Common use of Tax Reclaims Clause in Contracts

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: THE KENT FUNDS By: /s/ Txxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Name: Txxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx Title: Treasurer BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Jxxxxx X. Sarbinowki Name: Jxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx Title: Vice President Bankers Trust Company Custody Appendix A - Fee Schedule Global

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 19 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Accountthe Account in certain countries. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at When the source can be obtained in the futureCustodian becomes aware of an opportunity to obtain exemption, the Custodian will notify and advise the Customer and advise what of the required documentation, if any, is required to obtain the such exemption. Upon receipt Provided that the Custodian can file the exemption on behalf of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on do so upon receipt of the Customer's behalf and completed appropriate documentation. The Custodian will notify the Customer when it such exemption has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part party under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of December 14, 2000 between Bankers Trust Company and Variable Insurance Funds.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 BT INVESTMENT FUNDS By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT E To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and BT Investment Funds.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 SHORT/INTERMEDIATE U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and Short/Intermediate U.S. Government Securities Portfolio. APPROVED REFERENCE TO CUSTODIAN

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By: ____________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: _________________________ By: ____________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: _________________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: ____________________________ Name: __________________________ Title: _________________________ EXHIBIT E [Name of Entity] Certificate of the Secretary I, [Name of Secretary], hereby certify that I am the Secretary of [Name of Entity], a [type of entity] organized under the laws of [jurisdiction] (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By:_______________________________ Name:_____________________________ Title:____________________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By:_______________________________ Name:_____________________________ Title:____________________________ EXHIBIT E [Name of Entity] Certificate of the Secretary I, [Name of Secretary], hereby certify that I am the Secretary of [Name of Entity], a [type of entity] organized under the laws of [jurisdiction] (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By:________________________________ Name:______________________________ Title:_____________________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By:________________________________ Name:______________________________ Title:_____________________________ EXHIBIT E [Name of Entity] Certificate of the Secretary I, [Name of Secretary], hereby certify that I am the Secretary of [Name of Entity], a [type of entity] organized under the laws of [jurisdiction] (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 INTERMEDIATE TAX FREE PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and Intermediate Tax Free Portfolio. APPROVED REFERENCE TO CUSTODIAN

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996UTILITY PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and Utility Portfolio.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and International Equity Portfolio.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By: ________________________ Name: _____________________ Title: ______________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: _______________________ Name: _____________________ Title: ______________________

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By: __________________________ Name: ________________________ Title: _______________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 16 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Accountthe Account in certain countries. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at When the source can be obtained in the futureCustodian becomes aware of an opportunity to obtain exemption, the Custodian will notify and advise the Customer and advise what of the required documentation, if any, is required to obtain the such exemption. Upon receipt Provided that the Custodian can file the exemption on behalf of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on do so upon receipt of the Customer's behalf and completed appropriate documentation. The Custodian will notify the Customer when it such exemption has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part party under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 13, 2001, between Bankers Trust Company and Federated Index Trust. Domestic Custody Fees SAFEKEEPING CHARGES Country Assets Under Annual Custody Asset Fee United States All Assets 0.25 Basis Point TRANSACTION CHARGES Transaction Type* Cost per Transaction DTC ID Affirmed $6 DTC Manual / Non ID $8 Federal Book Entry $10 PTC $10 Physicals $25 Maturities (Depository) $10 Maturities (Physical) $20 P&I Payments (Book Entry) $3 P&I Payments (Physical) $10 Fed Wires (from Custody account) $10 Fed Wires Received $8 Free Receives and Delivers $10 Futures Transactions $20 Options Open /Close Position $20 SHE (Shares Held Elsewhere) Trades $20 NOTES o Domestic Securities accounts utilize actual settlement and are subject to the guidelines indicated in the Bankers Trust Policies and Standards manual. o Out-of-pocket expenses are borne by the client. Out-of-pocket expenses include but are not necessarily limited to: stamp charges, duties, application and/or registration fees incurred outside of the United States, the cost of building and/or setting up an interface with your (i) investment managers, or (ii) other vendors, as well as postage and legal fees. These charges are passed on at cost. o This fee schedule does not include the costs of any cash accounts or services which Federated may determine it requires. These and any other unanticipated services will be quoted separately. This Exhibit D shall be amended upon delivery by the Custodian of a new Exhibit D to the Customer and acceptance thereof by the Customer and shall be effective as of the date of acceptance by the Customer or a date agreed upon between the Custodian and the Customer. Dated as of: July 13, 2001 FEDERATED INDEX TRUST By: /s/ J. Christopher Donahue -------------------------------- Name: J. Christopher Donahue Xxxxx: Xxxxxxxnt BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Richard Fogarty -------------------------- Name: Richard Fogarty Xxxxx: Xxxx Xxesident EXHIBIT E Federated Index Trust Certificate of the Secretary I, Amanda J. Reed, hereby certify that I am the Assxxxxxx Xxxxxxary of Federated Index Trust, a business trust organized under the laws of Massachusetts (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 BT ADVISOR FUNDS By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT E To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and BT Advisor Funds.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996CASH MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and Cash Management Portfolio.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 16 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Accountthe Account in certain countries. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that PROVIDED THAT the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at When the source can be obtained in the futureCustodian becomes aware of an opportunity to obtain exemption, the Custodian will notify and advise the Customer and advise what of the required documentation, if any, is required to obtain the such exemption. Upon receipt PROVIDED THAT the Custodian can file the exemption on behalf of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on do so upon receipt of the Customer's behalf and completed appropriate documentation. The Custodian will notify the Customer when it such exemption has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part party under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing serviceservices, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of October 20, 2000, between Bankers Trust Company and Flag Investors Portfolios Trust. BANKERS TRUST CUSTODY FEE SCHEDULE I. ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE FEES DOMESTIC CUSTODY ACCOUNTS $1,200 PER ACCOUNT (HUB) PER YEAR $600 PER ACCOUNT (SPOKE/3RD PARTY) PER YEAR GLOBAL CUSTODY ACCOUNTS $6,000 PER ACCOUNT (HUB) PER YEAR ------------------------------------- $2,400 PER ACCOUNT (SPOKE/3RD PARTY) PER YEAR

