Common use of Registration of Securities Clause in Contracts

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All The Custodian shall at all times hold registered securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in of the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered Funds in the name of the Custodian, the applicable Fund, or a nominee of either of them, unless specifically directed by instructions to hold such registered securities in so-called "street name," provided that, in any event, all such securities and other assets shall be held in an account of the Custodian containing only assets of the applicable Fund, or only assets held by the Custodian as a fiduciary or custodian for customers, and provided further, that the records of the Custodian at all times shall indicate the Fund or other customer for which such securities and other assets are held in such account and the respective interests therein. If, however, any Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Custodian shall be obligated only to utilize its best efforts to timely collect income due the Fund on behalf such securities and to notify the Fund of that Portfoliorelevant corporate actions including, PFPC Trustwithout limitation, a Book-Entry Systempendency of calls, another depositorymaturities, a sub-custodiantender or exchange offers. All securities, or any duly appointed nominee and the ownership thereof by the applicable Fund, which are held by Custodian hereunder, however, shall at all times be identifiable on the records of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodianCustodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish hold Custodian and its nominee harmless for any liability as a shareholder of record of its securities held in custody. E. Exchange of Securities Upon receipt of instructions as defined herein in Section 4.A, Custodian will exchange, or cause to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments be exchanged, portfolio securities held by it for the account of a Fund for other securities or cash issued or paid in connection with any reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, split-up of shares, change of par value, conversion or otherwise, and will deposit any such securities in accordance with the terms of any reorganization or protective plan. Without instructions, Custodian is authorized to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver exchange securities held by it in proper temporary form for transfersecurities in definitive form, to effect an exchange of shares when the par value of the stock is changed, and, upon receiving payment therefor, to surrender bonds or other securities held by it at maturity or when advised of earlier call for redemption, except that Custodian shall receive instructions prior to register in the name surrendering any convertible security. F. Purchases of its nominee or in Investments of a Fund - Other Than Options and Futures Each Fund will, on each business day on which a purchase of securities (other than options and futures) shall be made by it, deliver to Custodian instructions which shall specify with respect to each such purchase: 1. If applicable, the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the AccountsPortfolio making such purchase; 2. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the The name of the issuer and description of the security; 3. The number of shares and the principal amount purchased, and accrued interest, if any; 4. The trade date; 5. The settlement date; 6. The purchase price per unit and the brokerage commission, taxes and other expenses payable in connection with the purchase; 7. The total amount payable upon such purchase; 8. The name of the person from whom or the broker or dealer through whom the purchase was made; and 9. Whether the security is to be received in certificated form or via a specified Depository. In accordance with such instructions, Custodian will pay for out of monies held for the account of the applicable Fund, but only insofar as such monies are available for such purpose, and receive the portfolio securities so purchased by or for the account of the applicable Fund, except that Custodian may in its sole discretion advance funds to the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon which may result in an overdraft because the holdings information provided to it monies held by the issuer Custodian on behalf of the Fund are insufficient to pay the total amount payable upon such securitiespurchase. Except as otherwise instructed by the applicable Fund, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to such payment shall be made by the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Custodian only upon receipt of Oral securities: (a) by the Custodian; (b) by a clearing corporation of a national exchange of which the Custodian is a member; or Written Instructions(c) by a Depository. Notwithstanding the foregoing, accept (i) in sale proceeds received the case of a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a Depository prior to the receipt of advice from the Depository that the securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been transferred by PFPC Trust upon book-entry into the sale account maintained with such Depository by the Custodian, on behalf of its customers, provided that the Custodian's instructions to the Depository require that the Depository make payment of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received funds only upon transfer by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer book-entry of the securities.securities underlying the repurchase agreement in such account; (ii)

