Exhibit e(i) under Form N-1A
Exhibit 1 under Item 601/Reg. S-K
AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AGREEMENT made as of October ......, 2000, by and between 4 WINDS FAMILY OF
FUNDS, having its principal office and place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000 (the "Investment Company"), on behalf
of the portfolios (individually referred to herein as a "Fund" and collectively
as "Funds") of the Investment Company, and 21st CENTURY ENTERPRISES, INC., a ,
having its principal office and place of business at
(the "Company").
WHEREAS, the Investment Company is registered as an open-end management
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
"1940 Act"), with authorized and issued shares of capital stock or beneficial
interest ("Shares"); and
WHEREAS, the Investment Company desires to appoint the Company as its
administrator to provide it with administrative services (as herein defined),
and the Company desires to accept such appointment;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein
contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
SECTION ONE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
ARTICLE 1. APPOINTMENT.
The Investment Company hereby appoints the Company as Administrator for the
period and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Company
hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services set forth in
Article 2 of this Agreement in return for the compensation set forth in Article
5 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. THE COMPANY'S DUTIES.
As Administrator, and subject to the supervision and control of the Board,
the Company will provide facilities, equipment, and personnel to carry out the
following administrative services for operation of the business and affairs of
the Investment Company and each of its portfolios:
A. assist in drafting and reviewing the Investment Company's governing
documents and any amendments thereto, including the Charter, By-laws and
minutes of meetings of the Board and Shareholders;
B. assist in preparing and reviewing the registration statements for the
Investment Company and the Investment Company's shares and all
amendments thereto, reports to regulatory authorities and shareholders,
prospectuses, proxy statements, and such other documents all as may be
necessary to enable the Investment Company to make a continuous offering
of its shares;
C. assist in preparing, reviewing and administering contracts on behalf of
the Investment Company with, among others, the Investment Company's
investment advisers, co-advisers, distributor, transfer agent, and fund
accountant, subject to any applicable restrictions of the Board or the
1940 Act;
D. assist in coordinating the layout and printing of publicly disseminated
prospectuses and reports;
E. assist with the design, development, and operation of the Investment
Company and the Funds;
F. provide individuals reasonably acceptable to the Board for nomination,
appointment, or election as officers of the Investment Company, who will be
responsible for the management of certain of the Investment Company's
affairs as determined by the Investment Company's Board; and
G. consult with the Investment Company and its Board on matters concerning the
Investment Company and its affairs.
The foregoing, along with any additional services that the Company shall
agree in writing to perform for the Investment Company under this Section One,
shall hereafter be referred to as "Administrative Services."
ARTICLE 3. DUTIES OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY.
The Investment Company assumes full responsibility for the preparation,
contents and distribution of its own offering document and for complying with
all applicable requirements the 1940 Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and any
other laws, rules and regulations of government authorities having jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 4. EXPENSES.
The Administrator shall be responsible for expenses incurred in providing
office space, equipment, and personnel as may be necessary or convenient to
provide the Administrative Services under this agreement, including the
compensation of the Administrator's employees who serve as trustees or directors
or officers of the Investment Company.
ARTICLE 5. COMPENSATION.
For the Administrative Services provided, the Investment Company hereby
agrees to pay and the Company hereby agrees to accept as full compensation for
its services rendered hereunder an administrative fee at an annual rate per Fund
equal to .17% of the average daily net assets of the Funds, subject, however, to
the provisions of Article 6 of the Agreement for Subadministrative Services
dated October 6, 2000 among the Investment Company, the Company and Federated
Services Co.
The compensation and out of pocket expenses attributable to the Fund shall be
accrued by the Fund and paid to the Company no less frequently than monthly, and
shall be paid daily upon request of the Company. The Company will maintain
detailed information about the compensation and out of pocket expenses by the
Fund.
ARTICLE 6. RESPONSIBILITY OF ADMINISTRATOR.
A. The Company shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake
of law or for any loss suffered by the Investment Company in
connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a
loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence
on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless
disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.
The Company shall be entitled to rely on and may act upon advice of
counsel (who may be counsel for the Investment Company) on all
matters, and shall be without liability for any action reasonably
taken or omitted pursuant to such advice. Any person, even though also
an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent of the
Company, who may be or become an officer, director, trustee, partner,
employee or agent of the Investment Company, shall be deemed, when
rendering services to the Investment Company or acting on any business
of the Investment Company (other than services or business in
connection with the duties of the Company hereunder) to be rendering
such services to or acting solely for the Investment Company and not
as an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent or one
under the control or direction of the Company even though paid by the
Company.
B. The Company shall be kept indemnified by the Investment Company and be
without liability for any action taken or thing done by it in
performing the Administrative Services in accordance with the above
standards. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in
this Article 7 shall apply, however, it is understood that if in any
case the Investment Company may be asked to indemnify or hold the
Company harmless, the Investment Company shall be fully and promptly
advised of all pertinent facts concerning the situation in question,
and it is further understood that the Company will use all reasonable
care to identify and notify the Investment Company promptly concerning
any situation which presents or appears likely to present the
probability of such a claim for indemnification against the Investment
Company. The Investment Company shall have the option to defend the
Company against any claim which may be the subject of this
indemnification. In the event that the Investment Company so elects,
it will so notify the Company and thereupon the Investment Company
shall take over complete defense of the claim, and the Company shall
in such situation initiate no further legal or other expenses for
which it shall seek indemnification under this Article. The Company
shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case
in which the Investment Company will be asked to indemnify the Company
except with the Investment Company's written consent.
SECTION TWO: GENERAL PROVISIONS.
ARTICLE 7. ASSIGNMENT.
Except as provided below, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or
obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the
written consent of the other party.
A. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
B. The Company may without further consent on the part of the Investment
Company subcontract for the performance of any and all Administrative
Services to Federated Services Company.
ARTICLE 8. DOCUMENTS.
A. In connection with the appointment of the Company under this
Agreement, the Investment Company shall file with the Company the
following documents:
(1) A copy of the Charter and By-Laws of the Investment Company and
all amendments thereto;
(2) A copy of the resolution of the Board of the Investment Company
authorizing this Agreement;
(3) All account application forms and other documents relating to
Shareholders accounts; and
(4) A copy of the current Prospectus for each Fund.
B. The Fund will also furnish from time to time the following documents:
(1) Each resolution of the Board of the Investment Company authorizing
the original issuance of each Fund's, and/or including any classes
of shares issued by any Fund ("Classes");
(2) Each Registration Statement filed with the SEC and amendments
thereof and orders relating thereto in effect with respect to the
sale of Shares of any Fund, and/or Class;
(3) A certified copy of each amendment to the governing document and
the By-Laws of the Investment Company;
(4) Such other certifications, documents or opinions which the Company
may, in its discretion, deem necessary or appropriate in the
proper performance of its duties; and
(5) Revisions to the Prospectus of each Fund.
ARTICLE 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
A. Representations and Warranties of the Company
The Company represents and warrants to the Fund that:
(1) it is a corporation duly organized and existing and in good
standing under the laws of _________________;
(2) It is duly qualified to carry on its business in each jurisdiction
where the nature of its business requires such qualification;
(3) it is empowered under applicable laws and by its Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws to enter into and perform this
Agreement;
(4) all requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize
it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(5) it has and will continue to have access to the necessary
facilities, equipment and personnel to perform its duties and
obligations under this Agreement;
(6) it is in compliance with federal securities law requirements and
in good standing as an administrator.
B. Representations and Warranties of the Investment Company
The Investment Company represents and warrants to the Company that:
(1) It is an investment company duly organized and existing and in
good standing under the laws of its state of organization;
(2) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Charter and
By-Laws to enter into and perform its obligations under this
Agreement;
(3) All corporate proceedings required by said Charter and By-Laws
have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform its
obligations under this Agreement;
(4) The Investment Company is an open-end investment company
registered under the 1940 Act; and
(5) A registration statement under the 1933 Act will be effective, and
appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will
continue to be made, with respect to all Shares of each Fund being
offered for sale.
ARTICLE 10. STANDARD OF CARE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
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A. Standard of Care
The Company shall be entitled to rely on and may act upon advice of
counsel (who may be counsel for the Investment Company) on all matters,
and shall be without liability for any action reasonably taken or
omitted pursuant to such advice, provided that such action is not in
violation of applicable federal or state laws or regulations, and is in
good faith and without gross negligence.
