AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT
(H)(11)
AMENDED
AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT
This
Amended and Restated Agreement is made and effective as of this 31st day of
March, 2008, between U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“USBFS”), a Wisconsin
limited liability company, and Xxxxxxxx Investment Management, Inc. (“Service
Provider”), a Delaware corporation, and has the effect of superseding and
replacing the Service Agreement dated July 26, 2007, between USBFS and Service
Provider.
WHEREAS,
First American Funds, Inc. (the “Fund Company”), is an open-end management
investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the “1940 Act”), and currently issues for public sale Class A shares of
common stock (“Shares”) in the separate series of the Fund Company listed on
Exhibit A, as may be amended from time to time (each, a “Fund”, collectively the
“Funds”); and
WHEREAS,
Service Provider desires to make Shares of the Funds available to shareholders
of the Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds (“Client-Shareholders”) for the purposes of a money
market fund exchange investment, whereas the Client-Shareholders will
effectively become direct shareholders of the Funds (“Fund Shareholders”);
and
WHEREAS,
the investment adviser to the Fund Company has entered into a shareholder
service agreement (“Shareholder Service Agreement”) for the provision of certain
shareholder services to the Funds; and
WHEREAS,
USBFS serves from time to time as sub-administrator, transfer agent, or other
provider of services of the Funds pursuant to agreements between USBFS and
the
Fund Company; and
WHEREAS,
as permitted by Section 1 of the Shareholder Service Agreement, USBFS may
arrange for the provision of certain shareholder services by Service Provider,
or affiliates thereof, to Client-Shareholders who invest in Shares of the Funds,
and USBFS desires to retain Service Provider to provide such shareholder
services.
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:
1. Services
to be Provided
Service
Provider agrees to provide, or ensure that another party provides, the following
services in association with the investment by Client-Shareholders in Shares
of
the Funds:
(a)
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disclosing,
in a general manner, the availability of the Fund Company Shares
for
purchase into an identically registered account through exchange
transactions by Client-Shareholders within the prospectus(es) of
the
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Funds and on the Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds website and
in a
manner agreed upon by USBFS. The Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Funds website must
also
make available to Client-Shareholders a current version of the Fund
Company prospectus.
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(b)
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coordinating
the review of such disclosure in the prospectus(es) of the Xxxxxxxx
Plumb
Funds, on the Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Funds website, or in printed information
issued by Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds with USBFS in a manner that ensures
sufficient and timely review prior to any regulatory or other
deadlines.
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(c)
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maintaining
accounts relating to Client-Shareholders that invest in
Shares;
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(d)
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providing
information periodically to Client-Shareholders showing their positions
in
Shares;
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(e)
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arranging
for bank wires;
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(f)
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forwarding
shareholder communications from the Fund (such as prospectuses, proxies,
shareholder reports, annual and semi-annual financial statements
and
dividend, distribution and tax notices) to
Client-Shareholders;
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(g)
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processing
purchase, exchange and redemption requests from Client-Shareholders
and
placing such orders with the Fund or its service
providers;
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(h)
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assisting
Client-Shareholders in changing dividend options, account designations
and
addresses;
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(i)
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providing
sub-accounting with respect to Shares beneficially owned by
Client-Shareholders; and
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(j)
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providing
such other services as Fund Company or USBFS may reasonably request
to the
extent Service Provider is permitted to do so under applicable statutes,
rules and regulations.
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With
respect to Service Provider’s obligation to provide the services referenced in
sub-paragraphs 1(c) through 1(j) above, the parties may agree from time to
time
that USBFS shall provide those services to Client-Shareholders in addition
to,
or instead of, Service Provider.
Service
Provider, at its option, may retain one or more affiliates or third parties
other than USBFS to perform the services to be provided by Service Provider
hereunder. Service Provider will be solely responsible for any compensation
owed
to any such affiliate or third party pursuant to such arrangement. Furthermore,
Service Provider will be solely responsible for all actions, non-action,
obligations, and services provided by such affiliates or third parties as well
as all liabilities that result from such parties’ actions, non-action,
obligations and services.
2.
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Expenses
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The
Service Provider shall bear all costs and out-of-pocket expenses associated
with
establishing each desired money market fund and class not already established
on
the transfer agency recordkeeping system, as outlined in the Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Funds’ transfer agency agreement or as determined by USBFS. Out-of-pocket
expenses associated with each such additional transfer agency system sub-account
may include, but are not limited to, postage, stationery, envelopes, and special
reports.
In
consideration of the services provided by Service Provider hereunder, USBFS
will
pay to Service Provider, and Service Provider will accept as full payment
therefor, a fee at the annual rate of .20 of 1% of the average daily net asset
value of the Shares beneficially owned by Client-Shareholders, which fee will
be
computed daily and payable monthly. For purposes of determining the fees payable
under this Section 2, the average daily net asset value of the
Client-Shareholders’ Shares will be computed in the manner specified in the
Funds’ prospectus and statement of additional information (as the same is in
effect from time to time) in connection with the computation of the net asset
value of Shares for purposes of purchases and redemptions. The fee rate stated
above may be prospectively decreased by USBFS, in its sole discretion, at any
time upon 30 days written notice to Service Provider. Further, USBFS may, in
its
discretion and without notice, suspend or withdraw the sale of Shares, including
the sale of Shares to Service Provider for the account of any Client-Shareholder
or Client-Shareholders.
3.
