AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER FUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
Leader Funds TrustΒ 485BPOS
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Exhibit 99(h)(1)
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AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER FUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
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This Agreement (the βMaster Services Agreementβ or βAgreementβ), dated May 26, 2022, is between Leader Funds Trust (the βTrustβ), a Delaware statutory trust, and Gryphon 17, LLC (βService Providerβ), an Ohio limited liability company.
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This Agreement is intended to replace in its entirety any earlier dated investment company services agreement between Service Provider and the Trust with respect to the funds set forth in Schedule A attached hereto and any other such investment company services agreement with respect to the funds set forth in Schedule A shall be deemed terminated upon the effectiveness of this Agreement.
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Background
The Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the β1940 Actβ), and it desires that Service Provider perform certain services for each of its series listed on Schedule A (individually referred to herein as a βFundβ and collectively as the βFundsβ). Service Provider is willing to perform such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and agreements of the parties contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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Terms and Conditions
1. | Retention of Service Provider |
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The Trust retains Service Provider to act as the service provider on behalf of each Fund for the services set forth in each addendum to this Agreement (each, an βAddendumβ) selected below (collectively, the βServicesβ), which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Service Provider accepts such employment to perform the selected Services.
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β | Fund Accounting Addendum (Addendum B) |
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β | Fund Administration Addendum (Addendum C) |
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β | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Servicing Addendum (Addendum D) |
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Each selected Addendum is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
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The Trust and Service Provider hereby acknowledge that, in order to carry out the services set forth in each Addendum, Service Provider must necessarily rely on the provision of data or other information from third parties, including, but not limited to, investment adviser(s), sub-advisers, prime brokers, custodians, legal counsel, and independent accountants. The Trust and Service Provider therefore agree that, in the event of a third partyβs refusal or inability to provide such data or other information as is necessary to carry out Service Providerβ services under this Agreement or any Addendum, Service Provider will not be in breach of this Agreement for its failure to provide the service(s) to the extent that Service Providerβ failure to provide such service(s) was a result of the third partyβs refusal or inability to provide such data or other information as was necessary for Service Provider to carry out the service(s).
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2. | Allocation of Charges and Expenses |
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2.1 | Service Provider shall furnish at its own expense the executive, supervisory, clerical personnel and office space necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Service Provider shall also pay all compensation of any officers of the Trust who are affiliated persons of Service Provider. |
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2.2 | Subject to Section 19, 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 each Trustee of the Trust (each a βTrusteeβ and collectively, the βTrusteesβ) who are not affiliated persons of Service Provider 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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3. | Compensation |
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3.1 | The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, shall pay for the Services to be provided by Service Provider under this Agreement in accordance with, and in the manner set forth in, the fee letter set forth in attached Addendum E (the βFee Letterβ), which may be amended from time to time with the written consent of all parties hereto. The 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, Service Providerβ 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, Service Providerβ 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 Service Providerβ compensation for the preceding month. |
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3.3 | 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 Service Provider as mutually agreed to by the parties. |
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3.4 | 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 Service Provider in writing of any disputed fees that it is disputing in good faith. Payment for such disputed fees shall be due on or before the tenth business day after the day on which the Trust and Service Provider resolve the applicable dispute. |
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4. | Reimbursement of Expenses |
In addition to paying Service Provider the fees described in each Fee Letter, the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, agrees to reimburse Service Provider for its actual out-of-pocket expenses in providing services hereunder, if applicable, including without limitation the following:
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4.1 | Reasonable travel and lodging expenses incurred by officers and employees of Service Provider 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 Service Provider in delivering materials on behalf of the Trust; |
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4.3 | All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by Service Provider in communication with the Trust, the Trustβs investment adviser(s) or custodian, counsel for the Trust or a Fund, counsel for the Trustβs independent Trustees, the Trustβs independent accountants, dealers or others as required for Service Provider to perform the Services; |
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4.4 | The cost of obtaining primary and secondary security market quotes and any securities data from pricing agents approved by the Trust, including but not limited to the cost of fair valuation services; |
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4.5 | The cost of electronic or other methods of storing records and materials; |
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4.6 | All fees and expenses incurred in connection with any licensing of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications, in each case to the extent required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust; |
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4.7 | Any expenses Service Provider shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Service Provider who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the Trust for certain purposes; and |
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4.9 | Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Service Provider in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement other than those described in Section 2.1. |
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5. | Maintenance of Books and Records; Record Retention |
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5.1 | Service Provider 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-l under the 1940 Act. |
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5.2 | Ownership of Records |
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A. | Service Provider agrees that all such books, records, and other data (except computer programs and procedures) developed to perform the Services (collectively, βClient Recordsβ) shall be the property of the Trust or Fund. |
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B. | Service Provider 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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C. | Service Provider 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 Service Provider as soon as practicable after any termination of this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, rules, or regulations, Service Provider 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 Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement. If Service Provider 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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5.3 | Service Provider agrees to keep confidential all Client Records, which shall for all purposes be Confidential Information of the Trust under Section 16. |
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5.4 | If Service Provider is requested or required to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities or court process, Service Provider 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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6. | Subcontracting |
Service Provider may, at its expense, and with notice to the Trustβs management, subcontract with any entity or person concerning the provision of the Services; provided, however, that Service Provider shall not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement by the appointment of such subcontractor, and provided further that Service Provider shall be responsible, to the extent provided in Section 10, for all acts of a subcontractor as if such acts were its own.
