INVESTMENT SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT
Exhibit (d)(90)
This Investment Subadvisory Agreement is made as of September 18, 2008 (the “Effective Date”),
by and between Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(hereafter “Client”), and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership
(hereafter “Subadviser”), and THE VANTAGEPOINT FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust.
WHEREAS, The Vantagepoint Funds is a Delaware statutory trust registered as an open-end
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940
Act”);
WHEREAS, Client is party to a Master Investment Advisory Agreement with The Vantagepoint Funds
for management of the investment operations of The Vantagepoint Funds including the establishment
and operation of investment portfolios for The Vantagepoint Funds and entering into contracts with
subadvisers to assist in managing the investment of The Vantagepoint Funds’ property;
WHEREAS, Client and Subadviser wish to enter into a subadvisory agreement pursuant to which
Subadviser will provide such assistance to Client.
AGREEMENTS:
In consideration for the performance by Subadviser as Investment Subadviser of certain assets
held by The Vantagepoint Funds, Client authorizes Subadviser to manage certain of the securities
and other assets of The Vantagepoint Funds as follows:
1. ACCOUNT
The account with respect to which Subadviser shall perform its services shall consist of those
assets of the Vantagepoint Select Value Fund (the “Fund”), a series of The Vantagepoint Funds,
which Client determines to assign to an account with Subadviser, together with all income earned by
those assets and all realized and unrealized capital appreciation related to those assets
(hereafter “Account”). From time to time, Client may, upon notice to Subadviser, make additions to
the Account and may, upon notice to Subadviser, make withdrawals from the Account. To the extent
that such withdrawals shall reduce the assets of the Account to zero, Subadviser shall not be
entitled to any fees as set forth hereunder for the period of time for which no assets are held in
the Account, notwithstanding any termination provisions set forth in this Agreement.
2. APPOINTMENT STATUS, POWERS OF CLIENT AND SUBADVISER
(a) Purchase and Sale. Client hereby appoints Subadviser to manage the Account on the terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Subject to the restrictions set forth in this
Agreement, and acting always in conformity with the Fund’s investment guidelines and policies and
the written investment objectives, policies, procedures and restrictions of the Fund described in
Section 4 below, Client hereby grants Subadviser complete, unlimited and unrestricted discretion
and authority to supervise and direct the investment of the Account and to select portfolio
securities with respect to the Account including the power to acquire (by purchase, exchange,
subscription or otherwise), to hold and to dispose (by sale, exchange or otherwise). Subadviser
will review with Client, upon the request of Client, any transactions it makes with respect to the
investment of the Account. Client agrees to provide Subadviser with copies of any amendments to
the written investment objectives, policies, procedures and restrictions of the Fund within one
business day of the date on which such amendments or related filings are made with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or other regulatory body, provided that Client agrees to use its
best efforts to discuss with Subadviser, at least five business days prior to its planned effective
date, any such change that would impose an additional or more restrictive limitation on
Subadviser’s investments for the Account.
(b) Limitation on Authority. Except as expressly authorized herein or hereafter from time to
time, Subadviser shall for all purposes be deemed an independent contractor and shall have no
authority to act for or to represent Client or The Vantagepoint Funds in any way or otherwise to be
an agent of Client or the Fund. Subadviser shall not be responsible for advising or acting on
behalf of Client, The Vantagepoint Funds or the Fund with respect to class action lawsuits and
bankruptcy proceedings involving securities purchased or held in the Account. The activities of
Client and Subadviser in managing the assets of the Fund shall in all instances be conducted
subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of The Vantagepoint Funds and in
compliance with applicable laws and rules.
(c) Proxy Voting. Unless otherwise instructed by Client or The Vantagepoint Funds, Subadviser
shall have discretion to take any action or render any advice with respect to the voting of shares
or the execution of proxies solicited from time to time by, or with respect to, the issuers of
securities held in the Account in accordance with the Subadviser’s written proxy voting policies
and procedures as provided by the Subadviser to Client and the Board of Directors of The
Vantagepoint Funds from time to time. Subadviser will report quarterly to Client and the Fund
regarding such voting in a format reasonably requested by the Client. Subadviser represents that
it has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to
ensure that the Subadviser votes proxies in the best interest of the Fund in compliance with the
requirements of Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”). The
Subadviser shall promptly provide notice and copies of any material changes to its policies,
procedures or other guidelines for voting proxies to the Board of Directors of The Vantagepoint
Funds or the Client. Upon request, the Subadviser shall provide The
Vantagepoint Funds with a complete and current copy of its proxy voting policies, procedures and
other guidelines or a description of such policies, procedures and guidelines for the purpose of
filing such document(s) in The Vantagepoint Funds’ prospectus or as otherwise required by the
Securities Act of 1933 or 1940 Act and the rules thereunder.
