MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement, dated November 7, 2016 is between Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund (the βTrustβ), a Delaware statutory trust, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (βUltimusβ), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio.
Background
The Trust is a closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the β1940 Actβ), and it desires that Ultimus perform certain services for each of its series listed on Schedule A (individually referred to herein as a βFundβ and collectively as the βFundsβ). Ultimus is willing to perform such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Terms and Conditions
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Retention of Ultimus
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The Trust retains Ultimus to act as the service provider on behalf of each Fund for the services set forth in each Addendum selected below (collectively, the βServicesβ), which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Ultimus accepts such employment to perform the selected Services.
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Fund Accounting Addendum
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Fund Administration Addendum
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Servicing Addendum
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Each selected Addendum is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
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Allocation of Charges and Expenses
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2.1. |
Ultimus shall furnish at its own expense the executive, supervisory, and clerical personnel necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Ultimus shall also pay all compensation of any officers of the Trust who are affiliated persons of Ultimus, (with it being understood that the Trust is responsible for the payment of the fees set forth in the Fee Letter, as defined below).
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The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, assumes and shall pay or cause to be paid all other expenses of the Trust or a Fund not otherwise allocated under this Section 2, including, without limitation, organization costs, taxes, expenses for legal and auditing services, the expenses of preparing (including typesetting), printing and mailing reports, prospectuses, statements of additional information, proxy statements and related materials, all expenses incurred in connection with issuing and redeeming shares, the costs of custodial services, the cost of initial and ongoing registration or qualification of the shares under federal and state securities laws, fees and out-of-pocket expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of Ultimus or the investment adviser(s) to the Trust, insurance premiums, interest, brokerage costs, litigation and other extraordinary or nonrecurring expenses, and all fees and charges of investment advisers to the Trust.
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Compensation
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3.1. |
The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, shall pay for the Services to be provided by Ultimus under this Agreement in accordance with, and in the manner set forth in, the fee letter attached to each addendum (each a βFee Letterβ), which may be amended from time to time. Each Fee Letter is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
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3.2. |
If this Agreement becomes effective subsequent to the first day of a month, Ultimusβ compensation for that part of the month in which the Agreement is in effect shall be prorated in a manner consistent with the calculation of the fees as set forth in the applicable Fee Letter. If this Agreement terminates before the last day of a month, Ultimusβ compensation for that part of the month in which the Agreement is in effect shall be equal to a full calendar monthβs worth of fees as calculated in a manner consistent with the calculation of the fees as set forth in the applicable Fee Letter. The Trust shall promptly pay Ultimusβ compensation for the preceding month.
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In the event that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the βSECβ), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (βFINRAβ), or any other regulator or self-regulatory authority adopts regulations and requirements relating to the payment of fees to service providers or which would result in any material increases in costs to provide the Services under this Agreement, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith amendments to this Agreement in order to comply with such requirements and provide for additional compensation for Ultimus as mutually agreed to by the parties.
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In the event that any fees are disputed, the Trust shall, on or before the due date, pay all undisputed amounts due hereunder and notify Ultimus in writing of any disputed fees which it is disputing in good faith. Payment for such disputed fees shall be due on or before the tenth (10th) business day after the day on which Ultimus provides to the Trust documentation which reasonably supports the disputed charges.
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Reimbursement of Expenses
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In addition to paying Ultimus the fees described in each Fee Letter, the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, agrees to reimburse Ultimus for its actual out-of-pocket expenses in providing services hereunder, if applicable, including without limitation the following:
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Reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred by officers and employees of Ultimus in connection with attendance at meetings of the Trustβs Board of Trustees (the βBoardβ) or any Committee thereof and shareholdersβ meetings;
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4.2. |
All freight and other delivery charges incurred by Ultimus in delivering materials on behalf of the Trust;
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4.3. |
The out of pocket costs of obtaining primary and secondary security market quotes and any securities data, including but not limited to the cost of fair valuation services, from pricing agents approved by the Trust;
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4.4. |
The out of pocket cost of electronic or other methods of storing records and materials;
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4.5. |
All fees and expenses approved by the Trust incurred in connection with any licensing of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust;
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Any out of pocket expenses Ultimus shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the Trust for certain purposes;
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4.7. |
A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Ultimusβ Service Organization Control 1 Reports (βSOC1 Reportsβ); and
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4.8. |
Any additional out of pocket expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
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5. |
Maintenance of Books and Records; Record Retention
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5.1. |
Ultimus shall maintain and keep current the accounts, books, records and other documents relating to the Services as may be required by applicable law, rules, and regulations, including Federal Securities Laws as defined under Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act.
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5.2. |
Ownership of Records
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Ultimus agrees that all such books, records, and other data (except computer programs and procedures) developed to perform the Services (collectively, βClientΒ Recordsβ) shall be the property of the Trust or Fund.
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Ultimus agrees to provide the Client Records of the Trust or a Fund upon reasonable request, and to make such books and records available for inspection by the Trust, a Fund, or its regulators at reasonable times.
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Ultimus agrees to furnish to the Trust or a Fund, at the expense of the Trust or Fund, all Client Records in the electronic or other medium in which such material is then maintained by Ultimus as soon as practicable after any termination of this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, rules, or regulations, Ultimus shall promptly turn over to the Trust or Fund or, upon the written request of the Trust or Fund, destroy the Client Records maintained by Ultimus pursuant to this Agreement. If Ultimus is required by applicable law, rule, or regulation to maintain any Client Records, it will provide the Trust or Fund with copies as soon as reasonably practical after the termination.
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Ultimus agrees to keep confidential all Client Records, except when requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities or court process.
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If Ultimus is requested or required to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities or court process, Ultimus shall, unless prohibited by law, promptly notify the Trust or Fund of such request(s) so that the Trust or Fund may seek an appropriate protective order.
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Subcontracting
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Ultimus may, at its expense, upon the prior written consent of the Trust, subcontract with any entity or person concerning the provision of the Services; provided, however, that Ultimus shall not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement by the appointment of such subcontractor, that Ultimus shall be responsible, to the extent provided in Section 10, for all acts or omissions of a subcontractor.
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Effective Date
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7.1. |
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above with respect to each Fund that has commenced operations prior to such date (or, if a particular Fund has not yet commenced operations as of that date, on the date such Fund commences operation) (the βAgreementΒ Effective Dateβ).
