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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001821268-25-000271
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		17
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20251215
ITEM INFORMATION:		Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20251215
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20251215

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001380936
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		EIN:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21982
		FILM NUMBER:		251572434

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		227 WEST MONROE STREET
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606
		BUSINESS PHONE:		312-827-0100

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		STREET 1:		227 WEST MONROE STREET
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CLAYMORE/GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20090630

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Claymore/Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20070605

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Claymore Strategic Opportunities Fund
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061113
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BNY performs administrative functions and bookkeeping, accounting and pricing functions for the Fund. For these services, BNY receives
a fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, based on average daily net assets of the Fund, subject to a minimum fee per year. The Fund also
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<p style="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">The foregoing description of the
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is filed with this report as Exhibit 1.1 and incorporated herein by reference.</p>

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with <span style="background-color: white">BNY amending and replacing the prior agreements with BNY dated July 26, 2007. Pursuant to the
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Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the &#8220;1940 Act&#8221;). Pursuant to the Foreign Custody Agreement, BNY provides services
as foreign custody manager for the Fund in connection with its services under the Custody Agreement. For its services, BNY receives a
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<p style="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">The foregoing description of the
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text of the Custody Agreement and Foreign Custody Agreement, which are filed with this report as Exhibits 1.2 and 1.3, respectively, and
incorporated herein by reference.</p>

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ordinary course payments under the Prior FAA Agreement through the effective date of termination, no termination or other fees are payable
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custody manager agreement with BNY (collectively, the &#8220;Prior Custody Agreements&#8221;). Other than ordinary course payments
under the Prior Custody Agreements through the effective date of termination, no termination or other fees are payable by the Fund
in connection with the termination of the Prior Custody Agreements.</p>

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<p style="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>GUGGENHEIM FUNDS </B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>FUND ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">THIS AGREEMENT is made as of December 15, 2025, by and between each investment company referenced on the
signature page <FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">hereto (each a &#8220;Fund&#8221;, collectively the &#8220;Funds&#8221;),
</FONT>and The Bank of New York Mellon, a New York banking organization (&#8220;BNY&#8221;). BNY and the Funds are collectively referred
to as the &#8220;Parties&#8221; and individually as a &#8220;Party&#8221;. This Agreement shall be effective on December 15, 2025 or
on such other date as the Funds and BNY may agree in writing (the &#8220;Effective Date&#8221;).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid">W I T N E S S E T H</FONT> <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">WHEREAS, each Fund is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">WHEREAS, each Fund desires to retain BNY to provide for the Funds and portfolios identified on Exhibit
A hereto (each, a &#8220;Series&#8221;) the services described herein, and BNY is willing to provide such services, all as more fully
set forth below;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, the parties hereby
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">Whenever used in this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below:</P>

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or an employee of a Fund, duly authorized to execute this Agreement and to give Instructions on behalf of such Fund as set forth in Exhibit
B hereto and each Authorized Person&#8217;s scope of authority may be limited by setting forth such limitation in a written document
signed by BNY and the applicable Fund.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">From time to time each Fund may deliver a new Exhibit B to add or delete any person and BNY shall
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">&#8220;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">BNY Affiliate</FONT>&#8221; shall mean any office, branch or subsidiary of The
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.</P>

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Board resolutions, including resolutions of the Fund&#8217;s Board authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
by the Fund, and opinions of outside counsel, as BNY may reasonably request from time to time, in connection with its provision of services
under this Agreement.</P>

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for use in connection with the services hereunder, from an Authorized Person or person believed in good faith to be an Authorized Person.</P>

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policies pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act as provided by or on behalf of the Fund to BNY.</P>

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permissible circumstances agreed by the Funds and BNY, in such a manner and in accordance with such testing and authentication procedures
as the Parties shall agree upon from time to time, and reasonably believed by BNY to be an Authorized Person.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">&#8220;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Organizational Documents</FONT>&#8221; shall mean certified copies of a Fund&#8217;s
articles of incorporation, certificate of incorporation, certificate of formation or organization, certificate of limited partnership,
declaration of trust, trust instrument, bylaws, limited partnership agreement, memorandum of association, limited liability company agreement,
operating agreement, confidential offering memorandum, material contracts, Offering Materials, SEC exemptive orders relied upon by a
Fund, required filings or similar documents of formation or organization, as applicable, delivered to and received by BNY.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">&#8220;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">SEC</FONT>&#8221; means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.</P>

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the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act.</FONT></P>

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certain of the Funds.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">2.&#9;Appointment.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Each Fund hereby appoints BNY as its agent for the term of this Agreement to perform the services described
herein (&#8220;Services&#8221;). BNY hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform the duties hereinafter set forth.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">3.&#9;Representations and Warranties; Covenants.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(a)</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Each Fund hereby represents and warrants to BNY, which representations
and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing, that:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">I.&#9;It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business
as now conducted, to enter into this</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">II.&#9;This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Fund in accordance with all requisite action of the Board
and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of such Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">III.&#9;The Fund&#8217;s Investment Adviser is in good standing and qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature
or conduct of its business requires such qualification;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">IV.&#9;It is conducting its business in material compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, has made
and will continue to make all necessary filings including tax filings and has obtained all regulatory licenses, approvals and consents
necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, regulation, rule, order or judgment binding on it and no provision
of its Organizational Documents, nor of any mortgage, indenture, credit agreement or other contract binding on it or affecting its property
which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">V.&#9;The method of valuation of securities and the method of computing the Net Asset Value shall be as set forth in the Offering Materials
of the Fund and the Fund&#8217;s and its valuation designee&#8217;s pricing policies and procedures adopted pursuant to Rule 2a-5 and
provided to BNY. To the extent the performance of any services described in Schedule I attached hereto by BNY in accordance with the
then effective Offering Materials for the Fund would violate any applicable laws or regulations, the Fund shall notify BNY in writing
and thereafter shall either furnish BNY with the appropriate values of securities, Net Asset Value or other computation, as the case
may be, or instruct BNY in writing to value securities and/or compute Net Asset Value or other computations in a manner the Fund specifies
in writing, and either the furnishing of such values or the giving of such instructions shall constitute a representation by the Fund
that the same is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations and with its Offering Materials, all subject to confirmation by
BNY as to its capacity to act in accordance with the foregoing;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">VI.&#9;The terms of this Agreement and the fees and expenses associated with this Agreement and any benefits accruing to BNY or to the
Investment Adviser or sponsor of the Fund in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to any fee waivers, conversion
cost reimbursements, upfront payments, signing payments or periodic payments made </P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">or to be made by BNY to such Investment Adviser or
sponsor or any affiliate of the Fund relating to this Agreement have been fully disclosed to the Board of the Fund and that, if required
by applicable law, such Board has approved or will approve the terms of this Agreement, any such fees and expenses and any such benefits;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">VII.&#9;Each person named on Exhibit B hereto is duly authorized by such Fund to be an Authorized Person hereunder;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">VIII.&#9;Without limiting the provisions of Section 21 below, the Fund shall treat as confidential the terms and conditions of this Agreement
relating to fees and shall not disclose nor authorize disclosure thereof to any other person, except (i) to its employees, regulators,
examiners, internal and external accountants, auditors and counsel, (ii) for a summary description of this Agreement in the Offering
Materials, (iii) to any other person when required by applicable law, a court order or legal process, (iv) as agreed in writing by BNY
or (v) whenever advised by its counsel that it would be liable for a failure to make such disclosure. The Fund shall instruct its employees,
regulators, examiners, internal and external accountants, auditors and counsel who may be afforded access to such information of the
Fund&#8217;s obligations of confidentiality hereunder;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">IX.&#9;The Fund shall, if it is permitted to do so under applicable law, promptly notify BNY in writing of any and all legal or regulatory
proceedings or securities investigations filed or commenced against the Fund or the Board that might materially adversely impact a Fund&#8217;s
ability to perform its obligations hereunder; and</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">X.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">The Fund acknowledges, for itself and its users, that certain
information provided by BNY on its websites may be protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks and/or other intellectual property
rights, and as such, agrees that all such information provided is for the sole and exclusive use of the Fund and its users. Certain information
provided by BNY is supplied to BNY pursuant to third party licensing agreements which restrict the use of such information and protect
the proprietary rights of the appropriate licensor (&#8220;Licensor&#8221;) with respect to such information. Therefore, the Fund, on
behalf of itself and its users, further agrees not to disclose, disseminate, reproduce, redistribute or republish information provided
by BNY on its websites in any way not contemplated by this Agreement without the express written permission </FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">of BNY and the Licensor.
(Licensor permission to be obtained by BNY prior to BNY providing its permission.)</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(b)</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY hereby represents and warrants to the Funds, which representations
and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing, that:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">I.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction
of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">II.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by BNY in accordance with all requisite corporate action and constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of BNY, enforceable in
accordance with its terms; and</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">III.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">It is conducting its business in material compliance with
laws and regulations applicable to BNY in its capacity as a service provider hereunder, including both state and federal, has made and
will continue to make all necessary filings including tax filings and has obtained all regulatory licenses, approvals and consents necessary
to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no provision of its organizational documents, nor of any contract which would prohibit
its execution or performance of this Agreement;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">IV.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY shall, if it is permitted to do so under applicable law,
regulation or by the applicable regulatory or governmental authority, promptly notify the Fund in writing of any and all legal or regulatory
proceedings or investigations filed or commenced against BNY that have a materially adverse impact on BNY&#8217;s ability to perform
its obligations hereunder;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">V.</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY has and will continue to have access to the necessary facilities,
equipment and personnel with suitable training, education, experience and skill to perform the services under this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">4.&#9;Delivery of Documents.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">Each Fund shall promptly provide, deliver or cause to be delivered from time to time to BNY the Fund&#8217;s Organizational Documents,
Documents and other materials used in the distribution of Shares and all amendments thereto as may be necessary for BNY to perform its
duties hereunder. BNY shall not be deemed to have notice of any information (other than information supplied by BNY) contained in such
Organizational Documents, Documents or other</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"> materials until they are actually received by BNY.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">5.&#9;Matters Regarding BNY.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(a)&#9;Subject to the direction and control of each Fund&#8217;s Board and the provisions of this Agreement, BNY shall provide to each
Fund the administrative services and the valuation and computation services listed on Schedule I attached hereto.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(b) &#9;If a Fund seeks to have BNY provide Loan Administration Services (as defined in Schedule II attached hereto), the delivery of
such Loan Administration Services shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and those included in Schedule
II.</P>