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7. | 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 in existence on such date (or, if a particular Fund is not in existence on that date, on the date such Fund commences operation) (the βAgreement 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 in existence on such date (or, if a particular Fund is not in existence on that date, on the date such Fund commences operation) (collectively with the Agreement Effective Date, the βAddendum Effective Dateβ). |
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8. | Term |
This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to each Fund, unless earlier terminated by either party with respect to a Fund as provided under this Section 8.
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8.1 | Initial Term. The initial term for a Fund is as defined in the applicable Fee Letter (the βInitial Termβ). |
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8.2 | Renewal Terms. A renewal term for a Fund is as defined in the applicable Fee Letter (a βRenewal Termβ). |
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8.3 | Termination. A party may terminate this Agreement with respect to a Fund or Funds under the following circumstances. |
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A. | Termination for Good Cause. Subject to Section 8.3(D), during the Initial Term or a Renewal Term of a Fee Letter, a party (the βTerminating Partyβ) may only terminate the Agreement against the other party (the βNon-Terminating Partyβ) for good cause. For purposes of this Agreement, βgood causeβ shall mean: |
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(1) | 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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(2) | the Non-Terminating Party takes a position regarding compliance with Federal Securities Laws (as defined under the 1940 Act) 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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(3) | a final and un-appealable 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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(4) | 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. |
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B. | Out-of-Scope Termination. If the Trust or a 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, Service Provider may terminate this Agreement with respect to the Trust or such Fund upon 60 daysβ prior written notice. |
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C. | End-of-Term Termination. A party can terminate this Agreement with respect to a Fund 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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D. | Early Termination. Any termination with respect to a Fund, other than termination under Section 8.3.A-C or 8.3.F, is deemed an βEarly Terminationβ and shall be subject to an βEarly Termination Feeβ payable by the Fundβs or at the direction of the Trustβs board of Trustees the Fundβs investment adviser, as described in the applicable Fee Letter. Any Early Termination Fee shall not be duplicative with fees paid through the end of the month in which service was terminated. |
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E. | Transition. Upon termination of this Agreement with respect to a Fund, Service Provider will cooperate with any reasonable request of the Trust to affect a prompt transition to a new service provider selected by the Trust. Service Provider shall be entitled to collect from the Trust, or at the direction of the board of the Trust from the adviser to the Fund, the compensation described in each applicable Fee Letter through the end of the month in which Services are terminated. Service Provider shall also be entitled to collect from each Fund as to which Service Providerβ services are being terminated, in addition to any applicable Early Termination Fee, (1) the amount of all of Service Providerβ cash disbursements reasonably made for services in connection with Service Providerβ 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 post-termination de-conversion services of $25,000 per Fund. The de-conversion fee does not include any fees charged by existing vendors (e.g., Envision Financial Services), the new servicer, proxy fees, legal fees or audit fees, which shall be borne by the Trust. |
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F. | Liquidation. Upon termination of this Agreement with respect to the Trust or a Fund due to the liquidation of the Trust or a Fund, Service Provider shall be entitled to collect from the Trust the compensation described in each applicable Fee Letter through the end of the month in which services are terminated. Service Provider shall also be entitled to collect from the applicable investment adviser for each Fund as to which Service Providerβ services are being terminated (1) the amount of all of Service Providerβ cash disbursements reasonably made for services in connection with Service Providerβ 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 liquidation fee for post-termination liquidation services of $15,000 per Fund. |
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G. | Final Payment. Any unpaid compensation, reimbursement of expenses, or Early Termination Fee is due to Service Provider within 15 calendar days of the termination date provided in the notice of termination. |
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8.4 | No Waiver. 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 |
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, but in each case only upon approval of this agreement on behalf of such Fund, by the Board.