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By: -------------------------------------- Name: ----------------------------------- Title: -----------------------------------

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By:________________________ Name:______________________ Title:_____________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By:________________________ Name:______________________ Title:_____________________ EXHIBIT E [Name of Entity] Certificate of the Secretary I, [Name of Secretary], hereby certify that I am the Secretary of [Name of Entity], a [type of entity] organized under the laws of [jurisdiction] (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 16 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, ,the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding towithholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property fromProperty in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless shallunless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above theabove referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property anyProperty in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable areasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian process and will provide fully detailed fullydetailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities localauthorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholdingofwithholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the CustomerTrust. If exemption Ifexemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the futurethefuture, the Custodian will notify the Customer Trust and advise what documentationwhatdocumentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt Uponreceipt of such documentation from the CustomerTrust, the Custodian will file for filefor exemption on the CustomerTrust's behalf and notify the Customer Trust when it has been hasbeen obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall Custodianshall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according Trustaccording to the CustomerTrust's nationality, the particulars of its organization itsorganization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the CustomertheTrust. It shall be the duty of the Customer Trust to inform the Custodian of any ofany change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning factconcerning tax treatment of the Customer Trust and further to inform the Custodian theCustodian if the Customer Trust is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling specialruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category andcategory or entity of which the Customer Trust is a part under general laws and treaty andtreaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided informationprovided by the CustomerTrust. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also mayalso rely on professional tax services published by a major international majorinternational accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian aSubcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian theCustodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers taxadvisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, ,and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received advicereceived from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers taxadvisers and shall be without liability to the Customer Trust for any action reasonably actionreasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services suchservices or such advice.. Dated as of: July 20, 1995 THE XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX TRUST ______________________________ By: ___/s/_______________________ Title: _______________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: ___/s/_______________________ Title: _______________________

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding Withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of [NAME OF CUSTOMER] By:__________________________________ Name:________________________________ Title:_______________________________ By:__________________________________ Name:________________________________ Title:_______________________________ BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By:__________________________________ Name:________________________________ Title:_______________________________ EXHIBIT E [Name of Entity] Certificate of the Secretary I, [Name of Secretary], hereby certify that I am the Secretary of [Name of Entity], a [type of entity] organized under the laws of [jurisdiction] (the "Company"), and as such I am duly authorized to, and do hereby, certify that:

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 BT PYRAMID MUTUAL FUNDS By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT E To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and BT Pyramid Mutual Funds.

Tax Reclaims. Pursuant to Section 18 of the above referred to Custodian Agreement, the Custodian shall perform the following services with respect to withholding taxes imposed or which may be imposed on income from Property in any the Account. Terms used herein as defined terms shall unless otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the above referred to Custodian Agreement. When withholding tax has been deducted with respect to income from any Property in an Account, the Custodian Customer will actively pursue on a reasonable efforts basis the reclaim process, provided that the Custodian shall not be required to institute any legal or administrative proceeding against any Subcustodian or other person. The Custodian will provide fully detailed advices/vouchers to support reclaims submitted to the local authorities by the Custodian or its designee. In all cases of withholding, the Custodian will provide full details to the Customer. If exemption from withholding at the source can be obtained in the future, the Custodian will notify the Customer and advise what documentation, if any, is required to obtain the exemption. Upon receipt of such documentation from the Customer, the Custodian will file for exemption on the Customer's behalf and notify the Customer when it has been obtained. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian shall be entitled to apply categorical treatment of the Customer according to the Customer's nationality, the particulars of its organization and other relevant details that shall be supplied by the Customer. It shall be the duty of the Customer to inform the Custodian Customer of any change in the organization, domicile or other relevant fact concerning tax treatment of the Customer and further to inform the Custodian if the Customer customer is or becomes the beneficiary of any special ruling or treatment not applicable to the general nationality and category or entity of which the Customer is a part under general laws and treaty provisions. The Custodian may rely on any such information provided by the Customer. In connection with providing the foregoing service, the Custodian may also rely on professional tax services published by a major international accounting firm and/or advice received from a Subcustodian in the jurisdictions in question. In addition, the Custodian may seek the advice of counsel or other professional tax advisers in such jurisdictions. The Custodian is entitled to rely, and may act, on information set forth in such services and on advice received from a Subcustodian, counsel or other professional tax advisers and shall be without liability to the Customer for any action reasonably taken or omitted pursuant to information contained in such services or such advice.. Dated as of: July 1, 1996 CAPITAL APPRECIATION PORTFOLIO By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxx Title: Secretary BANKERS TRUST COMPANY By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx Name: Xxxx X. Xxxx Title: Vice President EXHIBIT D To Custodian Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996 between Bankers Trust Company and Capital Appreciation Portfolio. APPROVED REFERENCE TO CUSTODIAN