Common use of Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement Clause in Contracts

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052007, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052012, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser relating shall not apply as to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052007, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28June 30, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052012, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 2005two years from the date of this Agreement, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser and any sub-investment adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052008, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28December 15, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052011, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28November 1, 1993 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052010, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28June 14, 1993 2001 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28December 22, 1993 1995 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 2830, 1993 1998 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of December 15, 1993, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2008, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of December 31, 2003 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the SeriesAdviser, dated April 28December 31, 1993 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use "Royce" as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser and any sub-investment adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effecta) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the first date above written. . (b) This Agreement shall remain continue in effect until June 30, 2005, for two years from the date of the Company’s election to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act and thereafter shall continue to automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (aA) the vote of the Fund's TrusteesCompany’s Board, including or by the affirmative vote of a majority of such the outstanding voting securities of the Company (as defined in the Investment Company Act) and (B) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for accordance with the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority requirements of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" Investment Company Act; (as so definedc) of any such party. This The Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 upon sixty (60) days' ’ written notice notice, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesCompany, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees Company’s Board or by the Adviser, and Advisor; and (d) This Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940Act); provided, however, that the . (e) The provisions of Paragraph 8 Sections 3, 10, and 15 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser Advisor shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement. Further, require notwithstanding the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form termination or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt expiration of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement as aforesaid, the Advisor shall be given entitled to any amounts owed under Sections 3 and 4 through the date of termination or expiration and Section 10 shall continue in writing, addressed force and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, effect and apply to the other party at its principal officeAdvisor and each Covered Person as and to the extent applicable.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052014, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser relating shall not apply as to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20052000, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052014, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the SeriesAdviser, dated April 28October 31, 1993 1996 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052003, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trusteesdirectors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use "Royce" as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of November 1, 1996, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2006, as supplemented, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the SeriesAgreement, dated April as of September 28, 1993 2012 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon ), by and between the effectiveness of this Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series; and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective , dated as of July 1, 2016 (other than the date above writtenprovisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052018, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of December 31, 1996, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the SeriesFund, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052008, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Paragraph 8 of a prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof1993, which shall continue to remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052015, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" persons ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); providedprovided , however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 3027, 20052010, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of September 23, 2010, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of September 23, 2010, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of July 1, 2015, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of June 30, 1996, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series Fund and the vote of the Fund's Trustees’s directors, including a majority of such Trustees directors who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, Fund or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees ’s directors or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Fund may, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, use “Royce” as part of its name. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of April 30, 1998, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of October 1, 2001 and as amended and supplemented to date, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective ), dated as of December 16, 2010, by and between the date above writtenFund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), dated as of January 1, 2014, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon approval by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, and the Investment Advisory Agreement made September 24, 1992 by and between the Fund and the Adviser relating shall not apply as to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June April 30, 20051999, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "Royce" in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the AdviserAdviser or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the Series, dated April 28, 1993 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above writtenwritten and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2001, as amended and/or supplemented, by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052016, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's ’s Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' ’ written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's ’s Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.

Effectiveness, Duration and Termination of Agreement. The prior This Agreement shall become effective as of the date above written and shall replace and supersede in all respects the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser relating to the SeriesAgreement, dated as of April 2830, 1993 2004 (other than the provisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect) shall terminate upon ), by and between the effectiveness of this Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series, and the Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective , dated as of May 1, 2016 (other than the date above writtenprovisions of Paragraph 8 thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect), by and between the Fund and the Adviser with respect to the Series. This Agreement shall remain in effect until June 30, 20052017, and thereafter shall continue automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or (b) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series and the vote of the Fund's Trustees, including a majority of such Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as so defined) of any such party. This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 60 days' written notice by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Series, or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Trustees or by the Adviser, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "“assignment" ” (as such term is defined for purposes of Section 15(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act of 1940); provided, however, that the provisions of Paragraph 8 of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Adviser shall remain entitled to the benefits thereof, notwithstanding any such termination. The Adviser may, upon termination of this Agreement, require the Fund to refrain from using the name "“Royce" ” in any form or combination in its name or in its business, and the Fund shall, as soon as practicable following its receipt of any such request from the Adviser, so refrain from using such name. Any notice under this Agreement shall be given in writing, addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to the other party at its principal office.