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10. | Standard of Care; Limits of Liability; Indemnification |
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10.1 | Standard of Care. Each partyβs 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; provided, however, that the Trust shall not have any liability for any failure to perform its duties hereunder caused in any way by an employee or other affiliated person of Service Provider. |
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10.2 | Limits of Liability |
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A. | Service Provider shall not be liable for any Losses (as defined below) arising from the following: |
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(1) | performing Services or duties pursuant to any instruction, notice, or other instrument that Service Provider 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 by an employee or other affiliated person of Service Provider); |
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(2) | 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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(3) | using 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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(4) | any default, damages, costs, loss of data or documents, errors, delay, or other loss whatsoever caused by events beyond Service Providerβ reasonable control; and |
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(5) | any error, action or omission by the Trust (other than an error, action or omission caused by an employee or other affiliated person of Service Provider) or other past or current service provider. |
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B. | Service
Provider 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 Service
Providerβ duties or the Services. Service Provider 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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C. | A copy of the Trustβs Agreement and Declaration of Trust is on file with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, and notice is hereby given that this Agreement is executed on behalf of the Trust and not the Trustees individually and that the obligations of this Agreement 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 Service Provider shall look only to the assets of the Trust (or the particular Fund), for the satisfaction of such obligations. |
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D. | Service Provider shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any officer, agent, representative or employee of any of the Trustβs investment advisers or any of the Trustβs other service providers until receipt of written notice thereof from the investment adviser or other service provider. As used in this Agreement, the term βinvestment adviserβ includes all sub-advisers or person performing similar services. |
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E. | 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. Service Providerβ monitoring and other functions hereunder shall not relieve the Board of its primary responsibility for overseeing such compliance. |
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F. | In no event shall either party be liable to the other for trading losses, lost revenues, special, incidental, punitive, indirect, consequential or exemplary damages or lost profits, whether or not such damages were foreseeable or the other party 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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A. | Each party (the βIndemnifying 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 Indemniteesβ 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; and (3) any material breach by the Indemnifying Party or its affiliated persons or agents of this Agreement; provided, however, that in each case neither party shall have any obligation to indemnify the other party for any Losses caused by the other partyβs willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence. |
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B. | Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Trust or Fund shall indemnify Service Provider for Service Providerβ Losses arising from circumstances under Section 10.2.A; provided, however, that the Trust shall not have any obligation to indemnify Service Provider hereunder for Losses arising under Section 10.2.A that were caused by Service Providerβ willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence. |
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C. | 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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10.4 | The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement. |
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11. | Force Majeure. |
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, pandemics, national emergencies, labor difficulties, fire, flood, catastrophe, acts of God, insurrection, war, riots, or (unless such failures are within Service Providerβ reasonable control) failure of the mails, transportation, communication, or power supply. Losses resulting in part by a breach of Section 12.3(a)-(c) will not be deemed hereunder to be beyond the reasonable control of Service Provider.
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12. | Representations and Warranties |
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12.1Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 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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(A) | 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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(B) | To the extent required by Applicable Law (defined below), it is duly registered, and any of its personnel performing services on its behalf under this Agreement will be 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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(C) | 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, βApplicable Lawβ). |
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(D) | 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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(E) | 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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(F) | 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, and such violation of Applicable Law is likely to have a material adverse effect on its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement, it shall promptly notify the other party of such violation. |
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12.2Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 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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(A) | (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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(B) | To the knowledge of the Trust and the Fund, the Trustβs Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the βDeclaration of Trustβ), Bylaws, and registration statement 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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(C) | Each of the employees of Service Provider 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 Service Provider with proof of current coverage, including a copy of the Policy, and shall notify Service Provider immediately should the Policy be cancelled or terminated. |
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(D) | Any officer of the Trust shall be considered an individual who is authorized to provide Service Provider 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 Service Provider) 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 Service Provider the names of the Authorized Persons from time to time. |
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12.3Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Representations of the Service Provider. Service Provider represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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(A) | It will maintain compliance policies and procedures (a βCompliance Programβ) that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Federal Securities Laws (as defined in Rule 38a-l of the 1940 Act) with respect to Service Providerβ services under this Agreement, will provide certifications with respect to material violations of the Compliance Program and any material deficiencies or changes therein, as may be reasonably requested by the Trust. |
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(B) | It shall develop and maintain a plan for recovery from force majeure events consistent with the plan then generally in effect across Service Providerβ client base, which plan shall include contractual arrangements with appropriate parties making reasonable provision for emergency use of electronic data processing equipment (the βDRBCPβ). During the term of this Agreement, the DRBCP shall not be modified in a manner that would be reasonably likely to impair the responsiveness of Service Provider or the implementation of such DRBCP, or to materially reduce Service Providerβ business continuity or preparation for a disaster recovery event (including as to testing and reporting). |
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(C) | It shall develop and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect the security of Confidential Information (defined below) received pursuant to this Agreement (βData Security Policiesβ). During the term of this Agreement, the Data Securities Policies shall not be modified in a manner that would be reasonably likely to materially reduce the security of Confidential Information provided to Service Provider hereunder. |
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(D) | It will promptly notify the Trust in writing if it: (i) is served with or otherwise receives a formal notice of investigation from a regulatory body with jurisdiction over Service Provider, or if Service Provider receives a judgment with respect to any regulatory matter before or by any court, public board or body (including, without limitation, federal or state regulators) (an βOversight Bodyβ) related in any manner to services of the type provided to the Trust hereunder; or (ii) receives a deficiency letter from an Oversight Body citing Service Provider for potential violations of any Applicable Laws (each such notice of investigation, final judgment or deficiency letter, a βRegulatory Noticeβ). Service Provider will, no later than the next meeting of the Board, provide the Trust with a written summary of material legal matters in such Regulatory Notice and, to the extent applicable, Service Providerβ response(s) thereto. In responding to any requests from an Oversight Body, Service Provider will take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of any Confidential Information of the Trust provided to the Oversight Body (e.g., requesting confidentiality pursuant to appropriate provisions under the Freedom of Information Act and similar acts or laws), and will maintain and provide to the Trust on request copies of any records provided to an Oversight Body pertaining to the Trust, unless such disclosure would constitute a violation of Applicable Laws. |
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13. | Insurance |
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13.1 | 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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13.2 | 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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13.3 | 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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14. | Information Provided By The Trust |
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14.1 | Prior to the Agreement Effective Date. Prior to the Agreement Effective Date, the Trust will furnish to Service Provider the following: |
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(A) | copies of the Agreement and 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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(B) | the Trustβs Bylaws and any amendments thereto; |
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(C) | 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 Service Provider thereunder; |
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(D) | a list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Service Provider in all matters; |
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(E) | the Trustβs registration statement on Form N-l A and all amendments thereto filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act and the 1940 Act; |
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(F) | the Trustβs notification of registration under the 1940 Act on Form N-8A as filed with the SEC; |
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(G) | 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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(H) | copies of the current plan of distribution adopted by the Trust under Rule 12b-l under the 1940 Act for each Fund, if applicable; |
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(I) | copies of the current investment advisory agreement and current investment sub-advisory agreement, if applicable, for each Fund; |
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(J) | copies of the current underwriting agreement for each Fund; |
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(K) | 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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(L) | a copy of procedures adopted by the Trust in accordance with Rule 38a-l under the 1940 Act. |
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15. | Compliance with Law |
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, however, that the foregoing shall not eliminate any liability of Service Provider under Section 10.1.
