CUSTODY AGREEMENT
Agreement made as of this 3rd day of December, 1996, between XXXX XXXXXX
MARKET LEADER TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust organized and existing
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having its principal
office and place of business at 0 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
(hereinafter called the "Fund"), and THE BANK OF NEW YORK, a New York
corporation authorized to do a banking business, having its principal office
and place of business at 00 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (hereinafter
called the "Custodian").
W I T N E S S E T H :
that for and in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the
Fund and the Custodian agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases, shall
have the following meanings:
1. "Agreement" shall mean this Custody Agreement and all Appendices and
Certifications described in the Exhibits delivered in connection herewith.
2. "Authorized Person" shall mean any person, whether or not such person is
an Officer or employee of the Fund, duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of
the Fund to give Oral Instructions and Written Instructions on behalf of the
Fund and listed in the Certificate annexed hereto as Appendix A or such other
Certificate as may be received by the Custodian from time to time, provided
that each person who is designated in any such Certificate as an "Officer of
DWTC" shall be an Authorized Person only for purposes of Articles XII and XIII
hereof.
3. "Book-Entry System" shall mean the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry
system for United States and federal agency securities, its successor or
successors and its nominee or nominees.
4. "Call Option" shall mean an exchange traded option with respect to
Securities other than Index, Futures Contracts, and Futures Contract Options
entitling the holder, upon timely exercise and payment of the exercise price,
as specified therein, to purchase from the writer thereof the specified
underlying instruments, currency, or Securities.
5. "Certificate" shall mean any notice, instruction, or other instrument in
writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Custodian
which is actually received (irrespective of constructive receipt) by the
Custodian and signed on behalf of the Fund by any two Officers, and the term
Certificate shall also include Instructions.
6. "Clearing Member" shall mean a registered broker-dealer which is a
clearing member under the rules of O.C.C. and a member of a national securities
exchange qualified to act as a custodian for an investment company, or any
broker-dealer reasonably believed by the Custodian to be such a clearing
member.
7. "Collateral Account" shall mean a segregated account so denominated
which is specifically allocated to a Series and pledged to the Custodian as
security for, and in consideration of, the Custodian's issuance of any Put
Option guarantee letter or similar document described in paragraph 8 of Article
V herein.
8. "Composite Currency Unit" shall mean the European Currency Unit or any
other composite unit consisting of the aggregate of specified amounts of
specified Currencies as such unit may be constituted from time to time.
9. "Covered Call Option" shall mean an exchange traded option entitling the
holder, upon timely exercise and payment of the exercise price, as specified
therein, to purchase from the writer thereof the specified underlying
instruments, currency, or Securities (excluding Futures Contracts) which are
owned by the writer thereof.
10. "Currency" shall mean money denominated in a lawful currency of any
country or the European Currency Unit.
11. "Depository" shall mean The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), a
clearing agency registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, its
successor or successors and its nominee or nominees. The term "Depository"
shall further mean and include any other person authorized to act as a
depository under the Investment Company Act of 1940, its successor or
successors and its nominee or nominees, specifically identified in a certified
copy of a resolution of the Fund's Board of Trustees specifically approving
deposits therein by the Custodian.
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12. "Financial Futures Contract" shall mean the firm commitment to buy or
sell financial instruments on a U.S. commodities exchange or board of trade
at a specified future time at an agreed upon price.
13. "Futures Contract" shall mean a Financial Futures Contract and/or Index
Futures Contracts.
14. "Futures Contract Option" shall mean an option with respect to a
Futures Contract.
15. "FX Transaction" shall mean any transaction for the purchase by one
party of an agreed amount in one Currency against the sale by it to the other
party of an agreed amount in another Currency.
16. "Investment Company Act of 1940" shall mean the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
17. "Index Futures Contract" shall mean a bilateral agreement pursuant to
which the parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to
a specified dollar amount times the difference between the value of a
particular index at the close of the last business day of the contract and the
price at which the futures contract is originally struck.
18. "Index Option" shall mean an exchange traded option entitling the
holder, upon timely exercise, to receive an amount of cash determined by
reference to the difference between the exercise price and the value of the
index on the date of exercise.
19. "Instructions" shall mean instructions communications transmitted by
electronic or telecommunications media including S.W.I.F.T.,
computer-to-computer interface, dedicated transmission line, facsimile
transmission (which may be signed by an Officer or unsigned) and tested telex.
20. "Margin Account" shall mean a segregated account in the name of a
broker, dealer, futures commission merchant, or a Clearing Member, or in the
name of the Fund for the benefit of a broker, dealer, futures commission
merchant, or Clearing Member, or otherwise, in accordance with an agreement
between the Fund, the Custodian and a broker, dealer, futures commission
merchant or a Clearing Member (a "Margin Account Agreement"), separate and
distinct from the custody account, in which certain Securities and/or money of
the Fund shall be deposited and withdrawn from time to time in connection with
such transactions as the Fund may from time to time determine. Securities held
in the Book-Entry System or a Depository shall be deemed to have been deposited
in, or
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withdrawn from, a Margin Account upon the Custodian's effecting an appropriate
entry in its books and records.
21. "Money Market Security" shall mean all instruments and obligations
commonly known as a money market instruments, where the purchase and sale of
such securities normally requires settlement in federal funds on the same day
as such purchase or sale, including, without limitation, certain Reverse
Repurchase Agreements, debt obligations issued or guaranteed as to interest
and/or principal by the government of the United States or agencies or
instrumentalities thereof, any tax, bond or revenue anticipation note issued by
any state or municipal government or public authority, commercial paper,
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements with
respect to Securities and bank time deposits.
22. "O.C.C." shall mean the Options Clearing Corporation, a clearing agency
registered under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, its
successor or successors, and its nominee or nominees.
23. "Officers" shall mean the President, any Vice President, the Secretary,
the Clerk, the Treasurer, the Controller, any Assistant Secretary, any
Assistant Clerk, any Assistant Treasurer, and any other person or persons,
whether or not any such other person is an officer or employee of the Fund, but
in each case only if duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Fund to
execute any Certificate, instruction, notice or other instrument on behalf of
the Fund and listed in the Certificate annexed hereto as Appendix B or such
other Certificate as may be received by the Custodian from time to time;
provided that each person who is designated in any such Certificate as holding
the position of "Officer of DWTC" shall be an Officer only for purposes of
Articles XII and XIII hereof.
24. "Option" shall mean a Call Option, Covered Call Option, Index Option
and/or a Put Option.
25. "Oral Instructions" shall mean verbal instructions actually received
(irrespective of constructive receipt) by the Custodian from an Authorized
Person or from a person reasonably believed by the Custodian to be an
Authorized Person.
26. "Put Option" shall mean an exchange traded option with respect to
instruments, currency, or Securities other than Index Options, Futures
Contracts, and Futures Contract Options entitling the holder, upon timely
exercise and tender of the specified underlying instruments, currency, or
Securities, to sell such instruments, currency, or Securities to the writer
thereof for the exercise price.
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27. "Reverse Repurchase Agreement" shall mean an agreement pursuant to
which the Fund sells Securities and agrees to repurchase such Securities at a
described or specified date and price.
28. "Security" shall be deemed to include, without limitation, Money Market
Securities, Call Options, Put Options, Index Options, Index Futures Contracts,
Index Futures Contract Options, Financial Futures Contracts, Financial Futures
Contract Options, Reverse Repurchase Agreements, over the counter options on
Securities, common stocks and other securities having characteristics similar
to common stocks, preferred stocks, debt obligations issued by state or
municipal governments and by public authorities, (including, without
limitation, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, industrial bonds and
industrial development bonds), bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages or other
obligations, and any certificates, receipts, warrants or other instruments
representing rights to receive, purchase, sell or subscribe for the same, or
evidencing or representing any other rights or interest therein, or rights to
any property or assets.
29. "Senior Security Account" shall mean an account maintained and
specifically allocated to a Series under the terms of this Agreement as a
segregated account, by recordation or otherwise, within the custody account in
which certain Securities and/or other assets of the Fund specifically allocated
to such Series shall be deposited and withdrawn from time to time in accordance
with Certificates received by the Custodian in connection with such
transactions as the Fund may from time to time determine.
30. "Series" shall mean the various portfolios, if any, of the Fund as
described from time to time in the current and effective prospectus for the
Fund, except that if the Fund does not have more than one portfolio, "Series"
shall mean the Fund or be ignored where a requirement would be imposed on the
Fund or the Custodian which is unnecessary if there is only one portfolio.
31. "Shares" shall mean the shares of beneficial interest of the Fund and
its Series.
32. "Transfer Agent" shall xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Trust Company, a New Jersey
limited purpose trust company, its successors and assigns.
33. "Transfer Agent Account" shall mean any account in the name of the
Transfer Agent maintained with The Bank of New York pursuant to a Cash
Management and Related Services Agreement between The Bank of New York and the
Transfer Agent.
34. "Written Instructions" shall mean written communications actually
received (irrespective of constructive receipt)
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by the Custodian from an Authorized Person or from a person reasonably believed
by the Custodian to be an Authorized Person by telex or any other such system
whereby the receiver of such communications is able to verify by codes or
otherwise with a reasonable degree of certainty the identity of the sender of
such communication.
ARTICLE II
APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN
1. The Fund hereby constitutes and appoints the Custodian as custodian of
the Securities and moneys at any time owned by the Fund during the period of
this Agreement.
2. The Custodian hereby accepts appointment as such custodian and agrees to
perform the duties thereof as hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE III
CUSTODY OF CASH AND SECURITIES
1. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 7 of this Article and in
Article VIII, the Fund will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian
all Securities and all moneys owned by it, at any time during the period of
this Agreement, and shall specify with respect to such Securities and money the
Series to which the same are specifically allocated, and the Custodian shall
not be responsible for any Securities or money not so delivered. The Custodian
shall physically segregate, keep and maintain the Securities of the Series
separate and apart from each other Series and from other assets held by the
Custodian. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the
Custodian will not be responsible for any Securities and moneys not actually
received by it, unless the Custodian has been negligent or has engaged in
willful misconduct with respect thereto. The Custodian will be entitled to
reverse any credits of money made on the Fund's behalf where such credits have
been previously made and moneys are not finally collected, unless the Custodian
has been negligent or has engaged in willful misconduct with respect thereto.
The Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a certified resolution of the Board of
Trustees of the Fund, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, approving,
authorizing and instructing the Custodian on a continuous and ongoing basis to
deposit in the Book-Entry System all Securities eligible for deposit therein,
regardless of the Series to which the same are specifically allocated and to
utilize the Book-Entry System to the extent possible in
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connection with its performance hereunder, including, without limitation, in
connection with settlements of purchases and sales of Securities, loans of
Securities and deliveries and returns of Securities collateral. Prior to a
deposit of Securities specifically allocated to a Series in any Depository, the
Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a certified resolution of the Board of
Trustees of the Fund, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto, approving,
authorizing and instructing the Custodian on a continuous and ongoing basis
until instructed to the contrary by a Certificate to deposit in such Depository
all Securities specifically allocated to such Series eligible for deposit
therein, and to utilize such Depository to the extent possible with respect to
such Securities in connection with its performance hereunder, including,
without limitation, in connection with settlements of purchases and sales of
Securities, loans of Securities, and deliveries and returns of Securities
collateral. Securities and moneys deposited in either the Book-Entry System or
a Depository will be represented in accounts which include only assets held by
the Custodian for customers, including, but not limited to, accounts in which
the Custodian acts in a fiduciary or representative capacity and will be
specifically allocated on the Custodian's books to the separate account for the
applicable Series. Prior to the Custodian's accepting, utilizing and acting
with respect to Clearing Member confirmations for Options and transactions in
Options for a Series as provided in this Agreement, the Custodian shall have
received a certified resolution of the Fund's Board of Trustees, substantially
in the form of Exhibit C hereto, approving, authorizing and instructing the
Custodian on a continuous and ongoing basis, until instructed to the contrary
by a Certificate, to accept, utilize and act in accordance with such
confirmations as provided in this Agreement with respect to such Series. All
securities are to be held or disposed of by the Custodian for, and subject at
all times to the instructions of, the Fund pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement. The Custodian shall have no power or authority to assign,
hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of any Securities except as provided
by the terms of this Agreement, and shall have the sole power to release and
deliver Securities held pursuant to this Agreement.
2. The Custodian shall establish and maintain separate accounts, in the
name of each Series, and shall credit to the separate account for each Series
all moneys received by it for the account of the Fund with respect to such
Series. Such moneys will be held in such manner and account as the Fund and the
Custodian shall agree upon in writing from time to time. Money credited to a
separate account for a Series shall be subject only to drafts, orders, or
charges of the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement and shall be disbursed by
the Custodian only:
(a) As hereinafter provided;
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(b) Pursuant to Resolutions of the Fund's Board of Trustees certified by
an Officer and by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Fund setting
forth the name and address of the person to whom the payment is to be made, the
Series account from which payment is to be made, the purpose for which payment
is to be made, and declaring such purpose to be a proper corporate purpose;
provided, however, that amounts representing dividends or distributions with
respect to Shares shall be paid only to the Transfer Agent Account;
(c) In payment of the fees and in reimbursement of the expenses and
liabilities of the Custodian attributable to such Series and authorized by this
Agreement; or
(d) Pursuant to Certificates to pay interest, taxes, management fees or
operating expenses (including, without limitation thereto, Board of Trustees'
fees and expenses, and fees for legal accounting and auditing services), which
Certificates set forth the name and address of the person to whom payment is to
be made, state the purpose of such payment and designate the Series for whose
account the payment is to be made.
3. Promptly after the close of business on each day, the Custodian shall
furnish the Fund with confirmations and a summary, on a per Series basis, of
all transfers to or from the account of the Fund for a Series, either hereunder
or with any co-custodian or sub-custodian appointed in accordance with this
Agreement during said day. Where Securities are transferred to the account of
the Fund for a Series but held in a Depository, the Custodian shall upon such
transfer also by book-entry or otherwise identify such Securities as belonging
to such Series 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
the Book-Entry System or the Depository. At least monthly and from time to
time, the Custodian shall furnish the Fund with a detailed statement, on a per
Series basis, of the Securities and moneys held under this Agreement for the
Fund.
4. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 7 of this Article and in
Article VIII, all Securities held by the Custodian hereunder, which are issued
or issuable only in bearer form, except such Securities as are held in the
Book-Entry System, shall be held by the Custodian in that form; all other
Securities held hereunder may be registered in the name of the Fund, in the
name of any duly appointed registered nominee of the Custodian as the Custodian
may from time to time determine, or in the name of the Book-Entry System or a
Depository or their successor or successors, or their 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 the
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Book-Entry System or a Depository any Securities which it may hold hereunder
and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund. The
Custodian shall hold all such Securities specifically allocated to a Series
which are not held in the Book-Entry System or in a Depository in a separate
account in the name of such Series physically segregated at all times from
those of any other person or persons.
5. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement and unless otherwise
instructed to the contrary by a Certificate, the Custodian by itself, or
through the use of the Book-Entry System or a Depository with respect to
Securities held hereunder and therein deposited, shall with respect to all
Securities held for the Fund hereunder in accordance with preceding paragraph 4:
(a) Promptly collect all income and dividends due or payable;
(b) Promptly give notice to the Fund and promptly present for payment
and collect the amount of money or other consideration payable upon such
Securities which are called, but only if either (i) the Custodian receives a
written notice of such call, or (ii) notice of such call appears in one or more
of the publications listed in Appendix D annexed hereto, which may be amended
at any time by the Custodian without the prior consent of the Fund, provided
the Custodian gives prior notice of such amendment to the Fund;
(c) Promptly present for payment and collect for the Fund's account the
amount payable upon all Securities which mature;
(d) Promptly surrender Securities in temporary form in exchange for
definitive Securities;
(e) Promptly execute, as custodian, any necessary declarations or
certificates of ownership under the Federal Income Tax Laws or the laws or
regulations of any other taxing authority now or hereafter in effect;
(f) Hold directly, or through the Book-Entry System or the Depository
with respect to Securities therein deposited, for the account of a Series, all
rights and similar securities issued with respect to any Securities held by the
Custodian for such Series hereunder; and
(g) Promptly deliver to the Fund all notices, proxies, proxy soliciting
materials, consents and other written information (including, without
limitation, notices of tender offers and exchange offers, pendency of calls,
maturities of Securities and expiration of rights) relating to Securities held
pursuant to this Agreement which are actually received by the Custodian, such
proxies and other similar materials to be
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executed by the registered holder (if Securities are registered otherwise than
in the name of the Fund), but without indicating the manner in which proxies or
consents are to be voted.
6. Upon receipt of a Certificate and not otherwise, the Custodian, directly
or through the use of the Book-Entry System or the Depository, shall:
(a) Promptly execute and deliver to such persons as may be designated in
such Certificate proxies, consents, authorizations, and any other instruments
whereby the authority of the Fund as owner of any Securities held hereunder for
the Series specified in such Certificate may be exercised;
(b) Promptly deliver any Securities held hereunder for the Series
specified in such Certificate 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 right, warrant or conversion privilege and receive and hold hereunder
specifically allocated to such Series any cash or other Securities received in
exchange;
(c) Promptly deliver any Securities held hereunder for the Series
specified in such Certificate to any protective committee, reorganization
committee or other person in connection with the reorganization, refinancing,
merger, consolidation, recapitalization or sale of assets of any corporation,
and receive and hold hereunder specifically allocated to such Series in
exchange therefor such certificates of deposit, interim receipts or other
instruments or documents as may be issued to it to evidence such delivery or
such Securities as may be issued upon such delivery; and
(d) Promptly present for payment and collect the amount payable upon
Securities which may be called as specified in the Certificate.
7. Notwithstanding any provision elsewhere contained herein, the Custodian
shall not be required to obtain possession of any instrument or certificate
representing any Futures Contract, any Option, or any Futures Contract Option
until after it shall have determined, or shall have received a Certificate from
the Fund stating, that any such instruments or certificates are available. The
Fund shall deliver to the Custodian such a Certificate no later than the
business day preceding the availability of any such instrument or certificate.
Prior to such availability, the Custodian shall comply with Section 17(f) of
the Investment Company Act of 1940 in connection with the purchase, sale,
settlement, closing out or writing of Futures Contracts, Options, or Futures
Contract Options by making payments or deliveries specified in
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Certificates in connection with any such purchase, sale, writing, settlement or
closing out upon its receipt from a broker, dealer, or futures commission
merchant of a statement or confirmation reasonably believed by the Custodian to
be in the form customarily used by brokers, dealers, or future commission
merchants with respect to such Futures Contracts, Options, or Futures Contract
Options, as the case may be, confirming that such Security is held by such
broker, dealer or futures commission merchant, in book-entry form or otherwise,
in the name of the Custodian (or any nominee of the Custodian) as custodian for
the Fund, provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, payments to or
deliveries from the Margin Account and payments with respect to Securities to
which a Margin Account relates, shall be made in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Margin Account Agreement. Whenever any such instruments or
certificates are available, the Custodian shall, notwithstanding any provision
in this Agreement to the contrary, make payment for any Futures Contract,
Option, or Futures Contract Option for which such instruments or such
certificates are available only against the delivery to the Custodian of such
instrument or such certificate, and deliver any Futures Contract, Option or
Futures Contract Option for which such instruments or such certificates are
available only against receipt by the Custodian of payment therefor. Any such
instrument or certificate delivered to the Custodian shall be held by the
Custodian hereunder in accordance with, and subject to, the provisions of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
PURCHASE AND SALE OF INVESTMENTS OF THE FUND
OTHER THAN OPTIONS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND
FUTURES CONTRACT OPTIONS
1. Promptly after each execution of a purchase of Securities by the Fund,
other than a purchase of an Option, a Futures Contract, or a Futures Contract
Option, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect to each
purchase of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a Certificate,
and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities, a
Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect
to each such purchase: (a) the Series to which such Securities are to be
specifically allocated; (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the
Securities; (c) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and
accrued interest, if any; (d) the date of purchase and settlement; (e) the
purchase price per unit; (f) the total amount payable upon such purchase; (g)
the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase was
made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; and (h) the name of the
broker to whom payment is to be
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made. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of such Securities purchased by or for
the Fund, pay to the broker specified in the Certificate out of the moneys held
for the account of such Series the total amount payable upon such purchase,
provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in
such Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions.
2. Promptly after each execution of a sale of Securities by the Fund, other
than a sale of any Option, Futures Contract, Futures Contract Option, or any
Reverse Repurchase Agreement, the Fund shall deliver such to the Custodian (i)
with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market Securities,
a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market Securities, a
Certificate, Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, specifying with respect
to each such sale: (a) the Series to which such Securities were specifically
allocated; (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security; (c) the
number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if any; (d)
the date of sale and settlement; (e) the sale price per unit; (f) the total
amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; (g) the name of the broker through
whom or the person to whom the sale was made, and the name of the clearing
broker, if any; and (h) the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be
delivered. On the settlement date, the Custodian shall deliver the Securities
specifically allocated to such Series to the broker in accordance with
generally accepted street practices and as specified in the Certificate upon
receipt of the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, provided that
the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate,
Oral Instructions or Written Instructions.
