January 1, 2013 MBSC Securities Corporation 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 Gentlemen:
January 1, 2013
MBSC Securities Corporation
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
000 Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Gentlemen:
We wish to enter into an Agreement with you with respect to our providing distribution, advertising
and marketing assistance and shareholder services relating to the Service shares of each series of
the management investment companies (each a “Fund”) set forth on Schedule A hereto, as such
Schedule may be revised from time to time, or if no series are set forth on such Schedule, the
Fund, for which you are the principal underwriter as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended (the “Act”), and the exclusive agent for the continuous distribution of shares of the
Funds pursuant to the terms of a Distribution Agreement between you and the Fund.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement are as follows:
1. | We agree to provide distribution, advertising and marketing assistance relating to the
Service shares of the Funds and shareholder services for the benefit of owners of variable
annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (together, “variable insurance
products”) we issue through our separate accounts that invest in the Service shares of the
Funds (“owners”), which separate accounts are set forth on Schedule B hereto, as such Schedule
may be revised from time to time. Such services may include, without limitation: answering
owner inquiries about the Funds; establishing information interfaces and websites and internal
systems for Service shares; providing assistance and support with regard to the training of
owner relationship personnel and sales agents; providing statements and/or reports showing
tax, performance, owner account and other information relating to Service shares; providing
portfolio manager commentaries to owners and other interested parties; and providing such
other information and services as you reasonably may request, to the extent we are permitted
by applicable statute, rule or regulation. If we are restricted or unable to provide the
services contemplated above, we agree not to perform such services and not to accept fees
thereafter. Our acceptance of any fees hereunder shall constitute our representation (which
shall survive any payment of such fees and any termination of this Agreement and shall be
reaffirmed each time we accept a fee hereunder) that our receipt of such fee is lawful. |
2. | We shall provide such office space and equipment, telephone facilities and personnel as is
necessary or beneficial for providing the services described in Paragraph 1 of this Agreement. |
3. | We agree that neither we nor any of our employees or agents are authorized to make any
representation concerning any Fund, except those contained in the then current |
Prospectus
furnished to us by you or the Fund, or in such supplemental literature or advertising
materials as may be authorized by you in writing. |
4. | We acknowledge that this Agreement is an agreement entered into pursuant to the Fund’s
Distribution Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, and shall become effective for
a Fund only when approved by a vote of a majority of (i) the Fund’s Board of Directors or
Trustees, as the case may be (collectively “Directors,” individually “Director”), and (ii)
Directors who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Act) of the Fund and have no
direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, cast in person at a meeting called
for the purpose of voting on such approval. |
5. | As to each Fund, this Agreement shall continue in effect until terminated in accordance with
its terms, provided such continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of a majority of
(i) the Fund’s Directors and (ii) Directors who are not “interested persons” (as defined in
the Act) of the Fund and have no direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement, by
vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. |
6. | (a) As to each Fund, this Agreement is terminable without penalty, at any time, by vote of a
majority of the Fund’s Directors who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Act) and
have no direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement or, upon not more than 60
days’ written notice, by vote of holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding Service
shares. As to each Fund, this Agreement is terminable without penalty upon 15 days’ notice by
either party. In addition, you may terminate this Agreement as to any or all Funds
immediately, without penalty, if the present investment adviser of such Fund(s) ceases to
serve the Fund(s) in such capacity, or if you cease to act as distributor of such Fund(s).