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7.2. |
Each Addendum shall become effective as of the date first written in the Addendum with respect to each Fund that has commenced operations prior to such date (or, if a particular Fund has not yet commenced operations as of that date, on the date such Fund commences operation) (collectively with the Agreement Effective Date, the βAddendumΒ Effective Dateβ).
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Term
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8.1. |
Initial Term. This Agreement shall continue in effect, unless earlier terminated by either party as provided under this Section 8, for a period of three (3) years from the date first written above (the βInitialΒ Termβ).
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8.2. |
Renewal Terms. Immediately following the Initial Term this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods (a βRenewalΒ Termβ).
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8.3. |
Termination. A party may terminate this Agreement under the following circumstances.
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Termination for Good Cause. During the Initial Term or a Renewal Term, a party (the βTerminatingΒ Partyβ) may only terminate the Agreement against the other party (the βNon-Terminating Partyβ) for good cause. For purposes of this Agreement, βgoodΒ causeβ shall mean:
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a material breach of this Agreement by the Non-Terminating Party that has not been cured or remedied within 30 days after the Non-Terminating Party receives written notice of such breach from the Terminating Party;
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the Non-Terminating Party takes a position regarding compliance with Federal Securities Laws that the Terminating Party reasonably disagrees with, the Terminating Party provides 30 daysβ prior written notice of such disagreement, and the parties fail to come to agreement on the position;
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a final and unappealable judicial, regulatory, or administrative ruling or order in which the Non-Terminating Party has been found guilty of criminal or unethical behavior in the conduct of its business;
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the authorization or commencement of, or involvement by way of pleading, answer, consent, or acquiescence in, a voluntary or involuntary case under the Bankruptcy Code of the United States Code, as then in effect; or
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should Ultimus assign this Agreement pursuant to Section 21.4(c), the Fund has the right to terminate this Agreement without penalty upon 180 daysβ notice.
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Out-of-Scope Termination. If a Trust or Fund demands services that are beyond the scope of this Agreement and any incorporated Addendum, and the parties cannot agree on appropriate terms relating to such out-of-scope services, Ultimus may terminate this Agreement upon 60 daysβ prior written notice.
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End-of-Term Termination. A party can terminate this Agreement at the end of the Initial Term or a Renewal Term by providing written notice of termination to the other party at least 90 days prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term.
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Early Termination.Β Any termination by the Trust or Fund other than termination under Section 8.3.A or C is deemed an βEarly Terminationβ. The Trust or Fund that provides a notice of early termination must provide at least 90 daysβ prior written notice and is subject to an βEarly Termination Feeβ equal to the pro-rated fee amount due to Ultimus through the lesser of: (1) twelve months or (2) the end of the then-current term as calculated as set forth in the applicable Fee Letter.
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Final Payment. Any unpaid compensation, reimbursement of expenses, or Early Termination Fee is due to Ultimus within 15 calendar days of the termination date provided in the notice of termination.
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Transition. Upon termination of this Agreement, Ultimus will cooperate with any reasonable request of the Trust to effect a prompt transition to a new service provider selected by the Trust. Ultimus shall be entitled to collect from the Trust, in addition to the compensation described in each applicable Fee Letter, (1) the amount of all of Ultimusβ cash disbursements reasonably made for services in connection with Ultimusβ activities in effecting such termination, including without limitation, the delivery to the Trust or its designees the Trustβs property, records, instruments, and documents, and (2) a reasonable de-conversion fee as mutually agreed to by the parties.
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Liquidation. Upon termination of this Agreement due to the liquidation of the Trust or a Fund, Ultimus shall be entitled to collect from the Trust, in addition to the compensation described in each applicable Fee Letter, (1) the amount of all of Ultimusβ cash disbursements reasonably made for services in connection with Ultimusβ activities in effecting such termination, including without limitation, the delivery to the Trust or its designees the Trustβs property, records, instruments, and documents, and (2) a reasonable liquidation fee as mutually agreed to by the parties.
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8.4. |
No Waiver.Β Failure by either party to terminate this Agreement for a particular cause shall not constitute a waiver of its right to subsequently terminate this Agreement for the same or any other cause.
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9. |
Additional Funds or Classes of Shares
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In the event that the Trust establishes one or more series or classes of shares after the Agreement Effective Date, each such series or class of shares shall become a Fund or class of shares of a Fund (if applicable), under this Agreement and shall be added to Schedule A.
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Standard of Care; Limits of Liability; Indemnification
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10.1. |
Standard of Care. Each party's duties are limited to those expressly set forth in this Agreement and the parties do not assume any implied duties. Each party shall use its best efforts in the performance of its duties and act in good faith in performing the Services or its obligations under this Agreement. Each party shall be liable for any damages, losses or costs arising directly or indirectly out of such partyβs failure to perform its duties under this Agreement to the extent such damages, losses or costs arise directly or indirectly out of its willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder.
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10.2. |
Limits of Liability
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A. |
Ultimus shall not be liable for any Losses (as defined below) arising from the following:
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performing Services or duties pursuant to any instruction, notice, or other instrument that Ultimus reasonably believes to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by a duly authorized representative of the Trust or any Fund (other than an employee or other affiliated persons of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the Trust for certain purposes);
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operating under its own initiative, in good faith and in accordance with the standard of care set forth herein, in performing its duties or the Services;
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any errors in the valuation information provided by the Trustβs approved third party pricing service(s) or the investment adviser(s) to the Fund for the purpose of valuing a Fundβs portfolio holdings;
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any default, damages, costs, loss of data or documents, errors, delay, or other loss whatsoever caused by events beyond Ultimusβ reasonable control; and
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any error, action or omission by the Trust or other past or current service provider.
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B. |
Ultimus may apply to the Trust at any time for instructions and may consult with counsel for the Trust or a Fund, counsel for the Trustβs independent Trustees, and with accountants and other experts with respect to any matter arising in connection with Ultimus' duties or the Services. Ultimus 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 reasonable opinion of such counsel, accountants, or other experts qualified to render such opinion.
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Notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Trust and not the Trustees individually and that the obligations of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or shareholders individually but are binding only upon the assets and property of the Trust (or if the matter relates only to a particular Fund, that Fund), and Ultimus shall look only to the assets of the TrustΒ (or the particular Fund), for the satisfaction of such obligations.
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Ultimus shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any officer, agent, representative or employee of the Trust, the Trustβs investment adviser or any of the Trustβs other service providers until receipt of written notice thereof from the Trust. As used in this Agreement, the term βinvestment adviserβ includes all sub-advisers or person performing similar services.