ARTICLE V
OPTIONS
1. Promptly after each execution of a purchase of any Option by the Fund
other than a closing purchase transaction the Fund shall deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each Option purchased: (a)
the Series to which such Option is specifically allocated; (b) the type of
Option (put or call); (c) the instrument, currency, or Security underlying such
Option and the number of Options, or the name of the in the case of an Index
Option, the index to which such Option relates and the number of Index Options
purchased; (d) the expiration date; (e) the exercise price; (f) the dates of
purchase and settlement; (g) the total amount payable by the Fund in connection
with such purchase; and (h) the name of the Clearing Member through whom such
Option was
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purchased. The Custodian shall pay, upon receipt of a Clearing Member's
statement confirming the purchase of such Option held by such Clearing Member
for the account of the Custodian (or any duly appointed and registered nominee
of the Custodian) as custodian for the Fund, out of moneys held for the account
of the Series to which such Option is to be specifically allocated, the total
amount payable upon such purchase to the Clearing Member through whom the
purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable
as set forth in such Certificate.
2. Promptly after the execution of a sale of any Option purchased by the
Fund, other than a closing sale transaction, pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof,
the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to each such sale: (a) the Series to which such Option was specifically
allocated; (b) the type of Option (put or call); (c) the instrument, currency,
or Security underlying such Option and the number of Options, or the name of
the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to such Option or, in the
case of a Index Option, the index to which such Option relates and the number
of Index Options sold; (d) the date of sale; (e) the sale price; (f) the date
of settlement; (g) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; and (h)
the name of the Clearing Member through whom the sale was made. The Custodian
shall consent to the delivery of the Option sold by the Clearing Member which
previously supplied the confirmation described in preceding paragraph 1 of this
Article with respect to such Option against payment to the Custodian of the
total amount payable to the Fund, provided that the same conforms to the total
amount payable as set forth in such Certificate.
3. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Call Option purchased by
the Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Call Option: (a) the
Series to which such Call Option was specifically allocated; (b) the name of
the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the Call Option; (c)
the expiration date; (d) the date of exercise and settlement; (e) the exercise
price per share; (f) the total amount to be paid by the Fund upon such
exercise; and (g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom such Call Option
was exercised. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the Securities underlying
the Call Option which was exercised, pay out of the moneys held for the account
of the Series to which such Call Option was specifically allocated the total
amount payable to the Clearing Member through whom the Call Option was
exercised, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set
forth in such Certificate.
4. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Put Option purchased by
the Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof,
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the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to such Put Option: (a) the Series to which such Put Option was specifically
allocated; (b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares
subject to the Put Option; (c) the expiration date; (d) the date of exercise
and settlement; (e) the exercise price per share; (f) the total amount to be
paid to the Fund upon such exercise; and (g) the name of the Clearing Member
through whom such Put Option was exercised. The Custodian shall, upon receipt
of the amount payable upon the exercise of the Put Option, deliver or direct a
Depository to deliver the Securities specifically allocated to such Series,
provided the same conforms to the amount payable to the Fund as set forth in
such Certificate.
5. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Index Option purchased by
the Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Index Option: (a) the
Series to which such Index Option was specifically allocated; (b) the type of
Index Option (put or call); (c) the number of Options being exercised; (d) the
index to which such Option relates; (e) the expiration date; (f) the exercise
price; (g) the total amount to be received by the Fund in connection with such
exercise; and (h) the Clearing Member from whom such payment is to be received.
6. Whenever the Fund writes a Covered Call Option, the Fund shall promptly
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Covered
Call Option: (a) the Series for which such Covered Call Option was written; (b)
the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares for which the Covered
Call Option was written and which underlie the same; (c) the expiration date;
(d) the exercise price; (e) the premium to be received by the Fund; (f) the
date such Covered Call Option was written; and (g) the name of the Clearing
Member through whom the premium is to be received. The Custodian shall deliver
or cause to be delivered, in exchange for receipt of the premium specified in
the Certificate with respect to such Covered Call Option, such receipts as are
required in accordance with the customs prevailing among Clearing Members
dealing in Covered Call Options and shall impose, or direct a Depository to
impose, upon the underlying Securities specified in the Certificate
specifically allocated to such Series such restrictions as may be required by
such receipts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian has the right, upon
prior written notification to the Fund, at any time to refuse to issue any
receipts for Securities in the possession of the Custodian and not deposited
with a Depository underlying a Covered Call Option.
7. Whenever a Covered Call Option written by the Fund and described in the
preceding paragraph of this Article is exercised, the Fund shall promptly
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate instructing the Custodian to deliver, or
to direct
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the Depository to deliver, the Securities subject to such Covered Call Option
and specifying: (a) the Series for which such Covered Call Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the
Covered Call Option; (c) the Clearing Member to whom the underlying Securities
are to be delivered; and (d) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such
delivery. Upon the return and/or cancellation of any receipts delivered
pursuant to paragraph 6 of this Article, the Custodian shall deliver, or direct
a Depository to deliver, the underlying Securities as specified in the
Certificate against payment of the amount to be received as set forth in such
Certificate.
8. Whenever the Fund writes a Put Option, the Fund shall promptly deliver
to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Put Option: (a)
the Series for which such Put Option was written; (b) the name of the issuer
and the title and number of shares for which the Put Option is written and
which underlie the same; (c) the expiration date; (d) the exercise price; (e)
the premium to be received by the Fund; (f) the date such Put Option is
written; (g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom the premium is to be
received and to whom a Put Option guarantee letter is to be delivered; (h) the
amount of cash, and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, specifically
allocated to such Series to be deposited in the Senior Security Account for
such Series; and (i) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited into the
Collateral Account for such Series. The Custodian shall, after making the
deposits into the Collateral Account specified in the Certificate, issue a Put
Option guarantee letter substantially in the form utilized by the Custodian on
the date hereof, and deliver the same to the Clearing Member specified in the
Certificate against receipt of the premium specified in said Certificate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian shall be under no obligation to
issue any Put Option guarantee letter or similar document if it is unable to
make any of the representations contained therein.
9. Whenever a Put Option written by the Fund and described in the preceding
paragraph is exercised, the Fund shall promptly deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying: (a) the Series to which such Put Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and title and number of shares subject to the Put
Option; (c) the Clearing Member from whom the underlying Securities are to be
received; (d) the total amount payable by the Fund upon such delivery; (e) the
amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities specifically allocated
to such Series to be withdrawn from the Collateral Account for such Series and
(f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, specifically
allocated to such Series, if any, to be withdrawn from the Senior Security
Account. Upon the return and/or cancellation of any Put Option guarantee letter
or similar document issued by the Custodian
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in connection with such Put Option, the Custodian shall pay out of the moneys
held for the account of the Series to which such Put Option was specifically
allocated the total amount payable to the Clearing Member specified in the
Certificate as set forth in such Certificate, against delivery of such
Securities, and shall make the withdrawals specified in such Certificate.
10. Whenever the Fund writes an Index Option, the Fund shall promptly
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Index
Option: (a) the Series for which such Index Option was written; (b) whether
such Index Option is a put or a call; (c) the number of options written; (d)
the index to which such Option relates; (e) the expiration date; (f) the
exercise price; (g) the Clearing Member through whom such Option was written;
(h) the premium to be received by the Fund; (i) the amount of cash and/or the
amount and kind of Securities, if any, specifically allocated to such Series to
be deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series; (j) the amount of
cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, specifically allocated
to such Series to be deposited in the Collateral Account for such Series; and
(k) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in a Margin Account, and
the name in which such account is to be or has been established. The Custodian
shall, upon receipt of the premium specified in the Certificate, make the
deposits, if any, into the Senior Security Account specified in the
Certificate, and either (1) deliver such receipts, if any, which the Custodian
has specifically agreed to issue, which are in accordance with the customs
prevailing among Clearing Members in Index Options and make the deposits into
the Collateral Account specified in the Certificate, or (2) make the deposits
into the Margin Account specified in the Certificate.
11. Whenever an Index Option written by the Fund and described in the
preceding paragraph of this Article is exercised, the Fund shall promptly
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Index
Option: (a) the Series for which such Index Option was written; (b) such
information as may be necessary to identify the Index Option being exercised;
(c) the Clearing Member through whom such Index Option is being exercised; (d)
the total amount payable upon such exercise, and whether such amount is to be
paid by or to the Fund; (e) the amount of cash and/or amount and kind of
Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the Margin Account; and (f) the amount
of cash and/or amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the
Senior Security Account for such Series; and the amount of cash and/or the
amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the Collateral
Account for such Series. Upon the return and/or cancellation of the receipt, if
any, delivered pursuant to the preceding paragraph of this Article, the
Custodian
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shall pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Series to which such
Stock Index Option was specifically allocated to the Clearing Member specified
in the Certificate the total amount payable, if any, as specified therein.
12. Promptly after the execution of a purchase or sale by the Fund of any
Option identical to a previously written Option described in paragraphs, 6, 8
or 10 of this Article in a transaction expressly designated as a "Closing
Purchase Transaction" or a "Closing Sale Transaction", the Fund shall promptly
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to the Option
being purchased: (a) that the transaction is a Closing Purchase Transaction or
a Closing Sale Transaction; (b) the Series for which the Option was written;
(c) the instrument, currency, or Security subject to the Option, or, in the
case of an Index Option, the index to which such Option relates and the number
of Options held; (d) the exercise price; (e) the premium to be paid by or the
amount to be paid to the Fund; (f) the expiration date; (g) the type of Option
(put or call); (h) the date of such purchase or sale; (i) the name of the
Clearing Member to whom the premium is to be paid or from whom the amount is to
be received; and (j) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the Collateral Account, a specified
Margin Account, or the Senior Security Account for such Series. Upon the
Custodian's payment of the premium or receipt of the amount, as the case may
be, specified in the Certificate and the return and/or cancellation of any
receipt issued pursuant to paragraphs 6, 8 or 10 of this Article with respect
to the Option being liquidated through the Closing Purchase Transaction or the
Closing Sale Transaction, the Custodian shall remove, or direct a Depository to
remove, the previously imposed restrictions on the Securities underlying the
Call Option.
13. Upon the expiration, exercise or consummation of a Closing Purchase
Transaction with respect to any Option purchased or written by the Fund and
described in this Article, the Custodian shall delete such Option from the
statements delivered to the Fund pursuant to paragraph 3 Article III herein,
and upon the return and/or cancellation of any receipts issued by the
Custodian, shall make such withdrawals from the Collateral Account, and the
Margin Account and/or the Senior Security Account as may be specified in a
Certificate received in connection with such expiration, exercise, or
consummation.
14. Securities acquired by the Fund through the exercise of an Option
described in this Article shall be subject to Article IV hereof.
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ARTICLE VI
FUTURES CONTRACTS
1. Whenever the Fund shall enter into a Futures Contract, the Fund shall
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such Futures
Contract, (or with respect to any number of identical Futures Contract(s)): (a)
the Series for which the Futures Contract is being entered; (b) the category of
Futures Contract (the name of the underlying index or financial instrument);
(c) the number of identical Futures Contracts entered into; (d) the delivery or
settlement date of the Futures Contract(s); (e) the date the Futures
Contract(s) was (were) entered into and the maturity date; (f) whether the Fund
is buying (going long) or selling (going short) such Futures Contract(s); (g)
the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be
deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series; (h) the name of the
broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant through whom the Futures
Contract was entered into; and (i) the amount of fee or commission, if any, to
be paid and the name of the broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant to
whom such amount is to be paid. The Custodian shall make the deposits, if any,
to the Margin Account in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin
Account Agreement. The Custodian shall make payment out of the moneys
specifically allocated to such Series of the fee or commission, if any,
specified in the Certificate and deposit in the Senior Security Account for
such Series the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities
specified in said Certificate.
