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EXHIBIT 9(b)
TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this 1st day of September, 1998, among THE
VALIANT FUND (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust having its principal
place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000,
BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC. ("BISYS"), an Ohio corporation having its
principal place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000, and
INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. ("Integrity Management"), a Florida
corporation having its principal place of business at 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx
000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000.
WHEREAS, Integrity Management is responsible for bearing the transfer
agency expenses of the Trust pursuant to a Management Agreement dated July 29,
1993 between the Trust and Integrity Management;
WHEREAS, the Trust and Integrity Management desire that BISYS perform
certain services for each series of the Trust (individually referred to herein
as a "Fund" and collectively as the "Funds"); and
WHEREAS, BISYS is willing to perform such services on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises and covenants
herein set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Services.
BISYS shall perform for the Trust the transfer agent services
set forth in Schedule A hereto. BISYS also agrees to perform for the Trust such
special services incidental to the performance of the services enumerated herein
as agreed to by the parties from time to time. BISYS shall perform such
additional services as are provided on an amendment to Schedule A hereof, in
consideration of such fees as the parties hereto may agree.
BISYS may, at its expense, subject to the prior approval of the
Trust, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, appoint in writing other
parties qualified to perform transfer agency services reasonably acceptable to
the Trust (individually, a "Sub-transfer Agent") to carry out some or all of its
responsibilities under this Agreement with respect to a Fund; provided, however,
that the Sub-transfer Agent shall be the agent of BISYS and not the agent of the
Trust or such Fund, and that BISYS shall be fully responsible for the acts of
such Sub-transfer Agent and shall not be relieved of any of its responsibilities
hereunder by the appointment of such Sub-transfer Agent.
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2. Fees.
Integrity Management shall pay BISYS for the services to be
provided by BISYS under this Agreement in accordance with, and in the manner set
forth in, Schedule B hereto. Fees for any additional services to be provided by
BISYS pursuant to an amendment to Schedule A hereto shall be subject to mutual
agreement at the time such amendment to Schedule A is proposed.
3. Reimbursement of Expenses.
In addition to paying BISYS the fees described in Section 2
hereof, Integrity Management agrees to reimburse BISYS for BISYS' out-of-pocket
expenses in providing services hereunder, including the following:
(a) All freight and other delivery and bonding charges
incurred by BISYS in delivering materials to and from the
Trust and in delivering all materials to shareholders;
(b) All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy
or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by
BISYS in communication with the Trust, the Trust's
investment adviser or custodian, dealers, shareholders or
others as required for BISYS to perform the services to be
provided hereunder;
(c) Costs of postage, couriers, stock computer paper,
statements, labels, envelopes, checks, reports, letters,
tax forms, proxies, notices or other form of printed
material which shall be required by BISYS for the
performance of the services to be provided hereunder;
(d) Sales taxes paid on behalf of the Trust;
(e) Expenses associated with the tracking of "as-of" trades;
(f) All systems-related expenses associated with the provision
of special reports and services pursuant to Schedule C
attached hereto;
(g) The cost of microfilm or microfiche of records or other
materials; and
(h) Any expenses BISYS shall incur at the written direction of
the President of the Trust.
4. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall become effective as of September 1, 1998
(the "Effective Date").
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5. Term.
This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to a Fund,
unless earlier terminated by either party hereto as provided hereunder, until
August 31, 2000, (the "Initial Term"). Thereafter, unless otherwise terminated
as provided herein, this Agreement may be renewed for successive one-year
periods ("Rollover Periods") by the execution of a letter of renewal on behalf
of each of the parties hereto at least 60 days prior to the end of the Initial
Term or any Rollover Period, as the case may be. This Agreement may be
terminated without penalty (i) by failure to renew in the manner set forth
above, (ii) by mutual agreement of the parties or (iii) for "cause," as defined
below, upon the provision of 60 days advance written notice by the party
alleging cause. In addition, subject to the payment obligation set forth below,
this Agreement may be terminated during any Rollover Period upon the provision
of 90 days advance written notice of termination.