<P STYLE="text-align: justify; font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c) &#9;In performing hereunder, BNY shall provide, at its expense, office space, facilities, equipment and
personnel necessary to provide its services hereunder.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(d)&#9;&#9;BNY shall not provide any services relating to the management, investment advisory or sub-advisory functions of any Fund, distribution
of shares of any Fund, maintenance of any Fund&#8217;s financial records other than specifically provided in this Agreement or other
services normally performed by the Funds&#8217; respective counsel or independent auditors and the services provided by BNY do not constitute,
nor shall they be construed as constituting, legal advice or the provision of legal services for or on behalf of a Fund or any other
person, and each Fund acknowledges that BNY does not provide public accounting or auditing services or advice and will not be making
any tax filings, or doing any tax reporting on its behalf, other than those specifically agreed to hereunder. The scope of services provided
by BNY under this Agreement shall not be increased as a result of new or revised regulatory or other requirements that may become applicable
with respect to a Fund, unless the Fund and BNY expressly agree in writing to any such increase in the scope of services. BNY agrees
that any new fees and/or expenses to be charged to the Funds that are related to any changes to the services required by any new or revised
regulatory or other requirements shall be agreed upon in advance.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(e)&#9; Each Fund shall cause its officers, advisors, sponsor, distributor, legal counsel, independent auditors and accountants, transfer
agent and any other service providers to cooperate with BNY and to provide BNY, upon its reasonable request, with such information, documents
and advice relating to such Fund as is within the possession or knowledge of such</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"> persons, and which in the opinion of BNY, is reasonably
necessary in order to enable BNY to perform its duties hereunder. In connection with its duties hereunder, BNY shall not be responsible
for, under any duty to inquire into, or be deemed to make any assurances with respect to, the accuracy, validity or propriety of any
information, documents or advice provided to BNY by any of the aforementioned persons. BNY shall not be liable for any loss, damage or
expense resulting from or arising out of the failure of a Fund to cause any information, documents or advice to be provided to BNY as
provided herein and shall be held harmless by each Fund when acting in reliance upon such information, documents or advice relating to
such Fund. All fees or costs charged by such persons shall be borne by the appropriate Fund, and BNY shall have no liability with respect
to such fees or charges, including any increases in, or additions to, such fees or charges related directly or indirectly to the services
described herein or the performance by BNY of its duties hereunder. BNY shall not bear, or otherwise be responsible for, any fees, costs
or expenses charged by any third-party service providers engaged by a Fund, or by any affiliate of such Fund or by any other third-party
service provider to such Fund. In the event that any services performed by BNY hereunder rely, in whole or in part, upon information
obtained from a third party service utilized or subscribed to by BNY which BNY in its reasonable judgment deems reliable, BNY shall not
have any responsibility or liability for, be under any duty to inquire into (other than the initial controls and tolerance verification
steps referred to below), or be deemed to make any assurances with respect to, the accuracy or completeness of such information</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(f)&#9;Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict BNY, any BNY Affiliate or any officer or employee thereof from acting for or
with any third parties, and providing services similar or identical to some or all of the services provided hereunder.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(g)&#9;Each Fund shall furnish BNY with any and all instructions, explanations, information, specifications and documentation reasonably
deemed necessary by BNY in the performance of its duties hereunder, including, without limitation, the amounts or written formula for
calculating the amounts and times of accrual of Fund liabilities and expenses, and the value of any securities lending related collateral
investment account(s). BNY shall not be required to include as Fund liabilities and expenses, nor as a reduction of Net Asset Value,
any accrual for any federal, state or foreign income taxes unless the Fund shall have specified to BNY in Instructions the precise amount
of the same to be included in liabilities and expenses or used to reduce Net Asset Value. Each Fund shall also furnish BNY with bid,
offer or market values of securities if</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"> BNY notifies such Fund that the same are not available to BNY from a security pricing or similar
service utilized, or subscribed to, by BNY which the Fund directs BNY to utilize, and which BNY in its reasonable judgment deems reliable
at the time such information is required for calculations hereunder. At any time and from time to time, the Fund also may furnish BNY
with bid, offer or market values of securities and instruct BNY in Instructions to use such information in its calculations hereunder.
BNY shall at no time be required or obligated to commence or maintain any utilization of, or subscriptions to, any securities pricing
or similar service. In no event shall BNY be required to determine, or have any obligations with respect to, whether a market price represents
any fair or true value, nor to adjust any price to reflect any events or announcements, including, without limitation, those with respect
to the issuer thereof, it being agreed that all such determinations and considerations shall be solely for the applicable Fund. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, BNY shall provide an initial control over the reliability of the pricing information received from pricing sources by
reviewing reports generated from its automated price flagging systems and performing other tolerance verification steps each as mutually
agreed upon from time to time between the Parties.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(h)&#9;BNY may apply to an Authorized Person of any Fund for Instructions with respect to any matter arising in connection with BNY&#8217;s
performance hereunder for such Fund, and BNY shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith without
negligence or willful misconduct in accordance with such Instructions. Such application for Instructions may, at the option of BNY, set
forth in writing any action proposed to be taken or omitted to be taken by BNY with respect to its duties or obligations under this Agreement
and the date on and/or after which such action shall be taken. BNY shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken in
accordance with a proposal included in any such application on or after the date specified therein unless, prior to taking or omitting
to take any such action, BNY has received Instructions from an Authorized Person in response to such application specifying the action
to be taken or omitted.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;&#9;(i)&#9;The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial organization that provides
services to clients through its affiliates and subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions (the &#8220;BNY Group&#8221;). The BNY Group may
centralize functions including audit, accounting, risk, legal, compliance, sales, administration, product communication, relationship
management, storage, compilation and analysis of customer-related data, and other functions (the </FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#8220;Centralized Functions&#8221;)
in one or more affiliates, subsidiaries and third-party service providers. Solely in connection with the Centralized Functions, (i) each
Fund consents to the disclosure of and authorizes BNY to disclose information regarding the Fund (&#8220;Customer-Related Data&#8221;)
to the BNY Group and to its third-party service providers who are subject to confidentiality obligations with respect to such information
and (ii) BNY may store the names and business contact information of each Fund&#8217;s employees and representatives on the systems or
in the records of the BNY Group or its service providers. The BNY Group may aggregate Customer-Related Data with other data collected
and/or calculated by the BNY Group, and notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary the BNY Group will own all such aggregated
data, provided that the BNY Group shall not distribute the aggregated data in a format that identifies Customer-Related Data with a particular
Fund. Each Fund confirms that it is authorized to consent to the foregoing and that the disclosure and storage of information in connection
with the Centralized Functions does not violate any relevant data protection legislation.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(j)&#9;If BNY is in doubt as to any action it should or should not take, either pursuant to, or in the absence of, Instructions, BNY
may obtain the advice of either reputable counsel of its own choosing or counsel to the Fund. To the extent BNY notifies the Fund of
such advice and the Fund does not dispute such advice, BNY will not be liable for acting in accordance with such advice.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">&#9;&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(k)&#9;Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement or Schedule I attached hereto,
BNY is not responsible for the identification of securities requiring U.S. tax treatment that differs from treatment under U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. BNY is solely responsible for processing such securities, as identified by the applicable Fund or its
Authorized Persons, in accordance with U.S. tax laws and regulations. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;&#9;(l)&#9;BNY shall have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever except such duties and responsibilities
as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and Schedule I attached hereto, and no covenant or obligation shall be implied against
BNY in connection with this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;&#9;(m)&#9;BNY, in performing the services required of it under the terms of this Agreement, shall
be entitled to rely fully on the accuracy and validity of any and all Instructions, explanations, information, specifications, Documents
and documentation furnished to it by a Fund and shall have no duty or obligation to review the accuracy, validity or propriety of such</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">
Instructions, explanations, information, specifications, Documents or documentation, including, without limitation, evaluations of securities;
the amounts or formula for calculating the amounts and times of accrual of a Fund&#8217;s or Series&#8217; liabilities and expenses;
the amounts receivable and the amounts payable on the sale or purchase of securities; and the amounts receivable or the amounts payable
for the sale or redemption of Fund Shares effected by or on behalf of a Fund.&#160; In the event BNY&#8217;s computations hereunder rely,
in whole or in part, upon information, including, without limitation, bid, offer or market values of securities or other assets, or accruals
of interest or earnings thereon, from a pricing or similar service utilized, or subscribed to, by BNY which the Fund directs BNY to utilize,
and which BNY in its reasonable judgment deems reliable, BNY shall not be responsible for, under any duty to inquire into, or deemed
to make any assurances with respect to, the accuracy or completeness of such information. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
BNY shall not be required to inquire into any valuation of securities or other assets by a Fund or any third party described in this
sub-section (l) even though BNY in performing services similar to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement for others may receive
different valuations of the same or different securities of the same issuers.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(n)&#9;BNY, in performing the services required of it under the terms of this Agreement, shall not be responsible for determining whether
any interest accruable to a Fund is or will be actually paid, but will accrue such interest until otherwise instructed by such Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(o)&#9;BNY shall not be responsible for damages (including without limitation damages caused by delays, failure, errors, interruption
or loss of data) which occur directly or indirectly by reason of circumstances beyond its reasonable control in the performance of its
duties under this Agreement, including, without limitation, mechanical breakdowns, flood or catastrophe, acts of God, failures of transportation,
interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, action or inaction of civil or military authority, national emergencies, public enemy,
war, terrorism, riot, sabotage, non-performance by a third party, failure of the mails, communications or computer (hardware or software)
services or functions or malfunctions of the internet, firewalls, encryption systems or security devices in each case caused by any of
the above.&#160; BNY will use commercially reasonable methods to notify the applicable Fund upon the occurrence of any such event as
soon as reasonably practicable under the relevant circumstances and will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize its effect.
For the avoidance of doubt, the occurrence of any such event will not relieve BNY of its obligations to execute its business continuity
and/or disaster recovery plans as </P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">summarized in BNY&#8217;s Information Security Rider, which is set forth in a separate document which
is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(p)&#9;In the event that the Fund reasonably believes that the occurrence of any such event will substantially prevent, hinder or delay
performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement for more than three (3) consecutive business days, the Fund may take commercially
reasonable actions to mitigate the impact of such services not being provided including, but not limited to, contracting with another
service provider to provide such services during such period and/or engaging the Investment Adviser or an affiliate of the Investment
Adviser to perform such services during such period; provided, that the Fund shall consult with BNY in good faith in connection with
any such mitigation and BNY shall provide the Fund with reasonable assistance under the relevant circumstances in good faith in connection
therewith; provided, further, that BNY shall resume providing, and the applicable Fund(s) shall pay for, such services when BNY resumes
providing them, unless the Fund has terminated this Agreement pursuant to the terms of Section 12(c). Notwithstanding anything set forth
in this Section 5(o): (i) in no event shall any Fund be obligated to pay any fees under this Agreement to BNY with respect to any services
not actually provided during any event described in this Section 5(o) and (ii) no Fund shall have responsibility to pay BNY for services
temporarily performed by the Investment Adviser or a third party service provider. BNY shall not be responsible for delays or failures
to supply the information or services specified in this Agreement where such delays or failures are caused by the failure of any person(s)
other than BNY to supply any instructions, explanations, information, specifications or documentation reasonably deemed necessary by
BNY in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(q)</FONT>&#9; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY shall provide the Funds with a SOC 1 report annually and,
upon request, a SOC 2 report (or comparable successor reports thereto) no more than once annually regarding BNY&#8217;s system relating
to the services provided by BNY under this Agreement, subject to appropriate confidentiality requirements.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(r)</FONT>&#9; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY will make commercially reasonable efforts to not remove
or replace any Key Personnel without providing notice to the Funds, unless such Key Personnel is being terminated or suspended or notification
is not practicable or permissible under the circumstances.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">6.&#9;Allocation of Expenses.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Except as otherwise provided herein, all costs and expenses arising or incurred in connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be paid by the appropriate Fund, including but not limited to, organizational costs and costs of
maintaining corporate existence, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, insurance premiums, compensation and expenses of such
Fund&#8217;s trustees, directors, officers or employees, legal, accounting and audit expenses, management, advisory, sub-advisory, administration
and shareholder servicing fees, charges of custodians, transfer and dividend disbursing agents, expenses (including clerical expenses)
incident to the issuance, redemption or repurchase of Fund shares or membership interests, as applicable, fees and expenses incident
to the registration or qualification under the Securities Laws and state and other applicable securities laws of the Fund or its shares
or membership interests, as applicable, costs (including printing and mailing costs) of preparing and distributing Offering Materials,
reports, notices and proxy material to such Fund&#8217;s shareholders or members, as applicable, all expenses incidental to holding meetings
of such Fund&#8217;s trustees, directors and shareholders, and extraordinary expenses as may arise, including litigation affecting such
Fund and legal obligations relating thereto for which the Fund may have to indemnify its trustees, directors, officers, managers and/or
members, as may be applicable.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">7.&#9;Portfolio Compliance Services.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(a)&#9;BNY shall provide a Fund with portfolio compliance services referred to in Schedule I, such services shall be provided pursuant
to the terms of this Section 7 (the &#8220;Portfolio Compliance Services&#8221;). The precise compliance review and testing services
to be provided shall be as directed by each Fund and as mutually agreed between BNY and such Fund, and the results of BNY&#8217;s Portfolio
Compliance Services shall be detailed in a portfolio compliance summary report (the &#8220;Compliance Summary Report&#8221;) prepared
on a periodic basis as mutually agreed. Each Compliance Summary Report shall be subject to review and approval by the Fund. BNY shall
have no responsibility or obligation to provide Portfolio Compliance Services other than those services specifically listed in Schedule
I.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(b)&#9;A Fund will examine each Compliance Summary Report delivered to it by BNY and notify BNY of any error, omission or discrepancy
within twenty (20) days of its receipt. The Fund agrees to notify BNY promptly in writing if it fails to receive any such Compliance
Summary</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"> Report. The Fund further acknowledges that unless it notifies BNY of any error, omission or discrepancy within twenty (20) days,
such Compliance Summary Report shall be deemed final. In addition, if the Fund learns of any out-of-compliance condition before receiving
a Compliance Summary Report reflecting such condition, the Fund will notify BNY of such condition within one (1) business day after discovery
thereof.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(c)&#9;While BNY will endeavor to identify out-of-compliance conditions, BNY does not and could not for the fees charged, make any guarantees,
representations or warranties with respect to its ability to identify all such conditions. In the event of any errors or omissions in
the performance of Portfolio Compliance Services, a Fund&#8217;s sole and exclusive remedy and BNY&#8217;s sole liability shall be limited
to re-performance by BNY of the Portfolio Compliance Services affected and in connection therewith the correction of any error or omission,
if practicable, and the preparation of a corrected report, at no cost to the Fund. For the avoidance of doubt, this Paragraph (c) relates
only to BNY&#8217;s failure to identify any out of compliance condition and does not otherwise absolve BNY of potential liability under
the terms of this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">8.&#9;Rule 38a-1 and Regulatory Administration Services.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(a)&#9;If Schedule I contains a requirement for BNY to provide a Fund with compliance support services related to Rule 38a-1 promulgated
under the 1940 Act and/or Regulatory Administration services, such services shall be provided pursuant to the terms of this Section 8
(such services, collectively hereinafter referred to as the &#8220;Regulatory Support Services&#8221;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(b)&#9;Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Regulatory Support Services provided by BNY under this Agreement
are administrative in nature and do not constitute, nor shall they be construed as constituting, legal advice or the provision of legal
services for or on behalf of a Fund or any other person.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(c)&#9;All work product produced by BNY as outlined at Schedule I in connection with its provision of Regulatory Support Services under
this Agreement is subject to review and approval by the applicable Fund and by the Fund&#8217;s legal counsel. The Regulatory Support
Services performed by BNY under this Agreement will be at the request and direction of the Fund and/or its chief compliance officer (the
&#8220;Fund&#8217;s CCO&#8221;), as applicable. BNY disclaims liability to the Fund, and the Fund is solely responsible, for the selection,
qualifications and performance of the Fund&#8217;s CCO and the adequacy and effectiveness of the Fund&#8217;s compliance program.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">9.&#9;Standard of Care; Indemnification; Insurance.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(a)&#9;In performing its obligations under this Agreement, BNY will exercise the standard of care and diligence that a prudent professional
administrator responsible for providing administrative, compliance, valuation and computation services to registered investment companies
would observe in these affairs and shall act without bad faith, negligence, willful misconduct, willful misfeasance, fraud, or reckless
disregard of its duties and obligations under this Agreement (the &#8220;Standard of Care&#8221;), and except as otherwise provided herein,
BNY and any BNY Affiliate shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims (including attorneys&#8217; and
accountants&#8217; fees) incurred by or asserted against a Fund, except those costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims arising
out of BNY&#8217;s or any BNY Affiliate&#8217;s failure to satisfy the Standard of Care. In no event shall any party be liable to the
other party or any third party for any special, indirect or consequential damages, or lost profits or loss of business, arising under
or in connection with this Agreement, even if previously informed of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the form of action.
BNY and any BNY Affiliate shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense, including counsel fees and other costs and expenses of
a defense against any claim or liability, resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with its performance hereunder, including
its actions or omissions, the incompleteness or inaccuracy of any specifications or other information furnished by the Fund, or for delays
caused by circumstances beyond BNY&#8217;s reasonable control, unless such loss, damage or expense arises out of BNY&#8217;s or any BNY
Affiliate&#8217;s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the Standard of Care.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(b)&#9; Except for the gross negligence, fraud, or willful misconduct of BNY, BNY and each Fund agree that to the extent that BNY would
otherwise be liable hereunder, in no event shall BNY&#8217;s total maximum aggregate liability to the Funds under this Agreement, whether
based on a claim in contract, equity, negligence, tort or otherwise, for any reason and upon any cause of action whatsoever, exceed an
aggregate amount equal to the fees paid to BNY by all of the Funds for the services under this Agreement for the twelve (12) months prior
to the month in which the first event giving rise to liability occurred; provided, however, that if the event giving rise to liability
occurs during the first twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, such total aggregate liability shall be twelve (12) times the result
obtained by dividing (i) the total fees for Services paid to BNY from the Effective Date through the date on which such event occurred
by (ii) the</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">number of months from the Effective Date through such date (&#8220;Fund Damages Cap&#8221;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(c)&#9;Subject to the limitations on liability and responsibility set forth in this Agreement with respect to the Funds, each Fund shall
indemnify and hold harmless BNY and any BNY Affiliate from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, liabilities and claims (including
claims asserted by a Fund), and reasonable attorneys&#8217; and accountants&#8217; fees relating thereto, which are sustained or incurred
or which may be asserted against BNY or any BNY Affiliate, by reason of or as a result of any action taken or omitted to be taken by
BNY or any BNY Affiliate, or in reliance upon (i) any law, act, regulation or interpretation of the same even though the same may thereafter
have been altered, changed, amended or repealed, (ii) such Fund&#8217;s Offering Materials or Documents (excluding information provided
by BNY), (iii) any Instructions or (iv) any opinion of legal counsel for such Fund or BNY, or arising out of transactions or other activities
of such Fund which occurred prior to the commencement of this Agreement; provided, that no Fund shall indemnify BNY nor any BNY Affiliate
for costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims for which BNY or any BNY Affiliate is liable under the preceding sub-section 9(a).
This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of each Fund, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement
with respect to such Fund. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Fund shall indemnify BNY and any BNY Affiliate against
and save BNY and any BNY Affiliate harmless from any loss, damage or expense, including reasonable counsel fees and other costs and expenses
of a defense against any claim or liability, arising from any one or more of the following:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">I.&#9;Errors in records or instructions, explanations, information, specifications or documentation of any kind, as the case may be,
supplied to BNY by or on behalf of a Fund by an Authorized Person or by an authorized third party on behalf of such Fund;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">II.&#9;Any action or inaction reasonably taken or omitted to be taken by BNY or any BNY Affiliate pursuant to Instructions of any Fund
or otherwise in accordance with the Standard of Care;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">III.&#9;Any action taken or omitted to be taken by BNY in good faith in accordance with the advice or opinion of counsel for any Fund
or its own counsel;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">IV.&#9;Any
improper use by any Fund or its agents, distributor or investment adviser of any valuations or computations supplied by BNY pursuant
to this Agreement;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">V.&#9;The method of valuation of the securities and the method of computing each Series&#8217; Net Asset Value as set forth in the Offering
Materials of the Series and the Series&#8217; and its valuation designee&#8217;s pricing policies and procedures required pursuant to
Rule 2a-5;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">VI.&#9;Any valuations provided by any Fund with respect to securities, other assets or the Net Asset Value; and</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 108pt">VII. &#9;Delays or errors that are related to the onboarding or conversion process for the Services provided under this Agreement to
the extent caused by the Funds&#8217; current service provider or the data it provides.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt">(d)&#9;Any action or inaction reasonably taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on Instructions or upon any information, order, indenture,
stock certificate, membership certificate, power of attorney, assignment, affidavit or other instrument believed by BNY in good faith
to be from an Authorized Person, or upon the opinion of legal counsel for a Fund or BNY&#8217;s own counsel, shall be conclusively presumed
to have been taken or omitted in good faith.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(e)</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Subject to the limitations of liability set forth in this Section
9 with respect to BNY, BNY shall indemnify and hold harmless a Fund from and against direct losses, costs, expenses, damages, and/or
liabilities (including reasonable attorneys&#8217; fees and expenses), incurred by the Fund, as the direct result of BNY&#8217;s or a
BNY Affiliate&#8217;s failure to meet the Standard of Care. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of BNY, its successors and
assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(f)</FONT>&#9; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY will maintain, at all times during the term of this Agreement,
errors and omissions insurance, fidelity bonds and such other insurance as BNY may deem appropriate, in each case in a commercially reasonable
amount deemed by BNY to be sufficient to cover its potential liabilities under this Agreement, including without limitation cyber-liability
insurance coverage deemed by BNY to be appropriate. Upon request, BNY agrees to provide the Funds with certificates of insurance. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(g)</FONT>&#9; <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this
Section 9 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which either Party may be required to indemnify the</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"> other, the Party seeking
indemnification shall promptly notify the other Party of such assertion and shall keep the other Party advised with respect to all material
developments concerning such claim, although the failure to do so in good faith shall not affect the rights hereunder except to the extent
the indemnifying party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Party who may be required to indemnify shall have the right to control the
defense of the claim, and the Party seeking indemnification shall have the option to participate in the defense of such claim, at its
own cost and expense. The Party seeking indemnification will cooperate reasonably, at the indemnifying Party&#8217;s expense, with the
indemnifying Party in the defense of such claim; provided, however, that the Party seeking indemnification shall not be required to take
any action that would impair any claim it may have against the indemnifying Party. The Party seeking indemnification shall in no case
confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the other Party may be required to indemnify it except with the other Party&#8217;s
prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld delayed or conditioned. The indemnifying Party shall not settle or compromise
any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to which indemnification is being sought hereunder without the prior written
consent of the Party seeking indemnification, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. This Section
9 shall indefinitely survive the termination of this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">10.&#9;Compensation.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">For the services provided hereunder, each Fund agrees to pay BNY such compensation as is mutually agreed
to in writing by such Fund and BNY from time to time and such reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">e.g.</FONT>,
telecommunication charges, postage and delivery charges, costs of independent compliance reviews, record retention costs, reproduction
charges and transportation and lodging costs) as are incurred by BNY in performing its duties hereunder. Except as hereinafter set forth,
compensation shall be calculated and accrued daily and paid monthly. Following authorization by the Fund, BNY shall debit such Fund&#8217;s
custody account for all amounts due and payable hereunder by that Fund. Upon termination of this Agreement before the end of any month,
the compensation for such part of a month shall be prorated according to the proportion which such period bears to the full monthly period
and shall be payable upon the effective date of termination of this Agreement. For the purpose of determining compensation payable to
BNY, each Fund&#8217;s Net Asset Value shall be computed at the times and in the manner specified in the Fund&#8217;s Offering Materials
and its current applicable policies. </FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">11.&#9;Records; Visits.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(a)&#9;The books and records pertaining to each Fund and such Fund&#8217;s Series which are in the possession
or under the control of BNY shall be the property of the Fund. The Fund and Authorized Persons shall have access to such books and records
at all times during BNY&#8217;s normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund, copies of any such books and records
shall be provided by BNY to the Fund or to an Authorized Person including in connection with any regulatory request or examination, at
the Fund&#8217;s expense.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(b)&#9;BNY shall keep all books and records with respect to each Series&#8217; books of account, records
of each Series&#8217; securities transactions and all other books and records as BNY is required to maintain pursuant to Rule 31a-1 of
the 1940 Act in connection with the services provided hereunder. In addition, upon notification by a Fund that it is in receipt of or
otherwise subject to a court order, regulatory request or order, subpoena, or other similar action or context necessitating the preservation
of certain records maintained by BNY for the Fund, BNY shall promptly implement reasonable measures to preserve such records in accordance
with the duration or other direction specified by the Fund in accordance with BNY&#8217;s policies and procedures and cooperate in the
provision to the Fund of such records; provided, however, that if BNY is not able to accommodate any such request, it will reasonably
assist the Fund in its efforts to preserve such records, including by transmitting such records to the Fund.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c)&#9;In addition to the foregoing, during the term of the Agreement, authorized representatives of the
Funds may conduct periodic site visits of BNY&#8217;s facilities and inspect BNY&#8217;s records and procedures solely as they pertain
to BNY&#8217;s services for the Funds under or pursuant to the Agreement. Such inspections shall occur during BNY&#8217;s regular business
hours and shall be subject to availability of personnel to facilitate such site visits and to BNY&#8217;s confidentiality and security
requirements. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">12.&#9;Term of Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(a)&#9;This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date first written above and, unless terminated
pursuant to its terms, shall continue until 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on the date which is the fifth anniversary of such Effective Date
(the &#8220;Initial Term&#8221;), at which time this Agreement shall terminate, unless renewed in accordance with the terms hereof.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(b)&#9;This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive terms of one (1) year each (each, a &#8220;Renewal
Term&#8221;), unless a particular Fund or BNY gives written notice to the other Party of its intent not to renew and such notice is received
by the other Party not less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then-current Renewal Term (a "Non-Renewal
Notice"). In the event a Party provides a Non-Renewal Notice, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to the relevant Fund at 11:59
PM (Eastern time) on the last day of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0pt; text-indent: 31.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c)&#9;Notwithstanding Sections 12(a) and (b), if a Fund or BNY materially breaches this Agreement (a &#8220;Defaulting
Party&#8221;) the other Party (the &#8220;Non-Defaulting Party&#8221;) may give written notice thereof to the Defaulting Party (&#8220;Breach
Notice&#8221;), and if such material breach shall not have been remedied within thirty (30) days after the Breach Notice is given, then
the Non-Defaulting Party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination to the Defaulting Party (&#8220;Breach
Termination Notice&#8221;). If any such Breach Termination Notice is provided, this Agreement shall terminate as of 11:59 PM (Eastern
time) on the 90<SUP>th</SUP> day following the date the Breach Termination Notice is given by the Non-Defaulting Party, or such later
date as may be specified in the Breach Termination Notice. In all cases, termination by the Non-Defaulting Party shall not constitute
a waiver by the Non-Defaulting Party of any other rights it might have under this Agreement or otherwise against the Defaulting Party.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">In addition, following the &#8220;Burn-In Period&#8221; of four (4) months (or, for Critical KPIs not measured
monthly, two (2) consecutive measurement periods) following the commencement of the Services hereunder, if BNY fails to meet the service
standards in any one service category designated as a &#8220;Critical Key Performance Indicator&#8221; or &#8220;Critical KPI&#8221;
as separately agreed by the Parties by performing in the &#8220;Red Zone&#8221; for (i) four (4) consecutive measurement periods or (ii)
any six (6) months in a twelve (12) month period, the Funds, upon evaluating BNY&#8217;s performance in accordance with such service
standards, may terminate this Agreement prior to the end of the Initial Term or then-current Renewal Term. Such termination described
in this Section 12(c) shall not be considered an Early Termination as defined at Section 12(d) below, but shall instead be subject to
the default termination and notice procedures under this Section 12(c).</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(d)&#9;<FONT STYLE="color: Black">If a Fund gives notice to BNY terminating this Agreement or terminating
it as the provider of any of the services hereunder, except for a termination by the Fund pursuant to Section</FONT></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><FONT STYLE="color: Black"> 12(b) or 12(c) above or
Section 12(e), Section 12(f) or Section 14(b)(i) below, before the expiration of the Initial Term (&#8220;Early Termination&#8221;),
the following terms shall apply:</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(i) &#9;The &#8220;Early Termination Fee&#8221; shall be an amount equal to all fees and
other amounts calculated as if BNY were to provide all services hereunder (excluding reimbursable expenses if not to be incurred) until
the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of the Early Termination or the expiration of the Initial Term. However, in no event
shall the Early Termination Fee exceed 12 months&#8217; fees due to BNY under the Agreement. The Early Termination Fee shall be calculated
using the average of the monthly fees and other amounts due to BNY under this Agreement during the last three calendar months before
the date of the notice of Early Termination (or, if not given, the date services are terminated hereunder). An Early Termination Fee
payable by a Fund hereunder shall be paid by such Fund on or before the effective date of such Early Termination. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(ii) &#9;The Fund expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Early Termination Fee is not
a penalty but reasonable compensation to BNY for the termination of services before the expiration of the Initial Term.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(iii) &#9;For clarification, a merger, reorganization or consolidation of a Fund with another
entity, or the sale by a Fund of all, or substantially all of, its assets to another entity (collectively, a &#8220;Fund Reorganization&#8221;),
or the liquidation or dissolution of a Fund and the distribution of such Fund&#8217;s assets, shall not be considered an Early Termination
subject to this Section 12(d). Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if during the first 3 years following the Effective Date of this
Agreement a Fund Reorganization into another entity not serviced by BNY represents 15% or more of the aggregate net assets being serviced
by BNY under this Agreement as of the end of the most recent semi-annual calendar period preceding the approval of such Fund Reorganization,
such Fund Reorganization shall be deemed to be an Early Termination subject to Section 12(d) for the Fund that is party to the Fund Reorganization.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(e)&#9;[Reserved.]</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(f) &#9;Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, BNY or a Fund may, in its sole discretion,
terminate this Agreement immediately (and, in the case of BNY, with respect to a particular Fund) by sending notice thereof to the other
Party upon the happening of any of the following: (i) the other Party commences as debtor any case or proceeding under any bankruptcy,
</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">insolvency or similar law, or there is commenced against such other Party any such case or proceeding; (ii) the other Party commences
as debtor any case or proceeding seeking the appointment of a receiver, conservator, trustee, custodian or similar official for such
Party or any substantial part of its property or there is commenced against such other Party any such case or proceeding; (iii) the other
Party makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (iv) the other Party admits in any recorded medium, written, electronic
or otherwise, its inability to pay its debts as they come due. The terminating Party may exercise its termination right under this Section
12(f) at any time after the occurrence of any of the foregoing events notwithstanding that such event may cease to be continuing prior
to such exercise, and any delay in exercising this right shall not be construed as a waiver or other extinguishment of that right. Any
exercise by a Party of its termination right under this Section 12(f) shall be without any prejudice to any other remedies or rights
available to such Party and shall not be subject to any fee or penalty, whether monetary or equitable. Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 18 below, notice of termination under this Section 12(f) shall be considered given and effective when given, not when received.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(g) &#9;Notwithstanding any provision of this Section 12 to the contrary, in the event that this Agreement
is terminated in its entirety (except for termination by BNY pursuant to Section 12(c) or Section 12(f)), the Parties agree to continue
operating under the terms of this Agreement as if this Agreement remained in full force and effect for up to one (1) year or for such
shorter period of time as the Parties mutually agree is necessary for BNY to transfer the books and records pertaining to the Fund or
Funds and each such Fund&#8217;s Series which are in BNY&#8217;s possession or control to a successor service provider (the &#8220;Transition
Period&#8221;); provided, that during any such Transition Period, BNY will be entitled to compensation for its services and any transition
assistance pursuant to Section 10. The provisions of this Agreement relating to the duties and obligations of BNY will remain in full
force and effect.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">13.&#9;Amendment.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">This
Agreement may not be amended, changed or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by BNY and the Fund to be bound
thereby.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">14.&#9;Assignment; Subcontracting.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(a)&#9;This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the Parties hereto, and their
respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black"> assignable or delegable by any Fund without the
written consent of BNY, or by BNY without the written consent of the affected Fund. For the avoidance of doubt, (i) this Agreement shall
not automatically extend to or be binding upon a successor entity as the result of the merger, reorganization or consolidation of a Fund
with such entity or the sale by a Fund of all, or substantially all of, its assets to such other entity, and (ii) BNY shall have no right
to prevent the merger, reorganization or consolidation of a Fund with another entity.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(b) &#9;Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">BNY may assign
or transfer this Agreement to any BNY Affiliate or transfer this Agreement in connection with a sale or transfer of a <FONT STYLE="color: Black">majority
or more of its assets, equity interests or voting control</FONT>, provided that (a) BNY gives the relevant Funds at least sixty (60)
days&#8217; prior written notice of such assignment or transfer (b) such assignment or transfer does not impair the provision of services
under this Agreement in any material respect, (c) in the reasonable discretion of the Funds, the assignee or transferee has adequate
financial strength and other resources, and (d) the assignee or transferee agrees to be bound by all terms of this Agreement in place
of BNY; provided further, that if BNY assigns or transfers this Agreement pursuant to this Section 14(b) to a non-BNY Affiliate or not
in connection with a sale or transfer of a <FONT STYLE="color: Black">majority or more of its assets, equity interests or voting control</FONT>
without the written consent of the Funds, the Funds shall have the option, exercisable for one hundred and eighty (180) days after receiving
written notice such assignment or transfer (or for such longer period as may be mutually agreed by the parties), to terminate this Agreement,
and no Early Termination Fee shall be owed by the Funds upon termination pursuant to this Section 14(b)(i); (ii) the Funds may assign
or transfer this Agreement to any affiliate of the Funds or transfer this Agreement in connection with the sale of a majority or more
of its assets, equity interests or voting control, provided that (A) the Funds give BNY at least ninety (90) days&#8217; prior written
notice (or such shorter notice as may be commercially practicable under the circumstances, as determined by the Funds in good faith)
of such assignment or transfer, (B) such assignment or transfer, in any such case, does not impair the Funds&#8217; ability to comply
with its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect in the reasonable discretion of BNY, (C) in the reasonable discretion
of BNY, the assignee or transferee has adequate financial strength and other resources to meet its obligations under this Agreement and
is subject to and provides information in order for BNY to complete onboarding requirements and due diligence procedures, and (D) the
assignee or transferee agrees to be bound by all terms of this Agreement in the place</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"> of the Funds; (iii) BNY may subcontract with, hire,
engage or otherwise outsource to any BNY Affiliate or unaffiliated third party with respect to the performance of any one or more of
the functions, services, duties or obligations of BNY under this Agreement provided that any such subcontracting, hiring, engaging or
outsourcing shall not relieve BNY of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder and BNY shall be responsible for the actions
or omissions of such entities to the same extent BNY is responsible for its own actions and omissions under this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c)&#9;BNY, in the course of providing certain additional services requested by a Fund, including but not
limited to, Typesetting, Money Market Fund or eBoard Book services (&#8220;Vendor Eligible Services&#8221;) as further described in Schedule
I, may in its sole discretion, enter into an agreement or agreements with a financial printer or electronic services provider (&#8220;Vendor&#8221;)
to provide BNY with the ability to generate certain reports or provide certain functionality. <FONT STYLE="color: Black">BNY shall not
be obligated to perform any of the Vendor Eligible Services unless an agreement between BNY and the Vendor for the provision of such
services is then-currently in effect, and shall only be liable for the failure to reasonably select the Vendor. Upon request, BNY will
disclose the identity of the Vendor and the status of the contractual relationship, and a Fund is free to attempt to contract directly
with the Vendor for the provision of the Vendor Eligible Services</FONT>.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(d)&#9;<FONT STYLE="color: Black">As compensation for the Vendor Eligible Services rendered by BNY pursuant
to this Agreement, the applicable Fund will pay to BNY such fees as may be agreed to in writing by the Fund and BNY. In turn, BNY will
be responsible for paying the Vendor&#8217;s fees. For the avoidance of doubt, BNY anticipates that the fees it charges hereunder will
be more than the fees charged to it by the Vendor, and BNY will retain the difference between the amount paid to BNY hereunder and the
fees BNY pays to the Vendor as compensation for the additional services provided by BNY in the course of making the Vendor Eligible Services
available to the Fund.</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(e)&#9; BNY shall give the Funds at least thirty (30) days&#8217; prior written reasonably
detailed notice of any unaffiliated third party entity BNY subcontracts with, hires, engages or otherwise outsources to as contemplated
in Section 14(b)(iii) above.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">15.&#9;Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard
to conflict of laws principles thereof. Each Fund hereby consents to the</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"> jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated in New York
City, New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder, and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law its right to a trial
by jury. To the extent that in any jurisdiction any Fund may now or hereafter be entitled to claim, for itself or its assets, immunity
from suit, execution, attachment (before or after judgment) or other legal process, such Fund irrevocably agrees not to claim, and it
hereby waives, such immunity.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">16.&#9;Severability; No Third Party Beneficiaries.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable
in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations shall not in any way be affected
or impaired thereby, and if any provision is inapplicable to any person or circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain applicable to
all other persons and circumstances. A person who is not a party to this Agreement shall have no rights to enforce any provision of this
Agreement, provided that BNY and the Funds acknowledge and agree that each Fund shall be a beneficiary of the representations, warranties,
indemnities, covenants, agreements and undertakings of BNY under this Agreement. No Fund shall have a right to enforce any provision
of this Agreement as it relates to another Fund. BNY shall not be responsible for any costs or fees charged to a Fund or an affiliate
of a Fund by consultants, counsel, auditors, public accountants or other service providers retained by the Fund or any such affiliate.
</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">17.&#9;No Waiver.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 5pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Each and every right granted to BNY or any of the Funds hereunder or under any other document delivered
hereunder or in connection herewith, or allowed it by law or equity, shall be cumulative and may be exercised from time to time. No failure
on the part of BNY or any Fund to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single
or partial exercise by BNY or any Fund of any right preclude any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">18.&#9;Notices.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">All notices, requests, consents and other communications pursuant to this Agreement in writing shall be
sent as follows:</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;if to a Fund, at</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">[Name of Fund]</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">AT&amp;T Center</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">227 W Monroe St</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Chicago, IL 60606</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Attn: Legal Department&#9;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">if to BNY, at</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">The Bank of New York Mellon<BR>103 Bellevue Parkway<BR>Wilmington, Delaware 19809<BR>Attention:
Head of U.S. Fund Accounting</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">with
a copy to:</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">The
Bank of New York Mellon</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-left: 36pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">240 Greenwich Street<BR>New York, New York 10286<BR>Attention: Legal Dept. &#8211; Asset Servicing<BR></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">or at such other place as may from time to time be designated in writing. Notices hereunder shall be effective
upon receipt.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">19.&#9;Counterparts/Headings.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original,
but such counterparts together shall constitute only one instrument. All headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
not intended to affect in any way the interpretation or meaning of this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">20.&#9;Several Obligations; Limitation on Fund Liabilities.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(a)&#9;The Parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations of the Funds hereunder are several and not
joint, that no Fund shall be liable for any amount owing by another Fund and that the Funds have executed one instrument for convenience
only.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(b) &#9;The obligations of each Fund hereunder shall be limited in all cases to the assets of such Fund
or its Series, as applicable, and BNY will not seek satisfaction of any such obligations from the officers, trustees, directors, or shareholders
of any such Fund or Series. This Agreement is executed on behalf of each Fund by an officer or trustee of such Fund in his or her capacity
as an officer or trustee of the Fund and not individually, and the obligations arising out of this</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"> Agreement are not binding on any Fund&#8217;s
trustees, officers, directors or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets or property of the Fund or its applicable
Series.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c) &#9;With respect to any obligation of a Fund on behalf of any Series arising out of this Agreement,
BNY will seek payment or satisfaction of such obligation solely from the assets of the Series to which such obligation relates with the
same effect as if BNY had separately contracted with each Fund by separate written instrument with respect to each Series.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-decoration: underline solid; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">21.&#9;Confidentiality.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(a)&#9;BNY shall keep confidential any information relating to a Fund&#8217;s business and each Fund shall
keep confidential any information relating to BNY&#8217;s business (each, &#8220;Confidential Information&#8221;), except as expressly
agreed in writing by the protected Party. Confidential Information shall include (a) any data or information that is competitively sensitive
material, and not generally known to the public, including, but not limited to, information about product plans, marketing strategies,
finances, operations, customer relationships, customer profiles, customer lists, sales estimates, business plans and internal performance
results relating to the past, present or future business activities of a Fund or BNY and their respective subsidiaries and affiliated
companies; (b) any scientific or technical information, design, process, procedure, formula or improvement that is commercially valuable
and secret in the sense that its confidentiality affords a Fund or BNY a competitive advantage over its competitors; (c) all confidential
or proprietary concepts, documentation, reports, data, specifications, computer software, source code, object code, flow charts, databases,
inventions, know-how and trade secrets, whether or not patentable or copyrightable; and (d) anything designated as confidential. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(b)&#9;Notwithstanding the foregoing, as between BNY and a particular Fund information shall not be Confidential
Information and shall not be subject to such confidentiality obligations if it: (a) is already known to the receiving Party at the time
it is obtained; (b) is or becomes publicly known or available through no wrongful act of the receiving Party; (c) is rightfully received
from a third party who, to the best of the receiving party&#8217;s knowledge, is not under a duty of confidentiality; (d) is released
by the protected Party to a third party without restriction; (e) is requested or required to be disclosed by the receiving Party pursuant
to a court order, subpoena, governmental or regulatory authority request or law; (f) is relevant to the defense of any claim or cause
of action asserted against the receiving Party; (g) if required to be provided by BNY in</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"> connection with an independent third party compliance
or other review at the Fund&#8217;s direction; (h) is released in connection with the provision of services under this Agreement; or
(i) has been or is independently developed or obtained by the receiving Party. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(c)&#9;The Parties acknowledge that the existence and the terms of this Agreement may be publicly disclosed
by the Funds pursuant to applicable law, however, the terms and conditions of this Agreement relating to fees shall be kept confidential.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, nothing herein is intended to transfer ownership of the Funds&#8217; Confidential Information
to BNY. Provisions authorizing the disclosure of information shall survive any termination of this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(d)&#9;The obligations set forth in this Section 21 shall survive any termination of this Agreement for
a period of one (1) year after such termination. </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(e) &#9;The Parties acknowledge and agree that any breach of Section 21(a) hereof would cause not only
financial damage, but irreparable harm to the other party, for which money damages will not provide an adequate remedy. Accordingly,
in the event of a breach of Section 21(a) hereof, the non-breaching Party shall (in addition to all other rights and remedies they may
have pursuant to this Agreement and at law or in equity) be entitled to an injunction, without the necessity of posting any bond or surety,
to restrain disclosure or misuse, in whole or in part, of any information in violation of Section 21(a) hereof.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">(f) &#9;Without limiting the foregoing, BNY will separately execute an Information Security Rider setting
forth certain terms regarding the information security and resiliency programs maintained by BNY, which is incorporated herein and made
a part hereof.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">22.</FONT> <FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid">Non-Solicitation;
</FONT><FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">Disclosure of Certain Regulatory
Matters</FONT></FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">During the term of this Agreement with respect to a particular Fund and for one (1) year
thereafter, the Fund shall not (with the exceptions noted in the immediately succeeding sentence) knowingly solicit or recruit for employment
or hire BNY&#8217;s employees who service the Funds under this Agreement, and the Fund shall cause the Fund&#8217;s sponsor and any affiliates
of the Fund to not (with the exceptions noted in the immediately succeeding sentence) knowingly solicit or recruit for employment or
hire any of BNY&#8217;s employees who service the Funds under this Agreement. To &#8220;knowingly&#8221; solicit, recruit or hire within
the meaning of this provision does not include, and</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black"> therefore does not prohibit, solicitation, recruitment or hiring of a BNY employee
by a Fund, the Fund&#8217;s sponsor or an affiliate of the Fund if the BNY employee was identified by such entity solely as a result
of the BNY employee&#8217;s response to a general advertisement by such entity in a publication of trade or industry interest or other
similar general solicitation by such entity.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">At the request of the Funds (which request shall be made by the applicable Fund not more
than once annually), and provided that disclosure by BNY is not prohibited by applicable law, rule or agreement between BNY and a governmental
authority with jurisdiction over BNY, BNY will make available to the Fund publicly available information which BNY makes available to
its clients generally regarding a criminal or regulatory investigation of BNY with respect to a violation by BNY of Securities Laws,
the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, or a failure of BNY to have sufficient policies or procedures relating to compliance with
applicable law (collectively, &#8220;Regulatory Matters&#8221;). In addition, provided that disclosure by BNY is not prohibited by applicable
law, rule or agreement between BNY and a governmental authority with jurisdiction over BNY, BNY will make available to the Fund publicly
available information regarding a Regulatory Matter which would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse impact on BNY&#8217;s
performance of services to the Funds under this Agreement as promptly as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. In each case,
the Fund acknowledges and agrees that BNY&#8217;s failure to make any such information available to the Fund shall not be deemed to be
a breach of this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">23. <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Limitation of Liability of the Trustees
and Shareholders.</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(a) The Parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations of the Series hereunder are
several and not joint, that no Series shall be liable for any amount owing by another Series and that the Series have executed one instrument
for convenience only.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(b) The obligations of each Series hereunder shall be limited in all cases to the assets
of such Series and BNY will not seek satisfaction of any such obligations from the officers, trustees, directors, or shareholders of
any such Series. This Agreement is executed on behalf of each Fund by an officer or trustee of such Fund in his or her capacity as an
officer or trustee of the Fund and not individually, and the obligations arising out of this Agreement are not binding on any Fund&#8217;s
trustees, officers, directors or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets or property of the applicable Series.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black"></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black">(c) With respect to any obligation of a Series arising out of this Agreement, BNY will seek
payment or satisfaction of such obligation solely from the assets of the Series to which such obligation relates with the same effect
as if BNY had separately contracted with each Series by separate written instrument with respect to each Series.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black"></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; color: Black"><BR></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused the foregoing instrument to be executed by their duly
authorized officers and their seals to be hereunto affixed, all as of the date first written above.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;By: <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">/s/ Brian  Binder___________</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 270pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">on behalf of each Fund </FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 270pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">identified on Exhibit A</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 270pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">attached hereto, separately and not jointly</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Name: <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Brian  Binder___________</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Title:
President &amp; CEO</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt">By:
<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">/s/ Allison M. Gardner_______</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Name: <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Allison
M. Gardner________</FONT></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 252pt">Title:
<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Senior Vice President________</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>EXHIBIT A</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid">List of Funds and Series of Funds</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid">Dated: December 15, 2025</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>Name</B></FONT><B><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">&#9;</FONT></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>The following represent the &#8220;Guggenheim Funds&#8221;: &#9;</B></FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Guggenheim Strategy Fund III</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Guggenheim Variable Insurance Strategy Fund III</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Core Bond Fund</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim High Yield Fund</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust - Series E (Total Return Bond Series)</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-top: solid 0.5pt black; vertical-align: top"><P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust - Series P (High Yield Series)</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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Fund, a series of Guggenheim Funds Trust)*</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>EXHIBIT B</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">I, &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;[Name]&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;,
of &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Fund Name] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, a [State] [corporation/trust] (the &#8220;Fund&#8221;), do hereby certify that:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt/18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt">The following individuals serve in the following positions with the Fund, and each has been duly elected or appointed by the Board of
the Fund to each such position and qualified therefor in conformity with the Fund&#8217;s Organizational Documents, and the signatures
set forth opposite their respective names are their true and correct signatures. Each such person is designated as an Authorized Person
under the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement dated as of ___________________, 2025, between the Fund and The Bank of New York
Mellon.</P>