2. (a) Any variation margin payment or similar payment required to be made
by the Fund to a broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant with respect to
an outstanding Futures Contract shall be made by the Custodian in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
(b) Any variation margin payment or similar payment from a broker,
dealer, or futures commission merchant to the Fund with respect to an
outstanding Futures Contract shall be received and dealt with by the Custodian
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
3. Whenever a Futures Contract held by the Custodian hereunder is retained
by the Fund until delivery or settlement is made on such Futures Contract, the
Fund shall deliver to the Custodian prior to the delivery or settlement date a
Certificate specifying: (a) the Futures Contract and the Series to which the
same relates; (b) with respect to an Index Futures Contract, the total cash
settlement amount to be paid or received, and with respect to a Financial
Futures Contract,
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the Securities and/or amount of cash to be delivered or received; (c) the
broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant to or from whom payment or
delivery is to be made or received; and (d) the amount of cash and/or
Securities to be withdrawn from the Senior Security Account for such Series.
The Custodian shall make the payment or delivery specified in the Certificate,
and delete such Futures Contract from the statements delivered to the Fund
pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article III herein.
4. Whenever the Fund shall enter into a Futures Contract to offset a
Futures Contract held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying: (a) the items of information required in a
Certificate described in paragraph 1 of this Article, and (b) the Futures
Contract being offset. The Custodian shall make payment out of the money
specifically allocated to such Series of the fee or commission, if any,
specified in the Certificate and delete the Futures Contract being offset from
the statements delivered to the Fund pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article III
herein, and make such withdrawals from the Senior Security Account for such
Series as may be specified in such Certificate. The withdrawals, if any, to be
made from the Margin Account shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
FUTURES CONTRACT OPTIONS
1. Promptly after the execution of a purchase of any Futures Contract
Option by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying with respect to such Futures Contract Option: (a) the Series to
which such Option is specifically allocated; (b) the type of Futures Contract
Option (put or call); (c) the type of Futures Contract and such other
information as may be necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the
Futures Contract Option purchased; (d) the expiration date; (e) the exercise
price; (f) the dates of purchase and settlement; (g) the amount of premium to
be paid by the Fund upon such purchase; (h) the name of the broker or futures
commission merchant through whom such option was purchased; and (i) the name of
the broker, or futures commission merchant, to whom payment is to be made. The
Custodian shall pay out of the moneys specifically allocated to such Series the
total amount to be paid upon such purchase to the broker or futures commissions
merchant through whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to
the amount set forth in such Certificate.
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2. Promptly after the execution of a sale of any Futures Contract Option
purchased by the Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver to
the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each such sale: (a)
Series to which such Futures Contract Option was specifically allocated; (b)
the type of Future Contract Option (put or call); (c) the type of Futures
Contract and such other information as may be necessary to identify the Futures
Contract underlying the Futures Contract Option; (d) the date of sale; (e) the
sale price; (f) the date of settlement; (g) the total amount payable to the
Fund upon such sale; and (h) the name of the broker of futures commission
merchant through whom the sale was made. The Custodian shall consent to the
cancellation of the Futures Contract Option being closed against payment to the
Custodian of the total amount payable to the Fund, provided the same conforms
to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate.
3. Whenever a Futures Contract Option purchased by the Fund pursuant to
paragraph 1 is exercised by the Fund, the Fund shall promptly deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying: (a) the Series to which such Futures
Contract Option was specifically allocated; (b) the particular Futures Contract
Option (put or call) being exercised; (c) the type of Futures Contract
underlying the Futures Contract Option; (d) the date of exercise; (e) the name
of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom the Futures Contract
Option is exercised; (f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund; (g)
the amount, if any, to be received by the Fund; and (h) the amount of cash
and/or the amount and kind of Securities to be deposited in the Senior Security
Account for such Series. The Custodian shall make, out of the moneys and
Securities specifically allocated to such Series, the payments of money, if
any, and the deposits of Securities, if any, into the Senior Security Account
as specified in the Certificate. The deposits, if any, to be made to the Margin
Account shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
4. Whenever the Fund writes a Futures Contract Option, the Fund shall
promptly deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to such
Futures Contract Option: (a) the Series for which such Futures Contract Option
was written; (b) the type of Futures Contract Option (put or call); (c) the
type of Futures Contract and such other information as may be necessary to
identify the Futures Contract underlying the Futures Contract Option; (d) the
expiration date; (e) the exercise price; (f) the premium to be received by the
Fund; (g) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom
the premium is to be received; and (h) the amount of cash and/or the amount and
kind of Securities, if any, to be deposited in the Senior Security Account for
such Series. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the premium specified in the
Certificate, make out of the moneys and Securities
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specifically allocated to such Series the deposits into the Senior Security
Account, if any, as specified in the Certificate. The deposits, if any, to be
made to the Margin Account shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
5. Whenever a Futures Contract Option written by the Fund which is a call
is exercised, the Fund shall promptly deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying: (a) the Series to which such Futures Contract Option was
specifically allocated; (b) the particular Futures Contract Option exercised;
(c) the type of Futures Contract underlying the Futures Contract Option; (d)
the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom such Futures
Contract Option was exercised; (e) the net total amount, if any, payable to the
Fund upon such exercise; (f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund
upon such exercise; and (g) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities to be deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series. The
Custodian shall, upon its receipt of the net total amount payable to the Fund,
if any, specified in such Certificate make the payments, if any, and the
deposits, if any, into the Senior Security Account as specified in the
Certificate. The deposits, if any, to be made to the Margin Account shall be
made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin
Account Agreement.
6. Whenever a Futures Contract Option which is written by the Fund and
which is a put is exercised, the Fund shall promptly deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying: (a) the Series to which such Option was specifically
allocated; (b) the particular Futures Contract Option exercised; (c) the type
of Futures Contract underlying such Futures Contract Option; (d) the name of
the broker or futures commission merchant through whom such Futures Contract
Option is exercised; (e) the net total amount, if any, payable to the Fund upon
such exercise; (f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund upon such
exercise; and (g) the amount and kind of Securities and/or cash to be withdrawn
from or deposited in, the Senior Security Account for such Series, if any. The
Custodian shall, upon its receipt of the net total amount payable to the Fund,
if any, specified in the Certificate, make out of the moneys and Securities
specifically allocated to such Series, the payments, if any, and the deposits,
if any, into the Senior Security Account as specified in the Certificate. The
deposits to and/or withdrawals from the Margin Account, if any, shall be made
by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin
Account Agreement.
7. Promptly after the execution by the Fund of a purchase of any Futures
Contract Option identical to a previously written Futures Contract Option
described in this Article in order to liquidate its position as a writer of
such
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Futures Contract Option, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying with respect to the Futures Contract Option being purchased: (a) the
Series to which such Option is specifically allocated; (b) that the transaction
is a closing transaction; (c) the type of Future Contract and such other
information as may be necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the
Futures Option Contract; (d) the exercise price; (e) the premium to be paid by
the Fund; (f) the expiration date; (g) the name of the broker or futures
commission merchant to whom the premium is to be paid; and (h) the amount of
cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the
Senior Security Account for such Series. The Custodian shall effect the
withdrawals from the Senior Security Account specified in the Certificate. The
withdrawals, if any, to be made from the Margin Account shall be made by the
Custodian in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account
Agreement.
8. Upon the expiration, exercise, or consummation of a closing transaction
with respect to, any Futures Contract Option written or purchased by the Fund
and described in this Article, the Custodian shall (a) delete such Futures
Contract Option from the statements delivered to the Fund pursuant to paragraph
3 of Article III herein and, (b) make such withdrawals from and/or in the case
of an exercise such deposits into the Senior Security Account as may be
specified in a Certificate. The deposits to and/or withdrawals from the Margin
Account, if any, shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
9. Futures Contracts acquired by the Fund through the exercise of a Futures
Contract Option described in this Article shall be subject to Article VI
hereof.
ARTICLE VIII
SHORT SALES
1. Promptly after the execution of any short sales of Securities by any
Series of the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying: (a) the Series for which such short sale was made; (b) the name of
the issuer and the title of the Security; (c) the number of shares or principal
amount sold, and accrued interest or dividends, if any; (d) the dates of the
sale and settlement; (e) the sale price per unit; (f) the total amount credited
to the Fund upon such sale, if any, (g) the amount of cash and/or the amount
and kind of Securities, if any, which are to be deposited in a Margin Account
and the name in which such Margin Account has been or is to be established; (h)
the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be
deposited in
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a Senior Security Account, and (i) the name of the broker through whom such
short sale was made. The Custodian shall upon its receipt of a statement from
such broker confirming such sale and that the total amount credited to the Fund
upon such sale, if any, as specified in the Certificate is held by such broker
for the account of the Custodian (or any nominee of the Custodian) as custodian
of the Fund, issue a receipt or make the deposits into the Margin Account and
the Senior Security Account specified in the Certificate.
2. Promptly after the execution of a purchase to close-out any short sale
of Securities, the Fund shall promptly deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying with respect to each such closing out: (a) the Series for which such
transaction is being made; (b) the name of the issuer and the title of the
Security; (c) the number of shares or the principal amount, and accrued
interest or dividends, if any, required to effect such closing-out to be
delivered to the broker; (d) the dates of closing-out and settlement; (e) the
purchase price per unit; (f) the net total amount payable to the Fund upon such
closing-out; (g) the net total amount payable to the broker upon such
closing-out; (h) the amount of cash and the amount and kind of Securities to be
withdrawn, if any, from the Margin Account; (i) the amount of cash and/or the
amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be withdrawn from the Senior Security
Account; and (j) the name of the broker through whom the Fund is effecting such
closing-out. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the net total amount payable
to the Fund upon such closing-out, and the return and/or cancellation of the
receipts, if any, issued by the Custodian with respect to the short sale being
closed-out, pay out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund to the
broker the net total amount payable to the broker, and make the withdrawals
from the Margin Account and the Senior Security Account, as the same are
specified in the Certificate.