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Funds which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Funds may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolioa Fund, PFPC TrustTrust (excluding Portfolio Fund Securities), a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of one of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodianforegoing. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees Funds agree to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments instruments, including, without limitation, the power of attorney attached hereto as Appendix C, to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which that are registered in the name of the a Fund or a another nominee thereof (including, without limitation, Portfolio (or a nominee thereofFund Securities), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to to: (i) make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, ; (ii) accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and ; (iii) accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities; and (iv) with respect to a Fund’s purchase and sale of Portfolio Fund Securities, upon receipt of Written Instructions, receive, complete, execute and forward to the appropriate party any and all Subscription Documents, and perform such duties as set forth herein, including such actions contemplated in the power of attorney attached hereto as Appendix C hereto, and hold such Subscription Documents delivered to PFPC Trust.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Company which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Company may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioCompany, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the FundCompany, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Company reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundCompany. The Fund Company agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the AccountsAccount. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Company (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the applicable Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the such Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it PFPC Trust may maintain for the AccountsFund. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the a Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the AccountsAccount. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund Partnership on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Partnership reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund Partnership agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund Partnership or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained held for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain hold or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain hold for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund; provided, however, that Interests shall not be registered in the name of PFPC Trust. The Fund agrees Funds agree to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Accounts. power of attorney attached hereto as Appendix C. With respect to uncertificated securities which that are registered in the name of the a Fund or a Portfolio nominee thereof (or a nominee thereofincluding any uncertificated Interests), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary contrary, PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to to: (i) make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, (ii) accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and (iii) accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities., and (iv) with respect to a Fund’s purchase and sale of Interests, upon receipt of Written Instructions, receive, complete, execute and forward to the appropriate party any and all Subscription Documents, and perform such duties as set forth herein, including such actions contemplated in the power of attorney attached hereto as Appendix C.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), including uncertificated Interests, PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary contrary, PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfoliosuch Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the a Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the a Fund. The Trust on behalf of each Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the a Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities; for clarity, with respect to agreements and other documentation relating to warrants issued by a company or other entity to the Fund, PFPC Trust will safekeep such agreements and other documentation (to the extent such agreements and other documentation are delivered by the Fund to PFPC Trust) and PFPC Trust will release such agreements and other documentation upon Oral or Written Instructions, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to perform any other duties with respect to such agreements or other documentation.

Registration of Securities. All The Custodian shall at all times hold registered securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in of the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered Funds in the name of the Custodian, the applicable Fund, or a nominee of either of them, unless specifically directed by instructions to hold such registered securities in so-called "street name," provided that, in any event, all such securities and other assets shall be held in an account of the Custodian containing only assets of the applicable Fund, or only assets held by the Custodian as a fiduciary or custodian for customers, and provided further, that the records of the Custodian at all times shall indicate the Fund or other customer for which such securities and other assets are held in such account and the respective interests therein. If, however, any Fund directs the Custodian to maintain securities in "street name", notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Custodian shall be obligated only to utilize its best efforts to timely collect income due the Fund on behalf such securities and to notify the Fund of that Portfoliorelevant corporate actions including, PFPC Trustwithout limitation, a Book-Entry Systempendency of calls, another depositorymaturities, a sub-custodiantender or exchange offers. All securities, or any duly appointed nominee and the ownership thereof by the applicable Fund, which are held by Custodian hereunder, however, shall at all times be identifiable on the records of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodianCustodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish hold Custodian and its nominee harmless for any liability as a shareholder of record of its securities held in custody. E. Exchange of Securities Upon receipt of instructions as defined herein in Section 4.A, Custodian will exchange, or cause to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments be exchanged, portfolio securities held by it for the account of a Fund for other securities or cash issued or paid in connection with any reorganization, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, split-up of shares, change of par value, conversion or otherwise, and will deposit any such securities in accordance with the terms of any reorganization or protective plan. Without instructions, Custodian is authorized to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver exchange securities held by it in proper temporary form for transfersecurities in definitive form, or to register in effect an exchange of shares when the name of its nominee or in the name par value of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entitystock is changed, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect and, upon receiving payment therefor, to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.surrender

