Exhibit d(4)
December 22, 2006
Aston Asset Management LLC
000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with ABN AMRO Asset Management Inc.
dated November 30, 2006 (the "Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement")
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, we are hereby providing
notification of a new series of the Aston Funds to be called "Aston/ABN AMRO
International Fund" (the "New Series"). Attached hereto is amended Schedule A to
the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement to reflect, among other things, the
appropriate effective date and initial term for the New Series.
By acknowledging below, you agree to render the investment advisory and
management services to the New Series under the terms of the Sub-Investment
Advisory Agreement and the amended Schedule A attached hereto.
ASTON ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Its: President
Accepted this 26th day of
December, 2006.
ABN AMRO ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Its: Chief Financial Officer
SCHEDULE A
Fund Effective Date Initial Term
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Aston Balanced Fund November 30, 2006 December 31, 2007
Aston/ABN AMRO Growth Fund November 30, 2006 December 31, 2007
Aston/ABN AMRO High Yield Bond Fund November 30, 2006 December 31, 2007
Aston/ABN AMRO Mid Cap Growth Fund November 30, 2006 December 31, 2007
Aston/ABN AMRO Real Estate Fund November 30, 2006 December 31, 2007
Aston/ABN AMRO International Fund December 26, 2006 December 31, 2007