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The Board has and retains primary responsibility for oversight of all compliance matters relating to the Funds including but not limited to compliance with the 1940 Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the βInternal Revenue Codeβ), the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and the policies and limitations of each Fund relating to the portfolio investments as set forth in the prospectus and statement of additional information. Ultimusβ monitoring and other functions hereunder shall not relieve the Board of its primary day-to-day responsibility for overseeing such compliance.
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In no event shall Ultimus be liable for lost revenues, special, incidental, punitive, indirect, consequential or exemplary damages or lost profits, whether or not such damages were foreseeable or Ultimus was advised of the possibility thereof. The parties acknowledge that the other parts of this agreement are premised upon the limitation stated in this section.
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10.3. |
Indemnification
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Each party (the βIndemnifyingΒ Partyβ) agrees to indemnify, defend, and protect the other party, including its trustees or directors, officers, employees, and other agents (collectively, the βIndemniteesβ), and shall hold the Indemnitees harmless from and against any actions, suits, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and reasonable costs, charges, expenses (including attorney fees and investigation expenses) (collectively, βLossesβ) arising directly or indirectly out of (1) the Indemnifying Partyβs failure to exercise the standard of care set forth above unless such Losses were caused in part by the Indemnitees own willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence; (2) any violation of Applicable Law (defined below) by the Indemnifying Party or its affiliated persons or agents relating to this Agreement and the activities thereunder unless the violation of law was caused by Indemniteesβ actions or inactions; and (3) any material breach by the Indemnifying Party or its affiliated persons or agents of this Agreement.
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B. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Trust or Fund shall indemnify Ultimus for Ultimusβ Losses arising from circumstances under Section 10.2.A.
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Upon the assertion of a claim for which either party may be required to indemnify the other, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other party of such assertion, and shall keep the other party advised with respect to all developments concerning such claim. The party who may be required to indemnify shall have the option to participate with the party seeking indemnification in the defense of such claim or to defend against said claim in its own name or in the name of the other party. The party seeking indemnification shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the other party may be required to indemnify it except with the other partyβs prior written consent.
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The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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Force Majeure.
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Neither party will be liable for Losses, loss of data, delay of Services, or any other issues caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, delays by third party vendors and/or communications carriers, acts of civil or military authority, national emergencies, labor difficulties, fire, flood, catastrophe, acts of God, insurrection, war, riots, or (unless such failures are within Ultimusβ reasonable control) failure of the mails, transportation, communication, or power supply.
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Representations and Warranties
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12.1. |
Joint Representations. Each party represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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It is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other entity duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized.
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To the extent required by Applicable Law (defined below), it is duly registered with all appropriate regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations and such registration will remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement.
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For the duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, it is currently and will continue to abide by all applicable federal and state laws, including without limitation federal and state securities laws; regulations, rules, and interpretations of the SEC and its authorized regulatory agencies and organizations, including FINRA; and all other self-regulatory organizations governing the transactions contemplated under this Agreement (collectively, βApplicableΒ Lawβ).
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It has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of the transactions, duties, and responsibilities contemplated by the Agreement.
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This Agreement constitutes a legal obligation of the party, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties.
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Whenever, in the course of performing its duties under this Agreement, it determines that a violation of Applicable Law has occurred, or that, to its knowledge, a possible violation of Applicable Law may have occurred, or with the passage of time could occur, it shall promptly notify the other party of such violation.
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Representations of the Trust. The Trust represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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(1) as of the close of business on the Agreement Effective Date, each Fund that is then in existence has authorized unlimited shares, and (2) no shares of the Trust will be offered to the public until the Trustβs registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the βSecurities Actβ), and the 1940 Act has been declared or becomes effective.
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It shall cause the investment adviser(s) and sub-advisers, prime broker, custodian, legal counsel, independent accountants, and other service providers and agents, past or present, for each Fund to cooperate with Ultimus and to provide it with such information, documents, and advice relating to the Fund as appropriate or reasonably requested by Ultimus, in order to enable Ultimus to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
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To the knowledge of the Trust and the Fund, the Trustβs Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the βDeclaration of Trustβ), Bylaws and registration statement and the Fundβs prospectus are true and accurate and will remain true and accurate at all times during the term of this Agreement in conformance with applicable federal and state securities laws.
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Each of the employees of Ultimus that serve or has served at any time as an officer of the Trust, including the CCO, President, Treasurer, Secretary and the AML Compliance Officer, shall be covered by the Trustβs Directors & Officers/Errors & Omissions insurance policy (the βPolicyβ) and shall be subject to the provisions of the Trustβs Declaration of Trust and Bylaws regarding indemnification of its officers. The Trust shall provide Ultimus with proof of current coverage, including a copy of the Policy, and shall notify Ultimus immediately should the Policy be cancelled or terminated.
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Any officer of the Trust shall be considered an individual who is authorized to provide Ultimus with instructions and requests on behalf of the Trust (an βAuthorized Personβ) (unless such authority is limited in a writing from the Trust and received by Ultimus) and has the authority to appoint additional Authorized Persons, to limit or revoke the authority of any previously designated Authorized Person, and to certify to Ultimus the names of the Authorized Persons from time to time.
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12.3. |
Representations of Ultimus. Ultimus represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that it has a commercially reasonable disaster recovery plan.
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Insurance
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Maintenance of Insurance Coverage. Each party agrees to maintain throughout the term of this Agreement professional liability insurance coverage of the type and amount reasonably customary in its industry. Upon request, a party shall furnish the other party with pertinent information concerning the professional liability insurance coverage that it maintains. Such information shall include the identity of the insurance carrier(s), coverage levels, and deductible amounts.
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Notice of Claims. As it relates to the Services provided under this Agreement, each party shall notify the other party of any material claims against the notifying party under such insurance, whether or not the party is covered by insurance, and, if requested by the non-notifying party, the notifying party shall aggregate and disclose all outstanding claims against the notifying party.
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Notice of Termination. A party shall promptly notify the other party should any of the notifying partyβs insurance coverage be canceled or reduced. Such notification shall include the date of change and the reasons therefore.
