SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE...
Exhibit H(15)
SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS,
MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II
ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A
AND
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
This Sixteenth Amendment (this "Amendment") dated September 18, 2019 is between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A to the Agreement (as defined below), which may be amended from time to time, (each a “Fund” or “Lender” hereunder) and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a trust company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Bank”) acting either directly or through its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Reference is made to a Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement effective as of July 31, 2012, between the Funds and the Bank, as amended, and as in effect on the date immediately prior to giving effect to this Amendment (the "Agreement").
WHEREAS, each Fund and the Bank desire to amend Schedule A and the Approved Borrowers Schedule of the Agreement as set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, for value received, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually agree to amend the Agreement in the following respect:
1. Definitions. All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
2. Amendments.
| (i) | Schedule A (Schedule of Funds) to the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the revised Schedule A attached to this Amendment. |
| (ii) | The Approved Borrowers Schedule to the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the revised Approved Borrowers Schedule attached to this Amendment. |
3. Representations and Warranties. Each party hereto represents and warrants that (a) it has the power to execute and deliver this Amendment, to enter into the transactions contemplated hereby, and to perform its obligations hereunder; (b) it has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery, and performance; (c) this Amendment constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it; and (d) the execution, delivery, and performance by it of this Amendment will at all times comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
4. Miscellaneous. Except to the extent specifically amended by this Amendment, the provisions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
5. Effective Date. This Amendment is effective as of the date first written above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective corporate officers, thereunto duly authorized.
| MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS | STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY | |||
| By: | /s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | By: | /s/Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
| Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxx | |
| Title: | CFO and Treasurer | Title: | Managing Director | |
| MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS | ||||
| By: | /s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Title: | CFO and Treasurer | |||
| MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND | ||||
| By: | /s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Title: | CFO and Treasurer | |||
| MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II | ||||
| By: | /s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
| Title: | CFO and Treasurer | |||
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SCHEDULE A
This Schedule is attached to and made part of the Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement dated the 31st day of July, 2012 between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as amended.
MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS
| Fund Series Name | Tax Identification No. | Tax Year End |
| MassMutual Select BlackRock Global Allocation Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Blue Chip Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Diversified Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Equity Opportunities Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Fundamental Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Fundamental Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Growth Opportunities Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Mid Cap Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Mid-Cap Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Overseas Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Small Cap Growth Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Small Cap Value Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Strategic Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select Total Return Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MM MSCI EAFE® International Index Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| XX Xxxxxxx 2000® Small Cap Index Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MM S&P 500® Index Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MM S&P® Mid Cap Index Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MM Select Equity Asset Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Bond Asset Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Emerging Markets Bond Fund |
00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price International Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Large Cap Blend Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Real Assets Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price Small and Mid Cap Blend Fund |
00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Select X. Xxxx Price U.S. Treasury Long-Term Fund |
00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS
| Fund Series Name | Tax Identification No. | Tax Year End |
| MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Global Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund | 00-0000000 | 30-Sep |
| Fund Series Name | Tax Identification No. | Tax Year End |
| MML Blue Chip Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Equity Income Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Equity Index Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Focused Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Foreign Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Fundamental Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Fundamental Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Global Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Growth & Income Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Income & Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML International Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Large Cap Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Managed Volatility Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Mid Cap Growth Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Mid Cap Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Small Company Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Total Return Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| Fund Series Name | Tax Identification No. | Tax Year End |
| MML Asset Momentum Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Blend Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Dynamic Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Equity Rotation Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML High Yield Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Managed Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Short-Duration Bond Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Small Cap Equity Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Special Situations Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
| MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund | 00-0000000 | 31-Dec |
This Schedule is attached to and made part of the Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement dated the 31st day of July, 2012 between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as amended.
Approved Borrowers Schedule
Australia
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
National Australia Bank Ltd.
Westpac Banking Corporation
Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto-Dominion Bank
France
BNP Paribas SA
Natixis (London Branch)
Societe Generale SA
Germany
Deutsche Bank AG
Netherlands
Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. (AKA Rabobank Nederland)
Switzerland
UBS AG
U.K.
Barclays Bank plc
Xxxxxxx Sachs International
ING Bank N.V. (London Branch)
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Co. International plc.
NatWest Markets Plc
Approved Borrowers Schedule Continued
U.S.
Barclays Capital Inc.
BMO Capital Markets Corp.
BofA Securities, Inc.
BNP Paribas Securities Corporation
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Xxxxxxx Sachs & Co.
ING Financial Markets LLC
XX Xxxxxx Securities LLC.
Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Co. LLC
National Financial Services LLC.
NatWest Markets Securities Inc.
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.
SG Americas Securities LLC
Societe Generale, New York Branch
UBS Securities LLC
Xxxxx Fargo Bank National Association
