EXHIBIT 8
GMO TRUST
GRANTHAM, MAYO, VAN OTTERLOO & CO. LLC
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June __, 2005
Investors Bank & Trust Company
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Re: Amendment to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the
"Agreement"), dated August 1, 1991, by and among GMO Trust, Grantham,
Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC and Investors Bank & Trust Co., as
amended.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Article 17 of the Agreement, GMO Trust (the "Trust") hereby
notifies you that it has created one new series of shares, namely, the "GMO
Developed World Stock Fund" (the "New Fund"), with respect to which the Trust
and the Manager (as defined in the Agreement) desire that you serve as transfer
agent under the terms of the Agreement.
If you agree to so serve as transfer agent for the New Fund, kindly
sign and return to the Trust the enclosed counterpart hereof, whereupon each of
the New Fund shall be deemed a "Fund" under the Agreement. This letter agreement
shall constitute an amendment to the Agreement and, as such, a binding agreement
among the Trust, the Manager and you in accordance with its terms.
Sincerely,
GMO TRUST
By:
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Name:
Title:
GRANTHAM, MAYO,
VAN OTTERLOO & CO. LLC
By:
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Name:
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By:
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Name:
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The foregoing is hereby
accepted and agreed.
INVESTORS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
By:
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Name:
Title:
