GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is effective September 8, 1993, and is between THE CHASE
MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. (the "Bank") and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Investments (the "Customer").
1. Customer Accounts.
The Bank agrees to establish and maintain the following accounts
("Accounts"):
(a) a custody account in the name of the Customer ("Custody
Account") for any and all stocks, shares, bonds, debentures, notes,
mortgages or other obligations for the payment of money, bullion, coin and
any certificates, receipts, warrants or other instruments representing
rights to receive, purchase or subscribe for the same or evidencing or
representing any other rights or interests therein and other similar
property whether certificated or uncertificated as may be received by the
Bank or its Subcustodian (as defined in Section 3) for the account of the
Customer ("Securities"); and
(b) a deposit account in the name of the Customer ("Deposit
Account") for any and all cash in any currency received by the Bank or its
Subcustodian for the account of the Customer, which cash shall not be
subject to withdrawal by draft or check.
The Customer warrants its authority to: 1) deposit the cash and
Securities ("Assets") received in the Accounts and 2) give Instructions (as
defined in Section 11) concerning the Accounts. The Bank may deliver
securities of the same class in place of those deposited in the Custody
Account.
Upon written agreement between the Bank and the Customer, additional
Accounts may be established and separately accounted for as additional
Accounts under the terms of this Agreement.
2. Maintenance of Securities and Cash at Bank and Subcustodian Locations.
Unless Instructions specifically require another location acceptable
to the Bank:
(a) Securities will be held in the country or other jurisdiction in
which the principal trading market for such Securities is located, where
such Securities are to be presented for payment or where such Securities are
acquired; and
(b) cash will be credited to an account in a country or other
jurisdiction in which such cash may be legally deposited or is the legal
currency for the payment of public or private debts.
Cash may be held pursuant to Instructions in either interest or
non-interest bearing accounts as may be available for the particular
currency. To the extent Instructions are issued and the Bank can comply
with such Instructions, the Bank is authorized to maintain cash balances on
deposit for the Customer with itself or one of its affiliates at such
reasonable rates of interest as may from time to time be paid on such
accounts, or in non-interest bearing accounts as the Customer may direct,
if acceptable to the Bank.
If the Customer wishes to have any of its Assets held in the custody
of an institution other than the established Subcustodians or their
securities depositories, such arrangement must be authorized by a written
agreement, signed by the Bank and the Customer.
3. Subcustodians and Securities Depositories.
The Bank may act under this Agreement through the subcustodians listed
in Schedule A of this Agreement with which the Bank has entered into
subcustodial agreements ("Subcustodians"). The Customer authorizes the Bank
to hold Assets in the Accounts in accounts which the Bank has established
with one or more of its branches or Subcustodians. The Bank and
Subcustodians are authorized to hold any of the Securities in their account
with any securities depository in which they participate.
The Bank reserves the right to add new, replace or remove
Subcustodians. The Customer will be given reasonable notice by the Bank of
any amendment to Schedule A. Upon request by the Customer, the Bank will
identify the name, address and principal place of business of any
Subcustodian of the Customer's Assets and the name and address of the
governmental agency or other regulatory authority that supervises or
regulates such Subcustodian.
4. Use of Subcustodian.
(a) The Bank will identify Assets on its books as belonging to the
Customer.
(b) A Subcustodian will hold Assets together with assets belonging
to other customers of the Bank in accounts identified on such Subcustodian's
books as special custody accounts for the exclusive benefit of customers of
the Bank.
(c) Any Assets in the Accounts held by a Subcustodian will be
subject only to the instructions of the Bank or its agent. Any Securities
held in a securities depository for the account of a Subcustodian will be
subject only to the instructions of such Subcustodian.
(d) Any agreement the Bank enters into with a Subcustodian for
holding its customer's assets shall provide that such assets will not be
subject to any right, charge, security interest, lien or claim of any kind
in favor of such Subcustodian except for safe custody or administration, and
that the beneficial ownership of such assets will be freely transferable
without the payment of money or value other than for
safe custody or administration. The foregoing shall not apply to the extent
of any special agreement or arrangement made by the Customer with any
particular Subcustodian.
5. Deposit Account Transactions.
(a) The Bank or its Subcustodians will make payments from the
Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information
required by the Bank.
(b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 5
exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, the Bank, in its
discretion, may advance the Customer such excess amount which shall be
deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily
charged by the Bank on similar loans.
(c) If the Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or
at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit
Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, the
Customer will promptly return any such amount upon oral or written
notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary
course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If
the Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, the
Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to the Customer,
to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount
previously credited. The Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or
obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim
in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the
collection of such amount, but may act for the Customer upon Instructions
after consultation with the Customer.
6. Custody Account Transactions.
(a) Securities will be transferred, exchanged or delivered by the
Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by the Bank of Instructions which
include all information required by the Bank. Settlement and payment for
Securities received for, and delivery of Securities out of, the Custody
Account may be made in accordance with the customary or established
securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the
jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, including. without
limitation, delivery of Securities to a purchaser, dealer or their agents
against a receipt with the expectation of receiving later payment and free
delivery. Delivery of Securities out of the Custody Account may also be
made in any manner specifically required by Instructions acceptable to the
Bank.
(b) The Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts
on a contractual settlement date with cash or Securities with respect to any
sale, exchange or purchase of Securities. Otherwise, such transactions will
be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Securities are
actually received by the Bank and reconciled to the Accounts.
(i) The Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in
its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a
reasonable period, determined by the Bank in its discretion, after
the contractual settlement date for the related transaction.
(ii) If any Securities delivered pursuant to this Section 6 are
returned by the recipient thereof, the Bank may reverse the credits
and debits of the particular transaction at any time.
7. Actions of the Bank.
The Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in
the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary the
Bank will perform the following functions.
(a) Present for payment any Securities which are called, redeemed
or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income
items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that the Bank
or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities.
(b) Execute in the name of the Customer such ownership and other
certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Securities.
(c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Securities for definitive
Securities.
(d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the
Securities, including, without limitation, affiliates of the Bank or any
Subcustodian.
(e) Issue statements to the Customer, at times mutually agreed upon,
identifying the Assets in the Accounts.
The Bank will send the Customer an advice or notification of any
transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or
notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of
the Assets. Unless the Customer sends the Bank a written exception or
objection to any Bank statement within sixty days of receipt, the Customer
shall be deemed to have approved such statement. In such event, or where
the Customer has otherwise approved any such statement, the Bank shall, to
the extent permitted by law, be released, relieved and discharged with
respect to all matters set forth in such statement or reasonably implied
therefrom as though it had been settled by the decree of a court of
competent jurisdiction in an action where the Customer and all persons
having or claiming an interest in the Customer or the Customer's Accounts
were parties.
All collections of funds or other properly paid or distributed in
respect of Securities in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of
the Customer. The Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by
delay in the actual receipt of notice by the Bank or by its Subcustodians
of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Securities in the
Custody Account in respect of which the Bank has agreed to take any action
under this Agreement.
8. Corporate Actions; Proxies.
Whenever the Bank receives information concerning the Securities which
requires discretionary action by the beneficial owner of the Securities
(other than a proxy), such as subscription rights, bonus issues, stock
repurchase plans and rights offerings, or legal notices or other material
intended to be transmitted to securities holders ("Corporate Actions"), the
Bank will give the Customer notice of such Corporate Actions to the extent
that the Bank's central corporate actions department has actual knowledge
of a Corporate Action in time to notify its customers.
When a rights entitlement or a fractional interest resulting from a
rights issue, stock dividend, stock split or similar Corporate Action is
received which bears an expiration date, the Bank will endeavor to obtain
Instructions from the Customer or its Authorized Person, as defined in
Section 10, but if Instructions are not received in time for the Bank to
take timely action, or actual notice of such Corporate Action was received
too late to seek Instructions, the Bank is authorized to sell such rights
entitlement or fractional interest and to credit the Deposit Account with
the proceeds or take any other action it deems, in good faith, to be
appropriate in which case it shall be held harmless for any such action.
The Bank will deliver proxies to the Customer or its designated agent
pursuant to special arrangements which may have been agreed to in writing.
Such proxies shall be executed in the appropriate nominee name relating to
Securities in the Custody Account registered in the name of such nominee but
without indicating the manner in which such proxies are to be voted; and
where bearer Securities are involved, proxies will be delivered in
accordance with Instructions.
9. Nominees.
Securities which are ordinarily held in registered form may be
registered in a nominee name of the Bank, Subcustodian or securities
depository, as the case may be. The Bank may, without notice to the
Customer, cause any such Securities to cease to be registered in the name
of any such nominee and to be registered in the name of the Customer. In
the event that any Securities registered in a nominee name are called for
partial redemption by the issuer, the Bank may allot the called portion to
the respective beneficial holders of such class of security in any manner
the Bank deems to be fair and equitable. The Customer agrees to hold the
Bank, Subcustodians, and their respective nominees harmless from any
liability arising directly or indirectly from their status as a mere record
holder of Securities in the Custody Account.
10. Authorized Persons.
As used in this Agreement, the term "Authorized Person" means
employees or agents including investment managers as have been designated
by written notice from the Customer or its designated agent to act on behalf
of the Customer under this Agreement. Such persons shall continue to be
Authorized Persons until such time as the Bank receives Instructions from
the Customer or its designated agent that any such employee or agent is no
longer an Authorized Person.
11. Instructions.
The term "Instructions" means instructions of any Authorized Person
received by the Bank, via telephone, telex, TWX, facsimile transmission,
bank wire or other teleprocess or electronic instruction or trade
information system acceptable to the Bank which the Bank believes in good
faith to have been given by Authorized Persons or which are transmitted with
proper testing or authentication pursuant to terms and conditions which the
Bank may specify. Unless otherwise expressly provided, all Instructions
shall continue in full force and effect until cancelled or superseded.
Any Instructions delivered to the Bank by telephone shall promptly
thereafter be confirmed in writing by an Authorized Person (which
confirmation may bear the facsimile signature of such Person), but the
Customer will hold the Bank harmless for the failure of an Authorized Person
to send such confirmation in writing, the failure of such confirmation to
conform to the telephone instructions received or the Bank's failure to
produce such confirmation at any subsequent time. Either Party may
electronically record any Instructions given by telephone, and any other
telephone discussions with respect to the Custody Account. The Customer
shall be responsible for safeguarding any testkeys, identification codes or
other security devices which the Bank shall make available to the Customer
or its Authorized Persons.
12. Standard of Care; Liabilities.
(a) The Bank shall be responsible for the performance of only such
duties as are set forth in this Agreement or expressly maintained in
Instructions which are consistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
(i) The Bank will use reasonable care with respect to its
obligations under this Agreement and the safekeeping of Assets. The
Bank shall be liable to the Customer for any loss which shall occur
as the result of the failure of a Subcustodian to exercise reasonable
care with respect to the safekeeping of such Assets to the same
extent that the Bank would be liable to the Customer if the Bank were
holding such Assets in New York. In the event of any loss to the
Customer by reason of the failure of the Bank or its Subcustodian to
utilize reasonable care, the Bank shall be liable to the Customer
only to the extent of the Customer's direct damages, to be determined
based on the market value of the property which is the subject of the
loss at the date of discovery of such loss and without reference to
any special conditions or circumstances.
(ii) The Bank will not be responsible for any act, omission, default
or for the solvency of any broker or agent which it or a Subcustodian
appoints unless such appointment was made negligently or in bad
faith.