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, if the Distribution Plan adopted by the Fund is
terminated by the Fund’s Board, or the Distribution Plan, or any part thereof, is found
invalid or is ordered terminated by any regulatory or judicial authority, or we fail to
perform the distribution, advertising, marketing and shareholder servicing functions
contemplated herein as to any or all of the Funds, this Agreement shall be terminable
effective upon receipt of notice thereof by us. This Agreement also shall terminate
automatically, as to the relevant Fund, in the event of its assignment (as defined in the
Act). |
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(b) This Agreement shall become effective only when accepted and signed by you and when the
conditions in Paragraph 4 of this Agreement are satisfied. This Agreement may be amended by
you upon 15 days’ prior notice to us, and such amendment shall be deemed accepted by us upon
the acceptance of a fee payable under this Agreement after the effective date of any such
amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the
parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior
agreements between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof. |
7. | In consideration of the services and facilities described herein, we shall be entitled to
receive from you, and you agree to pay us with respect to each Fund, the fees set forth
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opposite the Fund’s name on Schedule A hereto. We understand that any payments pursuant to
this Agreement shall be paid only so long as this Agreement, the Plan and the Fund’s
participation agreement with us are in effect. We agree that no Director, officer or
shareholder of the Fund shall be liable individually for the performance of the obligations
hereunder or for any such payments. |
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8. | Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other party that: (a) it is a corporation,
partnership or other entity duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws
of the jurisdiction in which it was organized; (b) it will comply with all applicable federal
and state laws, and the rules, regulations, requirements and conditions of all applicable
regulatory and self-regulatory agencies or authorities in the performance of its duties and
responsibilities hereunder; (c) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance
of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and
all other authorizations and approvals (if any) required for its lawful execution and delivery
of this Agreement and its performance hereunder have been obtained; and (d) upon execution and
delivery by it, and assuming due and valid execution and delivery by the other party, this
Agreement will constitute a valid and binding agreement, enforceable in accordance with its
terms. |
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9. | We represent and warrant that the services we agree to render under this Agreement are not
services for which we deduct fees and charges under the variable insurance products investing
in the Service shares or for which we are paid compensation pursuant to another arrangement. |
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10. | We agree to provide to you and each applicable Fund such information relating to our services
hereunder as may be required to be maintained by you and/or such Fund under applicable federal
or state laws, and the rules, regulations, requirements or conditions of applicable regulatory
and self-regulatory agencies or authorities. |
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11. | (a) We agree to indemnify and hold harmless you and your officers and directors, and each
Fund and its Directors and any person who controls you and/or the Fund within the meaning of
Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, from any and all loss, liability and
expense resulting from our gross negligence or willful wrongful acts under this Agreement,
except to the extent such loss, liability or expense is the result of your willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of your duties, or by reason of
the reckless disregard of your obligations and duties under this Agreement. |
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(b) You agree to indemnify and hold us and our officers and directors harmless from any and
all loss, liability and expense resulting from your gross negligence or willful wrongful
acts under this Agreement, except to the extent such loss, liability or expense is the
result of our willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of our
duties, or by reason of our reckless disregard of our obligations and duties under this
Agreement. |
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12. | Neither this Agreement nor the performance of the services of the respective parties
hereunder shall be considered to constitute an exclusive arrangement, or to create a |
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partnership, association or joint venture between you and us. Neither party hereto shall be,
act as, or represent itself as, the agent or representative of the other, nor shall either
party have the right or authority to assume, create or incur any liability, or any obligation
of any kind, express or implied, against or in the name of, or on behalf of, the other party. |
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13. | All notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be given in
writing and delivered by personal delivery or by postage prepaid, registered or certified
United States first class mail, return receipt requested, or by telecopier, telex, telegram or
similar means of same day delivery (with a confirming copy by mail as provided herein).
Unless otherwise notified in writing, all notices to you shall be given or sent to you at 000
Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, Attention: General Counsel, and all notices to us shall
be given or sent to us at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000, Attention:
General Counsel. |
14. | This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the
State of New York, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. |
Very truly yours, | ||||||
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | PACIFIC LIFE & ANNUITY COMPANY | |||||
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||||
Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx | |||||
Title: Assistant Vice President | Title: Assistant Vice President | |||||
Date: 2/11/13 | Date: 2/11/13 | |||||
Attest:
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/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx | Attest: | /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx | |||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx Assistant Secretary |
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx Assistant Secretary |
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Accepted: MBSC SECURITIES CORPORATION | ||||||
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||||||
Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx | ||||||
Title: EVP | ||||||
Date: 2/22/13 |
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SCHEDULE A
Fund and Portfolio Name |
Fee at an Annual Rate as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Asset Value of Service Shares held on behalf of owners1 |
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Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund Appreciation Portfolio |
1 For purposes of determining the fee payable hereunder, the average daily net asset value of the Fund’s Service shares shall be computed in the manner specified in the Fund’s charter documents and then-current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. |
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SCHEDULE B
Name of Separate Accounts
Separate Account A of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific Select Variable Annuity Separate Account of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific Select Exec Separate Account of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific COLI Separate Account
Pacific COLI Separate Account II
Pacific COLI Separate Account III
Pacific COLI Separate Account IV
Pacific COLI Separate Account V
Separate Account I of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Separate Account A of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
Pacific Select Exec Separate Account of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
Separate Account I of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
Pacific Select Variable Annuity Separate Account of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific Select Exec Separate Account of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific COLI Separate Account
Pacific COLI Separate Account II
Pacific COLI Separate Account III
Pacific COLI Separate Account IV
Pacific COLI Separate Account V
Separate Account I of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Separate Account A of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
Pacific Select Exec Separate Account of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
Separate Account I of Pacific Life & Annuity Company
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