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(d) Key Personnel. Subadviser agrees that the following key personnel will have primary
responsibility with respect to the investment management of the Account. If these individuals are
unable to devote sufficient time to maintain primary responsibility for the Account, Subadviser
must give Client written advance notice, or, if Subadviser does not have advance knowledge of such
inability, prompt written notice within one (1) business day after Subadviser first learns of such
inability, of the name of the person designated by Subadviser to replace or supplement these
individuals. In addition, Subadviser shall give Client written notice of the replacement of any
employee of Subadviser who has direct supervisory responsibility for the key personnel or who has
responsibility for setting investment policy as soon as reasonably practicable.
Key Personnel: | Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx |
3. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT
Subadviser accepts the appointment as an investment subadviser of the Fund and agrees to use
its best efforts and professional judgment to make timely investments for the Account, and to
provide the other services required of Subadviser under the provisions of this Agreement.
4. INVESTMENT POLICIES
(a) Investment Objectives and Restrictions. Subject to the supervision of The Vantagepoint
Funds’ Board of Directors and Client, Subadviser shall manage the assets and direct the investments
of the Fund held in the Account in accordance with The Vantagepoint Funds’ prospectus and statement
of additional information, with the written investment objectives, policies, procedures,
guidelines, restrictions and liquidity requirements of The Vantagepoint Funds and the Fund, with
The Vantagepoint Funds’ compliance policies, guidelines and procedures and with any additional
investment guidelines and policies that may be communicated, from time to time, by the Client to
the Subadviser, all as they may be restated or modified from time to time by Client or The
Vantagepoint Funds. Client retains the right, on written notice to Subadviser and without amending
this Agreement, to modify any such objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines, restrictions, or
requirements in any manner and at any time as may be allowed pursuant to the 1940 Act and
consistent with the terms of the Master Investment Advisory Agreement with The Vantagepoint Funds.
Client shall use reasonable efforts to provide notice to the Subadviser of any such modifications.
In the event that Subadviser is unable to adhere to such modifications, the Client and Subadviser
will endeavor to reach
a mutually agreeable resolution that is in the best interests of the Fund and consistent with
applicable law, which may include immediate termination of the Agreement as provided in Section 15
below.
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(b) Agreement and Registration Statement. Subadviser will adhere to all specific provisions
in this Agreement and in The Vantagepoint Funds’ current registration statement on Form N-1A, as it
may be amended and updated from time to time, and filed with the SEC (“Registration Statement”).
The Registration Statement is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement.
(c) Conflict in Policies. If a conflict in policies or guidelines referenced herein occurs,
the Registration Statement shall govern for purposes of this Agreement.
5. CUSTODY, DELIVERY, RECEIPT OF SECURITIES
(a) Custody Responsibilities. Client shall designate one or more custodians (the “Custodian”)
to hold the Account assets. The Custodian, as designated by Client will be responsible for the
custody, receipt and delivery of securities and other assets of The Vantagepoint Funds (including
the Account), and Subadviser shall have no authority, responsibility or obligation with respect to
the custody, receipt or delivery of securities or other assets of The Vantagepoint Funds (including
the Account). In the event that any cash or securities of The Vantagepoint Funds are delivered to
Subadviser, it will promptly deliver the same over to the Custodian, in the name of The
Vantagepoint Funds, as permitted by applicable law. Client shall be responsible for all custodial
arrangements, including the payment of all fees and charges to Custodian. Subadviser shall not be
responsible or liable for any act or omission of Custodian.
(b) Securities Transactions. Unless otherwise required by local custom, all securities
transactions for the Account will be consummated by payment to or delivery by The Vantagepoint
Funds of cash or securities due to or from the Account. Subadviser will make all reasonable
efforts to notify the Custodian of all orders to brokers for the Account by 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
on the day following the trade date and will affirm the trade before the close of business one (1)
business day after the trade date (T+1).
6. RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
(a) Records. Subadviser will maintain proper and complete records relating to the furnishing
of services under this Agreement, including records with respect to the acquisition, holding and
disposition of securities for Client in accordance with applicable laws and rules and such
reasonable instructions as shall be provided to Subadviser by Client from time to time. All
records maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to examination by Client and by
persons authorized by it during normal business hours upon reasonable notice. Except as may be
required by applicable law, rule or as requested by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over
a party to this Agreement or as directed by other party in writing, Subadviser and Client shall
keep confidential the records and other information obtained by reason of this
Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, Subadviser shall promptly, upon demand, return to
Client all records Client reasonably believes are necessary in order to discharge its
responsibilities to The Vantagepoint Funds. Subadviser shall be entitled to retain originals or
copies of records pursuant to the requirements of applicable laws or regulations.
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(b) Quarterly Report of Portfolio Holdings. Subadviser shall use its best efforts to provide
to Client within ten (10) business days after the end of each calendar quarter an itemized list of
the assets in the Account together with a statement of the value of each such asset as of the close
of such quarter, as that information is reported on Subadviser’s record keeping system.
(c) Valuation Information. Subadviser shall respond promptly to any request from Client
for information needed to assist The Vantagepoint Funds in the valuation of any portfolio security,
and to provide to Client such information as is in Subadviser’s possession. On a daily basis,
reports of all portfolio holdings will be made available to Subadviser and Subadviser shall report
as promptly as possible on the same business day to the Custodian and to Client any discrepancies
between the prices assigned to the securities in the Account and the prices that Subadviser
believes should be assigned to them. In addition, Subadviser shall make reasonable efforts to
notify Client, as promptly as practicable under the circumstances, if Subadviser discovers, through
its monitoring of developments in the marketplace, circumstances which may present an event that
could affect the value of a security held in the Account. Nothing in paragraph (c) or (e) of this
Section 6 shall cause Subadviser to be responsible or liable for ensuring the accuracy or
completeness of the daily portfolio holdings reports prepared by the Custodian or for Client’s
pricing determinations with respect to the Fund’s portfolio securities.
(d) Reconciliations. On a monthly basis, Subadviser shall reconcile security and cash
positions, and market values to the Custodian’s records and report discrepancies to Client within
ten (10) business days after the end of the month.
(e) Loss Reimbursement. Subadviser shall reimburse the Account for any material error to the
Fund’s net asset value caused by Subadviser’s breach of its standard of care, as set forth in the
following sentence that is a direct cause of a delay in the accurate daily pricing of the Fund. In
managing the Account, Subadviser shall act with the care, skill, prudence and diligence under the
circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with
such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.
(f) Reports. Subadviser shall furnish Client and the Board of Directors of The Vantagepoint
Funds such periodic and special reports and non-proprietary or non-confidential information as
shall be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of any subadvisory agreement between Client and
Subadviser with respect to the assets of the Fund including but not limited to: (i) a quarterly
report and attestation to the Board of Directors of The Vantagepoint Funds regarding activities and
practices relating to
transactions entered into in accordance with Rules 10f-3, 17a-7, 17e-1 under the 1940 Act, the
purchase or holding of any Rule 144A securities or any other technically restricted and/or
potentially illiquid securities in the Account, any soft dollar transactions entered into by the
Subadviser, and whether the Subadviser violated the restrictions imposed on it by the Fund’s
prospectus and statement of additional information; (ii) information relating to the use of
brokers; and (iii) information relating to regulatory and/or law enforcement inquiries or actions.
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(g) Other Reports on Request. Subadviser shall provide to Client promptly upon reasonable
request any information available in the records maintained by Subadviser relating to the Account.
(h) Review of Materials. During the term of this Agreement, Client shall ensure that all
prospectuses, statements of additional information, registration statements, proxy statements,
reports to shareholders, advertising and sales literature or other materials prepared for
distribution to Fund shareholders or the public, which refer to the Subadviser in any way, prepared
by employees or agents of Client or its affiliates are not inconsistent with information previously
provided by Subadviser. Subadviser shall promptly notify the Client of any changes to information
pertaining to the Subadviser and stated in the materials described in this Section 6(h).
7. PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES
(a) Selection of Brokers and Dealers. Except to the extent otherwise instructed in writing by
Client (it being understood that Client, acting on behalf of the Fund, may, in its absolute
discretion and consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and other applicable laws and
rules, direct Fund portfolio transactions for which Subadviser is responsible to any broker-dealer
that Client may designate), Subadviser shall place all orders for the purchase or sale of
securities on behalf of the Account with brokers or dealers selected by Subadviser, but not with a
person affiliated with Subadviser, as the term “affiliated person” is defined in the 1940 Act
(hereafter an “Affiliate”), unless the transaction is in compliance with Rules 17e-1 or 10f-3 under
the 1940 Act or other applicable rules and with The Vantagepoint Funds’ policies and procedures
thereunder, copies of which shall be provided to Subadviser. Subadviser will make reasonable
efforts to ensure that brokers and/or dealers perform their obligations to the Account, provided,
however, that Subadviser will not be responsible or liable for any act or omission of any broker
and/or dealer.
(b) Best Execution. In placing such orders, Subadviser will give primary consideration to
obtaining the most favorable price and efficient execution reasonably available under the
circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. In evaluating the terms available for
executing particular transactions for the Account and in selecting broker-dealers to execute such
transactions, Subadviser may consider, in addition to commission cost and execution capabilities,
the financial stability and reputation of broker-dealers and the brokerage and research services
(as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
provided by such
broker-dealers. Subadviser is authorized to pay a broker-dealer who provides such brokerage
and research services a commission for executing a transaction which is in excess of the amount of
commission another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction if Subadviser
determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the
brokerage and research services provided by such broker-dealer in discharging responsibilities with
respect to the Account or to other client accounts as to which it exercises investment discretion.
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(c) Bunching Orders. Client agrees that Subadviser may aggregate sales or purchase orders for
the Account with similar orders being made simultaneously for other accounts managed by Subadviser,
if in Subadviser’s reasonable judgment such aggregation shall result in an overall economic benefit
or more efficient execution to the Account taking into consideration the advantageous selling or
purchase price, brokerage commission and other expenses. Client acknowledges that the
determination of such economic benefit to the Account by Subadviser represents Subadviser’s
evaluation that the Account is benefited by relatively better purchase or sales prices, lower
commission expenses and beneficial timing of transactions or a combination of these and other
factors. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as expenses
incurred in the transaction, will be made by Subadviser in a manner Subadviser considers to be most
equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to its other clients.
8. INVESTMENT FEES
(a) Fee Schedule. The compensation of Subadviser for its services under this Agreement shall
be calculated by Client and paid from the assets of the Account in accordance with Schedule A
hereto.
(b) For purposes of this section 8 and Schedule A, all payments due to Subadviser shall be
solely made from the assets of the Fund, a portfolio of The Vantagepoint Funds.
(c) Pro Rata Fee. If Subadviser should serve for less than the whole of any calendar quarter,
its compensation shall be determined as provided above on the basis of the average daily net asset
value of the Account for the period of that calendar quarter and shall be payable on a pro
rata basis for the period of the calendar quarter for which it has served as Subadviser
hereunder. In no event shall the Subadviser receive payment for any period of time during which
there were no assets in the Account.
9. BEST EFFORTS; NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF SERVICES
The Subadviser shall devote its best efforts and such time as it deems necessary to provide
prompt and expert service to Client and the Fund. The services of Subadviser to be provided
hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive and Subadviser shall be free to provide similar services
for its own account and the accounts of other persons and to receive compensation for such
services. Client acknowledges that
Subadviser and its Affiliates and Subadviser’s other clients may at any time, have, acquire,
increase, decrease or dispose of positions in the same investments which are at the same time being
held, acquired for or disposed of under this Agreement for the Fund. Subadviser shall have no
obligation to acquire or dispose of a position in any investment pursuant to this Agreement simply
because Subadviser, its directors, members, Affiliates or employees invest in such a position for
its or their own accounts or for the account of another client.
