FUND ADMINISTRATION SERVICING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 10th day of November, 2011, by and between AEGIS VALUE FUND, INC., a Maryland corporation, (the “Company”) and U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“USBFS”).
WHEREAS, the Company is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and is authorized to issue shares of common stock in separate series, with each such series representing interests in a separate portfolio of securities and other assets;
WHEREAS, USBFS is, among other things, in the business of providing fund administration services for the benefit of its customers; and
WHEREAS, the Company desires to retain USBFS to provide fund administration services to each series of the Company listed on Exhibit A hereto (as amended from time to time) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:
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Appointment of USBFS as Administrator
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The Company hereby appoints USBFS as administrator of the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and USBFS hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform the services and duties set forth in this Agreement. The services and duties of USBFS shall be confined to those matters expressly set forth herein, and no implied duties are assumed by or may be asserted against USBFS hereunder.
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Services and Duties of USBFS
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USBFS shall provide the following administration services to the Fund:
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General Fund Management:
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(1)
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Act as liaison among Fund service providers.
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(2)
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Supply:
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a.
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Office facilities (which may be in USBFS’, or an affiliate’s, or the Fund’s own offices).
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b.
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Non-investment-related statistical and research data as requested.
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(3)
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Coordinate the Company’s board of directors’ (the “Board of Directors” or the “Directors”) communications, such as:
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Prepare meeting agendas and resolutions, with the assistance of Fund counsel.
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b.
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Prepare reports for the Board of Directors based on financial and administrative data.
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c.
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Assist with the selection of the independent auditor.
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d.
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Secure and monitor fidelity bond and director and officer liability coverage, and make the necessary Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) filings relating thereto.
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e.
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Prepare minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and Fund shareholders.
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f.
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Recommend dividend declarations to the Board of Directors and prepare and distribute to appropriate parties notices announcing declaration of dividends and other distributions to shareholders.
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g.
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Attend Board of Directors meetings and present materials for
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Director’s review at such meetings.
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(4)
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Audits:
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For the annual Fund audit, prepare appropriate schedules and materials. Provide requested information to the independent auditors, and facilitate the audit process.
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b.
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For SEC or other regulatory audits, provide requested information to the SEC or other regulatory agencies and facilitate the audit process.
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For all audits, provide office facilities, as needed.
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Assist with overall operations of the Fund.
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(6)
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Pay Fund expenses upon written authorization from the Company.
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(7)
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Keep the Company’s governing documents, including its charter, bylaws and minute books, but only to the extent such documents are provided to USBFS by the Company or its representatives for safe keeping.
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B.
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Compliance:
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(1)
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Regulatory Compliance:
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a.
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Monitor compliance with the 1940 Act requirements, including:
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(i)
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Asset and diversification tests.
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(ii)
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Total return and SEC yield calculations.
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(iii)
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Maintenance of books and records under Rule 31a-3.
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(iv)
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Code of ethics requirements under Rule 17j-1 for the disinterested Directors.
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b.
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Monitor the Fund's compliance with the policies and investment limitations set forth in its then-current statutory prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and statement of additional information (the “SAI”) and with regulatory requirements applicable to the Fund.
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USBFS will perform its duties hereunder in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and will provide any sub-certifications reasonably requested by the Company in connection with (i) any certification required of the Company pursuant to the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002 (the “SOX Act”) or any rules or regulations promulgated by the SEC thereunder, and (ii) the operation of USBFS’ compliance program as it relates to the Company, provided the same shall not be deemed to change USBFS’ standard of care as set forth herein.
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d.
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Monitor applicable regulatory and operational service issues, and update Board of Directors periodically.
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(2)
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Blue Sky Compliance:
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a.
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Prepare and file with the appropriate state securities authorities any and all required registration and compliance filings relating to the qualification of the shares of the Fund so as to enable the Fund to make a continuous offering of its shares in all states and applicable U.S. territories.
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b.
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Monitor status and maintain registrations in each state and applicable U.S. territories.
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Provide updates regarding material developments in state securities regulation.
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(3)
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SEC Registration and Reporting:
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a.
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Assist in preparing the annual updates to the Company’s Registration Statement and, as requested by the Company, in preparing proxy statements or information statements of the Company.
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b.
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Prepare and file annual and semiannual shareholder reports, Form N-SAR, Form N-CSR, Form N-Q filings and Rule 24f-2 notices. As requested by the Company, prepare and file Form N-PX filings.
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c.
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Coordinate the printing, filing and mailing of Prospectuses and shareholder reports, and amendments and supplements thereto.