For purposes of this Agreement, "cause" shall mean (a) a
material breach of this Agreement that has not been cured within thirty (30)
days following written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party; (b) a
final, unappealable judicial, regulatory or administrative ruling or order in
which the party to be terminated has been found guilty of criminal or unethical
behavior in the conduct of its business; or (c) financial difficulties on the
part of the party to be terminated which are evidenced by the authorization or
commencement by such party or any third party of, or involvement by way of
pleading, answer, consent or acquiescence in, a voluntary or involuntary case
under Title 11 of the United States Code, as from time to time is in effect, or
any applicable law, other than said Title 11, of any jurisdiction relating to
the liquidation or reorganization of debtors or to the modification or
alteration of the rights of creditors.
After such termination, for so long as BISYS, with the written
consent of the Trust, in fact continues to perform any one or more of the
services contemplated by this Agreement or any Schedule or exhibit hereto, the
provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation the provisions
dealing with indemnification, shall continue in full force and effect. Fees and
out-of-pocket expenses incurred by BISYS but unpaid by the Trust upon such
termination shall be immediately due and payable upon and notwithstanding such
termination. BISYS shall be entitled to collect from the Trust, in addition to
the fees and disbursements provided by Sections 2 and 3 hereof, the amount of
all of BISYS' cash disbursements in connection with BISYS' activities in
effecting such termination, including without limitation, the delivery to the
Trust and/or its distributor or investment adviser and/or other parties, of the
Trust's property, records, instruments and documents, or any copies thereof. To
the extent that BISYS may retain in its possession copies of any Trust documents
or records subsequent to such termination which copies had not been requested by
or on behalf of the Trust in connection with the termination process described
above, BISYS, for a reasonable fee, will provide the Trust with reasonable
access to such copies.
If, during the Initial Term, for any reason other than
nonrenewal, mutual agreement of the parties or "cause," as defined above, BISYS
is replaced as transfer agent, or if a third party is added to perform all or a
part of the services provided by BISYS under this Agreement (excluding any
sub-transfer agent appointed by BISYS as provided in Section 1 hereof), then the
Trust shall
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make a one-time cash payment, in consideration of the fee structure and services
to be provided under this Agreement, and not as a penalty, to BISYS equal to the
balance due BISYS for the remainder of the Initial Term, assuming for purposes
of calculation of the payment that such balance shall be based upon the average
number of the Trust's Funds and classes for the twelve months prior to the date
BISYS is replaced or a third party is added.
If, during any Rollover Term, for any reason other than
nonrenewal, mutual agreement of the parties or "cause," as defined above, BISYS
is replaced as transfer agent, or if a third party is added to perform all or a
part of the services provided by BISYS under this Agreement (excluding any
sub-transfer agent appointed by BISYS as provided in Section 1 hereof), then the
Trust shall make a one-time cash payment, in consideration of the fee structure
and services to be provided under this Agreement, and not as a penalty, to BISYS
equal to one-half of the balance due BISYS for the remainder of such Rollover
Term, assuming for purposes of calculation of the payment that such balance
shall be based upon the average number of the Trust's Funds and classes for the
twelve months prior to the date BISYS is replaced or a third party is added.
In the event the Trust is merged into another legal entity in
part or in whole pursuant to any form of business reorganization or is
liquidated in part or in whole prior to the expiration of the then-current term
of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that the payment obligation
set forth above shall be applicable in those instances in which BISYS is not
retained to provide transfer agency services consistent with this Agreement. The
one-time cash payment referenced above shall be due and payable on the day prior
to the first day in which BISYS is replaced or a third party is added.
6. Uncontrollable Events.
BISYS assumes no responsibility hereunder, and shall not be
liable, except in the case of BISYS' bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence
or reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, for any damage, loss of
data, delay or any other loss whatsoever caused by events beyond its reasonable
control.