ARTICLE IX
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
1. Promptly after the Fund enters a Reverse Repurchase Agreement with
respect to Securities and money held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate, or in the event such Reverse Repurchase
Agreement is a Money Market Security, a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or
Written Instructions specifying: (a) the Series for which the Reverse
Repurchase Agreement is entered; (b) the total amount payable to the Fund in
connection with such Reverse Repurchase Agreement and specifically allocated to
such Series; (c) the broker, dealer, or financial institution with whom the
Reverse Repurchase Agreement is entered; (d) the amount and kind of Securities
to be delivered by the Fund to
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such broker, dealer, or financial institution; (e) the date of such Reverse
Repurchase Agreement; and (f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities, if any, specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in a
Senior Security Account for such Series in connection with such Reverse
Repurchase Agreement. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the total amount
payable to the Fund specified in the Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written
Instructions make the delivery to the broker, dealer, or financial institution
and the deposits, if any, to the Senior Security Account, specified in such
Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions.
2. Upon the termination of a Reverse Repurchase Agreement described in
preceding paragraph 1 of this Article, the Fund shall promptly deliver a
Certificate or, in the event such Reverse Repurchase Agreement is a Money
Market Security, a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions to
the Custodian specifying: (a) the Reverse Repurchase Agreement being terminated
and the Series for which same was entered; (b) the total amount payable by the
Fund in connection with such termination; (c) the amount and kind of Securities
to be received by the Fund and specifically allocated to such Series in
connection with such termination; (d) the date of termination; (e) the name of
the broker, dealer, or financial institution with whom the Reverse Repurchase
Agreement is to be terminated; and (f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and
kind of Securities to be withdrawn from the Senior Securities Account for such
Series. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the amount and kind of Securities
to be received by the Fund specified in the Certificate, Oral Instructions, or
Written Instructions, make the payment to the broker, dealer, or financial
institution and the withdrawals, if any, from the Senior Security Account,
specified in such Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions.
3. The Certificates, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions described
in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article may with respect to any particular
Reverse Repurchase Agreement be combined and delivered to the Custodian at the
time of entering into such Reverse Repurchase Agreement.
ARTICLE X
LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES OF THE FUND
1. Promptly after each loan of portfolio Securities specifically allocated
to a Series held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall deliver or cause to
be delivered to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each
such loan: (a) the Series to which the loaned Securities are specifically
allocated; (b) the name of the issuer and the
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title of the Securities, (c) the number of shares or the principal amount
loaned, (d) the date of loan and delivery, (e) the total amount to be delivered
to the Custodian against the loan of the Securities, including the amount of
cash collateral and the premium, if any, separately identified, and (f) the
name of the broker, dealer, or financial institution to which the loan was
made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities thus designated to the broker,
dealer or financial institution to which the loan was made upon receipt of the
total amount designated in the Certificate as to be delivered against the loan
of Securities. The Custodian may accept payment in connection with a delivery
otherwise than through the Book-Entry System or a Depository only in the form
of a certified or bank cashier's check payable to the order of the Fund or the
Custodian drawn on New York Clearing House funds.
2. In connection with each termination of a loan of Securities by the Fund,
the Fund shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying with respect to each such loan termination and return of Securities:
(a) the Series to which the loaned Securities are specifically allocated; (b)
the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities to be returned, (c) the
number of shares or the principal amount to be returned, (d) the date of
termination, (e) the total amount to be delivered by the Custodian (including
the cash collateral for such Securities minus any offsetting credits as
described in said Certificate), and (f) the name of the broker, dealer, or
financial institution from which the Securities will be returned. The Custodian
shall receive all Securities returned from the broker, dealer, or financial
institution to which such Securities were loaned and upon receipt thereof shall
pay, out of the moneys held for the account of the Fund, the total amount
payable upon such return of Securities as set forth in the Certificate.
ARTICLE XI
CONCERNING MARGIN ACCOUNTS, SENIOR SECURITY
ACCOUNTS, AND COLLATERAL ACCOUNTS
1. The Custodian shall establish a Senior Security Account and from time to
time make such deposits thereto, or withdrawals therefrom, as specified in a
Certificate. Such Certificate shall specify the Series for which such deposit
or withdrawal is to be made and the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind
of Securities specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in, or
withdrawn from, such Senior Security Account for such Series. In the event that
the Fund fails to specify in a Certificate the Series, the name of the issuer,
the title and the number of shares or the principal amount of any particular
Securities to be deposited by the
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Custodian into, or withdrawn from, a Senior Securities Account, the Custodian
shall be under no obligation to make any such deposit or withdrawal and shall
promptly notify the Fund that no such deposit has been made.
2. The Custodian shall make deliveries or payments from a Margin Account to
the broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or Clearing Member in whose
name, or for whose benefit, the account was established as specified in the
Margin Account Agreement.
3. Amounts received by the Custodian as payments or distributions with
respect to Securities deposited in any Margin Account shall be dealt with in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
4. The Custodian shall have a continuing lien and security interest in and
to any property at any time held by the Custodian in any Collateral Account
described herein. In accordance with applicable law the Custodian may enforce
its lien and realize on any such property whenever the Custodian has made
payment or delivery pursuant to any Put Option guarantee letter or similar
document or any receipt issued hereunder by the Custodian. In the event the
Custodian should realize on any such property net proceeds which are less than
the Custodian's obligations under any Put Option guarantee letter or similar
document or any receipt, such deficiency shall be a debt owed the Custodian by
the Fund within the scope of Article XIV herein.
5. On each business day the Custodian shall furnish the Fund with a
statement with respect to each Margin Account in which money or Securities are
held specifying as of the close of business on the previous business day: (a)
the name of the Margin Account; (b) the amount and kind of Securities held
therein; and (c) the amount of money held therein. The Custodian shall make
available upon request to any broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant
specified in the name of a Margin Account a copy of the statement furnished the
Fund with respect to such Margin Account.
6. The Custodian shall establish a Collateral Account and from time to time
shall make such deposits thereto as may be specified in a Certificate. Promptly
after the close of business on each business day in which cash and/or
Securities are maintained in a Collateral Account for any Series, the Custodian
shall furnish the Fund with a statement with respect to such Collateral Account
specifying the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities held
therein. No later than the close of business next succeeding the delivery to
the Fund of such statement, the Fund shall furnish to the Custodian a
Certificate or Written Instructions specifying the then market value of the
Securities described in such statement. In the event such then market value is
indicated to be
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less than the Custodian's obligation with respect to any outstanding Put Option
guarantee letter or similar document, the Fund shall promptly specify in a
Certificate the additional cash and/or Securities to be deposited in such
Collateral Account to eliminate such deficiency.
ARTICLE XII
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS OR DISTRIBUTIONS
1. The Fund shall furnish to the Custodian a copy of the resolution of the
Board of Trustees of the Fund, certified by the Secretary, the Clerk, any
Assistant Secretary or any Assistant Clerk, either (i) setting forth with
respect to the Series specified therein the date of the declaration of a
dividend or distribution, the date of payment thereof, the record date as of
which shareholders entitled to payment shall be determined, the amount payable
per Share of such Series to the shareholders of record as of that date and the
total amount payable to the Dividend Agent and any sub-dividend agent or
co-dividend agent of the Fund on the payment date, or (ii) authorizing with
respect to the Series specified therein and the declaration of dividends and
distributions thereon the Custodian to rely on Oral Instructions, Written
Instructions, or a Certificate setting forth the date of the declaration of
such dividend or distribution, the date of payment thereof, the record date as
of which shareholders entitled to payment shall be determined, the amount
payable per Share of such Series to the shareholders of record as of that date
and the total amount payable to the Dividend Agent on the payment date.
2. Upon the payment date specified in such resolution, Oral Instructions,
Written Instructions, or Certificate, as the case may be, the Custodian shall
pay to the Transfer Agent Account out of the moneys held for the account of the
Series specified therein the total amount payable to the Dividend Agent and any
sub-dividend agent or co-dividend agent of the Fund with respect to such
Series.
ARTICLE XIII
SALE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES
1. Whenever the Fund shall sell any Shares, it shall deliver or cause to be
delivered, to the Custodian a Certificate duly specifying:
(a) The Series, the number of Shares sold, trade date, and price; and
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(b) The amount of money to be received by the Custodian for the sale of
such Shares and specifically allocated to the separate account in the name of
such Series.
2. Upon receipt of such money from the Transfer Agent, the Custodian shall
credit such money to the separate account in the name of the Series for which
such money was received.
3. Upon issuance of any Shares of any Series the Custodian shall pay, out
of the money held for the account of such Series, all original issue or other
taxes required to be paid by the Fund in connection with such issuance upon the
receipt of a Certificate specifying the amount to be paid.
4. Except as provided hereinafter, whenever the Fund desires the Custodian
to make payment out of the money held by the Custodian hereunder in connection
with a redemption of any Shares, it shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to
the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) The number and Series of Shares redeemed; and
(b) The amount to be paid for such Shares.
5. Upon receipt of an advice from an Authorized Person setting forth the
Series and number of Shares received by the Transfer Agent for redemption and
that such Shares are in good form for redemption, the Custodian shall make
payment to the Transfer Agent Account out of the moneys held in the separate
account in the name of the Series the total amount specified in the Certificate
issued pursuant to the foregoing paragraph 4 of this Article.
ARTICLE XIV
OVERDRAFTS OR INDEBTEDNESS
1. If the Custodian, should in its sole discretion advance funds on behalf
of any Series which results in an overdraft because the moneys held by the
Custodian in the separate account for such Series shall be insufficient to pay
the total amount payable upon a purchase of Securities specifically allocated
to such Series, as set forth in a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written
Instructions or which results in an overdraft in the separate account of such
Series for some other reason, or if the Fund is for any other reason indebted
to the Custodian with respect to a Series, (except a borrowing for investment
or for temporary or emergency purposes using Securities as collateral pursuant
to a separate agreement and subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of this
Article), such overdraft or indebtedness shall be deemed to be a loan made by
the Custodian to the Fund
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for such Series payable on demand and shall bear interest from the date
incurred at a rate per annum (based on a 360-day year for the actual number of
days involved) equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2%, such rate to be
adjusted on the effective date of any change in such Federal Funds Rate but in
no event to be less than 6% per annum. In addition, the Fund hereby agrees that
the Custodian shall have a continuing lien and security interest in the
aggregate amount of such overdrafts and indebtedness as may from time to time
exist in and to any property specifically allocated to such Series at any time
held by it for the benefit of such Series or in which the Fund may have an
interest which is then in the Custodian's possession or control or in
possession or control of any third party acting in the Custodian's behalf. The
Fund authorizes the Custodian, in its sole discretion, at any time to charge
any such overdraft or indebtedness together with interest due thereon against
any money balance of account standing to such Series' credit on the Custodian's
books. In addition, the Fund hereby covenants that on each Business Day on
which either it intends to enter a Reverse Repurchase Agreement and/ or
otherwise borrow from a third party, or which next succeeds a Business Day on
which at the close of business the Fund had outstanding a Reverse Repurchase
Agreement or such a borrowing, it shall prior to 9 a.m., New York City time,
advise the Custodian, in writing, of each such borrowing, shall specify the
Series to which the same relates, and shall not incur any indebtedness,
including pursuant to any Reverse Repurchase Agreement, not so specified other
than from the Custodian.
