FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
This First Amendment (“Amendment”), effective as of March 20, 2017 (“Effective Date”) is to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) made as of December 1, 2015 by and between each of the Guggenheim closed-end investment companies listed on Schedule 1 attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds”), and Computershare Inc. (“Computershare”) and Computershare Trust Company N.A., (“Trust Company”, and together with Computershare, “Agent”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Company and Agent are parties to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Company and Agent desire to amend the Agreement upon the terms and conditions set forth herein;
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
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Amendment to the Agreement. Schedule 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the new Schedule 1 attached hereto.
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Limited Effect. Except as expressly modified herein, the Agreement shall continue to be and shall remain, in full force and effect and the valid and binding obligation of the parties thereto in accordance with its terms.
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Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed as original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A signature to this Amendment executed and/or transmitted electronically shall have the same authority, effect, and enforceability as an original signature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers, hereunto duly agreed and authorized, as of the Effective Date.
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COMPUTERSHARE INC.
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COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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On behalf of each of the Guggenheim
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On Behalf of Both Entities:
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Closed-End Investment Companies Listed
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on Schedule 1 Attached Hereto:
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By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: _Dennis X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Title: _Manager, Contract Administration
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Title: Secretary
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Schedule 1
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FUND
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Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund
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Advent Claymore Convertible Securities & Income Fund II
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Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
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Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund
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Advent/Claymore Enhanced Growth & Income Fund
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Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund
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Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund
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Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
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