Common use of Distribution Assistance Fees Clause in Contracts

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end ---------------------------------------------------------- of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end --------------------------------------------------------- of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. ------------------------------------------------------------ Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The ------------------------------------------------------- Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. -------------------------------------------------------- Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666up to 0.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. ------------------------------------------------------------ Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.0625% (0.500.75% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. ------------------------------------------------------------ Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666up to 0.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an --------------------------------------------------------- "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within -------------------------------------------------------- ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.0625% (0.500.75% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge") outstanding for no more than the time period (the "Fund Maximum Holding Period"), if any, that may be set from time to time by a majority of the Independent Trustees. If no Fund Maximum Holding Period is set, the payment obligation described in the immediately preceding sentence will apply to Shares until they are redeemed or converted to another class of shares of the Fund. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based ------------------------------------------- Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each -------------- month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each ------------------------------------------------------------- month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The ---------------------------------------------------------- Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based ------------------------------------------ Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an ------------- "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. -------------------------------------------------------- Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will may, if approved by the Board of Trustees, make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based ------------------------------------------- Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an --------------- "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The -------------------------------------------------------- Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.04666% (0.50% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business day. Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.

Distribution Assistance Fees. (Asset-Based Sales Charge). The Fund may make payments of an "Asset-Based Sales Charge" of up to 0.0625% per month (0.75% on an annual basis) but the Board has initially set the Asset-Based Sales Charge at a rate of 0.50% annually. The Board may increase that amount to up to 0.75% annually without the further approval of shareholders of Class C shares of the Fund. Within ten (10) days of the end ------------------------------------------------------------ of each month, the Fund will make payments in the aggregate amount of 0.046660.02083% (0.500.25% on an annual basis) of the average during the month of the aggregate net asset value of Shares computed as of the close of each business dayday (the "Asset-Based Sales Charge"). Such Asset-Based Sales Charge payments received from the Fund will compensate the Distributor for providing distribution assistance in connection with the sale of Shares. The distribution assistance services to be rendered by the Distributor in connection with the Shares may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (i) paying sales commissions to any broker, dealer, bank or other person or entity that sells Shares, and/or paying such persons "Advance Service Fee Payments" (as defined below) in advance of, and/or in amounts greater than, the amount provided for in Section 3(b) of this Agreement; (ii) paying compensation to and expenses of personnel of the Distributor who support distribution of Shares by Recipients; (iii) obtaining financing or providing such financing from its own resources, or from an affiliate, for the interest and other borrowing costs of the Distributor's unreimbursed expenses incurred in rendering distribution assistance and administrative support services to the Fund; and (iv) paying other direct distribution costs, including without limitation the costs of sales literature, advertising and prospectuses (other than those prospectuses furnished to current holders of the Fund's shares ("Shareholders")) and state "blue sky" registration expenses.