in the Trust as a
shareholder or otherwise.
7. Duration, Termination and Amendments of this Agreement. This Agreement
shall become effective as of the day and year first above written, shall govern
the relations between the parties hereto thereafter and shall remain in force
until _________ __, 200_, on which date it will terminate unless its continuance
after _________ __, 200_ is "specifically approved at least annually" (a) by the
vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons"
of the Trust or of SSB Citi at a meeting specifically called for the purpose of
voting on such approval, and (b) by the Board of Trustees of the Trust or by
"vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund.
This Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any
penalty by the Trustees or by the "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting
securities" of the Fund, or by SSB Citi, in each case on not more than 60 days'
nor less than 30 days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall
automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment."
This Agreement may be amended only if such amendment is approved by the
"vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (except
for any such amendment as may be effected in the absence of such approval
without violating the 1940 Act).
The terms "specifically approved at least annually," "vote of a majority
of the outstanding voting securities," "assignment," "affiliated person," and
"interested persons," when used in this Agreement, shall have the respective
meanings specified in, and shall be construed in a manner consistent with, the
1940 Act, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission under said Act.
Each party acknowledges and agrees that all obligations of the Trust under
this Agreement are binding only with respect to the Fund; that any liability of
the Trust under this Agreement, or in connection with the transactions
contemplated herein, shall be discharged only out of the assets of the Fund; and
that no other series of the Trust shall be liable with respect to this Agreement
or in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
The undersigned officer of the Trust has executed this Agreement not
individually, but as an officer under the Declaration and the obligations of
this Agreement are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders of the Trust individually.
8. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions
thereof interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
9. Use of Name. The Trust hereby acknowledges that any and all rights in
or to the name "Citi" which exist on the date of this Agreement or which may
arise hereafter are, and under any and all circumstances shall continue to be,
the sole property of Citigroup, Inc. ("Citigroup"); that Citigroup may assign
any or all of such rights to another party or parties without the consent of the
Trust; and that Citigroup may permit other parties, including other investment
companies, to use the word "Citi" in their names. If an affiliate of Citigroup
ceases to serve as the adviser to and administrator of the Trust, the Trust
hereby agrees to take promptly any and all actions which are necessary or
desirable to change its name so as to delete the word "Citi."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed and delivered in their names and on their behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day and year first above written.
SSB CITI FUND
CITIFUNDS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST MANAGEMENT LLC
By: ------------------------- By: ---------------------------
Title: ---------------------- Title: ------------------------