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Information Provided By The Trust
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Prior to the Agreement Effective Date. Prior to the Agreement Effective Date, the Trust will furnish to Ultimus the following:
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copies of the Declaration of Trust and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed;
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the Trustβs Bylaws and any amendments thereto;
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certified copies of resolutions of the Board covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder;
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a list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters;
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the Trustβs registration statement on Form N-2 and all amendments thereto filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act and the 1940 Act;
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the Trustβs notification of registration under the 1940 Act on Form N-8A as filed with the SEC;
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an accurate current list of shareholders of each existing series of the Trust, if applicable, showing each shareholderβs address of record, number of shares owned and whether such shares are represented by outstanding share certificates;
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copies of the current plan of distribution adopted by the Trust under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for each Fund, if applicable;
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copies of the current investment advisory agreement and current investment sub-advisory agreement, if applicable, for each Fund;
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copies of the current underwriting agreement for each Fund;
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contact information for each Fundβs service providers, including but not limited to, the Fundβs administrator, custodian, transfer agent, independent accountants, legal counsel, underwriter and chief compliance officer; and
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a copy of procedures adopted by the Trust in accordance with Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act.
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After the Agreement Effective Date. After the Agreement Effective Date, the Trust will furnish to Ultimus any amendments to the items listed in Section 14.1.
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Compliance with Law
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The Trust assumes full responsibility for the preparation, contents, and distribution of each prospectus of a Fund and further agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Securities Laws and any other laws, rules and regulations of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Trust or a Fund, including, but not limited to, the Internal Revenue Code, the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002, each as amended; provided that the forgoing shall not shield Ultimus from any liability to the Trust pursuant to Section 10.1 of this Agreement.
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Privacy and Confidentiality
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16.1. |
Definition of Confidential Information. The term βConfidential Informationβ shall mean all information that either party discloses (a βDisclosingΒ Partyβ) to the other party (a βReceivingΒ Partyβ), whether in writing, electronically, or orally and in any form (tangible or intangible), that is confidential, proprietary, or relates to clients or shareholders (each either existing or potential). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:
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any information concerning technology, such as systems, source code, databases, hardware, software, programs, applications, engaging protocols, routines, models, displays, and manuals;
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any unpublished information concerning research activities and plans, customers, clients, shareholders, strategies and plans, costs, operational techniques;
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any unpublished financial information, including information concerning revenues, profits and profit margins, and costs or expenses; and
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Customer Information (as defined below).
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Confidential Information is deemed confidential and proprietary to the Disclosing Party regardless of whether such information was disclosed intentionally or unintentionally, or marked appropriately.
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Definition of Customer Information. Any Customer Information will remain the sole and exclusive property of the Trust.Β βCustomer Informationβ shall mean all non-public, personally identifiable information as defined by Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act of 1999, as amended, and its implementing regulations (e.g., SEC Regulation S-P and Federal Reserve Board Regulation P) (collectively, the βGLB Actβ).
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Treatment of Confidential Information
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Each party agrees that at all times during and after the terms of this Agreement, it shall use, handle, collect, maintain, and safeguard Confidential Information in accordance with (1) the confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements of this Agreement; (2) the GLB Act, as applicable and as it may be amended; and (3) such other Applicable Law, whether in effect now or in the future.
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Each party agrees that:
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The Receiving Party will hold all Confidential Information it obtains in strictest confidence and will use and permit use of Confidential Information solely for the purposes of this Agreement;
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Without limiting the foregoing, the Receiving Party shall apply at least the same degree of reasonable care used for its own confidential and proprietary information to avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information under this Agreement;
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The Receiving Party may disclose or provide access only to its regulators or to its responsible employees or agents who have a need to know and are under adequate confidentiality agreements or arrangements, and the Receiving Party or its employees may make copies of Confidential Information only to the extent reasonably necessary to carry out the obligations under this Agreement; and
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The Receiving Party will immediately notify the Disclosing Party of any unauthorized disclosure or use, and will cooperate with the Disclosing Party to protect all proprietary rights in any Confidential Information.
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16.4. |
Survivability. This provision and the obligations under this Section 16 shall survive termination of the Agreement.
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17. |
Press Release
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Within the first 60 days of the Agreement Effective Date, the Trust agrees to review in good faith a press release (in any format or medium) announcing the Agreement with Ultimus; provided that Ultimus must obtain the Trustβs prior written consent prior to publication of such release, which consent may be denied by the Trust for any reason at its sole discretion.
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Non-Exclusivity
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The services of Ultimus rendered to the Trust are not deemed to be exclusive. Except to the extent necessary to perform Ultimusβ obligations under this Agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict Ultimusβ right, or the right of any of Ultimusβ managers, officers or employees who also may be a trustee, officer or employee of the Trust, or persons who are otherwise affiliated persons of the Trust to engage in any other business or to devote time and attention to the management or other aspects of any other business, whether of a similar or dissimilar nature, or to render services of any kind to any other person.
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Arbitration
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In the event of a dispute between or among the parties relating to or arising out of this Agreement or the relationship of the parties, the parties will submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Code of Arbitration Procedure adopted by FINRA. The parties further agree that any contract, agreement or understanding between a party and its designees shall contain a provision binding the designee to the terms of this Arbitration Provision.
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Arbitration will be held in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Code of Arbitration Procedure adopted by FINRA, except (a) in the event that FINRA is unwilling to accept jurisdiction of the matter, such arbitration will be held in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association under the Commercial Arbitration Procedures then in effect, and (b) in the event that a non-party to this Agreement brings an arbitration relating to or arising out of this Agreement, then the entire dispute shall be arbitrated in whichever arbitration forum such arbitration is brought, and the parties and their designees agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such arbitration forum. In the event that (x) a non-party initiates a judicial proceeding relating to, or arising out of, this Agreement, and (y) such claim cannot be compelled to arbitration, and (z) a party or its designee asserts a claim against another party or its designee in connection with such proceeding, then the entire dispute shall be litigated in that court, and the parties and their designees agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the court in that judicial proceeding.
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If the arbitration is brought by a party, the number of arbitrators will be three (3), and they will be selected in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Code of Arbitration Procedure adopted by FINRA, or American Arbitration Association under the Commercial Arbitration Procedures then in effect, as appropriate. To the extent possible, the arbitrators shall be attorneys specializing in securities law. The arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Sections 1-16, to the exclusion of state laws inconsistent therewith, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
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The parties and their respective designees will each bear their own expenses, including legal and expert fees, if any, with respect to the arbitration. The arbitrator will designate the party and/or designee to bear the costs of the arbitration forum and arbitratorβs fees or the respective amounts of such costs to be borne by each party and/or their designees. Any costs or fees, including attorneys fees, involved in enforcing the award shall be fully assessed against and paid by the party and/or designee resisting or preventing enforcement of the award.