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  <TD STYLE="width: 33%">Signature</TD></TR>
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  <TD>_____</TD>
  <TD>_____</TD>
  <TD>_____</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>SCHEDULE
I</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">All services provided in this Schedule of Services are subject to the review
and approval of the appropriate Fund officers, Fund counsel and accountants of each Fund, as may be applicable. The services included
on this Schedule of Services may be provided by BNY or a BNY Affiliate, collectively referred to herein as &#8220;BNY&#8221;.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>VALUATION SUPPORT AND COMPUTATION ACCOUNTING
SERVICES</B></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY
shall provide the following valuation support and computation accounting services for each Fund: </FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Journalize investment, capital share and income and expense activities;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain individual ledgers for investment securities;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain security set-ups for country code, investment type classifications,
maintain income and amortization elections, accrue dividends, process corporate actions, and paydowns, as applicable;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain historical tax lots for each security;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Reconcile cash and investment balances of each Fund with the Fund&#8217;s custodian;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Reconcile investment balances of each Fund with balances in Guggenheim's investment
management system;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate various contractual expenses;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate capital gains and losses;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate daily distribution rate per share;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Determine net income;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Obtain security market quotes and currency exchange rates from pricing services
approved by a Fund&#8217;s investment adviser, or if such quotes are unavailable, then obtain such prices from the Fund&#8217;s investment
adviser, and in either case, calculate the market value of each Fund&#8217;s investments in accordance with the Fund&#8217;s and its
valuation designee's current valuation policies or guidelines; provided, however, that BNY shall not under any circumstances be under
a duty to independently price or value any of the Fund's investments, including securities lending related cash collateral investments,
itself (including daily fair valuation of certain foreign futures contracts and fair valuation of foreign future contracts on foreign
holidays, which requires client instruction regarding methodology for benchmarking, timing, and applicability) or to confirm or validate
any information or valuation provided by the investment adviser or any other pricing source, nor shall BNY have any liability relating
to inaccuracies or otherwise with respect to such information or valuations;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate Net Asset Value in the manner specified in the Fund&#8217;s Offering
Materials and the Fund&#8217;s and its valuation designee&#8217;s current valuation policy (which, for the service described herein,
shall include the Fund&#8217;s Net Asset Value error policy);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Transmit or make available a copy of the daily portfolio valuation to a Fund&#8217;s
investment adviser;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate yields, SEC yields and portfolio average dollar-weighted maturity as
applicable; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate portfolio turnover rate for inclusion in the annual and semi-annual
shareholder reports.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>FINANCIAL REPORTING</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY shall provide the following financial reporting services for each Fund:</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Financial Statement Preparation &amp; Review</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare
                                            the Fund&#8217;s respective class level annual and semi-annual shareholder reports with respect
                                            to a Fund registered on Form N-1A<SUP>1</SUP> for shareholder delivery, inclusion in Form
                                            N-CSR and webhosting;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare the Fund&#8217;s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports with respect
to a Fund not registered on Form N-1A<SUP>2</SUP> for shareholder delivery and inclusion in Form N-CSR;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Coordinate with typesetters/printers and auditors for annual and semi-annual
reports drafts and incorporation of Guggenheim and Audit comments thereto; respond to audit requests for support and transaction details;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare quarterly CFTC filing for commodity pools. For annual NFA filing, provide
report with data attributes required for Guggenheim to complete annual NFA filing;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare the Fund&#8217;s quarterly schedule of portfolio holdings<SUP>2</SUP>
for inclusion in Form N-PORT;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare, circulate and maintain the Fund&#8217;s financial reporting production
calendar;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare and file (or coordinate the filing of) the Fund&#8217;s Form 24f-2; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare and coordinate the filing of the Fund&#8217;s monthly website files and
Form N-MFP, as applicable to money market funds.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Modernization Reporting Services</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY shall provide the Modernization Reporting Services set forth in this section
to the Funds following a full service operating model. This operating model requires BNY to include the actual filing of the reports
as part of the services noted in this section. Modernization Reporting Services are &#8220;Vendor Eligible Services&#8221; as contemplated
in Section 14(b)(iv) of the Agreement. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">FORM N-PORT. BNY, subject to the limitations described in this section and its
timely receipt of all necessary information related thereto, will, or will cause the Vendor to: (i) collect, aggregate and normalize
the data required for the creation of Form N-PORT; (ii) prepare, on a monthly basis, Form N-PORT; and (iii) file Form N-PORT with the
SEC. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 144pt; text-indent: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">The
timely receipt of necessary information referred to above will be determined by mutual agreement of BNY and the Fund in advance of the
preparation of the initial Form N-PORT to be filed under the Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 144pt; text-indent: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Unless
mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the same layout and format for every applicable successive reporting
period for Form N-PORT.</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">FORM N-CEN. BNY, subject to the limitations described in this section and its
timely receipt of all necessary information related thereto, will, or will cause the Vendor to: (i) collect, aggregate and normalize
the data required for the submission of Form N-CEN; (ii) prepare, on an annual basis, Form N-CEN; and (iii) file Form N-CEN with the
SEC.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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&ldquo;Typesetting Services&rdquo; as described herein.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 144pt; text-indent: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">The
timely receipt of necessary information referred to above will be determined by mutual agreement of BNY and the Fund in advance of the
preparation of the initial Form N-CEN to be filed under this Agreement.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 144pt; text-indent: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT>&#9;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Unless
mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the same source for obtaining the information and method for performing
the required calculations for every successive Form N-CEN.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 180pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY shall not be responsible for: (a) delays in the transmission to it by the
Fund, the Fund&#8217;s adviser and entities unaffiliated with BNY (collectively, for this Section, &#8220;Third Parties&#8221;) of data
required for the preparation of reports described herein, (b) inaccuracies of, errors in or omissions of, such data provided to it by
any Third Party, and (c) validation of such data provided to it by any Third Party. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 144pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">The Fund, in a timely manner, shall review and comment on, and, as the Fund deems
necessary, cause its counsel and accountants to review and comment on, the preparation of each report described in this section. The
Fund shall provide to BNY timely sign-off of the preparation of each such report and timely authorization and direction to file each
such report. Absent such timely sign-off, authorization and direction by the Fund, BNY shall be excused from its obligations to prepare
the affected report and to file the affected report. BNY is providing the services related to such reports based on the acknowledgement
of the Fund that such services, together with the activities of the Fund in accordance with its internal policies, procedures and controls,
shall together satisfy the requirements of the applicable rules and regulations for each such report.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">For such time as this section remains in effect, BNY shall be responsible for
the retention of the filed reports described in this section in accordance with any applicable rule or regulation.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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above)</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create financial compositions for the applicable financial report and related
EDGAR files;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain country codes, industry class codes, security class codes and state
codes;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create components that will specify the proper grouping and sorting for display
of portfolio information;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create components that will specify the proper calculation and display of financial
data required for each applicable financial report (except for identified manual entries, which BNY will enter);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Process, convert and load security and general ledger data;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Document publishing, including the output of print-ready PDF files and EDGAR
html files (such EDGAR html files will be limited to one per the applicable financial report and unless mutually agreed to in writing
between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the same layout for production data for every successive reporting period);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Generate financial reports using the Vendor&#8217;s capabilities which include
the following:</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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Fund option);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">key Fund statistics including total advisory fees paid by the Fund, portfolio
turnover rate, net assets and number of holdings;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">graphical representation of holdings;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
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option);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">changes in and disagreements with accountants in summary form (if applicable);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">statement regarding the availability of certain additional information; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">additional Fund information as mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the
Fund.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Unless mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the
same layout and format for every successive reporting period for the typeset reports. At the request of the Fund and upon the mutual
written agreement of BNY and the Fund as to the scope of any changes and additional compensation of BNY, BNY will, or will cause the
Vendor to, change the format or layout of reports from time to time.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Typesetting Services (applicable to footnote 2 and the related services stated
above)</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create financial compositions for the applicable financial report and related
EDGAR files;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain country codes, industry class codes, security class codes and state
codes;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Map individual general ledger accounts into master accounts to be displayed in
the applicable financial reports;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create components that will specify the proper grouping and sorting for display
of portfolio information;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Create components that will specify the proper calculation and display of financial
data required for each applicable financial report (except for identified manual entries, which BNY will enter);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Process, convert and load security and general ledger data;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Include data in financial reports provided from external parties to BNY which
includes, but is not limited to: shareholder letters, &#8220;Management Discussion and Analysis&#8221; commentary, notes on performance,
notes to financials, report of independent auditors, Fund management listing, service providers listing and Fund spectrums;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Document publishing, including the output of print-ready PDF files and EDGAR
html files (such EDGAR html files will be limited to one per the applicable financial report and unless mutually agreed to in writing
between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the same layout for production data for every successive reporting period);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Generate financial reports using the Vendor&#8217;s capabilities which include
the following:</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">front/back cover;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">statements of assets and liabilities;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">statements of operation;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">statements of changes;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">statements of cash flows;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">report of independent registered public accounting firm;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">tax information; and </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 162pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Courier New, Courier, Monospace">o</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">additional Fund information as mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the
Fund.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Unless mutually agreed in writing between BNY and the Fund, BNY will use the
same layout and format for every successive reporting period for the typeset reports. At the request of the Fund and upon the mutual
written agreement of BNY and the Fund as to the scope of any changes and additional compensation of BNY, BNY will, or will cause the
Vendor to, change the format or layout of reports from time to time.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Money Market Fund Services</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare, on a monthly basis, Form N-MFP, subject to BNY&#8217;s timely receipt
of all necessary information related thereto;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Report out WAM/WAL and daily and weekly liquid assets for website disclosure;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare, on a monthly basis, an electronic file of the portfolio holdings information
required by Rule 2a-7(c)(12) promulgated under the 1940 Act for public website disclosure, subject to BNY&#8217;s timely receipt of all
necessary information related thereto;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">File Form N-MFP with the SEC; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide the electronic file of the portfolio holdings information to the Fund
or, at the Fund&#8217;s written direction, to an identified third party.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Neither BNY nor the Vendor, in connection with a particular Money Market Fund
Services report, will: (i) access, post reports to or perform any service on a Fund&#8217;s website; or (ii) prepare, provide or generate
any reports, forms or files not specifically agreed to by BNY in advance. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">The applicable Fund acknowledges that it shall be responsible for the retention
of any Money Market Fund Services reports in accordance with Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the 1940 Act or any other applicable rule or
regulation.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Unless mutually agreed in writing between BNY and a Fund, BNY will use the same
layout and format for every successive reporting period for the Money Market Fund Services reports. At the request of a Fund and upon
the mutual written agreement of BNY and the Fund as to the scope of any changes and additional compensation of BNY, BNY will, or will
cause the Vendor to, customize Money Market Fund Services reports from time to time.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Tax Provision Preparation</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare fiscal year-end tax provision analysis;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Process tax adjustments on securities identified by a Fund that require such
treatment;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare ROCSOP adjusting entries; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare financial statement footnote disclosures. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 108pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><I>&bull;</I></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>BNY is not responsible for the identification of securities requiring U.S.
tax treatment that differs from treatment under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this responsibility resides with the Fund
or Fund&#8217;s management. BNY is responsible for processing such identified securities, in accordance with U.S. tax laws and regulations.</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Excise Tax Distributions Calculations</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare calendar year tax distribution analysis;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Process tax adjustments on securities identified by a Fund that require such
treatment; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare annual tax-based distribution estimate for each Fund.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 108pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt"><I>&bull;</I></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>BNY is not responsible for the identification of securities requiring U.S.
tax treatment that differs from treatment under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this responsibility resides with the Fund
or Fund&#8217;s management. BNY is responsible for processing such identified securities, in accordance with U.S. tax laws and regulations.</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Other Tax Services</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate and report wash sale deferrals with respect to transactions for the
Fund based upon an agreed upon schedule with BNY;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare for execution and filing, the federal and state income and excise tax
returns;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare year-end Investment Company Institute broker/dealer reporting and prepare
fund distribution calculations disseminated to broker/dealers;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare quarterly estimates of provision net investment income and capital gains/losses,
for certain fixed income Funds;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide data to the Funds' tax services provider for monthly estimates of closed-end
fund provision estimates;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Coordinate U.S.C. Title 26 Internal Revenue Code (&#8220;IRC&#8221;) &#167;855
and excise tax distribution requirements;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide income and two capital gain estimates in advance of year-end for portfolio
management purposes;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare all tax related provisions and distribution requirements for all Controlled
Foreign Corporations (CFCs).</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>Uncertain Tax Positions</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Documentation of all material tax positions taken by a Fund with respect to specified
fiscal years and identified to BNY (&#8220;Tax Positions&#8221;);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Review of a Fund&#8217;s: (i) tax provision work papers, (ii) excise tax distribution
work papers, (iii) income and excise tax returns, (iv) tax policies and procedures and (v) Subchapter M compliance work papers;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Determine as to whether or not Tax Positions have been consistently applied,
and documentation of any inconsistencies;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Review relevant statutory authorities;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Review tax opinions and legal memoranda prepared by tax counsel or tax auditors
to a Fund;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Review standard mutual fund industry practices, to the extent such practices
are known to, or may reasonably be determined by, BNY; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Delivery of a written report to the applicable Fund detailing such items. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 108pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt"><I>&bull;</I></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>The following are expressly excluded from the Uncertain Tax Positions services:
(i)&#160; assessment of risk of any challenge by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority against any Tax Position (including,
without limitation, whether it is &#8220;more likely than not&#8221; such Tax Position would be sustained); (ii) calculation of any tax
benefit measurement, in whole or in part, that may be required if any &#8220;more likely than not&#8221; threshold has not been met;
and (iii) any tax opinion or tax advice.&#160; Additionally, none of the Uncertain Tax Positions services shall be deemed to be or constitute
a tax opinion or tax advice.</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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such information and documentation as BNY may reasonably request in connection with the Uncertain Tax Positions services.&#160; The Fund's
independent public accountants shall cooperate with BNY and make such information available to BNY as BNY may reasonably request.</I></FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 126pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Agreement and without limiting any rights, protections or limitations of liability otherwise provided
to BNY pursuant to this Agreement, (i) BNY is authorized and permitted to release such information as is necessary or desirable to be
released in connection with the provision of any of the Uncertain Tax Positions services, (ii) management of the Fund is responsible
for complying with all uncertain tax positions reporting obligations relating to the Fund and BNY shall have no liability to the Fund
or any other entity or governmental authority with respect to any tax positions taken by the Fund, (iii) BNY shall have no liability
either for any error or omission of any other service provider (including any accounting firm or tax adviser) to the Fund or for any
failure to discover any such error or omission, (iv) the Fund shall be responsible for all filings, tax returns and reports on all Tax
Positions and for the payment of all taxes and similar items (including without limitation penalties and interest related thereto) and
(v) in the event of any error or omission in the performance of a Uncertain Tax Positions service the Fund&#8217;s sole and exclusive
remedy and BNY&#8217;s sole liability shall be limited to re-performance of the applicable Uncertain Tax Positions service and the preparation
and delivery to the Fund of a corrected report (if necessary), such re-performance, preparation and delivery to be provided at no additional
service charge to the Fund.</I></FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 72pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE:</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 72pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service,
BNY informs the Fund that any U.S. tax advice contained in any communication from BNY to the Fund (including any future communications)
is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal</FONT></P>

