November 5, 2019 Andrew K. Schlueter Vice President Voya Investments Distributor, LLC
November 5, 2019
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
Vice President
Voya Investments Distributor, LLC
0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx
Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxxx:
Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated November 18, 2014, and amended and restated as of December 1, 2017, between Voya Equity Trust (“VET”) and Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (the “Underwriter”), we hereby notify you of our intention to retain you as Underwriter to render underwriting services to Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund II (to be renamed Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund), Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund II (to be renamed Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund), Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund II (to be renamed Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund), and Voya Small Company Fund II (to be renamed Voya Small Company Fund) (collectively, the “Funds”), each a newly established series of VET, effective on November 5, 2019, upon all of the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement.
Upon your acceptance, the Agreement will be modified to give effect to the foregoing by adding the Funds to Schedule A of the Agreement. The Amended Schedule A is attached hereto.
Please signify your acceptance to act as Underwriter under the Agreement with respect to the aforementioned Funds by signing below where indicated.
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AMENDED SCHEDULE A
with respect to the
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
between
and
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
Name of Fund
Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund II (to be renamed Voya Corporate Leaders® 100 Fund)
Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund II (to be renamed Voya Global Multi-Asset Fund)
Voya Large Cap Value Fund
Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund II (to be renamed Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund)
Voya MidCap Opportunities Fund
Voya Multi-Manager Mid Cap Value Fund
Voya Real Estate Fund
Voya Small Company Fund II (to be renamed Voya Small Company Fund)
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Fund
Xxxx XXXX Cap Growth Fund
Voya U.S. High Dividend Low Volatility Fund
