Amendment to the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement Between Jackson National Asset Management, LLC and
Amendment
to the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement Between
Xxxxxxx National Asset Management, LLC and
Xxxxxxx Capital Management, LLC
This Amendment is made by and among Xxxxxxx National Asset Management, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company and registered investment adviser (“Adviser”), and Xxxxxxx Capital Management, LLC, a Wisconsin Limited Liability Corporation and registered investment adviser (“Sub-Adviser”).
Whereas, the Adviser and Sub-Adviser entered into an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement effective as of the 29th day of May, 2015 (the “Agreement”), whereby the Adviser appointed the Sub-Adviser to provide certain sub-investment advisory services to an investment portfolio of the Xxxxxxx Variable Series Trust (the “Trust”), as listed on Schedule A to the Agreement.
Whereas, the parties have agreed to amend the following section of the Agreement:
Section 2. “SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUB-ADVISER TO THE TRUST”
Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereby agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
Delete the existing sub-paragraph G. in Section 2. “SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUB-ADVISER TO THE TRUST” in its entirety and replace it with the following:
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The Sub-Adviser at its expense, will furnish: (i) all necessary facilities and personnel, including salaries, expenses, and fees of any personnel required for the Sub-Adviser to faithfully perform its duties under this Agreement; and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, and all equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the Sub-Adviser’s duties under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser shall, at its expense, bear any fees or costs associated with regulatory investigations or litigation arising from or pertaining to (i) the services provided by the Sub-Adviser under the Agreement (but excluding litigation for services provided and/or fees charged by the Adviser); and (ii) the Sub-Adviser’s general business operations that require the involvement or participation of the Adviser, the Fund, and/or any Trustee of the Fund.
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In Witness Whereof, the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser have caused this Amendment to be executed as of this 19 day of December, 2016, effective December 14, 2016.
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Xxxxxxx National Asset Management, LLC
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Xxxxxxx Capital Management, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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By:
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/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name:
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Title:
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President and CEO
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Title
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COO
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