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d.
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File fidelity bond under Rule 17g-1.
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e.
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Monitor sales of Fund shares and ensure that such shares are properly registered or qualified, as applicable, with the SEC and the appropriate state authorities.
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(4)
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IRS Compliance:
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a.
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Monitor the Company’s status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), including without limitation, review of the following:
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(i)
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Diversification requirements.
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(ii)
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Qualifying income requirements.
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(iii)
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Distribution requirements.
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b.
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Calculate required distributions (including excise tax distributions).
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C.
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Financial Reporting:
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(1)
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Provide financial data required by the Prospectus and SAI.
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(2)
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Prepare financial reports for officers, shareholders, tax authorities, performance reporting companies, the Board of Directors, the SEC, and the independent auditor.
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Supervise the Fund’s custodian and fund accountants in the maintenance of the Fund’s general ledger and in the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, including oversight of expense accruals and payments, the determination of net asset value and the declaration and payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders.
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(4)
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Compute the yield, total return, expense ratio and portfolio turnover rate of the Fund.
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Monitor expense accruals and make adjustments as necessary; notify the Company’s management of adjustments expected to materially affect the Fund’s expense ratio.
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Prepare financial statements, which include, without limitation, the following items:
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a.
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Schedule of Investments.
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b.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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c.
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Statement of Operations.
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d.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
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e.
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Statement of Cash Flows (if applicable).
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f.
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Financial Highlights.
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Pursuant to Rule 31a-1(b)(9) of the 1940 Act, prepare quarterly broker security transaction summaries.
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Tax Reporting:
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Provide the Fund and its independent accountant with tax reporting information pertaining to the Fund and available to USBFS as required in a timely manner.
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(2)
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Prepare, for by review the independent accountants and the Fund, the federal and state tax returns of the Fund, including, without limitation, Form 1120 RIC and applicable state returns including any necessary schedules. USBFS will prepare annual Fund federal and state income tax return filings as authorized by and based on the instructions received by the Fund or its independent accountant.
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(3)
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Calculate the required annual excise distribution amounts of the Fund, for the review and approval of the Fund or its independent accountant.
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(4)
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Prepare the Fund’s financial statement tax footnote disclosures, for the review and approval of the Fund or its independent accountant.
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(5)
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File Form 1099s for payments to independent Directors and other service providers.
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(6)
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Monitor wash sales losses.
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(7)
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Calculate eligible dividend income for corporate shareholders.
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3.
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License of Data; Warranty; Termination of Rights
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A.
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USBFS has entered into an agreement with MSCI index data services (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC (“S&P”), which obligates USBFS to include a list of required provisions in this Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B. The index data services of MSCI and S&P being provided to the Company by USBFS pursuant hereto (collectively, the “Data”) are being licensed, not sold, to the Company. The provisions in Exhibit B shall not have any affect upon the standard of care and liability USBFS has set forth in Section 6 of this Agreement.
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B.
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The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless USBFS, its information providers, and any other third party involved in or related to the making or compiling of the Data, their affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents (each, a “Data Indemnified Party”) from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by a Data Indemnified Party, arising out of the Company’s breach by the Company of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Exhibit B. The immediately preceding sentence shall not have any effect upon the standard of care and liability.
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4.
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Compensation
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USBFS shall be compensated for providing the services set forth in this Agreement in accordance with the fee schedule set forth on Exhibit C hereto (as amended from time to time). USBFS shall also be compensated for such out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., telecommunication charges, postage and delivery charges, and reproduction charges) as are reasonably incurred by USBFS in performing its duties hereunder. The Company shall pay all such fees and reimbursable expenses within 30 calendar days following receipt of the monthly billing notice, except for any fee or expense subject to a good faith dispute. The Company shall notify USBFS in writing within 30 calendar days following receipt of each invoice if the Company is disputing any amounts in good faith. The Company shall pay such disputed amounts within 10 calendar days of the day on which the parties agree to the amount to be paid. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, amounts owed by the Company to USBFS shall only be paid out of the assets and property of the particular Fund involved.
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5.
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Representations and Warranties
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A.
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The Company hereby represents and warrants to USBFS, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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(1)
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It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;
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(2)
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This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company in accordance with all requisite action and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; and
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(3)
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It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, bylaws or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement.
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B.