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or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein or therein.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>FUND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY shall provide the following fund administration services for each Fund:</FONT></P>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">In accordance with Instructions received from a Fund, and subject to portfolio
limitations as provided by such Fund to BNY in writing from time to time, monitor such Fund&#8217;s compliance, on a post-trade basis,
with such portfolio limitations (requirements under the 1940 Act and rules thereunder and the IRC, as well as rules identified in the
Fund&#8217;s prospectus and SAI or provided to BNY on an ad-hoc basis), provided that BNY maintains in the normal course of its business
all data necessary to measure the Fund&#8217;s compliance or receives necessary data from the Fund or other sources utilized by BNY in
the normal course of its business. Such post-trade compliance testing shall be conducted on a daily basis using automated means; if BNY
detects a possible non-compliance with portfolio limitations applicable to a Fund, it shall promptly notify the Fund thereof;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Monitor the Fund&#8217;s status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter
M of the IRC and Subchapter L of the IRC (if required);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Establish appropriate expense accruals and compute expense ratios, maintain expense
files (including with respect to overdraft charges reporting) and coordinate the payment of Fund approved invoices;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Monitor expense accruals vs payments for operating expenses, and adjust accruals
based upon client approval, particularly around semi-annual and year-end periods;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 108pt; text-indent: -18pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Monitor expense ratios for expense limitations, waivers, and accrued eligible
class-level recoupments;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate Fund approved income and per share amounts required for periodic (monthly,
quarterly or annual) distributions to be made by the applicable Fund;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Facilitate the preparation and delivery of statistical reports for outside tracking
agencies;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate total return information for the Funds to populate their website with
total returns and other financial information;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 36pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Calculate loan and preferred share limits and NRSRO ratings pursuant to the testing
template provided by the Fund to BNY for closed-end funds (if applicable);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Coordinate a Fund&#8217;s annual audit;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Supply various normal and customary portfolio and Fund statistical data as requested
on an ongoing basis, which may include foreign withholding reclaim reporting;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide monthly reports to support Valuation Committee reporting needs;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">If the chief executive officer or chief financial officer of a Fund is required
to provide a certification as part of the Fund&#8217;s Form N-CSR filing pursuant to regulations promulgated by the SEC under Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, provide a sub-certification in support of certain matters set forth in the aforementioned certification.
Such sub-certification is to be in such form and relating to such matters as agreed to by BNY in advance. BNY shall be required to provide
the sub-certification only during the term of this Agreement with respect to the applicable Fund and only if it receives such cooperation
as it may request to perform its investigations with respect to the sub-certification. For clarity, the sub-certification is not itself
a certification under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or under any other law, rule or regulation;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare such distribution calculations and related financial information as may
be required to support any required Section 19(a) notices or income or capital gain distribution press releases;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Daily asset coverage testing and exception reporting for indebtedness leverage
within the Fund as required and defined by the 1940 Act;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare and furnish yield and total return performance information for the Fund,
including any information on an after-tax basis if applicable, based on market value in addition to Net Asset Value, for closed-end funds
(if required); and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide such financial information and reports, provided the same are maintained
by BNY in the normal course of business, as may be required by any stock exchange on which the Funds&#8217; shares are listed for closed-end
funds (if required).</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-decoration: underline solid"><B>REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 6pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: 36pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">BNY shall provide the following regulatory administration services for each Fund:</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Maintain a regulatory calendar for each Fund listing various SEC filing and Board
approval deadlines;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Assemble and distribute board materials, including 15(c) materials and materials
for CFC board meetings, for quarterly meetings of the Board, including the drafting of agendas and resolutions for such quarterly meetings
of the Board (with final selection of agenda items made by Fund counsel);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Attend (in-person or telephonically) quarterly Board meetings and draft minutes
thereof;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare and coordinate the filing of annual post-effective amendments to a Fund&#8217;s
registration statement (not including the initial registration statement or related to the addition of one or more classes of shares
or series or the combining of multiple prospectuses into one prospectus or the splitting of one prospectus into multiple prospectuses);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Prepare and coordinate the filing of Forms N-CSR and N-PX, as applicable (with
the Fund supplying the voting records in the format required by BNY);</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Assist the Fund in the handling of SEC examinations by providing requested documents
in the possession of BNY that are on the SEC examination request list; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Assist with and/or coordinate such other filings, notices and regulatory matters
on such terms and conditions as BNY and the applicable Fund may mutually agree upon in writing from time to time.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>eBoard Book Services</I>:</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Permit persons or entities entering a valid password to have electronic access,
via an Internet-based secure website, to current quarterly Board meeting materials and such other Board meeting materials as may be agreed
between BNY and a Fund.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 90pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><I>&bull;</I></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><I>38a-1 Compliance Support Services</I></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 126pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt">&bull;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">Provide compliance policies and procedures related to certain services provided
by BNY and, if mutually agreed, certain of the BNY Affiliates; summary procedures thereof; and periodic certification letters.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>SCHEDULE II</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>LOAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ADDENDUM</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>TO FUND ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt">This Loan Administration Services Addendum (&#8220;<B>Addendum</B>&#8221;) to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement (&#8220;<B>Agreement</B>&#8221;),
contains additional provisions which apply whenever a Fund desires that BNY provide Loan Administration Services (as defined below) in
respect of Loans (as defined below) made or acquired by a Fund. The provisions of this Addendum shall be considered part of the Agreement
and shall be enforceable in accordance with the terms of such Agreement. In the event of any conflict between any of the provisions set
forth in this Addendum and any of the provision set forth in the Agreement or in any exhibits, schedules or other attachments thereto,
the provisions of this Addendum shall control with respect to the Loan Administration Services. All subsequent references in this Addendum
to the Agreement shall mean the Agreement as modified by this Addendum.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">1.</TD><TD><B>Definitions</B>.&#9;Whenever used in this Addendum, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined below shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">a.</TD><TD>&#8220;<B>Loan Accounts</B>&#8221; shall mean those demand deposit accounts listed in Exhibit C established at BNY
in the name of the BNY for the benefit of the applicable Fund.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">b.</TD><TD>&#8220;<B>Loan Administration Services</B>&#8221; shall mean with respect to each Loan, those services to be provided
by BNY to a Fund as set forth on Exhibit A to this Addendum.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">c.</TD><TD>&#8220;<B>Loan Documents</B>&#8221; shall mean, for each Loan acquired or made by a Fund, each of the assignment and
acceptance agreement, funding memorandum, credit agreement, amendments to the credit agreement (if any), the current amortization schedule
for each Loan (if any) and such other information with respect to the Loan as BNY may reasonably require in order to perform the Loan
Administration Services.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">d.</TD><TD>&#8220;<B>Loans</B>&#8221; shall mean any direct, participation or subparticipation interest in or assignment or novation
of a loan or other extension of credit including, but not limited to, bank loans, interests in bank loans, loan commitments or other
commercial loans, <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">whether</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">loans</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">are</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">bilateral</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">syndicated</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">and whether</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligor</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">is</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">located
in</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">outside</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of
the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">United States, made or acquired by a Fund</FONT>.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">2.</TD><TD><B>The Services</B>.&#9;BNY shall provide to each Fund the Loan Administration Services in respect of Loans. Each Fund
shall, promptly after the date hereof, deliver or cause to be delivered to BNY copies of all Loan Documents in connection with the Loans
being serviced by BNY pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and this Addendum.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">3.</TD><TD><B>Loan Accounts</B>.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">a.</TD><TD>BNY shall, in connection with its provision of the Loan Administration Services, establish and maintain one or more
Loan Accounts. BNY will utilize will one or more Loan Accounts (i) to accept funds received in respect of a Loan and (ii) forward such
collected funds to BNY for deposit into the custody account of the Fund established with the BNY pursuant to the Global Custody Agreement
between BNY and the applicable Fund (the &#8220;<B>Custody Account</B>&#8221;). Funds received into the Loan Accounts prior to 4:00 pm
Central Standard Time on any business day will be transferred to the corresponding Custody Account on that business day and funds received
after 4:00 pm Central Standard Time will be transferred by the following business day.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">b.</TD><TD>The parties acknowledge and agree that if BNY deposits any amount in a Loan Account not required to be deposited therein,
it may at any time withdraw such amount from the Loan Account.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">4.</TD><TD><B>Representations and Warranties of a Fund.</B> Each Fund represents and warrants to BNY that it has:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">a.</TD><TD>independently and without reliance upon BNY, and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate,
made its own appraisal of and investigation into the business, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness
of any borrower and its affiliates and made its own decision to make and/or purchase the Loans; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">b.</TD><TD>independently and without reliance upon BNY, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate
at the time, continue to make its own credit analysis, appraisals and decisions in taking or not taking action with respect to the Loans,
and to make such investigation as it deems necessary to inform itself as to the business, operations, property, financial and other condition
and creditworthiness of any borrower.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">5.</TD><TD><B>Exculpation of BNY</B>.<B>&#9;</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">a.</TD><TD><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">will have</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">no</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">liability for</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any delay</FONT> or <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">failure</FONT>
by <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">Fund or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">any</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">third party</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">in</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">providing
</FONT><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Documents</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">BNY</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">for</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">inaccuracy</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">incompleteness</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Loan
</FONT><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Documents.</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY will</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">have</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">no</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligation to</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">verify,</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">investigate,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">recalculate,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">update</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">otherwise confirm</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">the</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">accuracy </FONT><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">completeness</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Loan</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Documents</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">other</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">information</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">notices received</FONT> by <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">in</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">respect</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of
a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan.</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">will</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">be</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">entitled to (i)</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">rely</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">upon the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Documents
and any other </FONT>instrument, writing, resolution, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, telecopy, telex or teletype message,
statement, order or other document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper
person or persons, including, but not limited to, any <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">syndication agent, lead</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligor</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">similar</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">party with</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">respect</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan</FONT> and/or upon advice and statements of legal
counsel (including, without limitation, counsel to BNY, any Fund, any borrower or any lender), independent accountants and other experts
selected by BNY <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">and</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">(ii)</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">update
its</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">records</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">on the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">basis</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">such</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">information</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">notices</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">as</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">may</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">from time</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">time</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">be</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">received</FONT>
by <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY</FONT><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">b.</TD><TD>Delivery of reports, information and documents to BNY is for informational purposes only and BNY&#8217;s receipt of
such shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein,
including the borrower&#8217;s compliance with any of its covenants under the Loan Document. BNY shall be fully justified in failing
or refusing to take any action under this Agreement unless it shall first receive such advice or concurrence of any Fund as it deems
appropriate or it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Funds against any and all liability and expense that may be incurred
by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">c.</TD><TD><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">BNY</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">will have</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">no</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">obligation</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">(i)
determine whether</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">necessary steps have been
taken</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">requirements</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">have
been</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">met</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">for</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">a</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">Fund</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">have
acquired good</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">record</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">title</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT> a <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">(ii)</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">ensure</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">that</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">a</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Fund&#8217;s</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">acquisition</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of
a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">has been authorized</FONT> by <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">such</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Fund,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">(iii)</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">collect
past</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">due</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">payments</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">on
the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan, preserve</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">rights
against prior parties, exercise</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">right</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">perform</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligation in connection with the Loan (including taking</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">action</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">in</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">connection
with</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">consent solicitation, notice</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">default</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">similar
notice</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">received</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">from any syndication agent, lead</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligor</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">on
a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan)</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">otherwise
take</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">other</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">action</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">to</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">enforce</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">the</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">payment</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">obligations</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of
any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">obligor</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">on a</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">Loan,
(iv) become itself</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">record</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">title
holder</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">or</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">(v) make</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">any</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">advance</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">of</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">its</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">own</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.15pt">funds with</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">respect</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.05pt">to</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.1pt">the</FONT> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: -0.2pt">Loan.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">d.</TD><TD>BNY shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any default or event of default under the
Loans unless BNY has received notice from the Funds referring to this Agreement, describing such default or event of default and stating
that such notice is a &#8220;notice of default.&#8221; BNY shall take such action with respect to such default or event of default as
shall be reasonably directed by the Funds; <FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">provided</FONT> that unless and until BNY shall
have received such directions, BNY may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect
to such default or event of default.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">e.</TD><TD>Each Fund expressly acknowledges that neither BNY nor any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys,
                                                                  attorneys-in-fact or affiliates have made any </TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD>representations or warranties to it and that no act by BNY hereafter taken, including,
                                                                  without limitation, any review of the affairs of any borrower or any affiliate of any borrower, shall be deemed to constitute any
                                                                  representation or warranty by BNY. Except for notices, reports and other documents expressly required to be furnished to the Funds
                                                                  by BNY, BNY shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide any Fund with any credit or other information concerning the
                                                                  business, operations, property, condition (financial or otherwise), prospects or creditworthiness of any borrower that may come into
                                                                  the possession of the BNY or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, attorneys-in-fact or affiliates.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">f.</TD><TD>BNY shall not be obligated to accept nor be responsible for holding or safekeeping any collateral including, any securities,
promissory notes, certificates of equity or debt ownership or obligations, deeds, mortgages, bonds, security agreements, any other type
of negotiable instrument, or any other document related to the Loan Administration Services.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 54pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 18pt">g.</TD><TD>With respect to any Loan, BNY will have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever with respect to any Loan except as
are expressly set forth in this Addendum.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>EXHIBIT A TO SCHEDULE II</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt"><FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Schedule of Services</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">1.</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to a Loan to be serviced hereunder, the parties agree that BNY shall perform the following services for
each Fund.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt">(a)&#9;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Set-Up / File Maintenance</FONT>.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall accept from each Fund or its designee, the relevant information pertaining to the Loans, and thereafter maintain paper or electronic
copies of same in BNY&#8217;s system, including as available or appropriate, copies of all new assignment and acceptance agreements,
funding memoranda, current loan or credit agreements.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall record daily interest accruals for each Loan held in any Fund.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall record and process validated interest, principal and fee payments to such Fund&#8217;s designated account.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(iv)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall record and process rollovers, re-pricings, conversions and margin changes for Loans held in any Fund.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(vi)</TD><TD>BNY shall maintain current records of account activity regarding payments remitted under the Loans to BNY for the benefit of each Fund,
and shall remit such payments as instructed by such Fund.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(vii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notwithstanding the foregoing, BNY shall not be obligated to accept nor be responsible for holding or safekeeping originals of any securities,
promissory notes, certificates of equity or debt ownership or obligations, deeds, mortgages, bonds, security agreements, any other type
of negotiable instrument, or any other document related to the Loans.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt">(b)&#9;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Reporting / Communications</FONT>.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">&#8220;Reports&#8221; shall mean those reports produced by BNY and transmitted daily to the various parties as shall be designated by
each Fund, containing the information indicated in and substantially in the form of the sample reports provided to the Funds before the
execution of this Agreement and listed on Exhibit B hereto. The Reports may be transmitted by electronic means, including but not limited
to e-mail.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Additionally, the parties agree that, whereas it is necessary hereunder for BNY to expeditiously obtain and process information, including
notices, derived from third-parties, including agents for the Loans (particularly in connection with providing any reports to the Funds),
BNY shall be entitled to rely upon such third-party information and shall not be required to verify or authenticate in any manner such
information. BNY will be deemed to have acted reasonably in accepting, using and transmitting such information, as contemplated herein.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt">(c)&#9;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Assignments / Pay-Offs / Terminations</FONT>.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall further maintain records of information it receives regarding the transfer, pay-off, assignment, participation, sale, modification,
termination or other changes in the Loans, and reflect such changes in its system, and in the Reports.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">As set forth in Section 3 &#8220;Loan Accounts&#8221; of this Addendum, BNY will coordinate settlement of assignments and transfer of
sale proceeds with the Custodian.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt">(d)&#9;<FONT STYLE="text-decoration: underline solid">Inquiries/ Record Keeping</FONT>.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall maintain electronic records of material notices it receives from the administrative agents of the Loans regarding the Loans
and transactions with respect to the Loans for a period of seven years from receipt.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will provide initial response to e-mail or telephone inquiries by Fund about a Loan within 2 business days;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 72pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 36pt">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will, to the extent requested by a Fund, liaise with the administrative agents of the Loans regarding the Loans.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><B>EXHIBIT B TO SCHEDULE II</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 15pt; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="color: Black"><B>A.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 5pt"></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="color: Black"><B>Standard Daily Reports as produced by BNY</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 15pt; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="color: Black">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="width: 5pt"></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="color: Black">Daily Trial Balance</FONT></TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">1.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">DEFINITIONS&#9;</TD>
                                                          <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">1</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN; ACCOUNTS&#9;</TD>
                                                          <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">4</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;4</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.2</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Establishment of Accounts&#9;</TD>
                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">5</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRONIC ACCESS</TD>
                                                          <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;5</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">5</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">6</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">SUBCUSTODIANS, DEPOSITORIES AND AGENTS&#9;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">8.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">CREDITS AND ADVANCES&#9;</TD>
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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">13</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">13</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">14</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">9.</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">STATEMENTS; BOOKS AND RECORDS; THIRD PARTY DATA&#9;</TD>
                                                          <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">14</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">9.1</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Statements&#9;</TD>
                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">14</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                               <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">14</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">15</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;15</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">16</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">16</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">17</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">17</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">17</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">18</TD></TR>
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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">18</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">18</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">19</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">19</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">19</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">20</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;20</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;20</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;20</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">22</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;22</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">24</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">24</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">24</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">15.3</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Information Security &#9;</TD>
                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">24</TD></TR>
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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">25</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">25</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">25</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">26</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">26</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                           <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">27</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">27</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">27</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">27</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">28</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.5</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery&#9;</TD>
                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">28</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">28</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">&#9;28</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.10</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Counterparts&#9;</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.11</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Interpretation&#9;</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.12</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">No Waiver&#9;</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.14</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Severability&#9;</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">29</TD></TR><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; background-color: White">
<TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>17.15</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Limitation
of Liability of the Trustees and Shareholders</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">30</TD></TR>
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<TD>&nbsp;</TD><TD>17.16</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.7in">Loan Servicing</TD>
                                                                 <TD STYLE="text-align: right; padding-right: 0.7in">30</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: right">EXECUTION</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">This Custody Agreement is
made and entered into as of the latest date set forth on the signature page hereto (the &ldquo;<B>Effective Date</B>&rdquo;) by and between
<B>THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON</B>, a New York state chartered bank (&ldquo;<B>BNY</B>&rdquo;), and each investment company referenced
on Appendix I hereto (each a &ldquo;<B>Fund</B>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<B>Customer</B>&rdquo;). BNY and Customer are collectively referred to
as the &ldquo;<B>Parties</B>&rdquo; and individually as a &ldquo;<B>Party</B>&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>RECITALS</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">WHEREAS, Customer wishes
to appoint BNY as the custodian of certain of its assets, and BNY is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions set
forth herein.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties agree as follows.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">1.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">DEFINITIONS</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Whenever used in this Agreement, the following
words have the meanings set forth below:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>1940 Act</B>&rdquo; means the
U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Account</B>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<B>Accounts</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;2.2.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Act</B>&rdquo; has the meaning
set forth in Section&nbsp;10.1(a).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Affiliate</B>&rdquo; means,
with respect to any entity, any other entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or under common control with such
entity.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Affiliate Securities</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;8.4.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Agreement</B>&rdquo; means,
collectively, this Custody Agreement, any Appendices and Exhibits hereto and any other documents incorporated herein by reference.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Anti-Money Laundering Laws</B>&rdquo;
means all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws, rules, regulations, executive orders and requirements administered
by any governmental authority of the United States (including the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act, the Money Laundering
Control Act, and regulations of the U.S. Treasury Department which implement such acts) or any other applicable domestic or foreign authority
with jurisdiction over Customer.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Assets</B>&rdquo; has the meaning
set forth in Section&nbsp;2.1(a).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Authorized Person</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;3.1.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center">1</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: right">EXECUTION</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>BNY</B>&rdquo; has the meaning
set forth in the introductory paragraph.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Breach Notice</B>&rdquo; has
the meaning set forth in Section 16.2(a).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Breach Termination Notice</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section 16.2(a).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Cash</B>&rdquo; means the money
and currency of any jurisdiction which BNY accepts for deposit in an Account.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Confidential Information</B>&rdquo;
means, with respect to a Party, the terms of this Agreement and all non-public business and financial information of such Party (including,
with respect to Customer, information regarding the Accounts and including, with respect to BNY, information regarding its practices and
procedures related to the services provided hereunder) disclosed to the other Party in connection with this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Customer</B>&rdquo; has the
meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: left">&ldquo;<B>Data Terms Website</B>&rdquo; means
<I>http://www.bny.com/products/assetservicing/vendoragreement.pdf</I> or any successor website the address of which is provided by BNY
to Customer.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Depository</B>&rdquo; means
the Depository Trust Company, Euroclear, Clearstream Banking S.A., the Canadian Depository System, CLS Bank and any other securities depository,
book-entry system or clearing agency authorized to act as a system for the central handling of securities pursuant to the laws of the
applicable jurisdiction, and any successors to, and/or nominees of, any of the foregoing.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Effective Date</B>&rdquo; has
the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Electronic Access Services</B>&rdquo;
means such services made available by BNY or a BNY Affiliate to Customer to electronically access information relating to the Accounts
and/or transmit Instructions.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Electronic Signature</B>&rdquo;
means an image, representation or symbol inserted into an electronic copy of the Agreement by electronic, digital or other technological
methods.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Foreign Depository</B>&rdquo;
means an &ldquo;Eligible Securities Depository&rdquo; (as defined in Rule 17f-7 under the 1940 Act) identified by BNY to Customer from
time to time.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Instructions</B>&rdquo; means,
with respect to this Agreement, instructions issued to BNY by way of (a)&nbsp;one of the following methods (each as and to the extent
specified by BNY as available for use in connection with the services hereunder): (i)&nbsp;the Electronic Access Services; (ii)&nbsp;third-party
electronic communication services containing, where applicable, appropriate authorization codes, passwords or authentication keys, or
otherwise appearing on their face to have been transmitted by an Authorized Person or (iii)&nbsp;third-party institutional trade matching
utilities used to effect transactions in accordance with such utility&rsquo;s customary procedures or (b)&nbsp;such other method as may
be agreed upon by the Parties and that appear on their face to have been transmitted by an Authorized Person.</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Key Personnel</B>&rdquo; means
the designated primary relationship individual and client service individual assigned to Customer as of the Effective Date.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Market Data</B>&rdquo; means
pricing, valuations or other commercially sourced data applicable to any Security. Market Data also includes security identifiers, bond
ratings and classification data.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Market Data Providers</B>&rdquo;
means vendors and analytics providers and any other Person providing Market Data to BNY.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Non-Custody Assets</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;17.1.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Oral Instructions</B>&rdquo;
means, with respect to this Agreement, spoken instructions issued to BNY under permissible circumstances agreed by Customer and BNY, all
in such manner and in accordance with such testing and authentication procedures as the Parties shall agree upon from time to time, and
reasonably believed by BNY to be from an Authorized Person.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Party</B>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<B>Parties</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Person</B>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<B>Persons</B>&rdquo;
means any entity or individual.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Sanctions</B>&rdquo; means all
economic sanctions laws, rules, regulations, executive orders and requirements administered by any governmental authority of the United
States (including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury) or any other applicable domestic
or foreign authority with jurisdiction over Customer.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Securities</B>&rdquo; means
all (a)&nbsp;debt and equity securities and (b) instruments representing rights or interests therein, including rights to receive, subscribe
to or purchase the foregoing; in each case as may be agreed upon from time to time by BNY and Customer and which are from time to time
delivered to or received by BNY and/or any Subcustodian for deposit in an Account.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Series</B>&rdquo; means the
respective portfolios, if any, of Customer listed on Appendix I to this Agreement. If no portfolios are listed on Appendix I to this Agreement
then a reference to a Series means Customer.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Standard of Care</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;14.1.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Subcustodian</B>&rdquo; means
a bank or other financial institution (other than a Depository) that is selected and used by BNY or a BNY Affiliate (acting as subcustodian)
in connection with the settlement of transactions and/or custody of Assets hereunder, and any successors to, and/or nominees of, any of
the foregoing.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Tax Information</B>&rdquo; means
all accurate, relevant and necessary information with respect to the Accounts or with respect to Customer&rsquo;s identification or classification
for purposes of Tax Obligations, in each case as may be required by applicable tax laws or by a tax authority inquiry, or as may be requested
by BNY in connection with the matters in Section&nbsp;7.</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Tax Obligations</B>&rdquo; means
taxes, withholding, certification and reporting requirements, claims for exemptions or refund, interest, penalties, additions to tax and
other related expenses.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">&ldquo;<B>Third Party Data</B>&rdquo;
has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;9.3(a).</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">Customer hereby appoints
BNY as custodian of all Securities, and Cash to be held under, and in accordance with the terms of, this Agreement (collectively, &ldquo;<B>Assets</B>&rdquo;),
and BNY hereby accepts such appointment. BNY agrees to perform its duties under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement and in accordance with statutes, laws, rules and regulations applicable to BNY&rsquo;s performance of the services set forth
in this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that BNY&rsquo;s duties pursuant to such appointment will be limited solely to those
duties expressly undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notwithstanding the foregoing, BNY has no obligation:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to any Assets until they are actually received in an Account;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(ii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">To inquire into, make recommendations, supervise or determine the suitability of any transactions affecting
any Account or to question any Instructions;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(iii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">To monitor the Securities in the Accounts to determine whether Customer complies with limitations on ownership
or any restrictions on investors provided for by local law, regulations or market practice, or provisions in the issuer&rsquo;s articles
of incorporation or by-laws;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(iv)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">To determine the adequacy of title to, or the validity or genuineness of, any Assets received by it or
delivered by it pursuant to this Agreement; or</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(v)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to any matters related to: the establishment, maintenance, operation or termination of Customer;
or the offer, sale or distribution of the shares of, or interests in, Customer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Operational terms, procedures and processes supporting the services described herein are set out in a
separate service level description, a current version of which will be available upon request at any time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Cash held hereunder may be subject to additional deposit terms and conditions issued by BNY or the applicable
Subcustodian from time to time, including rates of interest and deposit account access.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If Customer engages in securities lending activities, such activities will be subject to certain additional
and/or modified terms to be set forth in a separate written agreement between Customer and BNY or a BNY Affiliate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If Customer engages in transactions that require posting margin or collateral with a counterparty (for
example, uncleared derivatives transactions or To-Be-Announced transactions), other than margin posted in reliance on Rule 17f-6 under
the Investment Company Act and other exemptive or no-action relief under Section 17(f) of the Investment Company Act, such activities
will be subject to a separate written agreement (an account control agreement) among the Customer, BNY and the relevant counterparty.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">2.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Establishment of Accounts</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will establish and maintain a separate
account for each Series in which BNY will hold Assets relating to the relevant Series as provided herein (each, an &ldquo;<B>Account</B>,&rdquo;
and collectively, the &ldquo;<B>Accounts</B>&rdquo;). The Account of each Series established under this Agreement shall be maintained
separately from the Account of each other Series.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">3.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRONIC ACCESS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">3.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Authorized Persons</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Promptly following the Effective Date,
Customer and/or its designee (including any of Customer&rsquo;s investment managers) will furnish BNY with one or more written lists or
other documentation acceptable to BNY specifying the names and titles of, or otherwise identifying, all Persons authorized to act on behalf
of Customer (with respect to a particular Series, if applicable) with respect to this Agreement (each, an &ldquo;<B>Authorized Person</B>&rdquo;).
Customer will be responsible for keeping such lists and/or other documentation current, and will update such lists and/or other documentation,
as necessary from time to time, pursuant to Instructions.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">3.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Instructions</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, BNY will have no obligation to take any action
hereunder unless and until it receives Instructions issued in accordance with this Agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer will be responsible for ensuring that (i)&nbsp;only Authorized Persons issue Instructions to
BNY and (ii)&nbsp;all Authorized Persons safeguard and treat with extreme care any user and authorization codes, passwords and authentication
keys used in connection with the issuance of Instructions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Where Customer may or is required to issue Instructions, such Instructions will be issued by an Authorized
Person.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will be entitled to deal with any Authorized Person until notified otherwise pursuant to Instructions,
and will be entitled to act in accordance with and rely upon any Instruction received by BNY.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">All Instructions must include all information necessary, and must be delivered using such methods as are
described in the definition of &ldquo;Instructions&rdquo; and in such format as BNY may reasonably require and be received within BNY&rsquo;s
established cut-off times and otherwise in sufficient time, to enable BNY to act upon such Instructions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(f)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY may in its sole discretion decline to act upon any Instructions that do not comply with requirements
set forth in Section&nbsp;3.2(e) or that conflict with applicable law or regulations or BNY&rsquo;s operating policies and practices,
in which event BNY will promptly notify Customer unless prevented from doing so by applicable law.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(g)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges that while it is not part of BNY&rsquo;s normal practices and procedures to accept
Oral Instructions, BNY may in certain limited circumstances accept Oral Instructions. In such event, such Oral Instructions will be deemed
to be Instructions for purposes of this Agreement. An Authorized Person issuing such an Oral Instruction will promptly confirm such Oral
Instruction to BNY in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer agrees that the fact that such written confirmation is not received
by BNY, or that such written confirmation contradicts the Oral Instruction, will in no way affect (i)&nbsp;BNY&rsquo;s reliance on such
Oral Instruction or (ii)&nbsp;the validity or enforceability of transactions authorized by such Oral Instruction and effected by BNY.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(h)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges and agrees that it is fully informed of the protections and risks associated with
the various methods of transmitting Instructions to BNY and that there may be more secure methods of transmitting Instructions than the
method selected by the sender. Customer agrees that the security procedures, if any, to be followed by Customer and BNY with respect to
the transmission and authentication of Instructions provide to Customer a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its
particular needs and circumstances.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
set forth in this Agreement, Customer hereby authorizes BNY, without Instructions, to take any administrative or ministerial actions with
respect to the Accounts that it deems reasonably necessary or appropriate to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including the
following:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Receive income and other payments due to the Accounts; provided, however, that BNY will have no duty to
pursue collection of any amount due to an Account, including for Securities in default, if such amount is not paid when due;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Carry out any exchanges of Securities or other corporate actions not requiring discretionary decisions;</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Facilitate access by Customer or its designee to ballots or online systems that provide (i) notice of
proxies received by BNY in its capacity as custodian for eligible positions of Securities held in the Accounts (excluding bankruptcy matters)
and (ii) assist Customer or its designee in the voting of such proxies, all of which will be exercised by Customer or its designee and
not by BNY;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Forward to Customer or its designee information (or summaries of information) that BNY receives in its
capacity as custodian from Depositories or Subcustodians concerning Securities in the Accounts (excluding bankruptcy matters);</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Forward to Customer or its designee an initial notice of bankruptcy cases relating to Securities held
in the Accounts and a notice of any required action related to such bankruptcy cases as may be received by BNY in its capacity as custodian.
BNY will take no further action nor provide further notification related to the bankruptcy case;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(f)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Unless otherwise elected by Customer, and in accordance with BNY&rsquo;s standard terms and conditions,
provide class action filing services for settled claims related to Securities with industry recognized identifiers;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(g)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Endorse for collection checks, drafts or other negotiable instruments received for the Accounts;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(h)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Execute and deliver, solely in its capacity as custodian, certificates, documents or instruments incidental
to BNY&rsquo;s performance under this Agreement; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Upon presentment of a check pursuant to a check redemption process agreed between Customer and BNY, unless
otherwise instructed pursuant to instructions, charge the amount of the check against the cash held in the Account of the relevant Series.
If BNY receives timely instructions that a check is not to be honored, BNY will return the check unpaid.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">3.4</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Funds Transfers</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">With respect to each Instruction for a
Cash transfer, when the Instruction is to credit or pay a party by both a name and a unique numeric or alpha-numeric identifier (e.g.,
IBAN or ABA or account number), BNY and any other bank participating in the Cash transfer will be entitled to rely solely on such numeric
or alpha-numeric identifier, even if it identifies a party different from the party named. Such reliance on an identifier will apply to
beneficiaries named in the Instruction, as well as any financial institution that is designated in the Instruction to act as an intermediary
in such Cash transfer. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Parties will be bound by the rules of any transfer system used to
effect a Cash transfer under this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">3.5</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Electronic Access</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">If Customer elects to use the Electronic
Access Services in connection with this Agreement, the use thereof will be subject to any terms and conditions contained in a</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">separate written agreement between the
Parties or their Affiliates. However, if an Authorized Person elects, with BNY&rsquo;s prior consent, to transmit Instructions through
a third-party electronic communications service, BNY will not be responsible or liable for the reliability or availability of any such
service.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">4.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">SUBCUSTODIANS, DEPOSITORIES AND AGENTS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">4.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Use of Subcustodians and Depositories</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will be entitled to utilize Subcustodians and Depositories in connection with its performance hereunder;
provided that BNY will not utilize a Subcustodian that is an &ldquo;Eligible Foreign Custodian&rdquo; (as defined in Rule 17f-5 under
the 1940 Act) to hold &ldquo;Foreign Assets&rdquo; (as defined in such Rule 17f-5) until after BNY is informed, pursuant to such means
as determined by BNY, that Customer&rsquo;s board of directors or similar governing body or Customer&rsquo;s &ldquo;Foreign Custody Manager&rdquo;
(as defined in such Rule 17f-5) has determined that utilization of such Subcustodian satisfies the applicable requirements of such Rule
17f-5.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will only utilize Subcustodians that have entered into an agreement with BNY or a BNY Affiliate, and
Assets held through a Subcustodian will be held subject to the terms and conditions of such Subcustodian&rsquo;s respective agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Assets deposited in a Depository will be held subject to the rules, procedures, terms and conditions of
such Depository. Subcustodians may hold Assets in Depositories in which such Subcustodians participate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">In connection with each Depository utilized by BNY that is a &ldquo;securities depository&rdquo; (as defined
in Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act), BNY (a) will exercise due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards in discharging its
duties as a securities intermediary to obtain and thereafter maintain Securities or financial assets deposited or held in such Depository
and (b) will provide, promptly upon request by Customer, such reports as are available concerning the internal accounting controls and
financial strength of BNY.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to each Foreign Depository, BNY will exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence (a)
to provide Customer with an analysis of the custody risks associated with maintaining assets with the Foreign Depository and (b) to monitor
such custody risks on a continuing basis and promptly notify Customer of any material change in such risks. Customer acknowledges and
agrees that such analysis and monitoring will be made on the basis of, and limited by, information gathered from certain Subcustodians
or through publicly available information otherwise obtained by BNY, and will not include any evaluation of the matters referenced in
Section 14.2(b)(i). If a custody arrangement with a Foreign Depository no longer meets the requirements of Rule 17f-7 under the 1940 Act,
and the Customer directs that the Customer&rsquo;s Foreign Assets must be withdrawn from the depository, Custodian will, subject to market,
regulatory and legal limitations, withdraw such assets as soon as reasonably practicable.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(f)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Unless otherwise required by local law or practice or a particular Subcustodian agreement, Assets deposited
with Subcustodians or Depositories may be held in a commingled account in the name of, as applicable, BNY, a BNY Affiliate or the applicable
Subcustodian, for its clients.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">4.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Liability for Subcustodians</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will exercise the Standard of Care in selecting, retaining and monitoring Subcustodians.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to Assets held by a Subcustodian, BNY will be liable to Customer for the activities of such
Subcustodian under this Agreement to the extent that BNY would have been liable to Customer under this Agreement if BNY had performed
such activities itself in the relevant market in which such Subcustodian is located; provided, however, that with respect to Securities
held by a Subcustodian that is not a BNY Affiliate:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY&rsquo;s liability will be limited solely to the extent resulting directly from BNY&rsquo;s failure
to exercise the Standard of Care in selecting, retaining, and monitoring such Subcustodian; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(ii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">To the extent that BNY is not liable pursuant to Section&nbsp;4.2(b)(i), BNY&rsquo;s sole responsibility
to Customer will be to: (A)&nbsp;take reasonable and appropriate action to recover from such Subcustodian, and (B)&nbsp;forward to Customer
any amounts so recovered (exclusive of costs and expenses incurred by BNY in connection therewith).</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">4.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Liability for Depositories</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will have no responsibility or liability
for the activities of any Depository arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any cost or burden imposed on the transfer or holding
of Assets held with such Depository.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">4.4</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Use of Agents</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY may appoint agents, including BNY
Affiliates, on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate to perform its obligations hereunder. Except as otherwise specifically
provided herein, no such appointment will discharge BNY from its obligations hereunder.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">5.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">CORPORATE ACTIONS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">5.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notification</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will notify Customer or its designee
of rights or discretionary corporate actions as promptly as practicable under the circumstances, provided that BNY has actually received,
in its capacity as custodian, notice of such right or discretionary corporate action from the relevant issuer, or from a Subcustodian,
Depository or third party vendor. Without actual</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">receipt of such notice by BNY, BNY will
have no responsibility or liability for failing to so notify Customer.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">5.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Exercise of Rights</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Whenever there are voluntary rights that
may be exercised or alternate courses of action that may be taken with respect to Securities in an Account, Customer or its designee will
be responsible for making any decisions relating thereto and for instructing BNY to act. In order for BNY to act, Customer must issue
Instructions using, or directly referencing, the BNY-issued corporate actions instruction form, and include all the required information
fields therein. Such Instructions must be addressed as BNY may request, by the deadline specified by BNY in its sole discretion from time
to time, together with any amount which is required to be paid in carrying out any such action. In the event BNY does not receive such
Instructions together with any required amount prior to its specified deadlines, BNY will not be liable for failure to take any actions
relating to, or to exercise any rights conferred by, such Securities.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">5.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Partial Redemptions, Payments, Etc.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will advise Customer or its designee
upon its notification, in its capacity as custodian, of a partial redemption, partial payment or other action with respect to a Security
affecting fewer than all such Securities held within an Account. If BNY or any Subcustodian or Depository holds any Securities affected
by one of the events described, BNY or such Subcustodian or Depository may select the Securities to participate in such partial redemption,
partial payment or other action in any non-discriminatory manner that it customarily uses to make such selection.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">6.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">SETTLEMENT</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">6.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Settlement Instructions</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Promptly after the execution of each Securities
transaction, Customer will issue to BNY Instructions to settle such transaction. Unless otherwise agreed by BNY and subject to Section&nbsp;8.1,
Assets will be credited to the relevant Account only when actually received by BNY.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">6.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Settlement Funds</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">For the purpose of settling a Securities
transaction, Customer will provide BNY with sufficient immediately available funds or Securities, as applicable, in the relevant Account
by such time and date as is required to enable BNY to settle such transaction in the country of settlement and in the currency to be used
to settle such transaction.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">6.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Settlement Practices</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Securities transactions will be settled
using practices customary in the jurisdiction or market where the transaction occurs. BNY will provide or make available to Customer market
information and market profiles about the customary settlement practices in</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">available jurisdictions and markets. Customer
understands that when BNY is instructed to deliver Securities against payment, delivery of such Securities and receipt of payment related
to such Securities may not be completed simultaneously and can also be made without payment. Customer assumes full responsibility for
all risks involved in connection with BNY&rsquo;s delivery of Securities or Cash in accordance with such practices.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">7.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">TAX MATTERS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">7.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Tax Obligations</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">To the extent that BNY has received the Tax Information within the time stipulated, BNY will perform the
following services with respect to Tax Obligations:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Unless prohibited by law or regulation, at the reasonable request of Customer, BNY will provide to Customer
such information received by BNY in its capacity as custodian that could, in Customer&rsquo;s reasonable belief, assist Customer or its
designee in the submission of any reports or returns with respect to Tax Obligations. An Authorized Person will inform BNY in writing
as to which party or parties will receive information from BNY;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(ii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will, upon receipt of sufficient Tax Information from Customer (as reasonably determined by BNY),
file claims for exemptions or refunds with respect to withheld taxes in those markets where it provides such services and subject to BNY&rsquo;s
service level description (in each case as made available to Customer from time to time). Where Customer (for whatever reason) fails or
neglects to provide BNY with or to review and confirm the Tax Information within the time stipulated by BNY, then such failure or neglect
may result in the disapplication of withholding tax relief or the obligation on Customer to immediately return amounts already refunded
by a tax authority. Customer may, however, elect to appoint its own tax agent to file claims for exemptions or refunds in any or all markets,
with advance notice to BNY of such appointment and subject to such terms as separately agreed in writing between Customer and BNY; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(iii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY or the applicable Subcustodian will withhold appropriate amounts, as required by applicable tax laws,
with respect to amounts received and is authorized to debit the relevant Account in the amount of a Tax Obligation and to pay such amount
to the appropriate taxing authority.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 1in; text-align: justify">Customer&rsquo;s receipt of the foregoing
services is dependent upon its subscription to BNY&rsquo;s information reporting system, and Customer will be responsible for enrolling
its designated Authorized Persons in such system. Customer acknowledges that BNY may, at any time, amend the scope of its tax service
offering and reasonable notice of such changes will be made available to BNY&rsquo;s customers through its information reporting system.&nbsp;
Such changes may require additional documentation, attestations or declarations to be entered into by</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 1in; text-align: justify">Customer in order to continue receiving the
relevant tax service in a particular market.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges that BNY is a service provider and not an economic beneficiary of any transaction.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer will be responsible for understanding its Tax Obligations, and will be solely responsible and
liable for all Tax Obligations with respect to any Assets held on behalf of Customer and any transaction related thereto.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer will provide BNY with Tax Information to enable BNY to comply with BNY&rsquo;s obligations under
any applicable tax laws or with any tax authority enquiry.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges and agrees that none of BNY nor any BNY Affiliate is a tax adviser and none of BNY
nor any BNY Affiliate will, under any circumstances, provide tax advice to Customer. Customer will obtain its own independent tax advice
for any tax-related matters or Tax Obligations.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">7.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Payments</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">Where BNY receives Instructions
to make distributions or transfers out of an Account in order to pay Customer&rsquo;s third party service providers, Customer acknowledges
that in making such payments BNY is acting in an administrative capacity, and not as the payor, for tax information reporting and withholding
purposes.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">CREDITS AND ADVANCES</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Contractual Settlement and Income</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY may, in its sole discretion, as a
matter of bookkeeping convenience, credit the relevant Account with the proceeds resulting from the purchase, sale, redemption or other
delivery or receipt of Securities, or interest, dividends or other distributions payable on Securities prior to its actual receipt thereof.
All such credits will be conditional until BNY&rsquo;s actual receipt of such proceeds and may be reversed by BNY to the extent that such
proceeds are not received. Actual receipt of proceeds with respect to a transaction will not be deemed to have occurred, and the transaction
will not be considered final, until BNY has received sufficient immediately available funds or Securities specifically applicable to such
transaction that, under applicable local law, rule or practice, are irreversible.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Advances</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">If BNY receives an Instruction that, if
processed, would result in an overdraft in an Account, BNY may, in its sole discretion, advance funds in the relevant currency hereunder;
however, BNY will have no obligation to advance its own funds.</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">If: (a)&nbsp;BNY has advanced funds to
an Account; (b)&nbsp;an overdraft has occurred in an Account (including overdrafts incurred in connection with the settlement of securities
transactions, funds transfers or foreign exchange transactions) or (c)&nbsp;Customer is for any other reason indebted to BNY, Customer
agrees to pay BNY (on demand or upon becoming aware thereof) the amount of such advance, overdraft or indebtedness, plus accrued interest
at the rate charged by BNY to its institutional custody clients in the relevant currency at the time of the event.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.4</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Securing Repayment</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">In order to secure repayment of Customer&rsquo;s
obligations and liabilities relating to a Series (whether or not matured) to BNY or any BNY Affiliate, relating to or arising under this
Agreement or any other agreement with BNY or any BNY Affiliate, and in addition to any preference, lien or other rights and security interest
to which BNY or such BNY Affiliate may be entitled under applicable law or any other agreement, Customer hereby pledges and grants to
BNY and such BNY Affiliate, and agrees BNY and such BNY Affiliate will have to the maximum extent permitted by law, a continuing first
lien and security interest in: (a)&nbsp;all of Customer&rsquo;s and such Series&rsquo; right, title and interest in and to the Account
relating to such Series and the Assets now or hereafter held in such Account (including proceeds thereof) and (b)&nbsp;any other property
at any time held by BNY or any BNY Affiliate relating to such Series; provided that Customer does not hereby grant a security interest
in any Securities issued by an affiliate (as defined in Section&nbsp;23A of the U.S. Federal Reserve Act and related implementing regulations
(Regulation W, 12 C.F.R. part 223)) of BNY (such securities, &ldquo;<B>Affiliate Securities</B>&rdquo;) with the exception of Affiliate
Securities that (i) constitute &ldquo;eligible affiliated mutual fund securities&rdquo; as defined in Section 223.24(c) of Regulation
W (12 C.F.R. 223.24(c)) and (ii) meet the requirements in Section 223.24(c) of Regulation W (12 C.F.R. 223.24(c)). Customer represents,
warrants and covenants that it owns the Assets in the Accounts, and such other property at any time held by BNY or any BNY Affiliate relating
to Customer, free and clear of all liens, claims and security interests (except for those granted in accordance with this Agreement or
as otherwise acknowledged in writing by BNY), and that the first lien and security interest granted herein with respect to each Series
will be subject to no setoffs, counterclaims or other liens prior to or on a parity with it in favor of any third party (other than specific
liens granted preferred status by statute). Customer will take any additional steps required to assure BNY of such priority security interest,
including notifying third parties or obtaining their consent. BNY will be entitled to collect from the relevant Account sufficient Cash
for reimbursement, and if such Cash is insufficient, to sell Securities in such Account to the extent necessary to obtain reimbursement.
In this regard, BNY will be entitled to all the rights and remedies of a pledgee, secured creditor and/or securities intermediary under
applicable laws, rules and regulations as then in effect as if Customer or the relevant Series is in default.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.5</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Setoff</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY has the right to debit any Cash for
any amount payable by Customer in connection with any and all obligations (whether or not matured) of Customer relating to a Series to</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY or any BNY Affiliate, relating to or
arising under this Agreement or any other agreement with BNY or any BNY Affiliate. In addition to the rights of BNY or such BNY Affiliate
under applicable law or any other agreement, at any time when Customer has not honored any of its obligations relating to a Series to
BNY or such BNY Affiliate, BNY will have the right without notice to Customer to retain or set-off against any obligations relating to
such Series any cash BNY or any BNY Affiliate may directly or indirectly hold with respect to such Series, and any obligations (whether
or not matured) that BNY or any BNY Affiliate may have with respect to such Series in any currency. <FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">BNY
will endeavor in good faith to notify the Customer of any such setoffs, with such notice to include an explanation of such setoffs and
any remaining applicable obligations of the Customer to BNY, provided that failure to provide such notice by Custodian shall not have
direct bearing on its entitlement hereunder to exercise such set off rights. Any such cash or obligation relating to a Series may be transferred
to BNY and any BNY Affiliate in order to effect the above rights.</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">8.6</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Currency Conversion</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY is hereby authorized to effect any
necessary currency conversions in order to exercise its rights under this Section&nbsp;8 at BNY's own rate of exchange then prevailing.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">9.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">STATEMENTS; BOOKS AND RECORDS; THIRD PARTY DATA</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">9.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Statements</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will make available to Customer, through
the Electronic Access Services, a monthly statement (or report for such other time period as the Parties may agree upon from time to time)
reflecting all transfers to or from the Accounts during such month and all holdings in the Accounts as of the last business day of such
month (or as of such other date(s) as the Parties may agree upon from time to time). Customer will promptly review each such statement
and, within ninety (90) days of when such statement is made available by BNY, notify BNY of any exception or objection thereto. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Customer may notify BNY of any such exceptions or objections at any time; provided, however, that BNY will not be responsible
or liable for any losses that could have been mitigated had such notice been provided during such ninety (90) day period.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">9.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Books and Records</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">The books and records, directly pertaining
to the Accounts, which are in the possession of BNY will be the property of Customer. Such books and records will be prepared and maintained
as required by the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. In addition, upon notification by Customer that it is in receipt of or otherwise
subject to a court order, regulatory request or order, subpoena, or other similar action or context necessitating the preservation of
certain records maintained by BNY for the Customer, BNY shall promptly implement reasonable measures to preserve such records in accordance
with the duration or other direction specified by the Customer in accordance with BNY&rsquo;s policies and procedures and cooperate in
the provision to Customer of such records; provided, however, that if BNY is not able to accommodate any such request, it will reasonably
assist Customer</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">in its efforts to preserve such records,
including by transmitting such records to Customer. BNY will identify on its books and records the Assets belonging to Customer with respect
to each Series whether held directly or indirectly through Subcustodians or Depositories. Securities held in the Accounts will be held
in registered form in the name of BNY or one of its nominees and will be segregated on BNY&rsquo;s books and records from BNY&rsquo;s
own property. Copies of all such records shall be furnished promptly to the Series upon request from Customer, including in connection
with any regulatory request or examination, and shall at all times during the regular business hours of BNY be open for inspection by
duly authorized officers or employees of the Customer or its designee. Any such access will be subject to BNY&rsquo;s applicable security
policies and procedures. Third Party Data</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges that BNY will be receiving, utilizing and relying on Market Data and other data
provided by Customer and/or by third parties in connection with its performance of the services hereunder (collectively, &ldquo;<B>Third
Party Data</B>&rdquo;). BNY is entitled to rely without inquiry on all Third Party Data provided to BNY hereunder (and all Instructions
related to Third Party Data), and BNY makes no assurances or warranties in relation to the accuracy or completeness of Third Party Data
and will not be responsible or liable for any losses or damages incurred as a result of any Third Party Data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
BNY may follow Instructions with respect to Third Party Data, even if such Instructions direct BNY to override its usual procedures and
data sources or if BNY, in performing services for itself or others (including services similar to those performed for Customer), receives
different Third Party Data for the same or similar Securities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Although statements and reports provided by BNY hereunder with respect to the Accounts may contain values
of, and pricing information in relation to, Securities held pursuant to this Agreement, BNY does not undertake any duty or responsibility
under this Agreement to report such values or pricing information.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">Certain Market Data may
be the intellectual property of Market Data Providers, which impose additional terms and conditions upon Customer&rsquo;s use of such
Market Data. Such additional terms and conditions can be found on the Data Terms Website. Customer agrees to those terms and conditions
as they are posted on the Data Terms Website from time to time. BNY will post updates to the Data Terms to the Data Terms Website.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">10.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">DISCLOSURES</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">10.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Required Disclosure</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to Securities that are registered under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
or that are issued by an issuer registered under the 1940 Act, the U.S. Shareholder Communications Act of 1985 (the &ldquo;<B>Act</B>&rdquo;)
requires BNY to disclose to issuers of such Securities, upon their request, the name, address and securities position of BNY&rsquo;s clients
who are &ldquo;beneficial owners&rdquo; (as defined in the Act) of the issuer&rsquo;s Securities, unless the beneficial owner objects
to such</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">disclosure. The Act defines a &ldquo;beneficial
owner&rdquo; as any person who has or shares the power to vote a security (pursuant to an agreement or otherwise) or who directs the voting
of a security. Customer has designated on the signature page hereof whether (i)&nbsp;as beneficial owner, it objects to the disclosure
of its name, address and securities position to any U.S. issuer that requests such information pursuant to the Act for the specific purpose
of direct communications between such issuer and Customer or (ii)&nbsp;it requires BNY to contact the relevant investment manager with
respect to relevant Securities to make the decision as to whether it objects to the disclosure of the beneficial owner&rsquo;s name, address
and securities position to any U.S. issuer that requests such information pursuant to the Act.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to certain Securities issued outside the United States, BNY may disclose information to issuers
of Securities as required by the organizational documents of the relevant issuer or in accordance with local market practice.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">In connection with any disclosure contemplated by this Section&nbsp;10, Customer agrees to supply BNY
with any required information.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">10.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Foreign Exchange Transactions</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">In connection with this Agreement, Customer
may enter into foreign exchange transactions (including foreign exchange hedging transactions) with BNY or a BNY Affiliate acting as a
principal through customary channels. Customer may issue standing Instructions with respect to any such foreign exchange transactions,
subject to any terms, rules or limitations that apply to any foreign exchange facility made available to Customer. With respect to any
such foreign exchange transactions, BNY or such BNY Affiliate is acting as a principal counterparty on its own behalf which may retain
any profits from such foreign exchange transactions, and is not acting as a fiduciary or agent for, or on behalf of, Customer, a Series,
an investment manager or any Account.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">10.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Investment of Cash</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">In connection with this Agreement, Customer
may issue standing Instructions to invest Cash in one or more sweep investment vehicles. Such investment vehicles may be offered by a
BNY Affiliate or by a client of BNY, and BNY may receive compensation therefrom. By making investment vehicles available, BNY and its
Affiliates will not be deemed to have recommended, endorsed or guaranteed any such investment vehicle in any way or otherwise to have
acted as a fiduciary or agent for, or on behalf of, Customer, its investment manager or any Account under this Agreement. BNY will have
no liability for any loss under this Agreement incurred on any such investments. Customer understands that Cash may be uninvested if it
is received or reconciled to an Account after the applicable deadline to be swept into Customer&rsquo;s selected investment vehicle.</P>