7. Legal Advice.
BISYS may apply to the Trust at any time for instructions and
may consult counsel for the Trust and with accountants and other experts
retained by the Trust with respect to any matter arising in connection with
Bissell's duties, and shall not be liable or accountable for any action taken or
omitted by it in good faith in accordance with such instruction or with the
opinion of such counsel, accountants or other experts.
8. Instructions.
Whenever BISYS is requested or authorized to take action
hereunder pursuant to instructions from a shareholder, or a properly authorized
agent of a shareholder ("shareholder's
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agent"), concerning an account in a Fund, BISYS shall, subject to Section 9
below, be entitled to rely upon any certificate, letter or other instrument or
communication, reasonably believed by BISYS to be genuine and to have been
properly made, signed or authorized by an officer or other authorized agent of
the Trust or by the shareholder or shareholder's agent, as the case may be, and
shall, subject to Section 9 below, be entitled to receive as conclusive proof of
any fact or matter required to be ascertained by it hereunder a certificate
signed by an officer of the Trust or any other person authorized by the Trust's
Board of Trustees or by the shareholder or shareholder's agent, as the case may
be.
As to the services to be provided hereunder, BISYS may rely
conclusively upon the terms of the Prospectuses and Statement of Additional
Information of the Trust relating to the Funds to the extent that such services
are described therein unless BISYS receives written instructions to
9. Standard of Care; Reliance on Records and Instructions;
Indemnification.
BISYS shall use its best efforts to ensure the accuracy of all
services performed under this Agreement, but shall not be liable to the Trust
for any action taken or omitted by BISYS in the absence of bad faith, willful
misfeasance, negligence or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and
duties. The Trust agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BISYS, its employees,
agents, directors, officers and nominees from and against any and all claims,
demands, actions and suits, whether groundless or otherwise, and from and
against any and all judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges,
counsel fees and other expenses of every nature and character arising out of or
in any way relating to BISYS' actions taken or nonactions with respect to the
performance of services under this Agreement or based, if applicable, upon
reasonable reliance on information, records, instructions or requests given or
made to BISYS by the Trust, the investment adviser and on any records provided
by any fund accountant or custodian thereof; provided that this indemnification
shall not apply to actions or omissions of BISYS in cases of its own bad faith,
willful misfeasance, negligence or from reckless disregard by it of its
obligations and duties; and further provided that prior to confessing any claim
against it which may be the subject of this indemnification, BISYS shall give
the Trust written notice of and reasonable opportunity to defend against said
claim in its own name or in the name of BISYS.
10. Record Retention and Confidentiality.
BISYS shall keep and maintain on behalf of the Trust all books
and records which the Trust or BISYS is, or may be, required to keep and
maintain pursuant to any applicable statutes, rules and regulations, including
without limitation Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), relating to the maintenance of books and
records in connection with the services to be provided hereunder. BISYS further
agrees that all such books and records shall be the property of the Trust and to
make such books and records available for inspection by the Trust or by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") at reasonable times and
otherwise to keep confidential all books and records and other information
relative to the Trust and its shareholders, except when requested to divulge
such information by
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duly-constituted authorities or court process, or requested by a shareholder or
shareholder's agent with respect to information concerning an account as to
which such shareholder has either a legal or beneficial interest or when
requested by the Trust, the shareholder, or shareholder's agent, or the dealer
of record as to such account.
11. Reports.
BISYS will furnish to the Trust and to its properly-authorized
auditors, investment advisers, examiners, distributors, dealers, underwriters,
salesmen, insurance companies and others designated by the Trust in writing,
such reports at such times as are prescribed in Schedule C attached hereto, or
as subsequently agreed upon by the parties pursuant to an amendment to Schedule
C. The Trust agrees to examine each such report or copy promptly and will report
or cause to be reported any errors or discrepancies therein.
12. Rights of Ownership.
All computer programs and procedures developed to perform
services required to be provided by BISYS under this Agreement are the property
of BISYS. All records and other data except such computer programs and
procedures are the exclusive property of the Trust and all such other records
and data will be furnished to the Trust in appropriate form as soon as
practicable after termination of this Agreement for any reason.
13. Return of Records.
BISYS shall maintain customary records in connection with its
duties as specified in this Agreement. BISYS acknowledges and agrees that any
records to be maintained and preserved pursuant to applicable laws and
regulations which are prepared or maintained by BISYS on behalf of the Trust
shall be prepared and maintained at the expense of BISYS, but shall be the
property of the Trust and will be made available to or surrendered promptly to
the Trust on request; provided that, in connection with the termination of this
Agreement, such records shall be surrendered to the Trust or its designee
promptly following the date of such termination or at such other time that is
reasonably requested by the Trust.
14. Bank Accounts.
The Trust and the Funds shall establish and maintain such bank
accounts with such bank or banks as are selected by the Trust, as are necessary
in order that BISYS may perform the services required to be performed hereunder.
To the extent that the performance of such services shall require BISYS directly
to disburse amounts for payment of dividends, redemption proceeds or other
purposes, the Trust and Funds shall provide such bank or banks with all
instructions and authorizations necessary for BISYS to effect such
disbursements.
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15. Representations of the Trust.
The Trust certifies to BISYS that: (a) as of the close of
business on the Effective Date, each Fund which is in existence as of the
Effective Date has authorized unlimited shares, and (b) this Agreement has been
duly authorized by the Trust and, when executed and delivered by the Trust, will
constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Trust, enforceable
against the Trust in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application
affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties.
16. Representations of BISYS.
BISYS represents and warrants that: (a) BISYS has been in, and
shall continue to be in compliance in all material respects with all provisions
of law, including Section 17A(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"), required in connection with the performance of its
duties under this Agreement; and (b) the various procedures and systems which
BISYS has implemented with regard to safekeeping from loss or damage
attributable to fire, theft or any other cause of the blank checks, records, and
other data of the Trust and BISYS' records, data, equipment, facilities and
other property used in the performance of its obligations hereunder are adequate
and that it will make such changes therein from time to time as are required for
the secure performance of its obligations hereunder.
17. Insurance.
BISYS shall notify the Trust immediately should any of its
insurance coverage be canceled or reduced. Such notification shall include the
date of change and the reasons therefor. BISYS shall notify the Trust of any
material claims against it with respect to services performed under this
Agreement, whether or not they may be covered by insurance, and shall notify the
Trust as they may be made of the total outstanding claims made by BISYS under
its insurance coverage.
18. Information to be Furnished by the Trust and Funds.
The Trust has furnished to BISYS the following:
(a) Copies of the Declaration of Trust of the Trust and of any
amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of
the state in which such Declaration has been filed.
(b) Copies of the following documents:
1. The Trust's By-Laws and any amendments thereto;
2. Certified copies of resolutions of the Board of
Trustees covering the following matters:
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A. Approval of this Agreement and authorization
of a specified officer of the Trust to
execute and deliver this Agreement and
authorization for specified officers of the
Trust to instruct BISYS hereunder; and
B. Authorization of BISYS to act as Transfer
Agent for the Trust on behalf of the Funds.
(c) A list of all officers of the Trust, together with
specimen signatures of those officers, who are authorized
to instruct BISYS in all matters.
(d) Two copies of the following (if such documents are
employed by the Trust):
1. Prospectuses and Statement of Additional
Information;
2. Distribution Agreement; and
3. All other forms commonly used by the Trust or its
Distributor with regard to their relationships and
transactions with shareholders of the Funds.