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USBFS hereby represents and warrants to the Company, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that:
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It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;
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(2)
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This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by USBFS in accordance with all requisite action and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of USBFS, enforceable in accordance with its terms, 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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(3)
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It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, bylaws or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement;
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(4)
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It: (i) has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violation of the Federal Securities Laws within the meaning of Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act to the extent applicable to its services hereunder; (ii) in connection therewith, has delivered to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Company the most recent versions of such policies and procedures; (iii) will upon request provide reports or certifications in a mutually agreed upon form to the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer regarding the foregoing; and (iv) will maintain appropriate records in accordance with Rule 38a-1.
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(5)
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To the extent it has access to any Fund’s portfolio holdings prior to their public dissemination, USBFS will comply with the Fund’s portfolio holdings disclosure policy.
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(6)
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It will maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity plan and adequate and reliable computer and other telecommunications equipment as are required by regulations applicable to USBFS and as are necessary and appropriate for it to carry out its obligations under this Agreement and, upon the Company’s reasonable request, will provide supplemental information concerning the aspects of its disaster recovery and business continuity plan that are relevant to the services provided by USBFS hereunder.
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6.
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Standard of Care; Indemnification; Limitation of Liability
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A.
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USBFS shall exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. USBFS shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Company in connection with its duties under this Agreement, including losses resulting from mechanical breakdowns or the failure of communication or power supplies beyond USBFS’ control, except a loss arising out of or relating to USBFS’ refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, from USBFS’ breach of its representations or warranties hereunder or from USBFS’ bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties or obligations under this Agreement.
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B.
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The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless USBFS from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that are incurred by USBFS as a result of the Company’s refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, from the Company’s breach of its representations and warranties hereunder or from the Company’s bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Company’s obligation to indemnify USBFS shall not be deemed to cover any claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities arising out of or relating to USBFS’ refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, from USBFS’ breach of its representations or warranties hereunder or from USBFS’ bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties or obligations under this Agreement. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of the Company, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement. As used in this paragraph, the term “USBFS” shall include USBFS’ directors, officers and employees.
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C.
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USBFS shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that are incurred by the Company as a result of USBFS’ refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, from USBFS’ breach of its representations or warranties hereunder or from USBFS’ bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of USBFS, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement. As used in this paragraph, the term “Company” shall include the Company’s directors, officers, affiliates, agents and employees.
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D.
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Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other party for consequential, special or punitive damages under any provision of this Agreement.
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E.
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In the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure of communication or power supplies beyond its control, USBFS shall take all reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues. USBFS will make every reasonable effort to restore any lost or damaged data and correct any errors resulting from such a breakdown at the expense of USBFS. USBFS agrees that it shall, at all times, have reasonable contingency plans with appropriate parties, making reasonable provision for emergency use of electrical data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. Representatives of the Company shall be entitled to inspect USBFS’ premises and operating capabilities at any time during regular business hours of USBFS, upon reasonable notice to USBFS. Moreover, USBFS shall provide the Company, at such times as the Company may reasonably require, copies of reports rendered by independent accountants on the internal controls and procedures of USBFS relating to the services provided by USBFS under this Agreement.
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Notwithstanding the above, USBFS reserves the right to reprocess and correct administrative errors at its own expense.
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F.
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In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this section shall apply, it is understood that if in any case the indemnitor may be asked to indemnify or hold the indemnitee harmless, the indemnitor shall be fully and promptly advised of all pertinent facts concerning the situation in question, and it is further understood that the indemnitee will use all reasonable care to notify the indemnitor promptly concerning any situation that presents or appears likely to present the probability of a claim for indemnification. The indemnitor shall have the option to defend the indemnitee against any claim that may be the subject of this indemnification. In the event that the indemnitor so elects, it will so notify the indemnitee and thereupon the indemnitor shall take over complete defense of the claim, and the indemnitee shall in such situation initiate no further legal or other expenses for which it shall seek indemnification under this section. The indemnitee shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the indemnitor will be asked to indemnify the indemnitee except with the indemnitor’s prior written consent.
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G.
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The indemnity and defense provisions set forth in this Section 6 shall indefinitely survive the termination and/or assignment of this Agreement.
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H.
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If USBFS is acting in another capacity for the Company pursuant to a separate agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed to relieve USBFS of any of its obligations in such other capacity.
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I.