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Nothing in this Section 19 will prevent the parties from resorting to judicial proceedings or otherwise for injunctive relief to prevent or limit irreparable harm or injury to such a party.
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Notices
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Any notice provided under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given when either delivered personally by hand or received by facsimile, electronic mail, or certified mail at the following address.
20.1. |
If to the Trust:
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Xxxxxxx & Xxxx, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx XX
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: President
20.2. |
If to Ultimus:
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Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Attn: Director of Fund Administration
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
E-mail: XxxxXxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
21. |
General Provisions
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21.1. |
Incorporation by Reference. This Agreement and its addendums, schedules, exhibits, and other documents incorporated by reference express the entire understanding of the parties and supersede any other agreement between them relating to the Services.
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21.2. |
Conflicts. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any Appendices or Addendum thereto, this Agreement shall control.
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21.3. |
Amendments. The parties may only amend or waive all or part of this Agreement by written amendment or waiver signed by both parties.
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21.4. |
Assignments
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Except as provided in this Section 21.4, this Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder shall not be assignable by either of the parties except by the specific written consent of the non-assigning party.
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The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall become automatically applicable to any investment company that is the successor to the Trust because of reorganization, recapitalization, or change of domicile.
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Unless the Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 8 of this Agreement, Ultimus may, to the extent permitted by law, assign all its rights and interests in this Agreement to an affiliate, parent, subsidiary or to the purchaser of substantially all of its business, provided that Ultimus provides to the Trust at least 90 daysβ prior written notice.
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This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
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21.5. |
Governing Law.Β This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Ohio, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.
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21.6. |
Headings.Β Section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement.
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21.7. |
Multiple Counterparts.Β This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
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21.8. |
Severability.Β If any part, term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, in conflict with any law or otherwise invalid, the remaining portion or portions shall be considered severable and not be affected by such determination, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part, term or provisions held to be illegal or invalid.
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22. |
Cybersecurity
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Ultimus agrees that it will notify the Fund CCO as soon as reasonably possible of any information security event that involves the loss of, theft of, unauthorized access to or unauthorized disclosure or use of any Fund-related information technology, resources or data, and that could reasonably be expected to have the potential to have a material adverse impact on the Fund or its shareholders (an βEventβ), and (b) keep the Fund CCO reasonably apprised of Ultimusβ response to the Event, including Ultimusβ assessment of the impact of the Event on the Fund and Ultimusβ remediation efforts. Should it be determined that the Event has materially adversely impacted or breached the confidentiality, integrity or availability of confidential Fund or shareholder information, the Fund CCO will promptly notify the Board, and, working in conjunction with Ultimus, will ensure that all required notifications under state and federal laws are made and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to mitigate legal and business risks relating to the Event.
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Ultimus agrees that it will notify the Fund CCO as soon as reasonably possible if it becomes aware of (a) any cybersecurity, related incident or event (other than an Event) that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse impact on the ability of Ultimus to provide required services to the Fund or its shareholders, or the quality of such services; (b) any such incident or event that results in a material violation of any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Fund or applicable to Ultimus in providing services to the Fund (or adversely affects Ultimusβ ability to comply with any such law, rule or regulation); or (c) any material weaknesses in its cybersecurity procedures.
Signatures are located on the next page.
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The parties duly executed this Agreement as of November 7, 2016.
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Name:
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Ford Xxxxxxx | Β |
Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Chief Operating Officer
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SCHEDULE A
To the
Master Services Agreement
between
and
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Dated November 7, 2016
Fund Portfolio(s)
Fund Administration Addendum
For
This Addendum, dated November 7, 2016, is between Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund (the βTrustβ), on behalf of the Funds listed in Scheduled A to the Master Services Agreement, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (βUltimusβ).
Fund Administration Services
1. |
Regulatory Reporting
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Ultimus shall provide the Trust with regulatory reporting services, including:
1.1. |
prepare, in consultation with Trust counsel, and supervise the filing of annual updates to prospectuses and statements of additional information in the Trustβs registration statements;
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1.2. |
calculate and report Trust performance as directed by the Trust;
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1.3. |
Maintain the Trustβs governing documents and any amendments thereto, including the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, By-laws and minutes of Board and committee meetings;
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1.4. |
Coordinate the layout and printing of prospectuses and other publicly disseminated reports;
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1.5. |
prepare and file with the SEC (i) the reports for the Trust on Forms N-CSR, N-Q and N-SAR, (ii) Form N-PX, (iii) tender offers on Schedule TO pursuant to Rule 13e-4 under the 1940 Act, (iv) Section 16 filings, (v) fidelity bond filings and (vi) such other filings reasonably requested by the Trust;
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1.6. |
prepare such reports, notice filing forms and other documents (including reports regarding the sale and redemption of shares of the Trust as may be required in order to comply with federal and state securities law) as may be necessary or desirable to make notice filings relating to the Trustβs shares with state securities authorities, monitor the sale of Trust shares for compliance with state securities laws, and file with the appropriate state securities authorities compliance filings as may be necessary or convenient to enable the Trust to make a continuous offering of its shares; and
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1.7. |
cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that the necessary information is made available to the SEC or any other regulatory authority in connection with any regulatory audit of the Trust or any Fund.
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2. |
Shareholder Communications
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Ultimus shall develop and prepare, with the assistance of the Trustβs investment adviser(s) and other service providers, communications to shareholders, including the annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, coordinate the printing and mailing of prospectuses, notices and other reports to Trust shareholders.
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Corporate Governance
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Ultimus shall provide the following services to the Trust and its Funds:
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3.1. |
provide individuals reasonably acceptable to the Trustβs Board of Trustees (the βBoardβ) to serve as officers of the Trust, who will be responsible for the management of certain of the Trustβs affairs as determined and under supervision by the Board;
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3.2. |
coordinate the acquisition of and maintain fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act and as such bonds and policies are approved by the Board;
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3.3. |
coordinate meetings of, prepare materials for, attend and write minutes of the Boardβs meetings and those of any committee of the Board; and
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3.4. |
Provide a qualified individual to serve as the Trustβs Principal Financial Officer.