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16. | 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 βDisclosing Partyβ) to the other party (a βReceiving 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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(A) | 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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(B) | any unpublished information concerning research activities and plans, customers, clients, shareholders, strategies and plans, costs, operational techniques; |
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(C) | any unpublished financial information, including information concerning revenues, profits and profit margins, and costs or expenses; and |
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(D) | 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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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following information shall not be deemed to be Confidential Information: (a) information that was in the public domain at or subsequent to the time such Confidential Information was communicated to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party through no fault of the Receiving Party; (b) information that was received form a source independent of Disclosing Party and rightfully in the Receiving Partyβs possession free of any obligation of confidence at or subsequent to the time such Confidential Information was communicated to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party; and (c) information that was developed by the Receiving Party or its employees, as the case may be, independently of and without reference to any Confidential Information communicated to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party.
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16.2 | Definition of Customer Information. Any Customer Information will remain the sole and exclusive property of the Trust. 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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16.3 | Treatment of Confidential Information |
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(A) | Each party agrees that at all times during and after the terms of this Agreement, it shall use, handle, collect, maintain, and safeguard Disclosing Partyβs 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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(B) | Each party agrees that: |
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(1) | The Receiving Party will hold all Disclosing Partyβs Confidential Information it obtains in strictest confidence and will use and permit use of Disclosing Partyβs Confidential Information solely for the purposes of this Agreement; |
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(2) | 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 Disclosing Partyβs Confidential Information under this Agreement; |
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(3) | The Receiving Party may disclose or provide access only 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 Disclosing Partyβs Confidential Information only to the extent reasonably necessary to carry out the obligations under this Agreement; and |
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(4) | 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 of Disclosing Partyβs Confidential Information. |
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16.4 | Severability. This provision and the obligations under this Section 16 shall survive termination of the Agreement. |
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17. | Press Release |
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 Service Provider; provided that Service Provider must obtain the Trustβs prior written consent prior to publication of such release, which consent may only be reasonably denied by the Trust.
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18. | Non-Exclusivity |
The services of Service Provider rendered to the Trust are not deemed exclusive. Except to the extent necessary to perform Service Providerβ obligations under this Agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict Service Providerβ right, or the right of any of Service Providerβ 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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19. | Limitation of Trustee and Fund Liability |
It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the Trust under this Agreement shall not be binding upon any of the Trustees, shareholders, nominees, officers, agents or employees of the Trust, personally, but bind only the trust property of the Trust. The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of the Trust and signed by an officer of the Trust, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the trust property of the Trust. The assets and liabilities of each Fund are separate and distinct from the assets and liabilities of each other Fund and no Fund shall be liable for or charged for any debt, obligation or liability of any other Fund. If a matter relates only to a particular Fund, that Fund shall be solely responsible for all liabilities connection with such matter, and Service Provider agrees to look solely to the assets of such Fund for the payment or performance thereof.
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20. | Arbitration |
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 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 HERETO, 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 HEREUNDER SHALL CONTAIN A PROVISION BINDING THE DESIGNEE TO THE TERMS OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION.
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20.1 | 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 Louisville, Kentucky, 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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20.2 | If the arbitration is brought by a party, the number of arbitrators will be three, 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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20.3 | 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 attorneyβs 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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20.4 | Nothing in this Section 20 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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21. | Notices |
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.
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21.1Β Β Β If to the Trust:
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Leader Capital Corp.
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxx
000
X. Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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With a copy to:
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Fintech Law, LLC
Attn:
Xx X. Xxxxxx
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
E-mail: xx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xx
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21.2Β Β Β Β If to Service Provider:
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Gryphon 17, LLC
Attn: Xxxxx XxxXxxxx
0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx., Xxx 000
Beachwood, OH 44122
E-mail: xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xx
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22. | General Provisions |
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22.1 | 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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22.2 | Conflicts. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any Appendices or Addendum thereto, this Agreement shall control. |
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22.3 | 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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22.4 | Assignments |
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(A) | Except as provided in this Section 22.4, 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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(B) | 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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(C) | Unless the Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 8 of this Agreement, Service Provider may, to the extent permitted by law and in its sole discretion, 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 Service Provider provides to the Trust at least 30 daysβ prior written notice. |
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(D) | 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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22.5 | Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Delaware, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control. |
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22.6 | Headings. 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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22.7 | Multiple Counterparts. 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 the same instrument. |
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22.8 | Severability. 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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Signatures are located on the next page.