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                                                   <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="color: #010000">11.</FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">REGULATORY MATTERS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">11.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">USA PATRIOT Act</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Section&nbsp;326 of the U.S. Uniting and
Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (including its implementing
regulations) requires BNY to implement a customer identification program pursuant to which BNY must obtain certain information from Customer
in order to verify Customer&rsquo;s identity prior to establishing an Account. Accordingly, prior to establishing an Account, Customer
will be required to provide BNY with certain information, including Customer&rsquo;s name, physical address, tax identification number
and other pertinent identifying information, to enable BNY to verify Customer&rsquo;s identity. Customer acknowledges that BNY cannot
establish an Account unless and until BNY has successfully performed such verification.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">11.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Sanctions; Anti-Money Laundering</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Throughout the term of this Agreement, Customer: (i)&nbsp;will have in place and will implement policies
and procedures designed to prevent violations of Sanctions, including measures to accomplish effective and timely scanning of all relevant
data with respect to its clients (to the extent the Assets are client assets) and with respect to incoming or outgoing assets or transactions
relating to this Agreement; (ii)&nbsp;will ensure that neither Customer nor any of its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees or clients
(to the extent the Assets are client assets) is an individual or entity that is, or is owned or controlled by an individual or entity
that is: (A)&nbsp;the target of Sanctions or (B)&nbsp;located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government
is, the target of Sanctions and (iii)&nbsp;will not, directly or indirectly, use the Accounts in any manner that would result in a violation
by Customer or BNY of Sanctions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges and agrees that, in connection with the services provided by BNY under this Agreement,
each of Customer&rsquo;s investors is not a customer or joint customer with BNY. Customer (and not BNY) has the responsibility to, and
will, fulfill any compliance requirement or obligation with respect to each of its investors under all Anti-Money Laundering Laws. Without
limiting any obligation imposed on Customer by Anti-Money Laundering Laws, throughout the term of this Agreement, Customer will maintain
a compliance program with respect to its investors that includes the following: (i) a know-your-customer program in order to understand
and verify the identity of each investor, in accordance with the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and the relevant regulations thereunder,
(ii) a transaction surveillance and monitoring program, and (iii) a policy for identifying and reporting any suspicious transactions and/or
activities with respect to each investor to the appropriate law enforcement and regulatory authorities and to BNY where related to the
services provided by BNY hereunder.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer will promptly provide to BNY such information as BNY reasonably requests in connection with the
matters referenced in this Section&nbsp;11.2, including</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">information regarding (i) the Accounts, (ii)
the Assets and the source thereof, (iii) the identity of any individual or entity having or claiming an interest therein, including any
investor, and (iv) Customer&rsquo;s anti-money laundering and Sanctions compliance programs and any related records and/or transaction
information, including with respect to any investor, regardless of whether such request is made under USA PATRIOT Act Section 314(b) (where
applicable). Customer will cooperate with BNY and provide assistance reasonably requested by BNY in connection with any anti-money laundering
and terrorist financing or Sanctions inquiries. Prior to delivering to BNY the assets of any investor, Customer will obtain from each
such investor, and will continue to maintain in effect throughout the term of this Agreement, any consents or waivers that may be required
under applicable law in order to comply with the foregoing obligations.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY may decline to act or provide services in respect of any Account, and take such other actions as it,
in its reasonable discretion, deems necessary or advisable, in connection with the matters referenced in this Section&nbsp;11.2. If BNY
declines to act or provide services as provided in the preceding sentence, except as otherwise prohibited by applicable law or official
request, BNY will inform Customer as soon as reasonably practicable.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(e)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">While Customer remains responsible for the matters set forth in Section 11.2(a) and Section 11.2(b), it
is noted that certain duties relating to such matters may be delegated by Customer to its transfer agent service provider.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">11.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notice of Certain Regulatory Matters</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in">At the request of the Customer, and provided that disclosure by
BNY is not prohibited by applicable law, rule or agreement between BNY and any governmental authority, BNY will make available to the
Customer publicly filed information regarding a criminal or regulatory investigation of BNY. Customer acknowledges and agrees that BNY&rsquo;s
failure to make any such information available to Customer shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">12.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">COMPENSATION</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">12.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Fees and Expenses</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">In consideration of
BNY&rsquo;s services provided hereunder, Customer will (a)&nbsp;pay to BNY the fees set forth in the fee schedule (as agreed in good faith
and as amended from time to time on the mutual agreement of the parties) and (b)&nbsp;reimburse BNY for such reasonable out-of-pocket
and incidental expenses incurred by BNY in connection therewith. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, such amounts will be payable
to BNY within thirty (30) calendar days of Customer&rsquo;s receipt of the relevant invoice. Customer shall notify BNY in writing within
thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of an invoice if Customer is disputing any amounts in good faith. Without limiting BNY&rsquo;s
other rights set forth in this Agreement, BNY may charge interest on undisputed amounts that are overdue at a rate then charged by BNY
to its institutional custody clients in the relevant currency. The</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Parties agree that any new fees and/or
expenses to be charged to the Customer that are related to any changes to the services required by any new applicable law, rule or regulation
shall be agreed upon in advance in writing.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">12.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Other Compensation</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer acknowledges that, as part of BNY&rsquo;s compensation, BNY will earn interest on Cash balances
held by BNY (including disbursement balances, balances arising from purchase and sale transactions and when Cash otherwise remains uninvested)
as provided in BNY&rsquo;s compensation disclosures.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Where an error or omission has occurred under this Agreement that results in an unintended gain, provided
that Customer is put in the same or equivalent position as it would have been in had such error or omission not occurred, any such gain
will be solely for the account of BNY without any duty to report such gain to Customer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">13.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">13.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY represents and warrants that: (a)&nbsp;it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
in its jurisdiction of organization; (b)&nbsp;it has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to carry out the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; (c)&nbsp;the individual executing this Agreement on its behalf has the requisite authority to bind BNY
to this Agreement including by Electronic Signature, and any such Electronic Signature represents an intent to enter into this Agreement
and an agreement with its terms; (d) no legal or administrative proceedings have been instituted or threatened which would materially
impair BNY&rsquo;s ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement; (e) its entrance into this Agreement shall not
cause a material breach or be in material conflict with any other agreement or obligation of BNY or any law or regulation applicable to
it; and, (f) it has and will continue to have access to the necessary facilities, equipment and personnel to perform its duties and obligations
under this Agreement; and (g) it will use adequate numbers of qualified personnel with suitable training, education, experience and skill
to perform the services under this Agreement, and it is skilled and experienced in providing services similar to the services under this
Agreement for customers other than the Series.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY shall provide the Customer, as it may reasonably request, but no more than annually, with a SOC 1
report and, upon request, a SOC 2 report (or any comparable successor report thereto) by independent public accountants on BNY&rsquo;s
system, relating to the services provided by BNY under this Agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(c)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will make commercially reasonable efforts to not remove or replace with any other person, any Key
Personnel without providing notice to Customer unless such Key Personnel is being terminated or suspended or notification is not practicable
under the circumstances.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">13.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer represents and warrants that: (i)&nbsp;it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
in its jurisdiction of organization; (ii)&nbsp;it has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to carry out the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; and (iii)&nbsp;the individual executing this Agreement on its behalf has the requisite authority to bind
Customer to this Agreement including by Electronic Signature, and any such Electronic Signature represents an intent to enter into this
Agreement and an agreement with its terms.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer represents, warrants and covenants that (i) it or its agent has determined that the custody arrangements
of each Depository maintaining &ldquo;Foreign Assets&rdquo; (as defined in Rule 17f-5 under the 1940 Act) provide reasonable safeguards
against the custody risks associated with maintaining assets with such Depository within the meaning of Rule 17f-7 under the 1940 Act
and (ii) it shall manage its borrowings, including without limitation any advance or overdraft (including any daylight overdraft) in an
Account, so that the aggregate of its total borrowings for each Series do not exceed the amount such Series is permitted to borrow under
the 1940 Act.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer represents and warrants that all actions taken, or to be taken, by or on behalf of Customer in
connection with establishing, maintaining, operating or terminating Customer (including, any offer, sale or distribution of the shares
of, or interest in, Customer) shall be done in compliance with all applicable U.S. state and federal securities laws and regulations and
all other applicable laws and regulations of all applicable jurisdictions.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">14.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">LIABILITY</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">14.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Standard of Care</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">In performing its duties under this Agreement,
BNY will exercise the standard of care and diligence that a prudent professional custodian responsible for providing custodial and similar
services to registered investment companies would observe in these affairs taking into account the prevailing rules, practices, procedures
and circumstances in the relevant market and shall act without bad faith, negligence, willful misconduct, willful misfeasance, fraud,
or reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under this Agreement (&ldquo;<B>Standard of Care</B>&rdquo;).</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">14.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Limitation of Liability</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY&rsquo;s liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be limited solely to those direct
damages that are caused by BNY&rsquo;s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the Standard of Care.
In no event will BNY be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive or special losses or damages, or for any
loss of revenues, profits or business opportunity, arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether or not foreseeable and even if
BNY has been advised of the possibility of such losses or damages).</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in no event will BNY be liable for
any losses or damages arising out of any of the following:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(i)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer&rsquo;s or an Authorized Person&rsquo;s decision to invest in or hold Assets in any particular
country, including any losses or damages arising out of or relating to: (A)&nbsp;the financial infrastructure of a country; (B)&nbsp;a
country&rsquo;s prevailing custody and settlement practices; (C)&nbsp;nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions; (D)&nbsp;a
country&rsquo;s regulation of the banking or securities industry; (E)&nbsp;currency and exchange controls, restrictions, devaluations,
redenominations, fluctuations or asset freezes; (F)&nbsp;laws, rules, regulations or orders that at any time prohibit or impose burdens
or costs on the transfer of Assets to, by or for the account of Customer or (G)&nbsp;market conditions which affect the orderly execution
of securities transactions or affect the value of securities;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(ii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY&rsquo;s reliance on and acts in accordance with Instructions;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(iii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY&rsquo;s receipt or acceptance of fraudulent, forged or invalid Securities (or Securities which are
otherwise not freely transferable or deliverable without encumbrance in any relevant market);</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(iv)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">For any matter with respect to which BNY is required to act only upon the receipt of Instructions, (A)&nbsp;BNY&rsquo;s
failure to act in the absence of such Instructions or (B)&nbsp;Instructions that are late or incomplete or do not otherwise satisfy the
requirements of Section&nbsp;3.2(e), whether or not BNY acted upon such Instructions;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(v)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY receiving or transmitting any data to or from Customer or any Authorized Person via any non-secure
method of transmission or communication selected by Customer;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(vi)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer&rsquo;s or an Authorized Person&rsquo;s decision to invest in Securities or to hold Cash in any
currency;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(vii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The insolvency of any Person, including a Subcustodian that is not a BNY Affiliate, Depository, broker,
bank or a counterparty to the settlement of a transaction or to a foreign exchange transaction, except to the extent arising directly
from BNY&rsquo;s failure to exercise the Standard of Care in selecting, retaining, and monitoring a Subcustodian that is not a BNY Affiliate;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(viii)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Any inability of BNY, a Subcustodian or any of their respective agents to file claims for exemptions or
refunds or otherwise obtain relief from Tax Obligations due to (A) Customer&rsquo;s failure to provide, or delay in providing, Tax Information
to BNY, (B) any failure of Customer to comply with applicable tax laws, or (C) any failure or refusal of any taxing authority to provide
such relief; or</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 1in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(ix)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The use of any third party appointed or selected by Customer, or by BNY at the express request of Customer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(c)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If BNY is in doubt as to any action it should or should not take, either pursuant to, or in the absence
of, Instructions, BNY may obtain the advice of either reputable counsel of its own choosing or counsel to Customer. To the extent BNY
notifies Customer of such advice, BNY will not be liable for acting in accordance with such advice.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">14.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Force Majeure</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">BNY will not be responsible
or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent caused, directly or indirectly,
by natural disasters, fire, acts of God, strikes or other labor disputes, work stoppages, acts of war or terrorism, general civil unrest,
actual or threatened epidemics, disease, act of any government, governmental authority or police or military authority, declared or threatened
state of emergency, legal constraint, the interruption, loss or malfunction of utilities or transportation, communications or computer
systems, or any other similar events beyond its reasonable control. BNY will use commercially reasonable methods to notify the Customer
upon the occurrence of any such event as soon as reasonably practicable under the relevant circumstances and use commercially reasonable
efforts to minimize the effect of any such events. For the avoidance of doubt, the occurrence of any such event will not relieve BNY of
its obligations to execute its business continuity and/or disaster recovery plans as described in Section 17.5.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">In the event that the
Customer reasonably believes that the occurrence of any such event will substantially prevent, hinder or delay performance of the services
contemplated by this Agreement for more than three (3) consecutive business days, the Customer may take commercially reasonable actions
to mitigate the impact of such services not being provided; provided, that the Customer shall consult with BNY in good faith in connection
with any such mitigation and BNY shall provide Customer with reasonable assistance under the relevant circumstances in good faith in connection
therewith; provided, further, that BNY shall resume providing, and the Customer shall pay for, such services when BNY resumes providing
them, unless the Customer has terminated this Agreement pursuant to the terms of Section 16.2. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this
Section 14.3, in no event shall the Customer be obligated to pay any fees under this Agreement to BNY with respect to any services not
actually provided during any event described in this Section 14.3.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">14.4</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Indemnification and Insurance</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Customer will indemnify and hold harmless BNY from and against all losses, costs, expenses, damages and
liabilities (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by BNY arising out of or relating to BNY&rsquo;s performance under
this Agreement, except to the extent resulting from BNY&rsquo;s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance
with the Standard of Care. The Parties agree that the foregoing will include reasonable counsel fees and expenses</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0pt 0pt 70pt; text-align: justify">incurred by BNY in its successful defense
of claims that are asserted by Customer against BNY arising out of or relating to BNY&rsquo;s performance under this Agreement. Any obligations
of Customer under this Section 14.4 with respect to a particular Series will not be satisfied out of the assets of another Series.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(b)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Subject to the limitations of liability in Section 14.2, BNY will indemnify and hold harmless the Customer
from and against all losses, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the
Customer as the direct result of BNY&rsquo;s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the Standard of
Care.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(c)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Upon the occurrence of any event directly arising out of the services provided by BNY under this Agreement
that causes any loss, cost, expense, damage or liability to the Customer, BNY will promptly notify the Customer of the occurrence of such
event and use commercially reasonable efforts to attempt to mitigate the detrimental effects of such event and limit or avoid continuing
harm to the Customer. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Section 14.4 shall apply, upon the assertion of a
claim for which either Party may be required to indemnify the other, the Party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other
Party of such assertion, and shall keep the other Party advised with respect to all material developments concerning such claim, although
the failure to do so in good faith shall not affect the rights hereunder except to the extent the indemnifying party is materially prejudiced
thereby. The Party who may be required to indemnify shall have the right to control the defense of the claim, and the party seeking indemnification
shall have the option to participate in the defense of such claim, at its own cost and expense. The Party seeking indemnification will
cooperate reasonably, at the indemnifying Party&rsquo;s expense, with the indemnifying Party in the defense of such claim; provided, however,
that the Party seeking indemnification shall not be required to take any action that would impair any claim it may have against the indemnifying
Party. The Party seeking indemnification shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the other Party
may be required to indemnify it except with the other Party&rsquo;s prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed
or conditioned. The indemnifying Party shall not settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to
which indemnification is being sought hereunder without the prior written consent of the Party seeking indemnification, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. This Section 14.4 shall indefinitely survive the termination of this Agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(d)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">BNY will maintain, at its own cost, at all times during the term of this Agreement, errors and omissions
insurance, fidelity bonds and such other insurance as BNY may deem appropriate, in each case in a commercially reasonable amount deemed
by BNY to be sufficient to cover its potential liabilities under this Agreement, including without limitation cyber-liability insurance
coverage deemed by BNY to be appropriate. Upon reasonable request, BNY agrees to provide the Customer with certificates of insurance.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">15.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">CONFIDENTIALITY</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">15.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Confidentiality Obligations</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Each Party agrees to use the Confidential
Information of the other Party solely to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and, except in connection with such purposes or as
otherwise permitted herein, not to disclose such information to any other Person without the prior written consent of the other Party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, BNY may: (a)&nbsp;use Customer&rsquo;s Confidential Information in connection with certain functions performed
on a centralized basis by BNY, its Affiliates and joint ventures and their service providers (including audit, accounting, risk, legal,
compliance, sales, administration, product communication, relationship management, compilation and analysis of customer-related data and
storage); (b)&nbsp;disclose such information to its Affiliates and joint ventures and to its and their service providers who are subject
to confidentiality obligations and (c)&nbsp;store the names and business contact information of Customer&rsquo;s employees and representatives
relating to this Agreement on the systems or in the records of its Affiliates and joint ventures and its and their service providers.
In addition, BNY may aggregate information regarding Customer and the Accounts on an anonymized basis with other similar client data for
BNY&rsquo;s and its Affiliates&rsquo; reporting, research, product development and distribution, and marketing purposes provided that
BNY shall not distribute the aggregated data in a format that identifies customer-related data with respect to Customer or any particular
Series.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">15.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Exceptions</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">The Parties&rsquo; respective obligations
under Section&nbsp;15.1 will not apply to any such information: (a)&nbsp;that is, as of the time of its disclosure or thereafter becomes,
part of the public domain through a source other than the receiving Party; (b)&nbsp;that was known to the receiving Party as of the time
of its disclosure and was not otherwise subject to confidentiality obligations; (c)&nbsp;that is independently developed by the receiving
Party without reference to such information; (d)&nbsp;that is subsequently learned from a third party not known to be under a confidentiality
obligation to the disclosing Party or (e)&nbsp;that is required to be disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule, regulation, requirement
of any law enforcement agency, court order or other legal process or at the request of a regulatory authority. The Parties acknowledge
that the existence and terms of this Agreement are required to be publicly disclosed by the Series pursuant to applicable law.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; text-align: justify"><B>15.3 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information
Security </B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY will implement an information security
program consistent with the Information Security Rider for the protection of information received from Customer in connection with this
Agreement.</P>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">16.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">TERM AND TERMINATION</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 21pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">16.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Term</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 9pt">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and, unless terminated pursuant to its terms, shall
continue until 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the date which is the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date (the &ldquo;Initial Term&rdquo;),
at which time this Agreement shall terminate, unless renewed in accordance with the terms hereof<FONT STYLE="font-size: 9pt">.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 9pt">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive terms of one (1) year each (each, a &ldquo;Renewal
Term&rdquo;), unless a particular Fund or BNY gives written notice to the other Party of its intent not to renew and such notice is received
by the other Party not less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then current Renewal Term (a &ldquo;Non<FONT STYLE="font-size: 9pt">-Renewal
Notice). In the event a Party provides a Non-Renewal Notice, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to the relevant Fund at 11:59
PM (Eastern Time) on the last day of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">16.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Termination</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; color: #010000">(a<FONT STYLE="font-size: 9pt">)</FONT></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Notwithstanding Section 16.1,
if either Party materially breaches this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may give written notice thereof to the other Party (&ldquo;Breach
Notice&rdquo;), and if such material breach shall not have been remedied within thirty (30) days after the Breach Notice is given, then
the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement by giving at least</FONT> thirty (30<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">)
days&rsquo; written notice (&ldquo;Breach Termination Notice&rdquo;). If a Breach Termination Notice is provided by the non-breaching
Party, this Agreement shall terminate as of 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on the 30th day following the date the Breach Termination Notice is
given by the non-breaching Party, or such later date as may be specified in the Breach Termination Notice. In all cases, termination by
the non-breaching Party shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights it might have under this Agreement or otherwise.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">In addition, either Customer or the Custodian may terminate this agreement if (i) the other Party commences
as debtor any case or proceeding under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, or there is commenced against such other Party any such
case or proceeding; (ii) the other Party commences as debtor any case or proceeding seeking the appointment of a receiver, conservator,
trustee, custodian or similar official for such Party or any substantial part of its property or there is commenced against such other
Party any such case or proceeding; (iii) the other Party makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (iv) the other Party
admits in any recorded medium, written, electronic or otherwise, its inability to pay its debts as they come due. The terminating Party
may exercise its termination right under this Section 16.2 at any time after the occurrence of any of the foregoing events notwithstanding
that such event may cease to be continuing prior to such exercise, and any delay in exercising this right shall not be construed as a
waiver or other extinguishment of that right. Any exercise by a Party of its termination right under this Section 16.2 shall be without
any prejudice to any other remedies or rights available to such Party and shall not be subject to any fee or penalty, whether monetary
or equitable. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.7 below,</TD></TR></TABLE>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0pt 0pt 70pt; text-align: justify">notice of termination under this Section
16.2 shall be considered given and effective when given, not when received.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">16.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Effect of Termination</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Upon termination hereof, Customer will pay to BNY such compensation as may be due to BNY, and will reimburse
BNY for other amounts payable or reimbursable to BNY hereunder, through the date of termination. As soon as practical following the service
of a termination notice, Customer will give BNY the details of the successor custodian or other person or persons to whom the Assets are
to be transferred. BNY will follow such reasonable Instructions as Customer issues concerning the transfer of custody of records, Assets
and other items; provided that (a)&nbsp;BNY will have no responsibility or liability for shipping and insurance costs associated therewith
and (b)&nbsp;full payment has been made to BNY of any owed or incurred compensation, costs, expenses and other amounts to which it is
entitled hereunder. If any Assets remain in any Account after termination, BNY will deliver to Customer or the Person or Persons to whom
the remaining Assets are to be transferred such Assets as soon as reasonably practicable. The terms of this Agreement (including the terms
relating to fees payable to BNY) will continue to apply from day to day until any transferable Asset is transferred in accordance with
this Section, except that no additional Cash or Securities may be deposited with BNY or any Subcustodian after such date other than with
BNY&rsquo;s express prior consent, and Customer will have a continuing obligation to provide BNY as soon as possible with the details
of the Person or Persons to whom the remaining Assets are to be transferred.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notwithstanding any provision of this Section 16 to the contrary, in the event that this Agreement is
terminated in its entirety, the Parties agree to continue operating under the terms of this Agreement as if this Agreement remained in
full force and effect for up to six (6) months or for such shorter period of time as the Parties mutually agree is necessary for BNY to
transfer the custody records, Assets and other items to a successor custodian pursuant to Instructions (the &ldquo;Transition Period&rdquo;);
provided, that during any such Transition Period, BNY will be entitled to compensation for BNY&rsquo;s Transition Period services pursuant
to Section 12 and the provisions of this Agreement relating to the duties and obligations of BNY will remain in full force and effect.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">16.4</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Survival</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Any and all provisions of this Agreement
which by their nature or effect are required or intended to be observed, kept or performed after the expiration or termination of this
Agreement will survive the expiration or any termination of this Agreement and remain binding upon and for the Parties&rsquo; benefit,
including Section&nbsp;13 (Representations, Warranties and Covenants); Section&nbsp;14 (Liability); Section&nbsp;15 (Confidentiality);
Section&nbsp;16.3 (Effect of Termination); Section&nbsp;16.4 (Survival) and Section&nbsp;17.4 (Governing Law/Forum).</P>