(iii) The Bank shall be indemnified by, and without liability to the
Customer for any action taken or omitted by the Bank whether pursuant
to Instructions or otherwise within the scope of this
Agreement if such act or omission was in good faith, without
negligence. In performing its obligations under this Agreement, the
Bank may rely on the genuineness of any document which it believes in
good faith to have been validly executed.
(iv) The Customer agrees to pay for and hold the Bank harmless from
any liability or loss resulting from the imposition or assessment of
any taxes or other governmental charges, and any related expenses
with respect to income from or Assets in the Accounts.
(v) The Bank shall be entitled to rely, and may act upon the advice
of counsel (who may be counsel for the Customer) on all matters, and
shall be without liability for any action reasonably taken or omitted
pursuant to such advice.
(vi) The Bank need not maintain any insurance for the benefit of the
Customer.
(vii) Without limiting the foregoing, the Bank shall not be liable
for any loss which results from: 1) the general risk of investing, or
2) investing or holding Assets in a particular country including. but
not limited to, losses resulting from nationalization, expropriation
or other governmental actions; regulation of the banking or
securities industry; currency restrictions, devaluations or
fluctuations; and market conditions which prevent the orderly
execution of securities transactions or affect the value of Assets.
(viii) Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss due to
forces beyond their control including, but not limited to strikes or
work stoppages, acts of war or terrorism, insurrection, revolution,
nuclear fusion, fission or radiation, or acts of God.
(b) Consistent with and without limiting the first paragraph of this
Section 12, it is specifically acknowledged that the Bank shall have no duty
or responsibility to:
(i) question Instructions or make any suggestions to the Customer
or an Authorized Person regarding such Instructions;
(ii) supervise or make recommendations with respect to investments
or the retention of Securities;
(iii) advise the Customer or an Authorized Person regarding any
default in the payment of principal or income of any security other
than as provided in Section 5(c) of this Agreement;
(iv) evaluate or report to the Customer or an Authorized Person
regarding the financial condition of any broker, agent or other party
to which Securities are delivered or payments are made pursuant to
this Agreement; or
(v) review or reconcile trade confirmations received from brokers.
The Customer or its Authorized Persons issuing instructions shall
bear any responsibility to review such confirmations against
Instructions issued to and statements issued by the Bank.
(c) The Customer authorizes the Bank to act under this Agreement
notwithstanding that the Bank or any of its divisions or affiliates may have
a material interest in a transaction, or circumstances are such that the
Bank may have a potential conflict of duty or interest including the fact
that the Bank or any of its affiliates may provide brokerage services to
other customers, act as financial advisor to the issuer of Securities, act
as a lender to the issuer of Securities, act in the same transaction as
agent for more than one customer, have a material interest in the issue of
Securities, or earn profits from any of the activities listed herein.
13. Fees and Expenses.
The Customer agrees to pay the Bank for its services under this
Agreement such amount as may be agreed upon in writing, together with the
Bank's reasonable out-of-pocket or incidental expenses, including, but not
limited to legal fees- The Bank shall have a lien on and is authorized to
charge any Accounts of the Customer for any amount owing to the Bank under
any provision of this Agreement.
14. Miscellaneous.
(a) Foreign Exchange Transactions. To facilitate the administration
of the Customer's trading and investment activity, the Bank is authorized
to enter into spot or forward foreign exchange contracts with the Customer
or an Authorized Person for the Customer and may also provide foreign
exchange through its subsidiaries, affiliates or Subcustodians.
Instructions, including standing instructions, may be issued with respect
to such contracts but the Bank may establish rules or limitations concerning
any foreign exchange facility made available In all cases where the Bank,
its subsidiaries. affiliates or Subcustodians enter into a foreign exchange
contract related to Accounts, the terms and conditions of the then current
foreign exchange contract of the Bank, its subsidiary, affiliate or
Subcustodian and, to the extent not inconsistent, this Agreement, shall
apply to such transaction.