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In conjunction with the tax services provided to each Fund by USBFS hereunder, USBFS shall not be deemed to act as an income tax return preparer for any purpose including as such term is defined under Section 7701(a)(36) of the Code, or any successor thereof. Any information provided by USBFS to a Fund for income tax reporting purposes with respect to any item of income, gain, loss, or credit will be performed solely in USBFS’ administrative capacity. USBFS shall not be required to determine, and shall not take any position with respect to whether, the reasonable belief standard described in Section 6694 of the Code has been satisfied with respect to any income tax item. Each Fund, and any appointees thereof, shall have the right to inspect the transaction summaries produced and aggregated by USBFS, and any supporting documents thereto, in connection with the tax reporting services provided to each Fund by USBFS. USBFS shall not be liable for the provision or omission of any tax advice with respect to any information provided by USBFS to a Fund.
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7.
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Data Necessary to Perform Services
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The Company or its agent shall furnish to USBFS the data necessary to perform the services described herein at such times and in such form as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
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Proprietary and Confidential Information
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USBFS agrees on behalf of itself and its directors, officers, and employees to treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Company, all records and other information relative to the Company and prior, present, or potential shareholders of the Company (and clients of said shareholders), and not to use such records and information for any purpose other than the performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, except (i) after prior notification to and approval in writing by the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and may not be withheld where USBFS may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to comply, (ii) when requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities, or (iii) when so requested by the Company. Records and other information which have become known to the public through no wrongful act of USBFS or any of its employees, agents or representatives, and information that was already in the possession of USBFS prior to receipt thereof from the Company or its agent, shall not be subject to this paragraph.
Further, USBFS will adhere to the privacy policies adopted by the Company pursuant to Title V of the Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act or other applicable laws, rules or regulations, as may be modified from time to time. In this regard, USBFS shall have in place and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of, and to prevent unauthorized access to or use of, records and information relating to the Company and its shareholders.
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Records
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USBFS shall keep records relating to the services performed hereunder in the form and manner, and for such period, as it may deem advisable and is agreeable to the Company, but in no event less than in the manner and for the periods required by applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, Section 31 of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. USBFS agrees that all such records prepared or maintained by USBFS relating to the services performed by USBFS hereunder are the property of the Company and will be preserved, maintained, and made available in accordance with such applicable sections and rules of the 1940 Act and will be promptly surrendered to the Company or its designee on and in accordance with its request.
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Compliance with Laws
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The Company has and retains primary responsibility for all compliance matters relating to the Fund, including but not limited to compliance with the 1940 Act, the Code, the SOX Act, the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the policies and limitations of the Fund relating to its portfolio investments as set forth in its Prospectus and SAI. USBFS’ services hereunder shall not relieve the Company of its responsibilities for assuring such compliance or the Board of Directors’ oversight responsibility with respect thereto.
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11.
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Term of Agreement; Amendment; Assignment
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This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and, unless terminated pursuant to the terms hereof, will continue in effect for a period of two (2) years. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon giving 90 days prior written notice to the other party or such shorter period as is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated by any party upon the breach of the other party of any material term of this Agreement if such breach is not cured within 15 days of notice of such breach to the breaching party. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by written agreement executed by USBFS and the Company.
This Agreement shall extend to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by the Company without the written consent of USBFS, or by USBFS without the written consent of the Company.
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Duties in the Event of Termination
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In the event that, in connection with termination, a successor to any of USBFS’ duties or responsibilities hereunder is designated by the Company by written notice to USBFS, USBFS will promptly, upon such termination and at the expense of the Company, transfer to such successor all relevant books, records, correspondence, and other data established or maintained by USBFS under this Agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to the Company (if such form differs from the form in which USBFS has maintained the same, the Company shall pay any expenses associated with transferring the data to such form), and will cooperate in the transfer of such duties and responsibilities, including provision for assistance from USBFS’ personnel in the establishment of books, records, and other data by such successor. If no such successor is designated, then such books, records and other data shall be returned to the Company.
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No Agency Relationship
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Except as otherwise provided herein, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or empower either party to act as agent for the other party to this Agreement, or to conduct business in the name, or for the account, of the other party to this Agreement. USBFS shall be an independent contractor of the Company and neither USBFS nor any of its managers, officers, employees, representatives or agents as such, is or shall be an employee of the Company. USBFS is responsible for its own conduct and the employment, control and conduct of its managers, officers, employees, representatives and agents.
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14.
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Services Not Exclusive
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Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict USBFS from providing services to other parties that are similar or identical to some or all of the services provided hereunder.
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Invalidity
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Any provision of this Agreement which may be determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. In such case, the parties shall in good faith modify or substitute such provision consistent with the original intent of the parties.