(e) A certificate as to shares of beneficial interest of the
Trust authorized, issued, and outstanding as of the
Effective Date of BISYS' appointment as Transfer Agent (or
as of the date on which BISYS' services are commenced,
whichever is the later date) and as to receipt of full
consideration by the Trust for all shares outstanding,
such statement to be certified by the Treasurer of the
Trust.
19. Information Furnished by BISYS.
BISYS has furnished to the Trust the following:
(a) BISYS' Articles of Incorporation.
(b) BISYS' Bylaws and any amendments thereto.
(c) Certified copies of actions of BISYS covering the
following matters:
1. Approval of this Agreement, and authorization of a
specified officer of BISYS to execute and deliver
this Agreement;
2. Authorization of BISYS to act as Transfer Agent for
the Trust.
(d) A copy of the most recent independent accountants' report
relating to internal accounting control systems as filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 17Ad-13 under the
Exchange Act.
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20. Amendments to Documents.
The Trust shall furnish BISYS written copies of any amendments
to, or changes in, any of the items referred to in Section 18 hereof forthwith
upon such amendments or changes becoming effective.
21. Reliance on Amendments.
BISYS may rely on any amendments to or changes in any of the
documents and other items to be provided by the Trust pursuant to Sections 18
and 20 of this Agreement and the Trust hereby indemnifies and holds harmless
BISYS from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments,
liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees and other expenses of
every nature and character which may result from actions or omissions on the
part of BISYS in reasonable reliance upon such amendments and/or changes;
provided, however, that BISYS shall not be entitled to such indemnification in
the case of Bissell's bad faith, willful misfeasance, negligence or reckless
disregard of its duties and obligations. Although BISYS is authorized to rely on
the above-mentioned amendments to and changes in the documents and other items
to be provided pursuant to Sections 18 and 20 hereof, BISYS shall be under no
duty to comply with or take any action as a result of any of such amendments or
changes unless the Trust first obtains BISYS' written consent to and approval of
such amendments or changes which consent and approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
22. Compliance with Law.
Except for the obligations of BISYS set forth in Section 10
hereof, the Trust assumes full responsibility for the preparation, contents, and
distribution of each prospectus of the Trust as to compliance with all
applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933
Act"), the 1940 Act, and any other laws, rules and regulations of governmental
authorities having jurisdiction. BISYS shall have no obligation to take
cognizance of any laws relating to the sale of the Trust's shares. The Trust
represents and warrants that no shares of the Trust will be offered to the
public until the Trust's registration statement under the 1933 Act and the 1940
Act has been declared or becomes effective.
23. Notices.
Any notice provided hereunder shall be sufficiently given when sent by
registered or certified mail to the party required to be served with such notice
at the following addresses: if to the Trust, at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, with copies to: Integrity Management & Research,
Inc., 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000, Attn: Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx; and if to BISYS, at 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000; or at such
other address as such party may from time to time specify in writing to the
other party pursuant to this Section. Notices shall be effective upon receipt.
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24. Headings.
Paragraph headings in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement.
25. Assignment.
This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder shall not be
assignable by either of the parties hereto except by the specific written
consent of the other party. This Section 25 shall not limit or in any way affect
BISYS' right to appoint a Sub-transfer Agent pursuant to Section 1 hereof. This
Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties
hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
26. Governing Law and Matters Relating to the Trust as a
Massachusetts Business Trust.
This Agreement shall be governed by and provisions shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. The parties agree
that no Fund shall be liable for the obligations of any other Fund arising
hereunder. A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Trust is on
file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the
Trustees of the Trust as Trustees and not individually and that the obligations
of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or
shareholders of the Trust individually but are binding only upon the assets and
property of the Trust.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed all as of the day and year first above written.
THE VALIANT FUND
By: /S/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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Title: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.
By: /S/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Title: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT &
RESEARCH, INC.
By: /S/ XXXXXXX X. XXXXXX
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Title: PRESIDENT
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SCHEDULE A
TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE VALIANT FUND,
BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.