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Β The parties duly executed this Agreement as of May 26, 2022.
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Leader Funds Trust | Β | Gryphon 17, LLC | Β | ||
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By: | Β | Β | By: | Β | Β |
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Name: | Xxxx Xxxxx | Β | Name: | Xxxxx XxxXxxxx | Β |
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Title: | President | Β | Title: | Managing Member | Β |
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SCHEDULE A
to the
Master Services Agreement
between
Trust
and
Service Provider
dated May 26, 2022
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Fund Portfolio(s)
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Leader Short Term High Yield Bond Fund
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Leader Total Return Fund
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SCHEDULE B
to the
Master Services Agreement
between
Trust
and
Service Provider
dated Insert May 26, 2022
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Fund Accounting Addendum
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This Fund Accounting Addendum, dated May 26, 2022, is between Leader Funds Trust (the βTrustβ), on behalf of the Funds listed on Schedule A to the Master Services Agreement, dated May 26, 2022, and Gryphon 17, LLC (βService Providerβ). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Services Agreement.
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Fund Accounting Services
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1. | Performance of Daily Accounting Services |
Service Provider shall perform the following accounting services daily for each Fund, each in accordance with the Fundβs prospectus and statement of additional information:
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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 from each Fundβs fair value committee or investment adviser, or the investment adviserβs designee, as approved by the Trustβs Board of Trustees (hereafter referred to as βBoardβ); |
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1.3 | verify and reconcile with the Fundβs custodian cash and all daily activity; |
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1.4 | compute, as appropriate, the Fundβs net income and realized capital gains, dividend payables, dividend factors, and weighted average portfolio maturity; |
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1.5 | review daily the net asset value calculation and dividend factor (if any) for the 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 Fund; |
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1.7 | accrue income of the 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 Service Provider, 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 on the industry standard T+1 basis; |
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1.11 | calculate the Fundβs expenses based on instructions from the Fundβs administrator; |
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1.12 | accrue expenses of the 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; |
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1.18. | assist the Fundβs independent registered public accounting firms with the preparation and filing of the Fundβs tax returns; |
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1.19. | research and calculate the qualified dividend rate for income and short-term capital gain distributions and assist in the production of supplemental tax information letters for the Fund, if applicable; |
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1.20. | calculate for each Fund share class, as applicable, accruals of shareholder servicing fees and/or distributions fees under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act; and |
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1.21. | 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 |
Service Provider shall also perform the following additional accounting services for each Fund.Β
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2.1 | Financial Statements. Service Provider 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) Financial Highlights; (E) Security Purchases and Sales Journals; and (F) 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 reports with the SEC on Forms N-CEN, N-PORT, N-CSR, and 24f-2; |
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(C) | registration statements on Form N-l A and other filings relating to the registration of shares; |
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(D) | Service Providerβ 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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(E) | annual audit by the Trustβs independent accountants; and |
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(F) | examinations performed by the SEC. |
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2.3. | Other Services |
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(A) | 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 | Service Provider 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. | Service Provider 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 Service Provider 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 applicable regulatory body. |
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4. | Tax Matters |
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Service Provider 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.
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5. | Forms N-CEN and N-PORT |
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5.1 | If Service Provider also provides fund administration to the Trust or Fund, Service Provider will prepare and file with the SEC the reports on Forms N-CEN and N-PORT. |
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5.2 | If Service Provider does not provide fund administration to the Trust of Fund, Service Provider will provide the fund administrator with accounting information for Forms N-CEN and N-PORT. |
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The parties duly executed this Fund Accounting Addendum as of May 26, 2022.
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By: | Β | Β | By: | Β | Β |
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Name: | Xxxx Xxxxx | Β | Name: | Xxxxx XxxXxxxx | Β |
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Title: | President | Β | Title: | Managing Member | Β |
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SCHEDULE C
to the
Master Services Agreement
between
Trust
and
Service Provider
dated May 26, 2022
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Fund Administration Addendum
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This Addendum, dated May 26, 2022 is between Leader Funds Trust (the βTrustβ), on its own behalf and on behalf of the Funds listed in Scheduled A to that certain Master Services Agreement dated May 26, 2022, and Gryphon 17, LLC (βService Providerβ). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Services Agreement.