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                                                   <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.</FONT></P></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">GENERAL</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.1</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Non-Custody Assets</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">At Customer&rsquo;s request pursuant to
Instructions, subject to BNY&rsquo;s approval and as an accommodation to Customer, BNY will provide consolidated recordkeeping services
reflecting on statements provided to Customer securities and other assets not held by BNY (&ldquo;<B>Non-Custody Assets</B>&rdquo;). Non-Custody
Assets will be designated on BNY&rsquo;s books as &ldquo;assets not held in custody&rdquo; or by other similar designation and will not
constitute Assets for purposes of this Agreement. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere
in this Agreement, (a)&nbsp;Customer will have no security entitlement against BNY with respect to Non-Custody Assets; (b)&nbsp;BNY will
rely, without independent verification, on information provided by Customer or its designee regarding Non-Custody Assets (including positions
and market valuations) and (c)&nbsp;BNY will have no responsibility whatsoever with respect to Non-Custody Assets or the accuracy of any
information maintained on BNY&rsquo;s books or set forth on account statements concerning Non-Custody Assets.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.2</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Assignment</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0in">Neither Party may, without
the other Party&rsquo;s prior written consent, assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement (whether by
change of control, operation of law or otherwise). Notwithstanding the foregoing, BNY may, without the prior written consent of Customer,
assign this Agreement or any of its rights, or delegate any of its duties hereunder: (a)&nbsp;to any BNY Affiliate or to any successor
to the business of BNY to which this Agreement relates in connection with a sale or transfer of a majority or more of its assets, equity
interests, or voting control, provided, that (i) BNY provides notice of such assignment or transfer to a BNY Affiliate or successor to
Customer, and (ii) such assignment or transfer does not impair the provision of services under this Agreement in any material respect;
or (b)&nbsp;as otherwise permitted in this Agreement; provided further that any entity to which this Agreement is assigned by BNY without
the prior written consent of Customer pursuant to a foregoing item (a) or (b) will satisfy the requirements for serving as a custodian
for a registered investment company. Any purported assignment or delegation by a Party in violation of this provision will be voidable
at the option of the other Party. This Agreement will be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Parties and their respective permitted
successors and assigns. BNY shall notify Customer as soon as reasonably practical following the execution of any agreement that would
result in, or would be expected to result in, a change of control of BNY; provided that such information is publicly available information
and that BNY makes such information available to its clients generally.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.3</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Amendment</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">This Agreement may be amended or modified
only in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of each Party, provided that BNY shall not unreasonably withhold, delay
or condition its agreement to the addition of a Series of Customer to the</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">list of Series serviced under this Agreement.
For purposes of the foregoing, email exchanges between the Parties will not be deemed to constitute a written agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.4</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Governing Law/Forum</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(a)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The substantive laws of the state of New York (without regard to its conflicts of law provisions) will
govern all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including the establishment and maintenance of the Accounts and for purposes
of the Uniform Commercial Code and all issues specified in Article 2(1) of the Hague Securities Convention.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">(b)</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Each Party irrevocably agrees that all legal actions or proceedings brought by it against the other Party
arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be brought solely and exclusively before the state or federal courts situated in New
York City, New York. Each Party irrevocably submits to personal jurisdiction in such courts and waives any objection which it may now
or hereafter have based on improper venue or <I>forum non conveniens</I>. The Parties hereby unconditionally waive, to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law, any right to a jury trial with respect to any such actions or proceedings.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.5</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">BNY has implemented and shall maintain
in effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, business continuity and disaster recovery plans consistent with the Information
Security Rider.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.6</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Non-Fiduciary Status</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Customer hereby acknowledges and agrees
that BNY is not a fiduciary by virtue of accepting and carrying out its obligations under this Agreement and has not accepted any fiduciary
duties, responsibilities or liabilities with respect to its services hereunder, including with respect to the management, investment advisory
or sub-advisory functions of Customer.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.7</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Notices</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">Other than routine communications in the
ordinary course of providing or receiving services hereunder (including Instructions), notices given hereunder will be: (a)&nbsp;addressed
to BNY or Customer at the address set forth on the signature page (or such other address as either Party may designate in writing to the
other Party) and (b)&nbsp;delivered either (i) by hand delivery, by certified mail, or by overnight delivery service, in each case with
receipt acknowledged and postage or charges prepaid, or (ii) by email (as a signed attachment) with confirmation of email receipt. All
notices given in accordance with this Section will be effective upon receipt.</P>