AND
INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.
TRANSFER AGENCY SERVICES
1. Shareholder Transactions
a. Process shareholder purchase and redemption orders.
b. Set up account information, including address, dividend option,
taxpayer identification numbers and wire instructions.
c. Issue confirmations in compliance with Section 10 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules
thereunder.
d. Issue periodic statements for shareholders.
e. Process transfers and exchanges.
f. Process dividend payments, including the purchase of new shares,
through dividend reimbursement.
2. Shareholder Information Services
a. Make information available to shareholder servicing unit and
other remote access units regarding trade date, share price,
current holdings, yields, and dividend information.
b. Produce detailed history of transactions through duplicate or
special order statements upon request.
c. Provide mailing labels for distribution of financial reports,
prospectuses, proxy statements or marketing material to current
shareholders.
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3. Compliance Reporting
a. Provide reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
National Association of Securities Dealers and the States in
which the Fund is registered.
b. Prepare and distribute appropriate Internal Revenue Service
forms for corresponding Fund and shareholder income and capital
gains.
c. Issue tax withholding reports to the Internal Revenue Service.
4. Dealer/Load Processing (if applicable)
a. Provide reports for tracking rights of accumulation and
purchases made under a Letter of Intent.
b. Account for separation of shareholder investments from
transaction sale charges for purchase of Fund shares.
c. Calculate fees due under 12b-1 plans for distribution and
marketing expenses.
d. Track sales and commission statistics by dealer and provide for
payment of commissions on direct shareholder purchases in a load
Fund.
5. Shareholder Account Maintenance
a. Maintain all shareholder records for each account in the Trust.
b. Issue customer statements on scheduled cycle, providing
duplicate second and third party copies if required.
c. Record shareholder account information changes.
d. Maintain account documentation files for each shareholder.
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SCHEDULE B
TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE VALIANT FUND,
BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.
AND
INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.
TRANSFER AGENT FEES*
Monthly Per Class Per Fund Fee:
$500.00 per class per Fund, except for the U.S. Treasury Income
Portfolio for which such fee is waived during those months in which the U.S.
Treasury Income Portfolio is not operational. For purposes of the foregoing, the
parties shall identify in a separate writing those months during which the U.S.
Treasury Income Portfolio is not operational.
Additional Services:
Additional services such as XXX processing, development of interface
capabilities, servicing of 403(b) and 408(c) accounts, management of cash sweeps
between DDAs and mutual fund accounts and coordination of the printing and
distribution of prospectuses, annual reports and semi-annual reports are subject
to additional fees which will be quoted upon request. Programming costs or
database management fees for special reports or specialized processing will be
quoted upon request.
Multiple Classes of Shares:
Classes of shares which have different net asset values or pay different daily
dividends will be treated as separate classes, and the fee schedule above,
including the appropriate minimums, will be charged for each separate class.
Out-of-pocket Expenses:
BISYS shall be entitled to be reimbursed for the out-of-pocket expenses set
forth in Section 3 of the Transfer Agency Agreement to which this Schedule B is
attached.
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* Fees are based upon institutional class structure only.
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SCHEDULE C
TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE VALIANT FUND,
BISYS FUND SERVICES OHIO, INC.
AND
INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.
REPORTS
1. Daily Shareholder Activity Journal
2. Daily Fund Activity Summary Report
a. Beginning Balance
b. Dealer Transactions
c. Shareholder Transactions
d. Reinvested Dividends
e. Exchanges
f. Adjustments
g. Ending Balance
3. Daily Wire and Check Registers
4. Monthly Dealer Processing Reports
5. Monthly Dividend Reports
6. Sales Data Reports for Blue Sky Registration
7. Annual report by independent public accountants concerning BISYS'
shareholder system and internal accounting control systems to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 17Ad-13 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
8. Such special reports and additional information that the parties may
agree upon, from time to time.
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