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4. |
Other Services
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Ultimus shall provide all necessary office space, equipment, personnel, and facilities for handling the affairs of the Trust; and shall provide such other services as the Trust may reasonably request that Ultimus perform consistent with its obligations under the Master Services Agreement and this Fund Administration Addendum:
4.1. |
administer contracts on behalf of the Trust with, among others, the Trustβs investment adviser(s), distributor, custodian, transfer agent and fund accountant;
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4.2. |
assist the Trust, each Fundβs investment adviser(s) and the Trustβs Chief Compliance Officer in monitoring the Trust and its Funds for compliance with applicable limitations as imposed by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder or set forth in the Trustβs or any Fundβs then current prospectus or statement of additional information;
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4.3. |
perform all reasonable and customary administrative services and functions of the Trust to the extent such administrative services and functions are not provided to the Trust by other agents of the Trust;
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4.4. |
furnish advice and recommendations with respect to other aspects of the business and affairs of the Trust, as the Trust and Ultimus shall determine desirable;
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4.5. |
prepare and maintain the Trustβs operating budget to determine proper expense accruals to be charged to each Fund by the Trustβs fund accountant in order to calculate its monthly net asset value;
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4.6. |
prepare, or cause to be prepared, expense and financial reports, including Fund budgets, expense reports, pro-forma financial statements, expense and profit/loss projections and fee waiver/expense reimbursement projections on a periodic basis;
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4.7. |
assist the Trustβs independent public accountants with the preparation and filing of the Trustβs tax returns;
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4.8. |
research and calculate the qualified dividend rate for income and short term capital gain distributions and produce supplemental tax information letters for each Fund, if applicable;
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4.9. |
advise the Trust and its Board on matters concerning the Trust and its affairs including making recommendations regarding dividends and distributions;
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4.10. |
administer all disbursements for a Fund;
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4.11. |
upon request, assist each Fund in the evaluation and selection of other service providers, such as independent public accountants, printers and XXXXX providers;
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4.12. |
assist with the coordination, communications and data collection with regard to yearly audits by independent accountants; and
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4.13. |
coordinate the proxy process, including solicitation, if necessary. The preparation of proxy materials and the filing of such materials with the SEC shall be subject to an additional fee, to be negotiated by the parties in good faith, as applicable.
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For special cases, the parties hereto may amend the procedures or services set forth in this Agreement as may be appropriate or practical under the circumstances, and Ultimus may conclusively assume that any special procedure or service which has been approved by the Trust does not conflict with or violate any requirements of its Agreement and Declaration of Trust or then current prospectuses, or any rule, regulation or requirement of any regulatory body.
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Out of Scope Services
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Ultimus can provide additional services to the Trust, Adviser and/or each of the Funds listed on Exhibit A upon request. These services are considered out-of-scope and can be provided at an additional cost, which would be negotiated before the services are rendered. These duties include, but are not limited to:
5.1. |
preparing and filing with the SEC exemptive relief orders, subject to the review of Trust counsel;
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5.2. |
drafting proxy materials; and
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5.3. |
preparing ad-hoc industry reports using proprietary software.
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6. |
Tax Matters
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Ultimus does not provide tax advice. Nothing in the Master Services Agreement or this Fund Administration Addendum shall be construed or have the effect of rendering tax advice. It is important that the Trust or a Fund consult a professional tax advisor regarding its individual tax situation.
7. |
Legal Representation
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Notwithstanding any provision of the Master Services Agreement or this Fund Administration Addendum to the contrary, Ultimus will not be obligated to provide legal representation to the Trust or any Fund, including through the use of attorneys that are employees of Ultimus. The Trust acknowledges that in-house Ultimus attorneys exclusively represent Ultimus and rely on outside counsel retained by the Trust to review all services provided by in-house Ultimus attorneys and to provide independent judgment on the Trustβs behalf. The Trust acknowledges that because no attorney-client relationship exists between in-house Ultimus attorneys and the Trust, any information provided to Ultimus attorneys may not be privileged and may be subject to compulsory disclosure under certain circumstances. Ultimus represents that it will maintain the confidentiality of information disclosed to its in-house attorneys on a best efforts basis.
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The parties duly executed this Fund Administration Addendum as of November 7, 2016.
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On behalf of all Funds listed on Schedule A
to the Master Services Agreement
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Name:
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Title:
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Fund Accounting Addendum
For
This Fund Accounting Addendum, dated November 7, 2016, is between Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund (the βTrustβ), on behalf of the Funds listed on Schedule A to the Master Services Agreement, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (βUltimusβ).
Fund Accounting Services
1. |
Performance of Daily Accounting Services
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Ultimus shall perform the following accounting services monthly for each Fund, each in accordance with the Fundβs prospectus and statement of additional information:
1.1. |
calculate the net asset value per share utilizing prices obtained from the sources described in subsection 1.2 below;
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1.2. |
obtain security prices from independent pricing services, or if such quotes are unavailable, then obtain such prices consistent with the Fundβs Valuation Policy as approved by the Trustβs Board of Trustees (hereafter referred to as βBoardβ);
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1.3. |
verify and reconcile with the Fundsβ custodian cash and all daily activity;
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1.4. |
compute, as appropriate, each Fundβs net income and realized capital gains, dividend payables, dividend factors, and weighted average portfolio maturity;
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1.5. |
review monthly the net asset value calculation and dividend factor (if any) for each Fund prior to release to shareholders, check and confirm the net asset values and dividend factors for reasonableness and deviations, and distribute net asset values and/or yields to NASDAQ and such other entities as directed by the Fund;
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1.6. |
determine unrealized appreciation and depreciation on securities held by the Funds;
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1.7. |
accrue income of each Fund;
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1.8. |
amortize premiums and accrete discounts on securities purchased at a price other than face value, if requested by the Trust;
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1.9. |
update fund accounting system to reflect rate changes, as received/obtained by Ultimus, on variable interest rate instruments;
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1.10. |
record investment trades received in proper form from the Fund or its authorized agents;
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1.11. |
calculate Fund expenses based on instructions from the Fundβs administrator;
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1.12. |
accrue expenses of each Fund;
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1.13. |
determine the outstanding receivables and payables for all (1) security trades, (2) Fund share transactions and (3) income and expense accounts;
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1.14. |
provide accounting reports in connection with the Trustβs regular annual audit and other audits and examinations by regulatory agencies;
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1.15. |
provide such periodic reports as agreed to by the parties;
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1.16. |
prepare and maintain the following records upon receipt of information in proper form from the Fund or its authorized agents: (1) cash receipts journal; (2) cash disbursements journal; (3) dividend record; (4) purchase and sales-portfolio securities journals; (5) subscription and redemption journals; (6) security ledgers; (7) broker ledger; (8) general ledger; (9) daily expense accruals; (10) daily income accruals, (11) securities and monies borrowed or loaned and collateral therefore; (12) foreign currency journals; and (13) trial balances;
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1.17. |
provide information typically supplied in the investment company industry to companies that track or report price, performance or other information with respect to investment companies; and
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1.18. |
cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that all necessary information is made available to, the Trustβs independent public accountants in connection with any audit or the preparation of any report requested by the Trust.