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Indemnification
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Service
Provider agrees to and does release, indemnify and hold USBFS harmless from
and
against any and all direct or indirect liabilities or losses resulting from
requests, directions, actions or inactions of or by Service Provider or its
officers, employees or agents regarding Service Provider’s responsibilities
hereunder.
Service
Provider and its employees will, upon request, be available during normal
business hours to consult with USBFS concerning the performance of Service
Provider’s responsibilities under this Agreement.
4.
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Confidentiality
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USBFS
and
Service Provider agree to preserve the confidentiality of any and all materials
and information furnished by either party in connection with this Agreement.
The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to any information that is: (a)
independently developed by the receiving party, provided the receiving party
can
satisfactorily demonstrate such independent development with appropriate
documentation; (b) known to the receiving party prior to disclosure by the
disclosing party; (c) lawfully disclosed to the receiving party by a third
party
not under a separate duty of confidentiality with respect thereto to the
disclosing party; or (d) otherwise publicly available through no fault or breach
by the receiving party.
5.
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Unauthorized
Representations
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Service
Provider shall not make any representations concerning Shares of the Funds
except those contained in (a) the Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds’ then-current
prospectus(es), which includes the statement(s) of additional information,
any
supplements, and amendments thereto (each, a “Prospectus”), or (b) printed
information issued by a Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Fund or by USBFS as information
supplemental to a Prospectus in accordance with Section 1(b). USBFS shall,
upon
request, supply Service Provider with reasonable quantities of Fund
Prospectuses. Service Provider agrees not to use other advertising or sales
material relating to the Funds unless approved by USBFS in advance of such
use.
Neither party shall use the name of the other party in any manner without the
other party’s written consent, except as required by any applicable federal or
state law, rule or regulation, and except pursuant to any mutually agreed upon
promotional programs.
6.
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No
Agency Created and
Non-Exclusivity
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Nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to make Service Provider an
employee, agent, representative or partner of any of the Funds or of USBFS,
and
Service Provider is not authorized to act for USBFS or for any Fund or to make
any representations on USBFS’ or the Funds’ behalf. Service Provider
acknowledges that this Agreement is not exclusive and that USBFS may enter
into
similar arrangements with other service providers.
7.
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Term
of Agreement, Effects of Termination, Assignment and
Amendment
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(a)
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This
Agreement is terminable with respect to the Shares of any Fund, without
penalty, at any time by USBFS or by Service Provider upon 60 days
written
notice to USBFS.
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(b)
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This
Agreement shall terminate automatically with respect to any Fund
if (i)
the Distribution Agreement between Quasar Distributors, LLC, principal
underwriter of the Funds, and such Fund is terminated (including
as a
result of an assignment), or (ii) in the event of its “assignment,” (as
defined in the 1940 Act).
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(c)
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Though
this Agreement may be terminated under (a) or (b) above, the
Client-Shareholders who are Fund Shareholders shall remain Fund
Shareholders until such time as they notify the Fund’s transfer agent to
liquidate or exchange-redeem their Shares in the Funds. The practical
effect of a termination of the Agreement under Sections 7(a) or 7(b)
is
that the prospectus for the Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds and the Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx
Funds website shall no longer represent that Shares of the Funds
are
available for exchange-purchase by their Client-Shareholders and
Shares of
the Funds will no longer be made available to Client-Shareholders
by
Service Provider.
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(d)
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This
Agreement, or any provision hereof, shall survive termination to
the
extent necessary for each party to perform its obligations with respect
to
Shares for which a fee continues to be due subsequent to such
termination..
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(e)
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This
Agreement may not be amended without both parties’ written consent, which
consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
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8.
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Reports
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Service
Provider will furnish USBFS with such information as may be reasonably requested
(including, without limitation, periodic certifications confirming the provision
to Client-Shareholders of the services described herein), and will otherwise
cooperate with USBFS in connection with the preparation of reports to the Fund
Company’s board of directors concerning this Agreement, as well as any other
reports or filings that may be required by law.
9.
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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 Securities and Exchange Commission
thereunder.
10.
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Notices
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Except
as
otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, 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 3 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
Attn:
Xxxxxxxx Plumb Funds Relationship Manager
000
Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Notice
to
Service Provider shall be sent to:
Xxxxxxxx
Investment Management, Inc.
Attn:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
1200
Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx 00000
11.
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Force
Majeure
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In
the
event any party is unable to perform its obligations or duties under the terms
of this Agreement because of acts of God, strikes, riots, acts of war, equipment
failures, or power or other utility failures or damage or other cause reasonable
beyond its control, such party will not be liable for any and all losses,
damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses or liability to any
other party resulting from such failure to perform its obligations or duties
under this Agreement or otherwise from such causes. In any such event, the
relevant party will be excused from any further performance and observance
of
the obligations so affected (and from any related indemnity obligations under
Section 3 for as long as such circumstances prevail provided each party uses
commercially reasonable efforts to recommence performance or observance as
soon
as practicable.
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Arbitration
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Any
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or any breach
thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the then existing
procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Any arbitration shall be
conducted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and, if possible, each arbitrator shall
be
from the securities industry. Judgment upon the award rendered by the
arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof.
[Signature
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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.
U.S.
BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
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XXXXXXXX
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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By:
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By:
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Printed
Name:
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Printed
Name:
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Title:
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Title:
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Exhibit
A
to
the
Available
First American Fund Class A Shares
First
American Funds, Inc.
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Prime
Obligations Fund
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