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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.8</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Entire Agreement</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">This Agreement constitutes the sole and
entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the matters dealt with herein, and merges, integrates and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous discussions, agreements and understandings between the Parties, whether oral or written, with respect to such matters.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.9</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">No Third Party Beneficiaries</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">This Agreement is entered into solely
between, and may be enforced only by, the Parties. Each Party intends that this Agreement will not, and no provision of this Agreement
will be interpreted to, benefit, or create any right or cause of action in or on behalf of, any party or entity other than the Parties.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.10</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Counterparts</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, either manually or by Electronic Signature, each of which will be deemed an original, and said counterparts when
taken together will constitute one and the same instrument and may be sufficiently evidenced by one set of counterparts. Executed counterparts
may be delivered by facsimile or email.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.11</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Interpretation</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">The terms and conditions of this Agreement
are the result of negotiations between the Parties. The Parties intend that this Agreement will not be construed in favor of or against
a Party by reason of the extent to which such Party or its professional advisors participated in the preparation or drafting of this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.12</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">No Waiver</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">No failure or delay by a Party to exercise
any right, remedy or power it has under this Agreement will impair or be construed as a waiver of such right, remedy or power. A waiver
by a Party of any provision or any breach of any provision will not be construed to be a waiver by such Party of such provision in any
other instance or any succeeding breach of such provision or a breach of any other provision. All waivers will be in writing and signed
by an authorized representative of the waiving Party.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.13</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Headings</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">All section and subsection headings in
this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and will not be considered in the interpretation of the scope or intent
of any provision of this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #010000">17.14</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Severability</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
of any provision of this Agreement will not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other provision, and if any provision
is</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: right">EXECUTION</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify">held to be unenforceable as a matter of
law, the other provisions will remain in full force and effect. In such case, the Parties will negotiate in good faith to replace each
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid, legal and enforceable provision that fulfills as closely as possible the original
intent of the Parties.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">(a)</P>
                                                       <P STYLE="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">&nbsp;</P></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations of the Series hereunder are several and not joint,
that no Series shall be liable for any amount owing by another Series and that the Series have executed one instrument for convenience
only.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(b)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The obligations
of each Series hereunder shall be limited in all cases to the assets of such Series and BNY will not seek satisfaction of any such obligations
from the officers, trustees, directors, or shareholders of any such Series. This Agreement is executed on behalf of each Customer by an
officer or trustee of such Customer in his or her capacity as an officer or trustee of the Customer and not individually, and the obligations
arising out of this Agreement are not binding on any Customer&rsquo;s trustees, officers, directors or shareholders individually, but
are binding only upon the assets or property of the applicable Series.</TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(c)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With respect to
any obligation of a Series arising out of this Agreement, BNY will seek payment or satisfaction of such obligation solely from the assets
of the Series to which such obligation relates with the same effect as if BNY had separately contracted with each Series by separate written
instrument with respect to each Series.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0 1in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in"><TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 100%; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0">
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                                            Servicing</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in">Customer may separately engage BNY to perform certain loan administration
services with regard to loan investments as the parties may mutually agree upon from time to time. Such loan administration services shall
be provided by BNY pursuant to that certain Fund Accounting and Administration Agreement dated December 15, 2025.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">[Signature page follows]</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>IN WITNESS WHEREOF</B>, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of
the Effective Date.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 53%; padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>THE
    BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 47%; padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>&#9;<FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">Each
    Fund identified on Appendix I hereto</FONT></B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">By: <U>/s/ Allison M. Gardner</U>______________</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">By: <U>/s/ Brian Binder</U>_________________</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Name: <U>Allison M. Gardner</U>______________</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Name: <U>Brian Binder</U>_________________</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Title: <U>Senior Vice President</U>___________________&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Title: <U>President &amp; CEO</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Date: <U>December 15, 2025</U>_______________</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 12pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Date: <U>December 15, 2025</U>_______________</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 3pt">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; padding-right: 0.5pt; padding-bottom: 10pt; padding-left: 0.5pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt"><B>Address for Notice:</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">The Bank of New York Mellon</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">1 Boston Place</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">Boston, Massachusetts, 02108</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">Attention: Sarah Fisher</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0"></P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0"></P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt">
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">[Name of Fund]</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">AT&amp;T Center</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">227 W Monroe St</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">Chicago, IL 60606</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 8.1pt 0 0">Attention: Legal Department</P></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 52%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 47%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 0">Pursuant to Section&nbsp;10.1(a):</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">[ ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;as
    beneficial owner, Customer <FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">objects</FONT> to disclosure</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 0">[X]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;as beneficial owner,
    Customer <FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">does not object</FONT> to disclosure</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 6pt; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">[ ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BNY will <FONT STYLE="text-transform: uppercase">contact
    THE RELEVANT investment manager</FONT> with respect to relevant Securities to make the decision whether it objects to disclosure</P>
    <P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 0">IF NO BOX IS CHECKED, BNY <U>WILL RELEASE</U> SUCH INFORMATION UNTIL
    IT RECEIVES A CONTRARY INSTRUCTION FROM CUSTOMER.</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">BNY 40 Act Fund Custody (revised 8.25.2022)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="text-align: center; font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">2</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: center"><B>APPENDIX I</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: center">Dated: December 15, 2025</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">20-5997403</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">27-3396957</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">87-2512331</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3484801</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3505036</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3484489</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Municipal Income Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">32-6031278</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-3793112</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4871526</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">99-3470257</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">99-3493464</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4878679</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4891171</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4928500</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">48-1054053</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim High Yield Fund</FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 24pt; text-align: center">FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>AGREEMENT</B> made
as of December 15, 2025 by and between each entity listed on Annex I attached hereto (the &#8220;Fund&#8221;) and The Bank of New York
Mellon (&#8220;BNY&#8221;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: center"><B>W I T N E S S E T H:</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>WHEREAS</B>, the Fund
desires to appoint BNY as a Foreign Custody Manager with respect to the Fund&#8217;s Foreign Assets on the terms and conditions contained
herein;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>WHEREAS</B>, BNY desires
to serve as a Foreign Custody Manager and perform the duties set forth herein on the terms and conditions contained herein;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>NOW THEREFORE</B>, in
consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained in this Agreement, the Fund and BNY hereby agree as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
I.</FONT><BR>
DEFINITIONS</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Whenever used in this Agreement,
the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Board&#8221;</B> shall mean the board of directors or board of trustees, as the case may be, of the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Custody Agreement&#8221;</B> shall mean that certain Custody Agreement, dated December 15, 2025 between BNY and the Fund.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">3.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Eligible Foreign Custodian&#8221;</B> shall have the meaning provided in the Rule.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">4.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>&#8220;<B>Foreign Assets</B>&#8221; shall have the meaning provided in the Rule.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">5.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Foreign Custody Manager&#8221;</B> shall have the meaning provided in the Rule.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">6.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Monitoring System&#8221;</B> shall mean a system established by BNY to fulfill the Responsibilities specified in clauses
(d) and (e) of Section 1 of Article III of this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">7.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Responsibilities&#8221;</B> shall mean the responsibilities delegated to BNY under the Rule as a Foreign Custody Manager
with respect to each Specified Country and each Eligible Foreign Custodian selected by BNY, as such responsibilities are more fully described
in Article III of this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">8.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Rule&#8221;</B> shall mean Rule 17f-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and in effect from time to
time.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">9.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><B>&#8220;Specified Country&#8221;</B> shall mean each country listed on Schedule I attached hereto and each country, other than
the United States, constituting the primary market for a security with respect to which the Fund has given settlement instructions to
The Bank of New York Mellon as custodian (the &#8220;Custodian&#8221;) under its Custody Agreement with the Fund.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
II.</FONT><BR>
<B>BNY AS A FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>With respect to the Foreign Assets of the Fund serviced by BNY pursuant to the Custody Agreement, the Fund on behalf of its Board
hereby delegates to BNY with respect to each Specified Country the Responsibilities.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>BNY accepts the Board&#8217;s delegation of Responsibilities with respect to each Specified Country and agrees in performing the
Responsibilities as a Foreign Custody Manager to exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence such as a person having responsibility
for the safekeeping of the Fund&#8217;s foreign assets would exercise acting without bad faith, negligence, willful misconduct, willful
misfeasance, fraud or reckless disregard of its duties and obligations under this Agreement (&#8220;Standard of Care&#8221;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">3.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>BNY shall provide to the Board at such times as the Board deems reasonable and appropriate based on the circumstances of the Fund&#8217;s
foreign custody arrangements written reports notifying the Board of the placement of Foreign Assets of the Fund serviced by BNY pursuant
to the Custody Agreement with a particular Eligible Foreign Custodian within a Specified Country and of any material change in the arrangements
(including the contract governing such arrangements) with respect to such Foreign Assets of the Fund with any such Eligible Foreign Custodian.</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
III.</FONT><BR>
RESPONSIBILITIES</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, BNY shall with respect to each Specified Country select an Eligible Foreign Custodian.
In connection therewith, BNY shall: (a) determine that Foreign Assets of the Fund serviced by BNY pursuant to the Custody Agreement held
by such Eligible Foreign Custodian will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant
market in which such Eligible Foreign Custodian operates, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such assets, including,
without limitation, those contained in paragraph (c)(1) of the Rule; (b) determine that the Fund&#8217;s foreign custody arrangements
with each Eligible Foreign Custodian are governed by a written contract with the Custodian which will provide reasonable care for the
Fund&#8217;s Foreign Assets serviced by BNY pursuant to the Custody Agreement based on the standards specified in paragraph (c)(1) of
the Rule; (c) determine that each contract with an Eligible Foreign Custodian shall include the provisions specified in paragraph (c)(2)(i)(A)
through (F) of the Rule or, alternatively, in lieu of any or all of such (c)(2)(i)(A) through (F) provisions, such other provisions as
BNY determines will provide, in their entirety, the same or a greater level of care and protection for the Foreign Assets of the Fund
serviced by BNY pursuant to the Custody Agreement as such specified provisions; (d) monitor pursuant to the Monitoring System the appropriateness
of maintaining the Foreign Assets of the Fund serviced by BNY under the Custody Agreement with a particular Eligible Foreign Custodian
pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of the Rule and the performance of the contract governing such arrangement; and (e) advise the Fund as soon
as reasonably practicable whenever BNY determines under the Monitoring System that an arrangement (including, any material change in the
contract governing such arrangement) described in preceding clause (d) no longer meets the requirements of the Rule.</P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT> For purposes of preceding Section 1 of this Article, BNY&#8217;s determination of appropriateness shall not include, nor be deemed
to include, any evaluation of Country Risks associated with investment in a particular country. For purposes hereof, &#8220;Country Risks&#8221;
shall mean systemic risks of holding assets in a particular country including but not limited to (a) an Eligible Foreign Custodian&#8217;s
use of any depositories that act as or operate a system or a transnational system for the central handling of securities or any equivalent
book-entries; (b) such country&#8217;s financial infrastructure; (c) such country&#8217;s prevailing custody and settlement practices;
(d) nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions; (e) regulation of the banking or securities industry; (f) currency controls,
restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations; and (g) market conditions which affect the orderly execution of securities transactions or
affect the value of securities.</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
IV.</FONT><BR>
REPRESENTATIONS</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>The Fund hereby represents that: (a) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Fund, constitutes a
valid and legally binding obligation of the Fund enforceable in accordance with its terms, and no statute, regulation, rule, order, judgment
or contract binding on the Fund prohibits the Fund&#8217;s execution or performance of this Agreement; (b) this Agreement has been approved
and ratified by the Board at a meeting duly called and at which a quorum was at all times present, and (c) the Board or the Fund&#8217;s
investment advisor has considered the Country Risks associated with investment in each Specified Country and will have considered such
risks prior to any settlement instructions being given to the Custodian with respect to any other country.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>BNY hereby represents that: (a) BNY is duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with full power to
carry on its businesses as now conducted, and to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (b) this Agreement
has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by BNY, constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of BNY enforceable in accordance
with its terms, and no statute, regulation, rule, order, judgment or contract binding on BNY prohibits BNY&#8217;s execution or performance
of this Agreement; and (c) BNY has established and will continue to maintain the Monitoring System.</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 6pt 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
V.</FONT><BR>
CONCERNING BNY</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>BNY shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims, including reasonable attorneys&#8217; and accountants&#8217;
fees, sustained or incurred by, or asserted against, the Fund except to the extent the same arises out of the failure of BNY to exercise
the Standard of Care. In no event shall BNY be liable to the Fund, the Board, or any third party for special, indirect or consequential
damages, or for lost profits or loss of business, arising in connection with this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>The Fund shall indemnify BNY and hold it harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims,
including reasonable attorneys&#8217; and accountants&#8217; fees, sustained or incurred by, or asserted against, BNY by reason or as
a result of any action or inaction, or arising out of BNY&#8217;s performance hereunder, provided that the Fund shall not</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify">indemnify BNY to the extent any such costs,
expenses, damages, liabilities or claims arises out of BNY&#8217;s failure to exercise the Standard of Care.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">3.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>Subject to the limitations contained in Article V, Section 1 herein, BNY shall indemnify the Fund and hold it harmless from and
against direct costs, expenses, damages, liabilities, or claims, including reasonable attorneys&#8217; and accountants&#8217; fees, sustained
or incurred by the Fund solely to the extent directly arising from or relating to BNY's failure to exercise the Standard of Care.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">4.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>For its services hereunder, the Fund agrees to pay to BNY such compensation and out-of-pocket expenses as shall be mutually agreed.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">5.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>BNY shall have only such duties as are expressly set forth herein. In no event shall BNY be liable for any Country Risks associated
with investments in a particular country.</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">ARTICLE
VI.</FONT><BR>
MISCELLANEOUS</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">1.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Fund and BNY as a foreign custody manager, and no provision in the
Custody Agreement between the Fund and the Custodian shall affect the duties and obligations of BNY hereunder, nor shall any provision
in this Agreement affect the duties or obligations of the Custodian under the Custody Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">2.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to BNY, shall be sufficiently given
if received by it at its offices at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, or at such other place as BNY may from time to time
designate in writing.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">3.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Fund shall be sufficiently
given if received by it at its offices at AT&amp;T Center, 227 W Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, Attention: Legal Department or at such
other place as the Fund may from time to time designate in writing.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">4.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected thereby. This Agreement may not be
amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties. This Agreement shall extend to and shall be
binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable
by either party without the written consent of the other.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">5.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts
of laws principles thereof. The Fund and BNY hereby consent to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated in New York City,
New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder. Each party hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding brought in such a court and any claim
that such proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Fund and</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify">BNY each hereby irrevocably waives any and all
rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">6.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>The parties hereto agree that in performing hereunder, BNY is acting solely on behalf of the Fund and no contractual or service
relationship shall be deemed to be established hereby between BNY and any other person by reason of this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">7.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts
shall, together, constitute only one instrument.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">8.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>This Agreement shall terminate simultaneously with the termination of the Custody Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">9. It is expressly acknowledged
and agreed that the obligations of the Fund hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the shareholders, Trustees, officers or employees
of the Fund, personally, but shall bind only the trust property of the Fund, as provided in its Agreement and Declaration of Trust. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Fund and signed by an officer of the Fund,
acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have
been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the trust property of
the Fund as provided in its Agreement and Declaration of Trust.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">[Signature Page Follows]</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">- 5 -</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>