2. The Fund will cause to be delivered to the Custodian by any bank
(including, if the borrowing is pursuant to a separate agreement, the
Custodian) from which it borrows money for investment or for temporary or
emergency purposes using Securities held by the Custodian hereunder as
collateral for such borrowings, a notice or undertaking in the form currently
employed by any such bank setting forth the amount which such bank will loan to
the Fund against delivery of a stated amount of collateral. The Fund shall
promptly deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each
such borrowing: (a) the Series to which such borrowing relates; (b) the name of
the bank, (c) the amount and terms of the borrowing, which may be set forth by
incorporating by reference an attached promissory note, duly endorsed by the
Fund, or other loan agreement, (d) the time and date, if known, on which the
loan is to be entered into, (e) the date on which the loan becomes due and
payable, (f) the total amount payable to the Fund on the borrowing date, (g)
the market value of Securities to be delivered as collateral for such loan,
including the name of the issuer, the title and the number of shares or the
principal amount of any particular Securities, and (h) a statement specifying
whether such loan is for investment purposes or for temporary or emergency
purposes and that such loan is in conformance with the Investment Company Act
of 1940 and the Fund's prospectus. The Custodian shall deliver on the
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borrowing date specified in a Certificate the specified collateral and the
executed promissory note, if any, against delivery by the lending bank of the
total amount of the loan payable, provided that the same conforms to the total
amount payable as set forth in the Certificate. The Custodian may, at the
option of the lending bank, keep such collateral in its possession, but such
collateral shall be subject to all rights therein given the lending bank by
virtue of any promissory note or loan agreement. The Custodian shall deliver
such Securities as additional collateral as may be specified in a Certificate
to collateralize further any transaction described in this paragraph. The Fund
shall cause all Securities released from collateral status to be returned
directly to the Custodian, and the Custodian shall receive from time to time
such return of collateral as may be tendered to it. In the event that the Fund
fails to specify in a Certificate the Series, the name of the issuer, the title
and number of shares or the principal amount of any particular Securities to be
delivered as collateral by the Custodian, to any such bank, the Custodian shall
not be under any obligation to deliver any Securities.
ARTICLE XV
INSTRUCTIONS
1. With respect to any software provided by the Custodian to a Fund in
order for the Fund to transmit Instructions to the Custodian (the "Software"),
the Custodian grants to such Fund a personal, nontransferable and nonexclusive
license to use the Software solely for the purpose of transmitting Instructions
to, and receiving communications from, the Custodian in connection with its
account(s). The Fund agrees not to sell, reproduce, lease or otherwise provide,
directly or indirectly, the Software or any portion thereof to any third party
without the prior written consent of the Custodian.
2. The Fund shall obtain and maintain at its own cost and expense all
equipment and services, including but not limited to communications services,
necessary for it to utilize the Software and transmit Instructions to the
Custodian. The Custodian shall not be responsible for the reliability,
compatibility with the Software or availability of any such equipment or
services or the performance or nonperformance by any nonparty to this Custody
Agreement.
3. The Fund acknowledges that the Software, all data bases made available
to the Fund by utilizing the Software (other than data bases relating solely to
the assets of the Fund and transactions with respect thereto), and any
proprietary data, processes, information and documentation
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(other than which are or become part of the public domain or are legally
required to be made available to the public) (collectively, the "Information"),
are the exclusive and confidential property of the Custodian. The Fund shall
keep the Information confidential by using the same care and discretion that
the Fund uses with respect to its own confidential property and trade secrets
and shall neither make nor permit any disclosure without the prior written
consent of the Custodian. Upon termination of this Agreement or the Software
license granted hereunder for any reason, the Fund shall return to the
Custodian all copies of the Information which are in its possession or under
its control or which the Fund distributed to third parties.
4. The Custodian reserves the right to modify the Software from time to
time upon reasonable prior notice and the Fund shall install new releases of
the Software as the Custodian may direct. The Fund agrees not to modify or
attempt to modify the Software without the Custodian's prior written consent.
The Fund acknowledges that any modifications to the Software, whether by the
Fund or the Custodian and whether with or without the Custodian's consent,
shall become the property of the Custodian.
5. The Custodian makes no warranties or representations of any kind with
regard to the Software or the method(s) by which the Fund may transmit
Instructions to the Custodian, express or implied, including but not limited to
any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
6. Where the method for transmitting Instructions by the Fund involves an
automatic systems acknowledgment by the Custodian of its receipt of such
Instructions, then in the absence of such acknowledgment the Custodian shall
not be liable for any failure to act pursuant to such Instructions, the Fund
may not claim that such Instructions were received by the Custodian, and the
Fund shall deliver a Certificate by some other means.
7. (a) The Fund agrees that where it delivers to the Custodian Instructions
hereunder, it shall be the Fund's sole responsibility to ensure that only
persons duly authorized by the Fund transmit such Instructions to the
Custodian. The Fund will cause all persons transmitting Instructions to the
Custodian to treat applicable user and authorization codes, passwords and
authentication keys with extreme care, and irrevocably authorizes the Custodian
to act in accordance with and rely upon Instructions received by it pursuant
hereto.
(b) The Fund hereby represents, acknowledges and agrees that it is fully
informed of the protections and risks associated with the various methods of
transmitting Instructions to the Custodian and that there may be more
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secure methods of transmitting instructions to the Custodian than the method(s)
selected by the Fund. The Fund hereby agrees that the security procedures (if
any) to be followed in connection with the Fund's transmission of Instructions
provide to it a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its
particular needs and circumstances.
8. The Fund hereby presents, warrants and covenants to the Custodian that
this Agreement has been duly approved by a resolution of its Board of Trustees,
and that its transmission of Instructions pursuant hereto shall at all times
comply with the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
9. The Fund shall notify the Custodian of any errors, omissions or
interruptions in, or delay or unavailability of, its ability to send
Instructions as promptly as practicable, and in any event within 24 hours after
the earliest of (i) discovery thereof, (ii) the Business Day on which discovery
should have occurred through the exercise of reasonable care and (iii) in the
case of any error, the date of actual receipt of the earliest notice which
reflects such error, it being agreed that discovery and receipt of notice may
only occur on a business day. The Custodian shall promptly advise the Fund
whenever the Custodian learns of any errors, omissions or interruption in, or
delay or unavailability of, the Fund's ability to send Instructions.
ARTICLE XVI
FX TRANSACTIONS
1. Whenever the Fund shall enter into an FX Transaction, the Fund shall
promptly deliver to the Custodian a Certificate or Oral Instructions specifying
with respect to such FX Transaction: (a) the Series to which such FX
Transaction is specifically allocated; (b) the type and amount of Currency to
be purchased by the Fund; (c) the type and amount of Currency to be sold by the
Fund; (d) the date on which the Currency to be purchased is to be delivered;
(e) the date on which the Currency to be sold is to be delivered; and (f) the
name of the person from whom or through whom such currencies are to be
purchased and sold. Unless otherwise instructed by a Certificate or Oral
Instructions, the Custodian shall deliver, or shall instruct a Foreign
Sub-Custodian to deliver, the Currency to be sold on the date on which such
delivery is to be made, as set forth in the Certificate, and shall receive, or
instruct a Foreign Sub-Custodian to receive, the Currency to be purchased on
the date as set forth in the Certificate.
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2. Where the Currency to be sold is to be delivered on the same day as the
Currency to be purchased, as specified in the Certificate or Oral Instructions,
the Custodian or a Foreign Sub-Custodian may arrange for such deliveries and
receipts to be made in accordance with the customs prevailing from time to time
among brokers or dealers in Currencies, and such receipt and delivery may not
be completed simultaneously. The Fund assumes all responsibility and liability
for all credit risks involved in connection with such receipts and deliveries,
which responsibility and liability shall continue until the Currency to be
received by the Fund has been received in full.
3. Any FX Transaction effected by the Custodian in connection with this
Agreement may be entered with the Custodian, any office, branch or subsidiary
of The Bank of New York Company, Inc., or any Foreign Sub-Custodian acting as
principal or otherwise through customary banking channels. The Fund may issue a
standing Certificate with respect to FX Transaction but the Custodian may
establish rules or limitations concerning any foreign exchange facility made
available to the Fund. The Fund shall bear all risks of investing in Securities
or holding Currency. Without limiting the foregoing, the Fund shall bear the
risks that rules or procedures imposed by a Foreign Sub-Custodian or foreign
depositories, exchange controls, asset freezes or other laws, rules,
regulations or orders shall prohibit or impose burdens or costs on the transfer
to, by or for the account of the Fund of Securities or any cash held outside
the Fund's jurisdiction or denominated in Currency other than its home
jurisdiction or the conversion of cash from one Currency into another currency.
The Custodian shall not be obligated to substitute another Currency for a
Currency (including a Currency that is a component of a Composite Currency
Unit) whose transferability, convertibility or availability has been affected
by such law, regulation, rule or procedure. Neither the Custodian nor any
Foreign Sub-Custodian shall be liable to the Fund for any loss resulting from
any of the foregoing events.
ARTICLE XVII
CONCERNING THE CUSTODIAN
1. The Custodian shall use reasonable care in the performance of its duties
hereunder, and, except as hereinafter provided, neither the Custodian nor its
nominee shall be liable for any loss or damage, including counsel fees,
resulting from its action or omission to act or otherwise, either hereunder or
under any Margin Account Agreement, except for any such loss or damage arising
out of its own negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct or that of
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its officers, employees, or agents. The Custodian may, with respect to
questions of law arising hereunder or under any Margin Account Agreement, apply
for and obtain the advice and opinion of counsel to the Fund, at the expense of
the Fund, or of its own counsel, at its own expense, and shall be fully
protected with respect to anything done or omitted by it in good faith in
conformity with such advice or opinion. The Custodian shall be liable to the
Fund for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the Book-Entry System or
any Depository arising by reason of any negligence or willful misconduct on the
part of the Custodian or any of its employees or agents.