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfoliothe Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the AccountsFund and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the AccountsAccount. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio nominee thereof (for clarity, such reference is not intended to include loans made or a nominee thereofpurchased by the Fund), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained held in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained held for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain hold or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountshold pursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves Funds reserve the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundFunds. The Fund agrees Funds agree to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund Funds or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Series which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Series may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioSeries, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Series (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Property held for a Portfolio the Investment Fund which are is issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Property maintained for a Portfolio the Investment Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioInvestment Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Investment Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Investment Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Property of the Investment Fund. The Investment Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Property which it may maintain for the AccountsAccount. With respect to uncertificated securities Property which are is registered in the name of the Investment Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Series which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Series may be registered in the name of the Fund Trust on behalf of that PortfolioSeries, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the FundTrust, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Trust reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundTrust. The Fund Trust agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund Trust or a Portfolio Series (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund Trust on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC TrustPFPC, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the FundTrust, PFPC TrustPFPC, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Trust reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundTrust. The Fund Trust agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund Trust or a Portfolio Fund (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust on behalf of the Portfolio in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, or on behalf of that Portfolio in the name of PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it PFPC Trust by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to reflect such securities on its records as set forth previously in this sentence, make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other dividends or distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its the records of PFPC Trust any reinvested dividends or distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties (e.g., income, proxy, reorganization or change processing) with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfoliosuch Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the such Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral Instructions or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, System or another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities Securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof)Fund, PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesSecurities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary contrary, PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesSecurities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio the Company which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio the Company may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioCompany, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the FundCompany, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Company reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the FundCompany. The Fund Company agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the AccountsCompany and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Company. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Company (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesSecurities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesSecurities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which that are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodiansubcustodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodiansubcustodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which that it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which that are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the a Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC TrustTrust (including PFPC Trust for the benefit of the Fund (if applicable, subject to a pledge)), a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping one of the securities of the Fundforegoing. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments instruments, including, without limitation, a power of attorney (a form of which is attached hereto as Appendix A) or similarly suitable documentation, to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which that are registered in the name of the Fund or another nominee thereof (including, but not limited to, any Portfolio Fund Securities that the Fund for any reason fails to have registered in the name of PFPC Trust for the benefit of the Fund (if applicable, subject to a Portfolio (or a nominee thereofpledge) pursuant to Written Instructions as provided herein), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to to; (i) make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, (ii) accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and (iii) accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio nominee thereof (for clarify, such reference is not intended to include loans made or a nominee thereofpurchased by the Fund), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings Confidential and Proprietary Not for Reproduction or Re-Distribution information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities Securities. which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesSecurities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Securities upon receipt of o f Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesSecurities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, depository or a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the AccountsAccounts and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of a Portfolio. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a the ----------------------------- Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained held in the Book-Entry System or in another depositorySystem, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained held for a the Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that the Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a the Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository System or sub-custodian. With respect to securities held in the nominee name of PFPC Trust or any sub-custodian, such name shall be assigned exclusively to be used for the Property of the Portfolio or to be used in common for the Property of the Portfolio together with the property of other clients of PFPC Trust or sub-custodian (which nominee name shall not in any event be used for assets of PFPC Trust or sub-custodian other than as a fiduciary, custodian, or otherwise for customers and in which assets neither PFPC Trust nor the sub-custodian has any beneficial interest). PFPC Trust shall inform the Portfolio of the name in which any Property held hereunder is initially registered and of any changes in registration (other than those changes pursuant to Written Instructions or Oral Instructions). The specific Property held by PFPC Trust or on its behalf hereunder shall be at all times identifiable in its records. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundPortfolio. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain hold or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain hold for the Accounts. With respect Accounts and which may from time to uncertificated securities which are time be registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer behalf of the securities.Portfolio. (g)

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof) ("UNCERTIFICATED SECURITIES"), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Uncertificated Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesUncertificated Securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary contrary, PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Uncertificated Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Uncertificated Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Uncertificated Securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Uncertificated Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Uncertificated Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Uncertificated Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesUncertificated Securities. In addition, in the event that PFPC Trust receives any documentation relating to Uncertificated Securities by or on behalf of the Fund, PFPC Trust agrees to safekeep such documentation upon PFPC Trust's actual receipt thereof but PFPC Trust will not otherwise be responsible for such documentation. PFPC Trust may receive and deliver such documentation held by it hereunder in accordance with Oral or Written Instructions.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio the Fund which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio the Fund may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioFund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as Confidential and Proprietary Not for Reproduction or Re-Distribution to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the AccountsFund and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesSecurities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesSecurities.