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Fund Administration Services
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1. | Regulatory Reporting |
Service Provider shall provide the Trust with regulatory reporting services, including:
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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. | prepare and file with the SEC (i) the reports for the Trust on Forms N-CSR, N-PORT, and N-CEN; (ii) Form N-PX, and (iii) all required notices or other filings pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under, or Section 17(g) of, the 1940 Act; |
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1.3. | 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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1.4. | 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 |
Service Provider 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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3. | Corporate Governance |
Service Provider 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; and |
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3.3. | maintain the Trustβs governing documents and any amendments thereto, including the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, By-laws and minutes of the Board and committee meetings. |
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4. | Other Services |
Service Provider 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 Service Provider perform consistent with its obligations under the Master Services Agreement and this Fund Administration Addendum:
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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 Service Provider 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 in order to calculate its daily 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. | calculate performance data of the Trust, including the Trustβs yields, total return, expense ratios and portfolio turnover rate; |
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4.8. | assist the Fundβs independent registered public accounting firms with the preparation and filing of the Fundβs tax returns; |
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4.9. | research and calculate the qualified dividend rate for income and short-term capital gain distributions and produce supplemental tax information letters for each Fund; |
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4.10. | 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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4.11. | monitor 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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4.12. | calculate the allocation of Trust expenses among the Trustβs Funds, as instructed by the Trust; |
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4.13. | administer the accumulation and disbursement for each Fund share class, as applicable, of amounts to be paid by the Fund as shareholder servicing fees and/or distributions fees under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act; |
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4.14. | administer all disbursements for a Fund; and |
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4.15. | upon request, assist each Fund in the evaluation and selection of other service providers, such as independent public accountants, printers and XXXXX xxxxxxxxx. |
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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 Service Provider 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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5. | Liquidity Risk Management Program. |
Service Provider will maintain the fundβs Liquidity Risk Management Program (βLRMPβ) which meets the requirements of Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. In connection with the foregoing, Service Provider shall provide the following services:
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Implementation Phase.Β
β | Help develop and implement the Trustβs written LRMP. |
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Ongoing Services (as applicable).Β
β | Provide daily monitoring under the LRMP and provide a LRMP Administrator |
β | Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting and the annual report to the Board, including collecting and incorporating any investment adviser prepared reports |
β | Provide data from the Fundβs books and records |
β | Monitor the Fundβs highly liquid investment minimum, if applicable, and each Fundβs level of illiquid investments (15% limit) |
β | Assist with arranging Board notifications. |
β | Assist in the preparation of Form N-LIQUID. |
β | Add adviserβs liquidity risk discussion to shareholder reports. |
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6. | Tax Matters |
Service Provider 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.
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7. | Legal Representation |
Notwithstanding any provision of the Master Services Agreement or this Fund Administration Addendum to the contrary, Service Provider will not be obligated to provide legal representation to the Trust or any Fund, including by attorneys that are employees of Service Provider. The Trust acknowledges that in-house Service Provider attorneys exclusively represent Service Provider and rely on outside counsel retained by the Trust to review all services provided by in-house Service Provider attorneys and to provide independent judgment on the Trustβs behalf. The Trust acknowledges that because no attorney-client relationship exists between in-house Service Provider attorneys and the Trust, any information provided to Service Provider attorneys may not be privileged and may be subject to compulsory disclosure under certain circumstances. Service Provider 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 May 26, 2022.
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Name: | Xxxx Xxxxx | Β | Name: | Xxxxx XxxXxxxx | Β |
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Title: | President | Β | Title: | Managing Member | Β |
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ADDENDUM D
to the
Master Services Agreement
between
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Gryphon 17, LLC
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dated May 26, 2022
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Addendum
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This Addendum, dated May 26, 2022, is between Leader Funds Trust (the βTrustβ), on its own behalf and on behalf of the Funds listed on Addendum A to that certain Master Services Agreement, dated May 26, 2022, and Gryphon 17, LLC (βService Providerβ). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Services Agreement.
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
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1. | Shareholder Transactions |
Service Provider shall provide the Trust with shareholder transaction services, including:
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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 quarterly statements for shareholders, interested parties, broker firms, branch offices and registered representatives; |
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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 (shares purchased after 1/1/2012), 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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1.11. | prepare and produce all tax forms and mail to shareholders (1099R, 1099Div, 5498), Coordinate and test electronic filings to the IRS using FIRE system; |
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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 and dealer inquiries regarding shares; and |
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1.13. | process all standing instruction orders (Automatic Investment Plans (βAIPsβ) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (βSWPsβ)) including the debit of shareholder bank information for automatic purchases. |
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2. | Shareholder Information Services |
Service Provider shall provide the Trust with shareholder information services, including:
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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. | Regulatory Reporting. Service Provider 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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3.2. | IRS Reporting. Service Provider 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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3.3. | Market Timing Reports. Service Provider will provide quarterly market timing reports for each Fund these are reviewed daily as part of the serving teams responsibilities. |