2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian shall be under no
obligation to inquire into, and shall not be liable for:
(a) The validity (but not the authenticity) of the issue of any
Securities purchased, sold, or written by or for the Fund, the legality of the
purchase, sale or writing thereof, or the propriety of the amount paid or
received therefor, as specified in a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written
Instructions;
(b) The legality of the sale or redemption of any Shares, or the
propriety of the amount to be received or paid therefor, as specified in a
Certificate;
(c) The legality of the declaration or payment of any dividend by the
Fund, as specified in a resolution, Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written
Instructions;
(d) The legality of any borrowing by the Fund using Securities as
collateral;
(e) The legality of any loan of portfolio Securities, nor shall the
Custodian be under any duty or obligation to see to it that the cash collateral
delivered to it by a broker, dealer, or financial institution or held by it at
any time as a result of such loan of portfolio Securities of the Fund is
adequate collateral for the Fund against any loss it might sustain as a result
of such loan, except that this sub-paragraph shall not excuse any liability the
Custodian may have for failing to act in accordance with Article X hereof or
any Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions given in accordance
with this Agreement. The Custodian specifically, but not by way of limitation,
shall not be under any duty or obligation periodically to check or notify the
Fund that the amount of such cash collateral held by it for the Fund is
sufficient collateral for the Fund, but such duty or obligation shall be the
sole responsibility of the Fund. In addition, the Custodian shall be under no
duty or obligation to see that any broker, dealer or financial institution to
which portfolio Securities of the Fund are lent pursuant to
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Article X of this Agreement makes payment to it of any dividends or interest
which are payable to or for the account of the Fund during the period of such
loan or at the termination of such loan, provided, however, that the Custodian
shall promptly notify the Fund in the event that such dividends or interest are
not paid and received when due; or
(f) The sufficiency or value of any amounts of money and/or Securities
held in any Margin Account, Senior Security Account or Collateral Account in
connection with transactions by the Fund, except that this sub-paragraph shall
not excuse any liability the Custodian may have for failing to establish,
maintain, make deposits to or withdrawals from such accounts in accordance with
this Agreement. In addition, the Custodian shall be under no duty or obligation
to see that any broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or Clearing Member
makes payment to the Fund of any variation margin payment or similar payment
which the Fund may be entitled to receive from such broker, dealer, futures
commission merchant or Clearing Member, to see that any payment received by the
Custodian from any broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or Clearing
Member is the amount the Fund is entitled to receive, or to notify the Fund of
the Custodian's receipt or non-receipt of any such payment.
3. 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 Fund until
the Custodian actually receives such money directly or by the final crediting
of the account representing the Fund's interest at the Book-Entry System or the
Depository.
4. With respect to Securities held in a Depository, except as otherwise
provided in paragraph 5(b) of Article III hereof, the Custodian shall have no
responsibility and shall not be liable for ascertaining or acting upon any
calls, conversions, exchange offers, tenders, interest rate changes or similar
matters relating to such Securities, unless the Custodian shall have actually
received timely notice from the Depository in which such Securities are held.
In no event shall the Custodian have any responsibility or liability for the
failure of a Depository to collect, or for the late collection or late
crediting by a Depository of any amount payable upon Securities deposited in a
Depository which may mature or be redeemed, retired, called or otherwise become
payable. However, upon receipt of a Certificate from the Fund of an overdue
amount on Securities held in a Depository the Custodian shall make a claim
against the Depository on behalf of the Fund, except that the Custodian shall
not be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any action suit
or proceeding in respect to any Securities held by a Depository which in its
opinion may involve it in expense or liability, unless indemnity satisfactory
to it against all
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expense and liability be furnished as often as may be required, or
alternatively, the Fund shall be subrogated to the rights of the Custodian with
respect to such claim against the Depository should it so request in a
Certificate. This paragraph shall not, however, excuse any failure by the
Custodian to act in accordance with a Certificate, Oral Instructions, or
Written Instructions given in accordance with this Agreement.
5. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to take action
to effect collection of any amount due to the Fund from the Transfer Agent of
the Fund nor to take any action to effect payment or distribution by the
Transfer Agent of the Fund of any amount paid by the Custodian to the Transfer
Agent of the Fund in accordance with this Agreement.
6. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to take action
to effect collection of any amount if the Securities upon which such amount is
payable are in default, or if payment is refused after the Custodian has timely
and properly, in accordance with this Agreement, made due demand or
presentation, unless and until (i) it shall be directed to take such action by
a Certificate and (ii) it shall be assured to its satisfaction of reimbursement
of its costs and expenses in connection with any such action, but the Custodian
shall have such a duty if the Securities were not in default on the payable
date and the Custodian failed to timely and properly make such demand for
payment and such failure is the reason for the non-receipt of payment.
7. The Custodian may appoint one or more banking institutions as
sub-custodian or sub-custodians, or as co-custodian or co-custodians including,
but not limited to, banking institutions located in foreign countries, of
Securities and moneys at any time owned by the Fund, upon such terms and
conditions as may be approved in a Certificate or contained in an agreement
executed by the Custodian, the Fund and the appointed institution.
8. (a) The Custodian will use reasonable care with respect to its
obligations under this Agreement and the safekeeping of Securities and moneys
owned by the Fund. The Custodian shall be liable to the Fund for any loss which
shall occur as the result of the failure of a sub-custodian which is a banking
institution located in a foreign country and identified on Schedule A attached
hereto and as amended from time to time upon mutual agreement of the parties
(each, a "Sub-custodian") to exercise reasonable care with respect to the
safekeeping of such securities and moneys to the same extent that the Custodian
would be liable to the Fund if the Custodian were holding such Securities and
moneys in New York. In the event of any loss to the Fund by reason of the
failure of the Custodian or a Sub-custodian to utilize reasonable care, the
Custodian shall be liable to the Fund only to the
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extent of the Fund's direct damages, to be determined based on the market value
of the Securities and moneys which are the subject of the loss at the date of
discovery of such loss and without reference to any special conditions or
circumstances.
(b) The Custodian shall not be liable for any loss which results from
(i) the general risk of investing, or (ii) investing or holding Securities and
moneys in a particular country including, but not limited to, losses resulting
from nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions; regulation
of the banking or securities industry; currency restrictions, devaluations or
fluctuations; or market conditions which prevent the orderly execution of
securities transactions or affect the value of Securities or moneys.
(c) Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss due to
forces beyond its control including, but not limited to, strikes or work
stoppages, acts of war or terrorism, insurrection, revolution, nuclear fusion,
fission or radiation, or acts of God.
9. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation (a) to ascertain
whether any Securities at any time delivered to, or held by it, for the account
of the Fund and specifically allocated to a Series are such as properly may be
held by the Fund or such Series under the provisions of its then current
prospectus, or (b) to ascertain whether any transactions by the Fund, whether
or not involving the Custodian, are such transactions as may properly be
engaged in by the Fund.
10. The Custodian shall be entitled to receive and the Fund agrees to pay
to the Custodian all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and such compensation as
may be agreed upon from time to time between the Custodian and the Fund. The
Custodian may charge such compensation, and any such expenses with respect to a
Series incurred by the Custodian in the performance of its duties under this
Agreement against any money specifically allocated to such Series. The
Custodian shall also be entitled to charge against any money held by it for the
account of a Series the amount of any loss, damage, liability or expense,
including counsel fees, for which it shall be entitled to reimbursement under
the provisions of this Agreement attributable to, or arising out of, its
serving as Custodian for such Series. The expenses for which the Custodian
shall be entitled to reimbursement hereunder shall include, but are not limited
to, the expenses of sub-custodians and foreign branches of the Custodian
incurred in settling outside of New York City transactions involving the
purchase and sale of Securities of the Fund. Notwithstanding the foregoing or
anything else contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Custodian shall,
prior to effecting any charge for compensation, expenses, or any overdraft or
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indebtedness or interest thereon, submit an invoice therefor to the Fund.
11. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon any Certificate, notice or
other instrument in writing, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions
received by the Custodian and reasonably believed by the Custodian to be
genuine. The Fund agrees to forward to the Custodian a Certificate or facsimile
thereof confirming Oral Instructions or Written Instructions in such manner so
that such Certificate or facsimile thereof is received by the Custodian,
whether by hand delivery, telecopier or other similar device, or otherwise, by
the close of business of the same day that such Oral Instructions or Written
Instructions are given to the Custodian. The Fund agrees that the fact that
such confirming instructions are not received by the Custodian shall in no way
affect the validity of the transactions or enforceability of the transactions
thereby authorized by the Fund. The Fund agrees that the Custodian shall incur
no liability to the Fund in acting upon Oral Instructions or Written
Instructions given to the Custodian hereunder concerning such transactions
provided such instructions reasonably appear to have been received from an
Authorized Person.
12. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon any instrument,
instruction or notice received by the Custodian and reasonably believed by the
Custodian to be given in accordance with the terms and conditions of any Margin
Account Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Custodian shall be under no duty to inquire into, and shall not be liable for,
the accuracy of any statements or representations contained in any such
instrument or other notice including, without limitation, any specification of
any amount to be paid to a broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or
Clearing Member. This paragraph shall not excuse any failure by the Custodian
to have acted in accordance with any Margin Agreement it has executed or any
Certificate, Oral Instructions, or Written Instructions given in accordance
with this Agreement.
13. The books and records pertaining to the Fund, as described in Appendix
E hereto, which are in the possession of the Custodian shall be the property of
the Fund. Such books and records shall be prepared and maintained by the
Custodian as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and
other applicable securities laws and rules and regulations. The Fund, or the
Fund's authorized representatives, shall have access to such books and records
during the Custodian's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of
the Fund, copies of any such books and records shall be provided by the
Custodian to the Fund or the Fund's authorized representative, and the Fund
shall reimburse the Custodian its expenses of providing such copies. Upon
reasonable request of the Fund, the Custodian shall provide in hard
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copy or on micro-film, whichever the Custodian elects, any records included in
any such delivery which are maintained by the Custodian on a computer disc, or
are similarly maintained, and the Fund shall reimburse the Custodian for its
expenses of providing such hard copy or micro-film.
14. The Custodian shall provide the Fund with any report obtained by the
Custodian on the system of internal accounting control of the Book-Entry
System, each Depository or O.C.C., and with such reports on its own systems of
internal accounting control as the Fund may reasonably request from time to
time.
15. The Custodian shall furnish upon request annually to the Fund a letter
prepared by the Custodian's accountants with respect to the Custodian's
internal systems and controls in the form generally provided by the Custodian
to other investment companies for which the Custodian acts as custodian.
16. The Fund agrees to indemnify the Custodian against and save the
Custodian harmless from all liability, claims, losses and demands whatsoever,
including attorney's fees, howsoever arising out of, or related to, the
Custodian's performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except for any
such liability, claim, loss and demand arising out of the Custodian's own
negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct or that of its officers,
employees, or agents.
17. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Agreement, the Custodian
shall deliver and receive Securities, and receipts with respect to such
Securities, and shall make and receive payments only in accordance with the
customs prevailing from time to time among brokers or dealers in such
Securities and, except as may otherwise be provided by this Agreement or as may
be in accordance with such customs, shall make payment for Securities only
against delivery thereof and deliveries of Securities only against payment
therefor.
18. The Custodian shall have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever
except such duties and responsibilities as are specifically set forth in this
Agreement, and no covenant or obligation shall be implied in this Agreement
against the Custodian.