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10. COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Subadviser shall promptly provide The Vantagepoint Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer (CCO),
upon request, copies of its policies and procedures for compliance by the Subadviser and the Fund
with the Federal Securities Laws as defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act and promptly provide
the CCO with copies of any material changes to those policies and procedures. The Subadviser shall
fully cooperate with the CCO as to facilitate the CCO’s performance of his/her responsibilities
under Rule 38a-1 to review, evaluate and report to The Vantagepoint Funds’ Board of Directors on
the operation of the Subadviser’s compliance policies and procedures and shall promptly report to
the CCO any “Material Compliance Matter” as defined by Rule 38a-1(e)(2). At least annually, the
Subadviser shall provide a certification to the CCO to the effect that the Subadviser has in place
and has implemented policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to ensure compliance by
the Fund and the Subadviser with the Federal Securities Laws to the extent such Federal Securities
Laws are applicable to the Subadviser’s responsibilities hereunder.
11. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX POLICIES AND CODE OF ETHICS
Subadviser hereby represents that it has adopted policies and procedures and a code of ethics
that meet the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and of Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers
Act. Copies of such policies and procedures and code of ethics and any changes or supplements
thereto shall be delivered to Client and The Vantagepoint Funds, and any material violation of such
policies by personnel of Subadviser and the sanctions imposed in response thereto and any issues
arising under such policies shall be reported to Client and The Vantagepoint Funds as required by
Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act.
12. INSURANCE
At all times during the term of this Agreement, Client and Subadviser shall each maintain, at
its own cost and expense, professional liability insurance for errors, omissions and negligent
acts, in an amount and with such terms as are standard in the financial services industry for an
investment adviser managing the amount of aggregate assets managed by Client and Subadviser,
respectively.
13. LIABILITY
(a) In the absence of any willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the
performance of its duties or by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under
this Agreement, Subadviser shall not be liable to Client or The Vantagepoint Funds for honest
mistakes of judgment or for action or inaction taken in good faith for a purpose that Subadviser
reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the Fund.
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However, neither this provision nor
any other provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any rights which
Client or The Vantagepoint Funds may have under federal or state securities laws.
(b) Client shall indemnify Subadviser against any loss, liability, damages, costs or expenses
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by the negligence or malfeasance of Client or
violation of any applicable law, rule or internal policy for which Client has the primary
responsibility of compliance and the responsibility for which has not been specifically delegated
to Subadviser in this Agreement.
14. TERM
This Agreement shall be in effect for an initial term beginning on the Effective Date and
ending on February 28, 2010. This Agreement may be renewed thereafter for successive periods, the
length of which shall be determined by the Board of Directors of The Vantagepoint Funds, provided
that such renewal is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Directors of The
Vantagepoint Funds, including a majority of those Directors of the Board of The Vantagepoint Funds
who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” of any party to the Agreement (as that
term is defined in the 1940 Act).
15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by Subadviser, without the payment of any penalty,
immediately upon notice to The Vantagepoint Funds and to Client in the event of a material breach
of any provision thereof by The Vantagepoint Funds or Client if such breach shall not have been
cured within a twenty (20) day period after notice of such breach, or otherwise by Subadviser upon
sixty (60) days written notice to Client and The Vantagepoint Funds, or by Client or The
Vantagepoint Funds for any reason or no reason immediately upon written notice to Subadviser. This
Agreement shall automatically terminate (a) in the event of its assignment, as provided in Section
20, (b) upon the termination of The Vantagepoint Funds, or (c) upon termination of Client’s Master
Investment Advisory Agreement with The Vantagepoint Funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
parties hereto may agree to mutually terminate this Agreement at any time, effective upon the terms
of any such agreement. Any termination in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall not
cause the payment of any penalty. Any such termination shall not affect the status, obligations or
liabilities of any party hereto to the other party or parties. To the extent that the assets of
the Account are zero, Subadviser shall not be entitled to any fees as set forth hereunder for the
period of time for which no assets are held in the Account.
16. REPRESENTATIONS
(a) Subadviser hereby confirms to Client and The Vantagepoint Funds that Subadviser is
registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act, that it has full power and authority to
enter into and perform fully the terms of this Agreement and that the execution of this Agreement
on behalf of Subadviser has been duly authorized and, upon execution and delivery, this Agreement
will be binding upon Subadviser in accordance with its terms.
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Subadviser hereby represents that it
will notify Client and The Vantagepoint Funds of any change in the membership of Subadviser within
a reasonable time after any such change. Delivery of Subadviser’s Disclosure Statement consisting
of Part II of Subadviser’s Form ADV shall be deemed to satisfy the notification provisions set
forth herein.