B. Indemnification by Investment Company
The Company shall not be responsible for and the Investment Company or
Fund shall indemnify and hold the Company, including its officers,
directors, shareholders and their agents, employees and affiliates,
harmless against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel
fees, payments, expenses and liabilities arising out of or attributable
to:
(1) The acts or omissions of any Custodian, Adviser, Sub-adviser or
other party contracted by or approved by the Investment Company or
Fund,
(2) The reliance on or use by the Company or its agents or
subcontractors of information, records and documents in proper
form which
(a) are received by the Company or its agents or subcontractors
and furnished to it by or on behalf of the Fund, its
Shareholders or investors regarding the purchase, redemption
or transfer of Shares and Shareholder account information;
(b) are received by the Company from independent pricing
services or sources for use in valuing the assets of the
Funds;
(c) are received by the Company or its agents or subcontractors
from Advisers, Sub-advisers or other third parties
contracted by or approved by the Investment Company or Fund
for use in the performance of services under this Agreement;
or
(d) have been prepared and/or maintained by the Fund or its
affiliates or any other person or firm on behalf of the
Investment Company.
(3) The offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under
the federal securities laws or regulations or the securities laws
or regulations of any state that such Shares be registered in such
state or in violation of any stop order or other determination or
ruling by any federal agency or any state with respect to the
offer or sale of such Shares in such state.
Provided, however, that the Company shall not be protected by this
Article 10.B. from liability for any act or omission resulting
from the Company's willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or
reckless disregard of its duties or failure to meet the standard
of care set forth in 10.A. above.
C. Reliance
At any time the Company may apply to any officer of the Investment
Company or Fund for instructions, and may consult with legal counsel
with respect to any matter arising in connection with the services to be
performed by the Company under this Agreement, and the Company and its
agents or subcontractors shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by
the Investment Company or the appropriate Fund for any action reasonably
taken or omitted by it in reliance upon such instructions or upon the
opinion of such counsel provided such action is not in violation of
applicable federal or state laws or regulations.
D. Notification
In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Article
10 shall apply, 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. 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 party's prior
written consent.
ARTICLE 11. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement shall be effective from October , 2000 and shall continue
until October , 2005 (`Term"). Thereafter, this Agreement shall be automatically
renewed each year for an additional term of one year, unless notice of
termination has been delivered by either party to the other no less than one
year before the beginning of such additional term. The termination date for all
original or after-added Funds which are, or become, a party to this Agreement
shall be coterminous. Investment Companies that merge or dissolve during the
Term, shall cease to be a party on the effective date of such merger or
dissolution.
Should the Investment Company exercise its rights to terminate, all
out-of-pocket expenses associated with the movement of records and materials
will be borne by the Investment Company or the appropriate Fund. Additionally,
the Company reserves the right to charge for any other reasonable expenses
associated with such termination. The provisions of Articles 6 and 10 shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 12. AMENDMENT.
This Agreement may be amended or modified by a written agreement executed by
both parties.
ARTICLE 13. INTERPRETIVE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
In connection with the operation of this Agreement, the Company and the
Investment Company may from time to time agree on such provisions interpretive
of or in addition to the provisions of this Agreement as may in their joint
opinion be consistent with the general tenor of this Agreement. Any such
interpretive or additional provisions shall be in a writing signed by both
parties and shall be annexed hereto, PROVIDED that no such interpretive or
additional provisions shall contravene any applicable federal or state
regulations or any provision of the Charter. No interpretive or additional
provisions made as provided in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to be an
amendment of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 14. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions hereof interpreted under
and in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ARTICLE 15. NOTICES.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, Notices and other writings
delivered or mailed postage prepaid to the Investment Company at 0000 Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000, or to the Company at , or to such
other address as the Investment Company or the Company may hereafter specify,
shall be deemed to have been properly delivered or given hereunder to the
respective address.
ARTICLE 16. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original.
ARTICLE 17. FORCE MAJEURE.
The Company shall have no liability for cessation of services hereunder or
any damages resulting therefrom to the Fund as a result of work stoppage, power
or other mechanical failure, natural disaster, governmental action,
communication disruption or other impossibility of performance.
ARTICLE 18. ASSIGNMENT; SUCCESSORS.
This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the prior
written consent of the other party. Nothing in this Article 18 shall prevent the
Company from delegating its responsibilities to another entity to the extent
provided herein.
ARTICLE 19. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OF TRUSTEES AND SHAREHOLDERS OF THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the
Trustees of the Investment Company and signed by an authorized officer of the
Investment Company, 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, and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding upon any of
the Trustees or Shareholders of the Investment Company, but bind only the
property of the Fund, or Class, as provided in the Declaration of Trust.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed in their names and on their behalf under their seals by and through
their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written.
4 WINDS FAMILY OF FUNDS
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