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2. |
Additional Accounting Services
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Ultimus shall also perform the following additional accounting services for each Fund.
2.1. |
Financial Statements. Ultimus will provide monthly (or as frequently as may reasonably be requested by the Trust or a Fundβs investment adviser) a set of Financial Statements for each Fund. For purposes of this Fund Accounting Addendum, βFinancial Statementsβ include the following: (A) Statement of Assets and Liabilities; (B) Statement of Operations; (C) Statement of Changes in Net Assets; (D) Security Purchases and Sales Journals; and (E) Fund Holdings Reports.
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2.2. |
Other Information. Provide accounting information for the following:
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(A) |
federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax returns;
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(B) |
the Trustβs quarterly and semiannual reports with the SEC on Form N-Q, Form N-SAR and Form N-CSR;
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(C) |
registration statements on Form N-2 and other filings relating to the registration of shares;
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(D) |
Ultimusβ monitoring of the Trustβs status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the βInternal Revenue Codeβ);
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annual audit by the Trustβs independent accountants; and
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examinations performed by the SEC.
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2.3. |
Other Services
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as appropriate, compute the Trustβs yields, total return, expense ratios, and portfolio turnover rate, and any other financial ratios required by regulatory filings.
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3. |
Special Reports and Services
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3.1. |
Ultimus may provide additional special reports upon the request of the Trust or a Fundβs investment adviser, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon by the parties prior to the reports being made available.
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3.2. |
Ultimus may provide such other similar services with respect to a Fund as may be reasonably requested by the Trust, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to such services being provided.
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3.3. |
For special cases, the parties hereto may amend the procedures or services set forth in this Agreement as may be appropriate or practical under the circumstances, and Ultimus may conclusively assume that any special procedure or service which has been approved by the Trust does not conflict with or violate any requirements of its Agreement and Declaration of Trust or then current prospectuses, or any rule, regulation or requirement of any regulatory body.
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4. |
Tax Matters
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Ultimus does not provide tax advice. Nothing in the Master Services Agreement or this Fund Accounting Addendum shall be construed or have the effect of rendering tax advice. It is important that the Trust or a Fund consult a professional tax advisor regarding its individual tax situation.
The parties duly executed this Fund Accounting Addendum as of November 7, 2016.
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On behalf of all Funds listed on Schedule A
to the Master Services Agreement
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx | Β |
Name:
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Ford Xxxxxxxβ
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Addendum
For
Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund
This Addendum, dated November 7, 2016, is between Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund (the βTrustβ), on behalf of the Funds listed on Schedule A to the Master Services Agreement, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (βUltimusβ).
Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
1. |
Shareholder Transactions
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Ultimus shall provide the Trust with shareholder transaction services, including:
1.1. |
process shareholder purchase, redemption, exchange, and transfer orders in accordance with conditions set forth in the applicable Fundβs prospectus(es) applying all applicable redemption or other miscellaneous fees;
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1.2. |
set up of account information, including address, account designations, dividend and capital gains options, taxpayer identification numbers, banking instructions, automatic investment plans, systematic withdrawal plans and cost basis disposition method,
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1.3. |
assist shareholders making changes to their account information included in 1.2;
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1.4. |
issue trade confirmations in compliance with Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the β1934 Actβ);
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1.5. |
issue periodic statements for shareholders, interested parties, broker firms, branch offices and registered representatives, as agreed upon with the Trust;
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1.6. |
act as a service agent and process income dividend and capital gains distributions, including the purchase of new shares, through dividend reimbursement and appropriate application of backup withholding, non-resident alien withholding and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (βFATCAβ) withholding;
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1.7. |
record the issuance of shares and maintain pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) of the 1934 Act a record of the total number of shares of each Fund which are authorized, based upon data provided to it by the Trust, and issued and outstanding;
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1.8. |
perform such services as are required to comply with Rules 17a-24 and 17Ad-17 of the 1934 Act (the βLost Shareholder Rulesβ);
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1.9. |
provide cost basis reporting to shareholders on covered shares, as required;
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1.10. |
withholding taxes on non-resident alien accounts, pension accounts and in accordance with state requirements;
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produce, print, mail and file U.S. Treasury Department Forms 1099 and other appropriate forms required by federal authorities with respect to distributions for shareholders; and
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1.12. |
administer and perform all other customary services of a transfer agent, including, but not limited to, answering routine customer inquiries regarding shares.
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2. |
Shareholder Information Services
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Ultimus shall provide the Trust with shareholder information services, including:
2.1. |
make information available to shareholder servicing unit and other remote access units regarding trade date, share price, current holdings, yields, and dividend information;
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2.2. |
produce detailed history of transactions through duplicate or special order statements upon request;
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2.3. |
provide mailing labels for distribution of financial reports, prospectuses, proxy statements or marketing material to current shareholders; and
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2.4. |
respond as appropriate to all inquiries and communications from shareholders relating to shareholder accounts.
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3. |
Compliance Reporting
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3.1. |
AML Reporting. Ultimus agrees to provide anti-money laundering services to the Trustβs direct shareholders and to operate the Trustβs customer identification program for these shareholders, in each case in accordance with the written procedures developed by Ultimus and adopted or approved by the Trustβs Board of Trustees (the βBoardβ) and with applicable law and regulations.
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3.2. |
Regulatory Reporting. Ultimus agrees to provide reports to the federal and applicable state authorities, including the SEC, and to the Fundsβ Auditors. Applicable state authorities are those governmental agencies located in states in which the Fund is registered to sell shares.
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3.3. |
IRS Reporting. Ultimus will prepare and distribute appropriate Internal Revenue Service (βIRSβ) forms for shareholder income and capital gains (including the calculation of qualified income), sale of fund shares, distributions from retirement accounts and education savings accounts, fair market value reporting on IRAs, contributions, rollovers and conversions to IRAs and education savings accounts and required minimum distribution notifications and issue tax withholding reports to the IRS.
