Exhibit 99(d)(vi)
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into this 1st day of December 2005 between Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC ("Lord
Xxxxxx") and Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc. (the "Research Fund") with respect
to the Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund and the Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core
Fund (each a "Fund").
In consideration of good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, it is agreed as follows:
1. With respect to the Lord Xxxxxx Growth Opportunities Fund, Lord Xxxxxx
agrees to bear directly and/or reimburse the Fund for expenses if and
to the extent that Total Operating Expenses exceed or would otherwise
exceed an annual rate of (a) one hundred and fifty-five basis points
(1.55%) for Class A shares of the Fund, (b) two hundred and twenty
basis points (2.20%) for Class B shares of the Fund, (c) two hundred
and twenty basis points (2.20%) for Class C shares of the Fund, (d)
one hundred and sixty-five basis points (1.65%) for Class P shares of
the Fund, and (e) one hundred and twenty basis points (1.20%) for
Class Y shares of the Fund of the average daily net assets in the Fund
for the time period set forth in paragraph 3 below.
2. With respect to the Lord Xxxxxx Large-Cap Core Fund, Lord Xxxxxx
agrees to bear directly and/or reimburse the Fund for expenses if and
to the extent that Total Operating Expenses exceed or would otherwise
exceed an annual rate of (a) one hundred and thirty basis points
(1.30%) for Class A shares of the Fund, (b) one hundred and
ninety-five basis points (1.95%) for Class B shares of the Fund, (c)
one hundred and ninety-five basis points (1.95%) for Class C shares of
the Fund, (d) one hundred and forty basis points (1.40%) for Class P
shares of the Fund, (e) ninety-five basis points (0.95%) for Class Y
shares of the Fund of the average daily net assets in the Fund for the
time period set forth in paragraph 3 below.
3. Lord Xxxxxx'x commitment described in paragraphs 1 and 2 will be
effective from December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lord Xxxxxx and the Lord Xxxxxx Research Fund, Inc.
have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized member and
officer, respectively, on the day and year first above written.
LORD XXXXXX RESEARCH FUND, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Vice President and Assistant Secretary
LORD, XXXXXX & CO. LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Member and General Counsel
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