ARTICLE XVIII
TERMINATION
1. Except as provided in paragraph 3 of this Article, this Agreement shall
continue until terminated by either the Custodian giving to the Fund, or the
Fund giving to the Custodian, a notice in writing specifying the date of such
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termination, which date shall be not less than 60 days after the date of the
giving of such notice. In the event such notice or a notice pursuant to
paragraph 3 of this Article is given by the Fund, it shall be accompanied by a
copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, certified by an
Officer and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund, electing to
terminate this Agreement and designating a successor custodian or custodians,
each of which shall be eligible to serve as a custodian for the securities of a
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In the
event such notice is given by the Custodian, the Fund shall, on or before the
termination date, deliver to the Custodian a copy of a resolution of the Board
of Trustees of the Fund, certified by the Secretary, the Clerk, any Assistant
Secretary or any Assistant Clerk, designating a successor custodian or
custodians. In the absence of such designation by the Fund, the Custodian may
designate a successor custodian which shall be a bank or trust company having
not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits. Upon
the date set forth in such notice this Agreement shall terminate, and the
Custodian shall upon receipt of a notice of acceptance by the successor
custodian on that date deliver directly to the successor custodian all
Securities and moneys then owned by the Fund and held by it as Custodian, after
deducting all fees, expenses and other amounts for the payment or reimbursement
of which it shall then be entitled.
2. If a successor custodian is not designated by the Fund or the Custodian
in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the Fund shall upon the date
specified in the notice of termination of this Agreement and upon the delivery
by the Custodian of all Securities (other than Securities held in the
Book-Entry System which cannot be delivered to the Fund) and moneys then owned
by the Fund be deemed to be its own custodian and the Custodian shall thereby
be relieved of all duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement,
other than the duty with respect to Securities held in the Book Entry System
which cannot be delivered to the Fund to hold such Securities hereunder in
accordance with this Agreement.
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fund may terminate this Agreement
upon the date specified in a written notice in the event of the "Bankruptcy" of
The Bank of New York. As used in this sub-paragraph, the term "Bankruptcy"
shall mean The Bank of New York's making a general assignment, arrangement or
composition with or for the benefit of its creditors, or instituting or having
instituted against it a proceeding seeking a judgment of insolvency or
bankruptcy or the entry of a order for relief under any applicable bankruptcy
law or any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency law or other similar
law affecting creditors' rights, or if a petition is presented for the winding
up or
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liquidation of the party or a resolution is passed for its winding up or
liquidation, or it seeks, or becomes subject to, the appointment of an
administrator, receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or
for all or substantially all of its assets or its taking any action in
furtherance of, or indicating its consent to approval of, or acquiescence in,
any of the foregoing.
ARTICLE XIX
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Annexed hereto as Appendix A is a Certificate signed by two of the
present Officers of the Fund under its seal, setting forth the names and the
signatures of the present Authorized Persons. The Fund agrees to furnish to the
Custodian a new Certificate in similar form in the event that any such present
Authorized Person ceases to be an Authorized Person or in the event that other
or additional Authorized Persons are elected or appointed. Until such new
Certificate shall be received, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely and to
act upon Oral Instructions, Written Instructions, or signatures of the present
Authorized Persons as set forth in the last delivered Certificate to the extent
provided by this Agreement.
2. Annexed hereto as Appendix B is a Certificate signed by two of the
present Officers of the Fund under its seal, setting forth the names and the
signatures of the present Officers of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to
the Custodian a new Certificate in similar form in the event any such present
Officer ceases to be an Officer of the Fund, or in the event that other or
additional Officers are elected or appointed. Until such new Certificate shall
be received, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely and to act upon the
signatures of the Officers as set forth in the last delivered Certificate to
the extent provided by this Agreement.
3. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by
this Agreement to be given to the Custodian, other than any Certificate or
Written Instructions, shall be sufficiently given if addressed to the Custodian
and mailed or delivered to it at its offices at 00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx,
Xxx Xxxx 00000, or at such other place as the Custodian may from time to time
designate in writing.
4. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by
this Agreement to be given to the Fund shall be sufficiently given if addressed
to the Fund and mailed or delivered to it at its office at the address for the
Fund first above written, or at such other place as the Fund may from time to
time designate in writing.
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5. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a
written agreement executed by both parties with the same formality as this
Agreement and approved by a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund,
except that Appendices A and B may be amended unilaterally by the Fund without
such an approving resolution.
6. 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 or The Bank of New York without the
written consent of the Fund, authorized or approved by a resolution of the
Fund's Board of Trustees. For purposes of this paragraph, no merger,
consolidation, or amalgamation of the Custodian, The Bank of New York, or the
Fund shall be deemed to constitute an assignment of this Agreement.
7. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of New York without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof.
Each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court
situated in New York City, New York in connection with any dispute arising
hereunder and hereby waives its right to trial by jury.
8. 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.
9. A copy of the Declaration of Trust of the Fund is on file with the
Secretary of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and notice is hereby given that
this instrument is executed on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Fund as
Trustees and not individually and that the obligations of this instrument are
not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually but are
binding only upon the assets and property of the Fund; provided, however, that
the Declaration of Trust of the Fund provides that the assets of a particular
Series of the Fund shall under no circumstances be charged with liabilities
attributable to any other Series of the Fund and that all persons extending
credit to, or contracting with or having any claim against a particular Series
of the Fund shall look only to the assets of that particular Series for payment
of such credit, contract or claim.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective Officers, thereunto duly authorized and their
respective seals to be hereunto affixed, as of the day and year first above
written.
XXXX XXXXXX MARKET
LEADER TRUST
[SEAL] By:
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Attest:
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK
[SEAL] By:
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Attest:
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APPENDIX A
I, _________________________, President and I, _____________________,
_________________________ of XXXX XXXXXX MARKET LEADER TRUST, a Massachusetts
business trust (the "Fund"), do hereby certify that:
The following individuals have been duly authorized by the Board of
Trustees of the Fund in conformity with the Fund's Declaration of Trust and
By-Laws to give Oral Instructions and Written Instructions on behalf of the
Fund, except that those persons designated as being an "Officer of DWTC" shall
be an Authorized Person only for purposes of Articles XII and XIII. The
signatures set forth opposite their respective names are their true and correct
signatures:
Name Position Signature
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
APPENDIX B
I, __________________________, President and I, _____________________,
_____________________of XXXX XXXXXX MARKET LEADER TRUST, a Massachusetts
business trust (the "Fund"), do hereby certify that:
The following individuals for whom a position other than "Officer of DWTC"
is specified serve in the following positions with the Fund and each has been
duly elected or appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund to each such
position and qualified therefor in conformity with the Fund's Declaration of
Trust and By-Laws. With respect to the following individuals for whom a
position of "Officer of DWTC" is specified, each such individual has been
designated by a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund to be an
Officer for purposes of the Fund's Custody Agreement with The Bank of New York,
but only for purposes of Articles XII and XIII thereof and a certified copy of
such resolution is attached hereto. The signatures of each individual below set
forth opposite their respective names are their true and correct signatures:
Name Position Signature
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
APPENDIX C
The undersigned, , hereby certifies that he or she
is the duly elected and acting of XXXX XXXXXX
MARKET LEADER TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), further
certifies that the following resolutions were adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Fund at a meeting duly held on , 1996, at which a quorum was
at all times present and that such resolutions have not been modified or
rescinded and are in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to the
Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of ,
1996 (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous
and ongoing basis to act in accordance with, and to rely on Instructions
(as defined in the Custody Agreement).
RESOLVED, that the Fund shall establish access codes and grant use of
such access codes only to Officers of the Fund as defined in the Custody
Agreement, shall establish internal safekeeping procedures to safeguard and
protect the confidentiality and availability of user and access codes,
passwords and authentication keys, and shall use Instructions only in a
manner that does not contravene the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, or the rules and regulations thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of XXXX XXXXXX
MARKET LEADER TRUST, as of the day of , 1996.
[SEAL]
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APPENDIX D
I, Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, a Vice President with THE BANK OF NEW YORK do
hereby designate the following publications:
The Bond Buyer
Depository Trust Company Notices
Financial Daily Card
Service XX Xxxxxx Municipal Bond Service
London Financial Times
New York Times
Standard & Poor's Called Bond Record
Wall Street Journal
APPENDIX E
The following books and records pertaining to Fund shall be prepared and
maintained by the Custodian and shall be the property of the Fund:
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, __________________________, hereby certifies that he or
she is the duly elected and acting _____________ of _________________, a
Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a
meeting duly held on ___________ __, 1996, at which a quorum was at all times
present and that such resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in
full force and effect as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a
Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of
___________ __, 1996, (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and
instructed on a continuous and ongoing basis to deposit in the Book-Entry
System, as defined in the Custody Agreement, all securities eligible for
deposit therein, regardless of the Series to which the same are
specifically allocated, and to utilize the Book-Entry System to the extent
possible in connection with its performance thereunder, including, without
limitation, in connection with settlements of purchases and sales of
securities, loans of securities, and deliveries and returns of securities
collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of
______________, as of the __ day of ____________, 1996.
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, ____________________________ ,hereby certifies that he or
she is the duly elected and acting _____________ of _____________, a
Massachusetts business Trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a
meeting duly held on ___________ __, 1996, at which a quorum was at all times
present and that such resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in
full force and effect as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a
Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of
____________ __, 1996, (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and
instructed on a continuous and ongoing basis until such time as it receives
a Certificate, as defined in the Custody Agreement, to the contrary to
deposit in The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), as a "Depository" as
defined in the Custody Agreement, all securities eligible for deposit
therein, regardless of the Series to which the same are specifically
allocated, and to utilize DTC to the extent possible in connection with its
performance thereunder, including, without limitation, in connection with
settlements of purchases and sales of securities, loans of securities, and
deliveries and returns of securities collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of
____________, as of the day of ____________ __, 1996.
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT B-1
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, ________________________, hereby certifies that he or she
is the duly elected and acting _________________ of __________________, a
Massachusetts business Trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a
meeting duly held on ____________ __, 1996, at which a quorum was at all times
present and that such resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in
full force and effect as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a
Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of
_____________ __, 1996 (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and
instructed on a continuous and ongoing basis until such time as it receives
a Certificate, as defined in the Custody Agreement, to the contrary to
deposit in the Participants Trust Company as a Depository, as defined in
the Custody Agreement, all securities eligible for deposit therein,
regardless of the Series to which the same are specifically allocated, and
to utilize the Participants Trust Company to the extent possible in
connection with its performance thereunder, including, without limitation,
in connection with settlements of purchases and sales of securities, loans
of securities, and deliveries and returns of securities collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of
______________________, as of the __ day of __________________, 1996.
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, __________________________, hereby certifies that he or
she is the duly elected and acting __________ of _____________________, a
Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the
following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a
meeting duly held on ____________, 1996, at which a quorum was at all times
present and that such resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in
full force and effect as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a
Custody Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of
________________ __, 1996, (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and
instructed on a continuous and ongoing basis until such time as it receives
a Certificate, as defined in the Custody Agreement, to the contrary, to
accept, utilize and act with respect to Clearing Member confirmations for
Options and transaction in Options, regardless of the Series to which the
same are specifically allocated, as such terms are defined in the Custody
Agreement, as provided in the Custody Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of
_____________, as of the __ day of __________, 1996.
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[SEAL]