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Legal Related Services
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to appoint USBFS and its officers, directors and employees as the Company’s attorneys, form attorney-client relationships or require the provision of legal advice. The Fund acknowledges that in-house USBFS attorneys exclusively represent USBFS. The Company acknowledges that, because no attorney-client relationship exists between in-house USBFS attorneys and the Company, any information provided to USBFS attorneys may not be privileged and may, subject to USBFS’ confidentiality and other obligations hereunder, be subject to compulsory disclosure under certain circumstances.
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Notices
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Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given on the date delivered personally or by courier service, or three days after sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or on the date sent and confirmed received by facsimile transmission to the other party’s address set forth below:
Notice to USBFS shall be sent to:
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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and notice to the Company shall be sent to:
Aegis Value Fund, Inc.
c/o Aegis Financial Corporation
0000 X Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: President
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Limited Recourse
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USBFS agrees that the obligations assumed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited in all cases to the assets of the relevant Fund(s). USBFS further agrees that it will not seek satisfaction of any obligation of the Company or any Fund from any shareholders of the Company or any Fund, from the Board of Directors or any individual Director, or from any officer, employee or agent of the Company or any Fund.
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Governing Law
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This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflicts of law principles. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Wisconsin, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control, and nothing herein shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the 1940 Act or any rule or order of the SEC thereunder.
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Multiple Originals
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This Agreement may be executed on two or more counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument
[Signatures on the following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date first above written.
AEGIS VALUE FUND, INC.
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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
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By: /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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By: /s/Xxxxxxx X. XxXxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. XxXxx
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Title: President
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Title: Executive Vice President
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Exhibit A
to the
Fund Names
Aegis Value Fund, Inc.
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Exhibit B to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement
Aegis Value Fund, Inc.
REQUIRED PROVISIONS OF MSCI and S&P
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The Company shall represent that it will use the Data solely for internal purposes and will not redistribute the Data in any form or manner to any third party.
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The Company shall represent that it will not use or permit anyone else to use the Data in connection with creating, managing, advising, writing, trading, marketing or promoting any securities or financial instruments or products, including, but not limited to, funds, synthetic or derivative securities (e.g., options, warrants, swaps, and futures), whether listed on an exchange or traded over the counter or on a private-placement basis or otherwise or to create any indices (custom or otherwise).
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The Company shall represent that it will treat the Data as proprietary to MSCI and S&P. Further, the Company shall acknowledge that MSCI and S&P are the sole and exclusive owners of the Data and all trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights in or to the Data.
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The Company shall represent that it will not (i) copy any component of the Data, (ii) alter, modify or adapt any component of the Data, including, but not limited to, translating, decompiling, disassembling, reverse engineering or creating derivative works, or (iii) make any component of the Data available to any other person or organization (including, without limitation, the Company’s present and future parents, subsidiaries or affiliates) directly or indirectly, for any of the foregoing or for any other use, including, without limitation, by loan, rental, service bureau, external time sharing or similar arrangement.
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The Company shall be obligated to reproduce on all permitted copies of the Data all copyright, proprietary rights and restrictive legends appearing on the Data.
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The Company shall acknowledge that it assumes the entire risk of using the Data and shall agree to hold MSCI or S&P harmless from any claims that may arise in connection with any use of the Data by the Company.
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The Company shall acknowledge that MSCI or S&P may, in its sole and absolute discretion and at any time, terminate USBFS’ right to receive and/or use the Data.
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The Company shall acknowledge that MSCI and S&P are third party beneficiaries of the Customer Agreement between S&P, MSCI and USBFS, entitled to enforce all provisions of such agreement relating to the Data.
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THE DATA IS PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. USBFS, ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY INVOLVED IN OR RELATED TO THE MAKING OR COMPILING OF THE DATA MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA (OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE USE THEREOF). USBFS, ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS AND ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY INVOLVED IN OR RELATED TO THE MAKING OR COMPILING OF THE DATA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ORIGINALITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Exhibit B (continued) to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement
Aegis Value Fund, Inc.