(b) Certification of Residency, etc. The Customer certifies that
it is a resident of the United States and agrees to notify the Bank of any
changes in residency. The Bank may rely upon this certification or the
certification of such other facts as may be required to administer the
Bank's obligations under this Agreement. The Customer will indemnify the
Bank against all losses, liability, claims or demands arising directly or
indirectly from any such certifications.
(c) Access to Records. The Bank shall allow the Customer's
independent public accountants reasonable access to the records of the Bank
relating to the Assets as is required in connection with their examination
of books and records pertaining to the Customer's affairs. Subject to
restrictions under applicable law, the Bank shall also obtain an undertaking
to permit the Customer's independent public accountants reasonable access
to the records of any Subcustodian which has physical possession of any
Assets as may be required in connection with the examination of the
Customer's books and records.
(d) Governing Law; Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of New York and shall not be assignable
by either party, but shall bind the successors in interest of the Customer
and the Bank.
(e) Entire Agreement; Applicable Riders. Customer represents that
the Assets deposited in the Accounts are (check one):
/ / employee benefit plan or other assets subject to the Employee
Retirement Income Security Art of 1974, as amended ("ERISA");
/X/ mutual fund assets subject to Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations;
/ / neither of the above.
This Agreement consists exclusively of this document together with
Schedule A, Exhibits I to ---- and the following rider(s) [check applicable
rider(s)]:
/ / ERISA
/X/ MUTUAL FUND
/X/ SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
There are no other provisions of this Agreement and this Agreement
supersedes any other agreements, whether written or oral, between the
parties. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing, executed by
both parties.
(f) Severability. In the event that one or more provisions of this
Agreement are held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect on the
basis of any particular circumstances or in any jurisdiction, the validity,
legality and enforceability of any such provision and the remaining
provisions, under other circumstances or in other jurisdictions will not in
any way be affected or impaired.
(g) Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no
failure or delay on the part of either party in exercising any power or
right under this Agreement operates as a waiver, nor does any single or
partial exercise of any power or right preclude any other or further
exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other power or right. No waiver
by a party of any provision of this Agreement, or waiver of any breach or
default. is effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom
the waiver is to be enforced.
(h) Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective
when actually received. Any notices or other communications which may be
required under this Agreement are to be sent to the parties at the following
addresses or such other addresses as may subsequently be given to the other
party in writing:
Bank: The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
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Attn: Global Custody Dept.
Customer: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Investments
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(i) Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the Customer
or the Bank by giving sixty days written notice to the other, provided that
such notice to the Bank shall specify the names of the persons to whom the
Bank shall delivery the Assets in the Accounts. If notice of termination
is given by the Bank, the Customer shall, within sixty days following
receipt of the notice, deliver to the Bank Instructions specifying the names
of the persons to whom the Bank shall delivery the Assets. In either case
the Bank will delivery the Assets to the persons so specified, after
deducting any amounts which the Bank determines in good faith to be owed to
it under Section 13. If within sixty days following receipt of a notice of
termination by the Bank, the Bank does not receive Instructions from the
Customer specifying the names of the persons to whom the Bank shall deliver
the Assets, the Bank, at its election, may deliver the Assets to a bank or
trust company doing business in the State of New York to be held and
disposed of pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, or to Authorized
Persons, or may continue to hold the Assets until Instructions are provided
to the Bank.
CUSTOMER
By: /S/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
Senior Vice President
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A.
By: /S/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Vice President
Mutual Fund Rider to Global Custody Agreement
Between The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. and
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Investments
effective September 8, 1993
Customer represents that the Assets being placed in the Bank's custody
are subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act'), as the same
may be amended from time to time.
Except to the extent that the Bank has specifically agreed to comply
with a condition of a rule, regulation or interpretation promulgated by or
under the authority of the SEC or the Exemptive Order applicable to accounts
of this nature issued to the Bank (Investment Company Act of 1940, Release
No. 12053, November 20, 1981), as amended, or unless the Bank has otherwise
specifically agreed, the Customer shall be solely responsible to assure that
the maintenance of Assets under this Agreement complies with such rules,
regulations, interpretations or exemptive order promulgated by or under the
authority of the Securities Exchange Commission.
