Common use of Exchange-Traded Funds Clause in Contracts

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I, [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto (the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreement.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds INDEXIQ ETF TRUST 00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx New York, NY 10010 Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Secretary Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: IndexIQ Advisors LLC 00 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx New York, NY 10010 Attn: Chief Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Officer Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds State Street Global Advisors Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Boston, MA 02210 Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Global Funds Management Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx XxxXxXXxxx@XXXX.xxx With a copy to: State Street Global Advisors Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Boston, MA 02210 Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form XxxXxXXxxx@XXXX.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fun d” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Assistant Vice President and Counsel c/o Voya Investment Management 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Vice President and Senior Counsel Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Scottsdale, CO 80202 AZ 85258 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fun d” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfxxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder- letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Chief Compliance Officer c/o AMG Funds 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 Stamford, CT 06901 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I2022 (the “Effective Date”), [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fun d” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxxxx Xxxx c/o AllianceBernstein L.P. 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx New York, NY 10105 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. AllianceBernstein L.P. 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx New York, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 NY 10105 Fax: Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Milliman Variable Insurance Trust Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementLegal 00 X. Xxxxxx Dr., Inc. 1801 California St. Denver31St Floor Chicago, CO 80202 IL 60606 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXXX_Xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxx Xxxxxx 00 X. Xxxxxx Dr., Inc. 1801 California St. Denver31st Floor Chicago, CO 80202 IL 60606 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Funds Xxxx Xxxx Chief Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementOfficer, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverPrincipal Registered Funds c/o Principal Registered Funds 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Des Moines, CO 80202 IA 50392 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Xxxx.Xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Des Moines, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 IA 50392 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxxxxx.Xxxx.L@xxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Invesco Advisers, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverAttn: General Counsel 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Houston, Texas 77046 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Client Contracts Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx c/o The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Milwaukee, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Wisconsin 53202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxx XxXxxxxx Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Milwaukee, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Wisconsin 53202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Management – Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Fort Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 IN 48602 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx With a copy to: Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust Attn: Funds Management – Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Xxxx Radnor, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 PA 19087 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxx.Xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 21, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Thrivent Funds 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attn.: Portfolio Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx 0000-xxxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Thrivent Funds 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attn: Chief Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Officer Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxxx Xxxxxxxx c/o iM Global Fund Management LLC 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx 000 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management000 000 0000 Email:x.xxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxx Xxxxxx iM Global Fund Management LLC 0000 X. Xxxxxxxx Avenue - Suite D El Segundo, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverCA 90245 Fax: Email:x.xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementdated as of January 19, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver2022 (the “Effective Date”), CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I, [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Chief Operating Officer c/o Aristotle Investment Services, LLC 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx XxxxXxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Chief Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementOfficer Attn: Legal Dept. 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Suite 1700 Los Angeles, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 CA 90025 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IAugust 10, [ ]2023 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Xxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P 000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: X. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Wheaton, CO 80202 IL 60187 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Funds Xxxxx Xxxxx Management c/o Legal and Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDivision Two International Place Boston, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 MA 02110 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. Two International Place Boston, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 MA 02110 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Schwab Capital Trust Schwab Annuity Portfolios Xxxx Xxxxxxx Chief Financial Officer 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx San Francisco, CA Email: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset xxxx.x.xxxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Chief Counsel Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Investment Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver000 Xxxx Xxxxxx San Francisco, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementCA 94105 BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I2022 (the “Effective Date”), [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Northern Lights Fund Trust III Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverLLC 00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Hauppauge, CO 80202 NY, 11788 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx LLP Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 0000 Columbus, CO 80202 OH 43215 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx c/o Aspiriant LLC 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I2022 (the “Effective Date”), [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds WesMark Funds Attn: Chief Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementOfficer One Bank Plaza, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver5th Floor Wheeling, CO 80202 WV 26003 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxxx Coie LLP Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxx 000 00xx Xx. XXXxxxxxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series Open-End Mutual Funds: BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc. BlackRock High Yield V.I Fund This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President Investment Compliance Franklin Xxxxxxxxx One Xxxxxxxx Parkway Building 920, 2nd Floor San Mateo, CA 94403 E-mail: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXxxx00x0-0XxxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management2022 (the “Effective Date”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I, [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Funds Chief Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementOfficer c/o Federated Hermes, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Pittsburgh, CO 80202 PA 15222 