THE COMPANY ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK OF ANY USE THE COMPANY MAY MAKE OF THE DATA. IN NO EVENT SHALL USBFS, ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS OR ANY THIRD PARTY INVOLVED IN OR RELATED TO THE MAKING OR COMPILING OF THE DATA, BE LIABLE TO THE COMPANY, OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INABILITY OF THE COMPANY TO USE THE DATA, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, EVEN IF USBFS, ANY OF ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY INVOLVED IN OR RELATED TO THE MAKING OR COMPILING OF THE DATA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF OR OTHERWISE MIGHT HAVE ANTICIPATED THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Exhibit C to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement – Aegis Funds
FUND ACCOUNTING, FUND ADMINISTRATION & PORTFOLIO COMPLIANCE, AND
CCO SUPPORT SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE at November, 2011
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Annual Fee Based Upon Average Net Assets Per Fund*
[ ] Basis points on the first $[ ] million
[ ] Basis points on the next $[ ] million
[ ] basis points on the balance above $[ ] million
Subject to a minimum fee of $[ ] per fund
Services Included in Annual Fee Per Fund
§ Daily Performance Reporting
§ Advisor Information Source Web Portal
Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
Including but not limited to pricing services, corporate action services, fair value pricing services, factor services, customized reporting, third-party data provider costs, postage, stationery, programming, special reports, proxies, insurance, XXXXX filing, retention of records, federal and state regulatory filing fees, expenses from Board of directors meetings, third party auditing and legal expenses, wash sales reporting (GainsKeeper), conversion expenses (if necessary).
Additional Services
Available but not included above are the following services – Daily compliance testing (Xxxxxxx River), Section 15(c) reporting, equity attribution, electronic Board materials, and additional services mutually agreed upon.
Pricing Services
§ $[ ] Domestic and Canadian Equities/Options
§ $[ ] Corp/Gov/Agency Bonds/International Equities/Futures/Currency Rates
§ $[ ] CMOs/Municipal Bonds/Money Market Instruments/International Bonds
§ $[ ] - Bank Loans
§ $[ ] - Credit Default Swaps/Swaptions
§ $[ ] - Basic Interest Rate Swaps
§ $[ ]/Fund per Month - Mutual Fund Pricing
§ $[ ]/Foreign Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Service
§ $[ ]/Domestic Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Service
§ $[ ]/Month Manual Security Pricing (>10/day)
Factor Services (BondBuyer)
§ $[ ]/CMO/Month
§ $[ ]/Mortgage Backed/Month
§ $[ ]/Month Minimum/Fund Group
Fair Value Services (Interactive Data)
§ $[ ] on the First 100 Securities/Day
§ $[ ] on the Balance of Securities/Day
NOTE: Prices above are based on using IDC as the primary pricing service and are subject to change. Use of alternative sources may result in additional fees.
*Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.
Fees are billed monthly.
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Exhibit C (continued) to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement – Aegis Funds
FUND ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE PORTFOLIO SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES - FEE SCHEDULE at November, 2011
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Annual Legal Administration)
Add the following for legal administration services in support of external legal counsel, including annual registration statement update and drafting of supplements:
§ $[ ] /fund
Additional Services (NOT INCLUDED IN ANNUAL FEE)
§ New fund launch – as negotiated based upon specific requirements
§ Subsequent new fund launch – $[ ]/project
§ Subsequent new share class launch – $[ ]/project
§ Multi-managed funds – as negotiated based upon specific requirements
§ Proxy – as negotiated based upon specific requirements
Daily Compliance Services (Xxxxxxx River)
§ Base fee – $[ ]/fund per year
§ Setup – $[ ]/fund group
§ Data Feed – $[ ]/security per month
Section 15(c) Reporting
§ $[ ]/fund per report – first class
§ $[ ]/additional class report
Equity Attribution
§ $[ ] first user
§ $[ ] 2nd user
§ $[ ] thereafter
§ Plus, $[ ] - $[ ] annually
Electronic Board Materials
§ USBFS will establish a unique client board URL and load/maintain all fund board book data for the main fund board meetings and meetings for up to two separate committees
§ Up to 10 non-USBFS users including advisor, legal, audit, etc.
§ Complete application, data and user security – data encryption and password protected
§ On-line customized board materials preparation workflow
§ Includes web-based and local/off-line versions
§ Includes complete initial and ongoing user training
§ Includes 24/7/365 access via toll free number
§ Includes remote diagnostics for each user, including firewall and network issues
§ Triple server backup / failover
Annual Fee
§ $[ ]/year (includes 10 external users)
§ $[ ]/year per additional user
§ $[ ] implementation/setup fee
Daily Pre- and Post-Tax Performance Reporting
§ Performance Service – $[ ]/CUSIP per month
§ Setup – $[ ] /CUSIP
§ Conversion – quoted separately
§ FTP Delivery – $[ ] setup /FTP site
Advisor Information Source Web Portal
§ $[ ]/fund per month
§ Specialized projects will be analyzed and an estimate will be provided prior to work being performed
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