The following modifications are made to the Agreement:
Section 3. Subcustodians and Securities Depositories.
Add the following language to the end of Section 3:
The terms Subcustodian and securities depositories as used in this
Agreement shall mean a branch of a qualified U.S. bank, an eligible foreign
custodian or an eligible foreign securities depository, which are further
defined as follows:
(a) "qualified U.S. Bank" shall mean a qualified U.S. bank as
defined in Rule 17f-5 under the Act;
(b) "eligible foreign custodian" shall mean (i) a banking
institution or trust company incorporated or organized under the laws of a
country other than the United States that is regulated as such by that
country's government or an agency thereof and that has shareholders' equity
in excess of $200 million in U.S. currency (or a foreign currency equivalent
thereto. (ii) a majority owned direct or indirect subsidiary of a qualified
U.S. bank or bank holding company that is incorporated or organized under
the laws of a country other than the United States and that has
shareholders' equity in excess of $100 million in U.S. currency (or a
foreign currency equivalent thereof), (iii) a banking institution or trust
company incorporated or organized under the laws of a country other than the
United States or a majority owned direct or indirect subsidiary of a
qualified U.S. bank or bank holding company that is incorporated or
organized under the laws of a country other than the United States which has
such other qualifications as shall be specified in Instructions and approved
by the Bank or (iv) any other entity that shall have been so qualified by
exemptive order, rule or other appropriate action of the SEC; and
(c) "eligible foreign securities depository" shall mean a securities
depository or clearing agency, incorporated or organized under the laws of
a country other than the United States, which operates (i) the central
system for handling securities or equivalent book-entries in that country
or (ii) a transnational system for the central handling of securities or
equivalent book-entries.
The Customer represents that its Board of Directors has approved each
of the Subcustodians listed in Schedule A to this Agreement and the terms
of the subcustody agreements between the Bank and each Subcustodian, which
are attached as Exhibits I through --- of Schedule A, and further represents
that its Board has determined that the use of each Subcustodian and the
terms of each subcustody agreement are consistent with the best interests
of the Customer's fund(s) and its (their) shareholders. The Bank will
supply the Customer with any amendment to Schedule A for approval. The
Customer has supplied or will supply the Bank with certified copies of its
Board of Directors resolution(s) with respect to the foregoing prior to
placing Assets with any Subcustodian so approved.
Section 11. Instructions.
Add the following language to the end of Section 11:
Account transactions made pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 of this
Agreement may be made only for the purposes listed below. Instructions must
specify the purpose for which any transaction is to be made and the Customer
shall be solely responsible to assure that Instructions are in accord with
any limitations or restrictions applicable to the Customer by law or as may
be set forth in its prospectus.
(a) In connection with the purchase or sale of Securities at prices
confirmed by Instructions;
(b) When Securities are called, redeemed or retired, or otherwise
become payable.
(c) In exchange for or upon conversion into other securities alone
or other securities and cash pursuant to any plan or merger consolidation,
reorganization, recapitalization or readjustment.
(d) Upon conversion of Securities pursuant to their terms into other
securities.
(e) Upon exercise of subscription, purchase or other similar rights
represented by Securities.
(f) For the payment of interest. taxes, management or supervisory
fees, distributions or operating expenses.
(g) In connection with any borrowings by the Customer requiring a
pledge of Securities, but only against receipt of amounts borrowed.
(h) In connection with any loans. but only against receipt of
adequate collateral as specified in Instructions which shall reflect any
restrictions applicable to the Customer.
(i) For the purpose of redeeming shares of the capital stock of the
Customer and the delivery to, or the crediting to the account of the Bank,
its Subcustodian or the Customer's transfer agent, such shares to be
purchased or redeemed.
