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14 similar Agreement and Plan of Reorganization contracts by Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust, EA Series Trust, Franklin Templeton ETF Trust, others
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • April 22nd, 2024 • TCW ETF Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this day of [ ], 2024 by and among: (i) Metropolitan West Funds (the “Target Entity”), on behalf of its series listed under the heading “Target Fund” on Schedule A attached hereto (the “Target Fund”); and (ii) TCW ETF Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), on behalf of its series listed under the heading “Acquiring Fund” on Schedule A (the “Acquiring Fund”). TCW Investment Management Company LLC (“TCW”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • November 6th, 2023 • Franklin Templeton ETF Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this day of December 14, 2022 by and among: (i) Franklin Custodian Funds (the “Target Entity”), on behalf of its series the Franklin Focused Growth Fund (the “Target Fund”); and (ii) Franklin Templeton ETF Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), on behalf of its series the Franklin Focused Growth ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”). Franklin Advisers, Inc. (“FAV”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • May 19th, 2023 • Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this 28th day of April, 2023 by and among: (i) JPMorgan Insurance Trust (the “Target Entity”), an open-end registered investment company, separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust, an open-end registered investment company (the “Acquiring Entity”), separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“JPMIM”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3. Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation (“LFI,” formerly Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation) joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3.
ContractAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • May 15th, 2023 • Global X Funds
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • March 20th, 2023 • EA Series Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of August 25, 2022 by and among: (i) Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (the “Target Entity”), on behalf of its series the Omni Tax-Managed Small Cap Value Fund (the “Target Fund”); and (ii) EA Series Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), on behalf of its series the EA Bridgeway Omni Small Cap Value ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”). Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (“Bridgeway”) and Empowered Funds, LLC, dba EA Advisers (“EA Advisers”) join this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • March 13th, 2023 • EA Series Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this 28th day of February, 2023 by and among: (i) Starboard Investment Trust (the “Target Entity”), on behalf of its series the Arin Large Cap Theta Fund (the “Target Fund”); and (ii) EA Series Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), on behalf of its series the Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”). Arin Risk Advisors, LLC (“Arin”) and Empowered Funds, LLC, dba EA Advisers (“EA Advisers”) join this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • January 26th, 2023 • Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this [__] day of [__], 2022 by and among: (i) JPMorgan Insurance Trust (the “Target Entity”), an open-end registered investment company, separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust, an open-end registered investment company (the “Acquiring Entity”), separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“JPMIM”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3. Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation (“LIAC”) joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • November 22nd, 2022 • Franklin Templeton ETF Trust
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this 19th day of November, 2021 by and among: (i) Legg Mason Global Asset Management Trust (the “Target Entity”), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) Franklin Templeton ETF Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). Franklin Advisers, Inc. (“FAV”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • October 18th, 2022 • EA Series Trust • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this day of May 12, 2022 by and among: (i) Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (the “Target Entity”), on behalf of its series the Blue Chip Fund (the “Target Fund”); and (ii) EA Series Trust (the “Acquiring Entity”), on behalf of its series the Bridgeway Blue Chip ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”). Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (“Bridgeway”) and ETF Architect join this Agreement solely for purposes of Section 9.2.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • May 27th, 2021 • Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this 7th day of April, 2021 by and among: (i) Delaware VIP Trust (the “Target Entity”), an open-end registered investment company, separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust, an open-end registered investment company (the “Acquiring Entity”), separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust, on behalf of its series Delaware Management Company (“MIMBT”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3. Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation (“LIAC”) joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3.
FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • December 22nd, 2020 • Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this [ ] day of [ ], 2020 by and among: (i) Delaware VIP Trust (the “Target Entity”), an open-end registered investment company, separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust, an open-end registered investment company (the “Acquiring Entity”), separately, where applicable, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust, on behalf of its series Delaware Management Company (“MIMBT”) joins this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3. Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation (“LIAC”) joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, 16.3, 17.2, and 17.3.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • July 12th, 2019 • Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (“Agreement”) is adopted as of this 22nd day of May, 2019 by and among: (i) each of the Oppenheimer open-end registered investment companies identified as a Target Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Entity”), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Target Fund”); and (ii) each of the Invesco open-end registered investment companies identified as an Acquiring Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Entity”), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an “Acquiring Fund”). OFI Advisors, LLC (“OFI Advisors”) and Invesco Capital Management LLC (“ICM”) join this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 10, 14, 15, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.6 and 18.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • June 6th, 2018 • Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION ("Agreement") is adopted as of this 18th day of May, 2018 by and among: (i) each of the Guggenheim open-end registered investment companies identified as a Target Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each a "Target Entity"), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a "Target Fund"); and (ii) each of the Invesco PowerShares open-end registered investment companies identified as an Acquiring Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each an "Acquiring Entity"), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an "Acquiring Fund"). Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC ("GFIA") and Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC ("GPIM") join this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 5.1(e), 9.2, 14 and 16.3. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC ("IPCM") joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, and 16.3.
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAgreement and Plan of Reorganization • June 6th, 2018 • Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust • Delaware
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION ("Agreement") is adopted as of this 18th day of May, 2018 by and among: (i) each of the Guggenheim open-end registered investment companies identified as a Target Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each a "Target Entity"), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each a "Target Fund"); and (ii) each of the Invesco PowerShares open-end registered investment companies identified as an Acquiring Entity on Exhibit A hereto (each an "Acquiring Entity"), separately, on behalf of its respective series identified on Exhibit A hereto (each an "Acquiring Fund"). Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC ("GFIA") and Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC ("GPIM") join this Agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 5.1(e), 9.2, 14 and 16.3. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC ("IPCM") joins this agreement solely for purposes of Sections 1.2(f), 5.1(a), 9.2, 14, and 16.3.