(b) Client hereby confirms to Subadviser that it is registered as an investment adviser under
the Advisers Act, that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the
execution of this Agreement on behalf of Client has been fully authorized and, upon execution and
delivery, this Agreement will be binding upon Client in accordance with its terms.
(c) The Vantagepoint Funds hereby confirm to Subadviser, and Subadviser hereby acknowledges,
that The Vantagepoint Funds is registered as an open-end investment company under the 1940 Act and
is subject to taxation as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M and the regulations
thereunder of the Internal Revenue Code.
17. NOTICES
Notices or other notifications given or sent under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
writing and be deemed to have been given or sent if delivered to a party at its address listed
below in person or by telex or telecopy receipt of which is confirmed or by mail or by registered
mail, return receipt requested. The addresses of the parties are:
Client and Funds:
The Vantagepoint Funds
Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, LLC
Attention: Legal Department
c/o ICMA Retirement Corporation
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, LLC
Attention: Legal Department
c/o ICMA Retirement Corporation
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
Subadviser:
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: 000.000.0000
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: 000.000.0000
Each party may change its address by giving notice as herein required.
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18. SOLE INSTRUMENT
This instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties to it relating to its
object and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each party to the other as
of its date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set
forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
19. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless reduced to a written
document signed by the party to be charged. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising, on
the part of any party hereto, of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder, shall operate as
a waiver thereof. Only the Chief Executive Officer has authority on behalf of Client to modify or
waive any of the provisions of the Agreement. It is understood that certain material amendments
may require approval of the Fund’s shareholders.
20. ASSIGNMENT OR CHANGE OF CONTROL
This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment as defined under
the 1940 Act. In addition, Subadviser agrees to provide Client immediate written notice in the
event of any actual or planned change in control, within the meaning of the Advisers Act, of
Subadviser.
21. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be deemed to be an original
and all of which, taken together, shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
22. CHOICE OF LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by, and the rights of the parties arising hereunder construed
in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to principles of conflict
of laws. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Delaware conflict with the
applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control.
23. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Any information or recommendations supplied by any party to this Agreement, which are not
otherwise in the public domain or previously known to another party in connection with the
performance of obligations hereunder, including securities or other assets held or to be acquired
by the Fund, transactions in securities
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or other assets effected or to be effected on behalf of the
Fund, or financial information or any other information relating to a party to this Agreement, are
to be regarded as confidential (“Confidential Information”) and held in the strictest confidence.
No party may use or disclose to others Confidential Information about another party, except solely
for the legitimate business purposes of the Fund for which the Confidential Information was
provided; as may be required by applicable law or rule or compelled by judicial or regulatory
authority having competent jurisdiction over the party; or as specifically agreed to in writing by
the other party to which the Confidential Information pertains. Further, no party may trade in any
securities issued by another party while in possession of material non-public information about
that party. Lastly, the Subadviser may not consult with any other sub-advisers of the Fund about
transactions in securities or other assets of the Fund, except for purposes of complying with the
1940 Act or SEC rules or regulations applicable to the Fund. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to prevent the Subadviser from lawfully giving other entities investment advice about, or
trading on their behalf in, the shares issued by the Fund or securities or other assets held or to
be acquired by the Fund.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON
September ___, 2008 and make it effective on the date first set forth at the beginning of
this Agreement.
Client | Subadviser | |||||||
Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, LLC | Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | |||||||
by:
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by: | Artisan Investment Corporation, its general partner |
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Assistant Secretary | Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Vice President | |||||||
ICMA Retirement Corporation |
Approved by: |
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Fund
The Vantagepoint Funds, on behalf of the Vantagepoint Select Value Fund
by: |
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Secretary |
Approved by: |
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Schedule A
VANTAGEPOINT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
VANTAGEPOINT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
THE VANTAGEPOINT FUNDS
Fee Schedule
For
For
Vantagepoint Select Value Fund
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
The Subadviser’s quarterly fee shall be calculated based on the average daily net asset value of
the Account as provided by the Client or Custodian, at Client’s discretion, based on the following
annual rates:
First $150 million |
0.55 percent | |||
Next $100 million |
0.50 percent | |||
Over $250 million |
0.45 percent |
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