(j) For the purpose of redeeming in kind shares of the Customer
against delivery of the shares to be redeemed to the Bank, its Subcustodian
or the Customer's transfer agent.
(k) For delivery in accordance with the provisions of any agreement
among the Customer, the Bank and a broker-dealer registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and a member of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. relating to compliance with
the rules of The Options Clearing Corporation and of any registered national
securities exchange, or of any similar organization or organizations.
regarding escrow or other arrangements in connection with transactions by
the Customer.
(l) For release of Securities to designated brokers under covered
call options, provided, however, that such Securities shall be released only
upon payment to the Bank of monies for the premium due and a receipt for the
Securities which are to be held in escrow. Upon exercise of the option, or
at expiration, the Bank will receive the Securities previously deposited
from brokers The Bank will act strictly in accordance with Instructions in
the delivery of Securities to be held in escrow and will have no
responsibility or liability for any such Securities which are not returned
promptly when due other than to make proper request for such return.
(m) For spot or forward foreign exchange transactions to facilitate
security trading, receipt of income from Securities or related transactions.
(n) For other proper purposes as may be specified in Instructions
issued by an officer of the Customer which shall include a statement of the
purpose for which the delivery or payment is to be made, the amount of the
payment or specific Securities to be delivered, the name of the person or
persons to whom delivery or payment is to be made, and a certification that
the purpose is a proper purpose under the instruments governing the
Customer.
(o) Upon the termination of this Agreement as set forth in Section
14(i).
Section 12. Standard of Care; Liabilities.
Add the following subsection (d) to Section 12:
(d) The Bank hereby warrants to the Customer that in its opinion,
after due inquiry, the established procedures to be followed by each of its
branches, each branch of a qualified U.S. bank, each eligible foreign
custodian and each eligible foreign securities depository holding the
Customer's Securities pursuant to this Agreement afford protection for such
Securities at least equal to that afforded by the Bank's established
procedures with respect to similar securities held by the Bank and its
securities depositories in New York.
Section 14. Access to Records.
Add the following language to the end of Section 14(c):
Upon reasonable request from the Customer, the Bank shall furnish the
Customer such reports (or portions thereto of the Bank's system of internal
accounting controls applicable to the Bank's duties under this Agreement.
The Bank shall endeavor to obtain and furnish the Customer with such similar
reports as it may reasonably request with respect to each Subcustodian and
securities depository holding the Customer's assets.
GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT
with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Investments
dated September 8, 1993
Special Terms and Conditions
Pursuant to Section 1 of the Agreement, Appendix A, which the parties may
from time to time amend in writing, sets forth additional Accounts to be
separately account for under the terms of this Agreement.
Section 7(e), line 3 - Delete the word sixty and insert in lieu thereof, the
word ninety.
APPENDIX "A"
TO THE
GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A.
AND
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ INVESTMENTS
The following is a list of the Funds within the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Investments Series
for which Chase will serve as custodian under the Global Custody Agreement
dated as of September 8, 1993.
Fund Name: Effective as of:
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Utility Fund September 8, 1993
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Bulwark Fund September 8, 1993
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A.
Fee Schedule
for
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ INVESTMENTS: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ UTILITY FUND
1. Global Custody
Market Value Fees (to be applied on a fund by fund basis)
$0 - $ 50MM 6.5bp
$ 50MM - $100MM 6.Obp
$100MM - $300MM 5.5bp
Over - $300MM 4.Obp
Country Safekeeping and Transaction Fees
Basis Point Transactions
Band A 3.5 $ 30
Band B 4 $ 40
Band C 5 $ 60
Band D 8.5 $ 80
Band E 18 $100
Band F 35 $125
Minimum Annual Custody Fee $25,000
II. Miscellaneous Fees
Out of pocket expenses As incurred
(i.e. scrip fees, stamp taxes,
transaction costs, etc.)
Transfer to successor custodian Refer to country bands