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3.4. |
Pay-to-Play Reports. Ultimus will provide quarterly reporting for Fund accounts subject to pay-to-play rules.
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Shareholder Account Maintenance
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For each direct shareholder account, Ultimus agrees to perform the following services:
4.1. |
maintain all shareholder records for each account in each Fund;
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4.2. |
as dividend disbursing agent, on or before the payment date of any dividend or distribution, notify the Fundβs custodian of the estimated amount of cash required to pay such dividend or distribution; prepare and distribute to shareholders any funds to which they are entitled by reason of any dividend or distribution and in the case of shareholders entitled to receive additional shares of the Fund by reason of any such dividend or distribution, make appropriate credit to their respective accounts and prepare and mail to such shareholders a confirmation statement with respect to such shares;
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4.3. |
issue customer statements on a scheduled cycle, and provide duplicate second and third party copies if required;
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4.4. |
record shareholder account information changes; and
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4.5. |
maintain account documentation files for each shareholder.
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5. |
Other Services
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5.1. |
Ultimus shall perform other services for the Trust that are mutually agreed upon in a writing signed by the parties for mutually agreed fees, if any, and all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Ultimus; provided, however that the Trust may retain third parties to perform such other services. These services may include performing internal audit examination; mailing the annual reports of the Funds; preparing an annual list of shareholders; and mailing notices of shareholdersβ meetings, proxies, and proxy statements.
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For special cases, the parties hereto may amend the procedures or services set forth in this Agreement as may be appropriate or practical under the circumstances, and Ultimus may conclusively assume that any special procedure or service which has been approved by the Trust does not conflict with or violate any requirements of its Agreement and Declaration of Trust or then current prospectuses, or any rule, regulation or requirement of any regulatory body.
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National Securities Clearing Corporation Processing
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Ultimus will:
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process accounts through Networking and the purchase, redemption, transfer and exchange of shares in such accounts through Fund/SERV (Networking and Fund/SERV being programs operated by the National Securities Clearing Corporation (the βNSCCβ) on behalf of NSCCβs participants, including the Trust), in accordance with, instructions transmitted to and received by Ultimus by transmission from NSCC on behalf of broker-dealers and banks which have been established by, or in accordance with the instructions of authorized persons, as hereinafter defined on the dealer file maintained by Ultimus;
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issue instructions to each Fundβs custodian for the settlement of transactions between the Fund and NSCC (acting on behalf of its broker-dealer and bank participants);
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provide account and transaction information from the affected Trustβs records on an appropriate computer system in accordance with NSCCβs Networking and Fund/SERV rules for those broker-dealers; and
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maintain shareholder accounts through Networking.
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Tax Matters
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Ultimus does not provide tax advice. Nothing in the Master Services Agreement or this Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Addendum shall be construed or have the effect of rendering tax advice. It is important that the Trust or a Fund consult a professional tax advisor regarding its individual tax situation.
The parties duly executed this Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Addendum as of November 7, 2016.
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Peachtree Alternative Strategies
On behalf of all Funds listed on Schedule A
to the Master Services Agreement
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Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
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/s/ Ford Xxxxxxx | Β |
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx | Β |
Name:
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Ford Xxxxxxx
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Title:
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President
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Chief Operating Officer
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Fee Letter
For
Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund
This Fee Letter applies to the Services provided by Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (βUltimusβ) to Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund (the βTrustβ), on behalf of the Funds listed in Scheduled A to the Master Services Agreement.
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Fees
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For the Fund Administration, Fund Accounting, and Transfer Agent Services provided under the Service Addendums, Ultimus shall be entitled to receive a fee from the Trust on the first business day following the end of each month, or at such time(s) as Ultimus shall request and the parties hereto shall agree, a fee computed with respect to each Fund as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets
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Administration Fee
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Up to $100 million
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.1025%
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$100 million to $250 million
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.070%
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In excess of $250 million
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.055%
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The fee will be subject to a monthly minimum of $4,000 for the first class of each Fund. The monthly minimum increases $1,000 for each additional class.
In Year One, Ultimus will discount the Fundβs Administrative Servicing Fee by 15%.
In Year Two, Ultimus will discount the Fundβs Administrative Servicing Fee by 10%.
In Year Three, the Fundβs Administrative Servicing Fee will normalize as per the above table.
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The Fees are computed daily and payable monthly, along with any out-of-pocket expenses. The Trust or Fund agrees to pay all fees within 30 days of receipt of each invoice. Ultimus retains the right to charge interest of 1.5% on any amounts that remain unpaid beyond such 30-day period, so long as such nonpayment is due to the fault of the Fund and not Ultimus. Acceptance of such late charge shall in no event constitute a waiver by Ultimus of the Trustβs default or prevent Ultimus from exercising any other rights and remedies available to it.
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Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
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In addition to the above fees, the Trust will reimburse Ultimus for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the Trustβs behalf, including but not limited to, travel expenses to attend Board meetings and any other expenses approved by the Trust (or, with respect to a Fund, its investment adviser). The Trust will be responsible for its normal operating expenses, such as federal and state filing fees, EDGARizing fees, insurance premiums, typesetting and printing of the Trustβs public documents, and fees and expenses of the Trustβs other vendors and providers.
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Term
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3.1. |
Initial Term. This Fee Letter shall continue in effect until the expiration of the Master Services Agreementβs Initial Term (the βInitialΒ Termβ).
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Renewal Terms. Immediately following the Initial Term, this Fee Letter shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods (each a βRenewalΒ Termβ).
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4. |
Fee Increases
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Ultimus may annually increase the minimum annual fees listed above by an amount not to exceed the average annual change for the prior calendar year in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers - All Items (seasonally unadjusted) (collectively the βCPI-Uβ)1 plus 1.5%; provided that Ultimus gives 30-day notice of such increase to the Trust by March 1 of the then-current calendar year. The fee increase will take effect on April 1 of the then-current calendar year. Any CPI-U increases not charged in any given year may be included in prospective CPI-U fee increases in future years.
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Amendment
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The parties may only amend this Fee Letter by written amendment signed by both parties.
Fee Letter dated November 7, 2016.
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Peachtree Alternative Strategies Fund
On behalf of all Funds listed on Schedule A
to the Master Services Agreement
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Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Ford Xxxxxxx | Β |
By:
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx | Β |
Name:
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Ford Xxxxxxx | Β |
Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Title:
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President | Β |
Title:
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Chief Operating Officer
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