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx XxxxxxxXxxXxxxx@XxxxxxxxxXxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: General Counsel Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset Management0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Pittsburgh, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 PA 15222 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxxx.Xxxxxx@XxxxxxxxxXxxxxx.xxx FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made this 18th of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary, [ ]2022, the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered open-end investment company among Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II (the “Fidelity Trust”), a statutory trust organized under the State of Delaware, on behalf of itself and its current and future series as identified on Schedule A, severally and not jointly (each, a an “RegistrantAcquiring Fund” and collectively, the “Acquiring Funds”) ), and each trust identified on Schedule B (each, an “Underlying Trust”), on behalf of each portfolio themselves and their respective series of each such Registrant listed identified on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto B, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquired Fund” and collectively the “Acquired Funds” and together with the Acquiring Funds, the “Funds”), and shall become effective on January 19, 2022 (the “Investment AgreementEffective Date”) that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreement).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx E-Valuator Funds Trust 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxxxxx, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Price P.C. 000 Xxxxx XxXxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Xxxxxxxx 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made this 18th of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary, [ ]2022, the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between among each registered open-end investment company trust identified on Schedule A (each a “Fidelity Trust”), on behalf of itself and its respective current and future series as identified on Schedule A, severally and not jointly (each, a an “RegistrantAcquiring Fund” and collectively, the “Acquiring Funds”) ), and each trust identified on Schedule B (each, an “Underlying Trust”), on behalf of each portfolio themselves and their respective series of each such Registrant listed identified on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto B, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquired Fund” and collectively the “Investment AgreementAcquired Funds” and together with the Acquiring Funds, the “Funds”) that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms ), and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementbecome effective on January 19, 2022.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Northern Lights Fund Trust and Northern Lights Variable Trust Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverLLC 00 Xxxxx Xxxxx Hauppauge, CO 80202 NY, 11788 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxxxx Xxxx LLP Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 0000 Columbus, CO 80202 OH 43215 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Funds Xxxxxx Xxxxxx c/x Xxxxxxxx Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverLLC 0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx (0xx Xxxxxx), CO 80202 28th Floor New York, New York 10019 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I2022 (the “Effective Date”), [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Xxx Xxxx c/o PFM Asset Management LLC 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx Philadelphia, PA 19103 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica xxxxx@xxx.xxx With a copy to: PFM Asset ManagementManagement LLC Attn: General Counsel 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Harrisburg, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 PA 17101 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds or PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust Attn: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXxxx Xxxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Newport Beach, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 CA 92660 Telephone: (000) 000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), Inc. 1801 California St. Denverdated as of January 19, CO 80202 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form of Officer’s Certificate I2022 (the “Effective Date”), [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the applicable schedule), each severally and not jointly, as well as Principal Global Investors, LLC (the “Acquiring Fund Investment AgreementAdviser”) that during for the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions limited purposes of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined obligations set forth in the Investment AgreementSection 4(a).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Xxx Xxxxxxxxx c/o Xxxx Xxxxxxx Investment Management LLC 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Boston, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 MA 02116 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Xxx_Xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Boston, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 MA 02116 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form XXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12dl-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds [Name of Acquiring Fund] c/o Guggenheim Investments 000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Rockville, CO 80202 MD 20850 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Xxxxxxxxxx00x0-0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Guggenheim Investments Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver00xx Xxxxx New York, CO 80202 NY 10017 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xx. New York, NY, 11201 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx 00x0xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver00xx Xx. New York, CO 80202 NY, 11201 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form 00x0xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fun d” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Hartford Schroders Diversified Growth Fund c/o Hartford Funds Management Company 000 Xxx Xxxx, Wayne, PA 19087 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx XxxxxxXxxxxxx.XxxxxxxxXxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Hartford Funds Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. 000 Xxx Xxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverWayne, CO 80202 PA 19087 Fax: Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form XxxxxxXxxxxxx.XxxxxxxxXxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Exhibit (h.37) AMENDMENT NO. 1 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made as of Officer’s Certificate Ithe 14th day of July 2022, [ ], the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between among each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto thereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule thereto), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Funds Xxxxxx Xxxxxx c/o Main Management, Inc. 1801 LLC 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 San Francisco, California St. Denver, CO 80202 94108 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Northern Lights Fund Trust IV Attn: Xxxxx Xxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverPresident 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Cincinnati, OH 45246 [City, State, Zip] Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Exhibit (h.19) BLACKROCK RULE 12dl-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IFebruary 2, [ ]2023 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Sxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12dl-4 UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022, between FT Series (the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “RegistrantTrust”) on behalf of each portfolio of its existing and future series that invests in an Acquired Fund in reliance on the Rule as such terms are defined below, severally and not jointly, (each, an “Acquiring Fund”), and each closed-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto 1940, as amended (the “Investment Agreement1940 Act”) advised by CBRE Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC (the “Adviser”), that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule is listed on Appendix A hereto (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used may be amended from time to time), severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12d1-4 EXCHANGE TRADED FUND OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 , between First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (the duly elected “Acquiring Fund”) and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered openclosed-end investment company (eachregistered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a “Registrant”) on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto as amended (the “Investment Agreement1940 Act”) advised by Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC (the “Adviser”), that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule is listed on Appendix A hereto (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used may be amended from time to time), severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Funds Xxxxxx Xxxxxx c/o Main Management, Inc. 1801 LLC 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 San Francisco, California St. Denver, CO 80202 94108 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Northern Lights Fund Trust IV Attn: Xxxxx Xxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverPresident 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Cincinnati, OH 45246 [City, State, Zip] Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx BLACKROCK RULE 12dl-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IFebruary 2, [ ]2023 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Wheaton, CO 80202 IL 60187 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12dl-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made this 11th of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary, [ ]2022, the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between among each registered open-end investment company trust identified on Schedule A, (each, a an “RegistrantAcquiring Trust”) ), on behalf of each portfolio itself and its respective series of each such Registrant listed identified on Schedule A or A, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquiring Fund”), and each trust identified on Schedule B hereto (each, an “Underlying Trust”), on behalf of itself and its respective series identified on Schedule B, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Funds, the “Investment AgreementFunds”) that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms ), and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementbe effective January 19, 2022.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Sxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12dl-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made this 11th of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary, [ ]2022, the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between among each registered open-end investment company trust identified on Schedule A, (each, a an “RegistrantAcquiring Trust”) ), on behalf of each portfolio itself and its respective series of each such Registrant listed identified on Schedule A or A, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquiring Fund”), and each trust identified on Schedule B hereto (each, an “Underlying Trust”), on behalf of itself and its respective series identified on Schedule B, severally and not jointly (each, an “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Funds, the “Investment AgreementFunds”) that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms ), and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementbe effective January 19, 2022.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Funds Xxxxxx Xxxxxx c/o Main Management, Inc. 1801 LLC 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 San Francisco, California St. Denver, CO 80202 94108 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Legal Department Transamerica Asset Managementxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Northern Lights Fund Trust IV Attn: Xxxxx Xxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverPresident 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Cincinnati, OH 45246 [City, State, Zip] Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Exhibit (h.37) BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IFebruary 2, [ ]2023 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Wheaton, CO 80202 IL 60187 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12d1-4 EXCHANGE TRADED FUND OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 , between First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (the duly elected “Acquiring Fund”) and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered openclosed-end investment company (eachregistered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a “Registrant”) on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto as amended (the “Investment Agreement1940 Act”) advised by Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC (the “Adviser”), that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule is listed on Appendix A hereto (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used may be amended from time to time), severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdfhxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/xx/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring Funds: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset ManagementFunds Kxxxxx Xxxxx c/o First Trust Portfolios, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverL.P 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, CO 80202 Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, XX 00000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: W. Sxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq. Attn: Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementDept. First Trust Portfolios L.P. 100 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Inc. 1801 California St. DenverXxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx, CO 80202 XX 00000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form fxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx RULE 12d1-4 EXCHANGE TRADED FUND OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of Officer’s Certificate IJanuary 19, [ ]2022 , between First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (the duly elected “Acquiring Fund”) and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] by and between each registered openclosed-end investment company (eachregistered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a “Registrant”) on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto as amended (the “Investment Agreement1940 Act”) advised by Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC (the “Adviser”), that during the preceding calendar year each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule is listed on Appendix A hereto (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used may be amended from time to time), severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

Exchange-Traded Funds. BlackRock ETF Trust All Series BlackRock ETF Trust II All Series iShares Trust All Series iShares, Inc. All Series iShares U.S. ETF Trust All Series This Schedule B is amended to exclude any Acquired Fund that is at the time included on the list of funds that are not permissible as Acquired Funds (the “Ineligible Funds”) and is supplemented to include Acquired Funds that are subject to certain additional terms of investment as set forth in the Agreement (the “Enumerated Funds”), along with related requirements (the “12d1-4 List”), all such additional terms and requirements being deemed incorporated by reference into the Agreement, which is maintained at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/us/literature/shareholder-letters/blackrock-12d1-4-list.pdf, as such site is amended, supplemented or revised and in effect from time to time. SCHEDULE C Notices to Schedule C: Notice for Acquiring FundsFunds Chief Operating Officer c/o Aristotle Investment Services, LLC 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Fax: Compliance Department Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 000-000-0000 Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx XxxxXxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx With a copy to: Chief Legal Department Transamerica Asset ManagementOfficer Attn: Legal Dept. 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Suite 1700 Los Angeles, Inc. 1801 California St. Denver, CO 80202 CA 90025 Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx EXHIBIT A Form Xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Exhibit (h.28) BLACKROCK RULE 12d1-4 FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of Officer’s Certificate IAugust 10, [ ]2023 (the “Effective Date”), the duly elected and qualified officer of [ ], hereby certify in my capacity as such officer pursuant to Section 6(a) of that certain Fund of Funds Investment Agreement dated [ ] is made by and between each registered open-end investment company (each, a “Registrant”) ), on behalf of each portfolio series of each such Registrant listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto hereto, or if the relevant Registrant has no portfolio series, then the relevant Registrant (as applicable, each an “Acquiring Fund” or “Acquired Fund” pursuant to the “Investment Agreement”) that during the preceding calendar year applicable schedule), each Acquired Fund complied with all applicable terms and conditions of the Rule (except as otherwise permitted by relief or guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff) and the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used severally and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings as defined in the Investment Agreementjointly.