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4. | Anti-Money Laundering Services. |
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4.1. | AML Compliance Officer. Service Provider agrees to provide an officer or employee of the Service Provider to serve as the Fundβs AML Compliance Officer subject to approval by the Fundβs Board of Trustees. The AML Compliance Officer will carry out the role and responsibilities of Trustβs AML Compliance Program (the βAML Programβ) and will endeavor to provide an annual third-party report on the operation of the Trustβs AML Program. |
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4.2. | Delegated AML Services and Reporting. Service Provider agrees to accept delegation of the following elements of the Trustβs AML Program with respect to direct shareholders of the Trust: (i) no cash policy; (ii) screening for prohibited shareholders; (iii) customer identification program; (iv) customer due diligence; (v) correspondent account due diligence (vi) suspicious activity monitoring and reporting; (vii) information sharing compliance (viii) βtravel ruleβ recordkeeping (ix) anti-money laundering training and (x) anti-money laundering related record keeping (collectively, the βAML Delegated Dutiesβ). Service Provider will provide quarterly board reporting on the foregoing services. |
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4.3. | Limitation on Delegation. The Trust acknowledges and agrees that in accepting the delegation hereunder, Service Provider is agreeing to perform only the AML Delegated Duties, as may be amended from time to time, and is not undertaking and shall not be responsible for any other aspect of the AML Program or for the overall compliance by the Trust with the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (βUSA PATRIOT Actβ) and the regulations thereunder (collectively, the βAML Regulationsβ) or for any other matters that have not been delegated hereunder. Additionally, the parties acknowledge and agree that the Transfer Agent shall only be responsible for performing the AML Delegated Duties with respect to the ownership of, and transactions in, shares in the Trust for which [GryphonGryphonGryphon] maintains the applicable Shareholder records (e.g., direct shareholders). |
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4.4. | Consent to Examination. In connection with the performance by Service Provider of the Delegated AML Services, Service Provider understands and acknowledges that the Trust remains responsible for assuring compliance with the AML Regulations, and that the records the Service Provider maintains for the Trust relating to the AML Program may be subject, from time to time, to examination and/or inspection by federal regulators in order that the regulators may evaluate such compliance. Service Provider hereby consents to such examination and/or inspection and agrees to cooperate with such federal examiners in connection with their review. For purposes of such examination and/or inspection, Service Provider will use its best efforts to make available, during normal business hours and on reasonable notice all required records and information for review by such examiners. |
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5. | Dealer/Load Processing |
For each Fund with a share class that charges a sales load (either front-end or back-end), Service Provider will:
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5.1. | provide reports for tracking rights of accumulation and purchases made under a Letter of Intent; |
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5.2. | account for separation of shareholder investments from transaction sale charges for purchase of Fund shares; |
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5.3. | calculate fees due under Rule 12b-1 plans for distribution and marketing expenses; |
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5.4. | track sales and commission statistics by dealer and provide for payment of commissions on direct shareholder purchases; and |
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5.5. | applying appropriate Front End Sales Load (βFESLβ) breakpoint and Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (βCDSCsβ) automatically during trade processing. |
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6. | Shareholder Account Maintenance |
For each direct shareholder account, Service Provider agrees to perform the following services:
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6.1. | maintain all shareholder records for each account in each Fund; |
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6.2. | 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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6.3. | issue customer statements on a scheduled cycle, and provide duplicate second- and third-party copies if required; |
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6.4. | record shareholder account information changes; and |
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6.5. | maintain account documentation files for each shareholder. |
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7. | Other Services |
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7.1. | Service Provider 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 Service Provider; 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; custom reporting; and mailing notices of shareholdersβ meetings, proxies, and proxy statements. |
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7.2. | 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 Service Provider 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 applicable regulatory body. |
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8. | National Securities Clearing Corporation Processing |
Service Provider will:
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8.1. | 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 Service Provider 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 Service Provider; |
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8.2. | 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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8.3. | 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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8.4. | maintain shareholder accounts through Networking. |
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9. | Tax Matters |
Service Provider 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.
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SCHEDULE E
to the
Master Services Agreement
between
Trust
and
Service Provider
dated May 26, 2022
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Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Fee Letter
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This Fee Letter (this βFee Letterβ) applies to the Services provided by Gryphon 17, LLC (βService Providerβ) to Leader Funds Trust (the βTrustβ) for the Funds listed on Schedule A (individually referred to herein as a βFundβ and collectively as the βFundsβ) pursuant to that certain Master Services Agreement dated May 26, 2022 (the βAgreementβ). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.
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1. | Fees |
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For the services provided under the Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Addendums, Service Provider shall be entitled to receive a fee and reimbursable expenses from the Fund on the first business day following the end of each month, or at such time(s) as Service Provider shall request and the parties hereto shall agree. Annual Fees are computed over a 12-month period beginning with the commencement date of this Fee Letter and each 12-month period thereafter. The Fees are computed daily and payable monthly, along with any out-of-pocket expenses. The Fund agrees to pay all fees within 30 days of receipt of each invoice. Service Provider retains the right to charge interest of 1.5% on any amounts that remain unpaid beyond such 30-day period. Acceptance of such late charge shall in no event constitute a waiver by Service Provider of the Fundβs default or prevent Service Provider from exercising any other rights and remedies available to it.