Registration of Securities. All securities Securities held for a Portfolio the Trust which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities Securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities Securities maintained for a Portfolio the Trust may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioTrust, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the FundTrust, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Trust reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities Securities of the FundTrust. The Fund Trust agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities Securities which it may maintain for the AccountsTrust and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Trust. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Trust (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities Securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securitiesSecurities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities Securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities Securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities Securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities Securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities Securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities Securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesSecurities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued The Custodian is authorized to hold all Securities, Assets, or issuable only other property of each Fund in nominee name, in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System form or in another depositorybook-entry form. The Custodian may register any Securities, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all Assets or other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered property of each Fund in the name of the Fund on behalf Trust or the Funds, in the name of that Portfoliothe Custodian, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodianany domestic subcustodian, or Foreign Custodian, in the name of any duly appointed registered nominee of such entity, or in the Fundname of a Securities Depository or its successor or successors, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodianits nominee or nominees. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust the Custodian appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust the Custodian to maintain hold or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its registered nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entitya Securities Depository, any securities Securities which it may maintain hold for the Accounts. With respect account of the applicable Fund and which may from time to uncertificated securities which are time be registered in the name of the Fund Trust or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement applicable Fund. As an accommodation to the contrary PFPC Trust, the Custodian may provide consolidated recordkeeping services pursuant to which the Custodian reflects on statements securities and other assets not held by, or under the control of, the Custodian (“Non-Custody Assets”). Non-Custody Assets shall be designated on Custodian’s books as “shares not held” or by other similar characterization. The Trust acknowledges and agrees that it shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties have no security entitlement against the Custodian with respect to such securities other than Non-Custody Assets, that the Custodian shall rely, without independent verification, on information provided by the Trust, its designee or the entity having custody regarding Non-Custody Assets (including but not limited to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructionspositions and market valuations), and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust that the Custodian shall have no responsibility whatsoever with respect to such securities Non-Custody Assets or reflect the accuracy of any information maintained on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securitiesCustodian’s books or set forth on account statements concerning Non-Custody Assets.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Company which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Company may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioCompany, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee nominees of the FundCompany, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Company reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundCompany. The Fund Company agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Company (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio the Trust which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio the Trust may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that PortfolioTrust, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the FundTrust, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry System, depository or sub-custodian. The Fund Trust reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the FundTrust. The Fund Trust agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio Trust (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the a Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accountspursuant to this Agreement. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof, other than PFPC Trust or its nominee), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the applicable Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the such Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it PFPC Trust may maintain for the AccountsFund. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the a Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities L:\MFApps\Docubuilder\N-1 A Filings\February 2006\GEF\C-Pages & Exhibits\Exhibit (g)(1).htm2 upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the applicable Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the such Fund, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry System, a depository or a sub-custodian. The Each Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Each Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it PFPC Trust may maintain for the AccountsFund. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the a Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities L:\MFApps\Docubuilder\N-1 A Filings\April 2006\TPT\C-Pages & Exhibits\Exhibit (g)(1).htm2 upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities.

Registration of Securities. All securities held for a Portfolio which are issued or issuable only in bearer form, except such securities maintained in the Book-Entry Book‑Entry System or in another depository, shall be held by PFPC Trust in bearer form; all other securities maintained for a Portfolio may be registered in the name of the Fund on behalf of that Portfolio, PFPC Trust, a Book-Entry Book‑Entry System, another depository, a sub-custodiansub‑custodian, or any duly appointed nominee of the Fund, PFPC Trust, Book-Entry Book‑Entry System, depository or sub-custodiansub‑custodian. The Fund reserves the right to instruct PFPC Trust as to the method of registration and safekeeping of the securities of the Fund. The Fund agrees to furnish to PFPC Trust appropriate instruments to enable PFPC Trust to maintain or deliver in proper form for transfer, or to register in the name of its nominee or in the name of the Book-Entry Book‑Entry System or in the name of another appropriate entity, any securities which it may maintain for the Accounts. With respect to uncertificated securities which are registered in the name of the Fund or a Portfolio (or a nominee thereof), PFPC Trust will reflect such securities on its records based upon the holdings information provided to it by the issuer of such securities, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to safekeep such securities or to perform other duties with respect to such securities other than to make payment for the purchase of such securities upon receipt of Oral or Written Instructions, accept in sale proceeds received by PFPC Trust upon the sale of such securities of which PFPC Trust is informed pursuant to Oral or Written Instructions, and accept in other distributions received by PFPC Trust with respect to such securities or reflect on its records any reinvested distributions with respect to such securities of which it is informed by the issuer of the securities; for clarity, with respect to agreements and other documentation relating to warrants issued by a company or other entity to the Fund, PFPC Trust will safekeep such agreements and other documentation (to the extent such agreements and other documentation are delivered by the Fund to PFPC Trust) and PFPC Trust will release such agreements and other documentation upon Oral or Written Instructions, but notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary PFPC Trust shall not be obligated to perform any other duties with respect to such agreements or other documentation.