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<P STYLE="text-align: right; margin: 0">Execution</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in"><B>IN WITNESS WHEREOF</B>,
the Fund and BNY have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first
above written.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 48pt 3in; text-align: left"><B>EACH OF THE FUNDS OR SERIES IDENTIFIED IN
ANNEX I</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt 3in; text-align: left">By: <U>/s/ Brian Binder&#9;</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt 3in; text-align: left">Title: President &amp; CEO</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0.25in 0 42pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 3in"><B>THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt 3in; text-align: left">By: <U>/s/ Allison M. Gardner</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt 3in">Title: Senior Vice President</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt 3in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 24pt; text-align: center">- 6 -</P>


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<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; text-align: center"><B>ANNEX I</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 47%; border: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 30pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><B>Fund Name</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 53%; border-top: Black 1pt solid; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 30pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><B>Tax Identification</B></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">20-5997403</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond and Investment Grade Debt Trust</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">27-3396957</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">87-2512331</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3484801</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Floating Rate Strategies Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3505036</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">45-3484489</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Municipal Income Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">32-6031278</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Limited Duration Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-3793112</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Ultra Short Duration</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4871526</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Core Plus Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">99-3470257</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Active INvestment Series (GAINS) - Limited Duration Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">99-3493464</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Guggenheim Strategy Fund II</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4878679</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Guggenheim Strategy Fund III</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4891171</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Guggenheim Variable Insurance Strategy Fund III</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-4928500</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim Core Bond Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">48-1054053</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Funds Trust Guggenheim High Yield Fund</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">48-1183728</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust - Series E (Total Return Bond Series)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">48-1054153</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust - Series P (High Yield Series)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">48-1183729</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Variable Funds Trust - Series F (Floating Rate Strategies Series)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">46-2198472</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: top; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; border-left: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: left"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund CFC</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-right: Black 1pt solid; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 9pt">98-1147376</FONT></TD></TR>
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<th class="tl" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="width: 200px;"><strong>Cover<br></strong></div></th>
<th class="th"><div>Dec. 15, 2025</div></th>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Cover page.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1</td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the City or Town</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown</td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Code for the postal or zip code</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode</td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the state or province.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince</td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityCentralIndexKey</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityRegistrantName</td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<tr>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Local phone number for entity.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_LocalPhoneNumber</td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 13e<br> -Subsection 4c<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:booleanItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 14d<br> -Subsection 2b<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:booleanItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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