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1.1 | Minimum Fees per Fund for Fund Accounting and Fund Administration (the βBase Feesβ) |
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Annual Fee | Fund Net Asset Level |
$67,500 | If fund net asset level is less than $50 million |
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1.2 | Variable Fees per Fund for Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Services (the βVariable Feesβ) |
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Basis Points on Daily | Fund Net Asset Level |
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Minimum fee; plus | Up to $50 million |
11 basis points; plus | Next $200 million |
8.5 basis points; plus | Next $250 million |
7 basis points; plus | Over $250 million |
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For the services provided under the Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Addendums, Service Provider shall be entitled to receive a fee and reimbursable expenses from the Fund on the first business day following the end of each month, or at such time(s) as Service Provider shall request and the parties hereto shall agree. Annual Fees are computed over a 12-month period beginning with the commencement date of this Fee Letter and each 12-month period thereafter. The Fees are computed daily and payable monthly, along with any out-of-pocket expenses. The Fund agrees to pay all fees within 30 days of receipt of each invoice. Service Provider retains the right to charge interest of 1.5% on any amounts that remain unpaid beyond such 30-day period. Acceptance of such late charge shall in no event constitute a waiver by Service Provider of the Fundβs default or prevent Service Provider from exercising any other rights and remedies available to it.
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$9,000 | Per Class ($15,000 minimum per Fund) |
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1.4 | Liquidity Risk Management Program and Forms N-CEN and N-PORT (formerly SEC Modernization Program Out of Pocket Fee) |
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Each Fund agrees to pay Service Provider $375.00 per month for maintaining the Fundβs Liquidity Risk Management Program and handling the Fundβs Form N-LIQUID, Form N-CEN and N-PORT filing obligations.
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1.5 | 22c-2 Compliance |
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Each Fund agrees to pay Service Provider $300 per month for daily Rule 22c-2 reviews and related quarterly board reporting.
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1.5 | Tax Services |
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Each Fund agrees to pay Service Provider $8,000 annually for preparation and review of Fundβs tax returns.
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1.6 | AML Services |
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Each Fund agrees to pay Service Provider $12,000 annually for AML Officer services.
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1.7 | Conversion Costs |
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Service Provider will migrate Transfer Agent database in lieu of migration performed by Envision Financial Services. Fees are $20,000 per Fund and are a one-time conversion fee and replace fees that would have been due to Envision Financial Services for database migration.
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1.8 | Daily Dividend Accrual |
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Each Fund agrees to pay Service Provider a monthly fee of $1,250 if the Fund elects to accrued dividends on a daily basis.
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Each Fund will also reimburse Service Provider for certain third-party expenses incurred by Service Provider on the Fundβs behalf, including, but not limited to, travel expenses to attend the Trustβs Board meetings and any other expenses approved by the Trust (or, with respect to a Fund, its investment adviser). In addition, each Fund will be responsible for the Fundβs normal operating expenses, including but not limited to, federal and state filing fees, EDGARizing fees, insurance premiums, typesetting and printing of the Fundβs public documents, pricing services, legal fees, audit fees, fees and expenses of the Fundβs other vendors and providers, third-party data costs and data services, such as those required to complete Forms N-PORT and N-CEN or to meet the requirements of Rules 30a-1 and 30b1-9 under the 1940 Act, and any other out-of-pocket expenses, and the Fund will reimburse Service Provider for any such expenses to the extent incurred by Service Provider.
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3. | Term |
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3.1 | Initial Term. The initial term for a Fund shall continue in effect from its commencement date (or the date of this Fee Letter, whichever is later) through May 31, 2025 (the βInitial Termβ). |
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3.2 | Renewal Terms. After the Initial Term, this Fee Letter shall automatically renew with respect to a Fund for successive one-year periods (each a βRenewal Termβ). After the Initial Term, Service Provider may annually increase the minimum fee listed in section 1.1 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) plus 1.5%; provided that Service Provider gives notice of such increase to the Trustβs Board of Trustees and the Adviser, not less than 75 days prior to the start of the new Term, to be effective on the first day of the new Term. 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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3.3 | Termination. Service Provider or the Trust may terminate the Agreement entirely or on behalf of a Fund as set forth in the Agreement. Any such termination shall be treated, for purposes of this Fee Letter, as a termination of this Fee Letter with respect to each Fund as to which the termination applies, in which case, the Trust shall be responsible for payment of any amounts required to be paid by the Trust under the Agreement, including without limitation any reimbursements for cash disbursements made by Service Provider and any fee for post-termination, de-conversion or liquidation services. |
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3.4 | Liquidation. Upon termination of the Agreement with respect to a Fund due to the liquidation of the Trust or a Fund, Service Provider shall be entitled to collect from the Trust or the Adviser the compensation described in this Fee Letter through the end of the month of liquidation, and the amount of all of Service Providerβs cash disbursements for services in connection with Service Providerβs activities in effecting such termination, including without limitation, the delivery to the Trust or its designees the Trustβs property, records, instruments, and documents, and any fee for post-termination liquidation services. Liquidation fees for post-termination liquidation services are $15,000 per Fund. |
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During the Initial Term, the Early Termination fee per Fund is $2,500 per month remaining in the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable, as set forth in Section 3.1 above plus 0.20% on the average net assets during the month immediately prior to the month in which notice of early termination was provided.
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5. | Amendment |
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The parties may only amend this Fee Letter by written amendment signed by both parties.
The parties duly executed this Fund Accounting Fee Letter dated May 26, 2022.
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Name: | Xxxx Xxxxx | Β | Name: | Xxxxx XxxXxxxx | Β |
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Title: | President | Β | Title: | Managing Member | Β |
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