Exhibit 99.22.(d)(xv)
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into this 23rd day of January, 2003 between Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC ("Lord
Xxxxxx") and Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc., (the "Series Fund") with respect to
the Mid-Cap Value Portfolio, the Bond-Debenture Portfolio and the International
Portfolio (each a "Portfolio" and collectively the "Portfolios").
In consideration of good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, it is agreed as follows:
1. Lord Xxxxxx agrees to bear directly and/or reimburse the Portfolios
for expenses other than investment management fees and any
extraordinary expenses (the "Other Expenses"), if and to the extent
that Other Expenses exceed or would otherwise exceed an annual rate of
thirty five basis points (.40%) of the net assets in each such
Portfolio for the time period set forth below.
2. Lord Xxxxxx'x commitment described in paragraph 1 will be effective
from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lord Xxxxxx and the Series Fund have caused this
Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized partner and officer, respectively,
and the Series Fund has affixed its corporate seal hereto, all on the day and
year first above written.
Lord Xxxxxx Series Fund, Inc.
By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXX
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Xxxxxx X. Xxx
Chairman of the Board
Lord, Xxxxxx & Co. LLC
By: /s/ XXXX X. XXXXXXX
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Partner