FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS on behalf of FRANKLIN K2 LONG SHORT CREDIT FUND AMENDED AND RESTATEDInvestment Management Agreement • September 30th, 2019 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • Delaware
THIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of October 1, 2017 is made between FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of FRANKLIN K2 LONG SHORT CREDIT FUND (the “Fund”), a series of the Trust, and K2/D&S MANAGEMENT CO., L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and amends and restates the prior Investment Management Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and the Manager dated as of August 1, 2015.
MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 28th, 2017 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS a Delaware Statutory TrustAgreement and Declaration of Trust • December 6th, 2011 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • Delaware
MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 27th, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
TERMINAL LINK AGREEMENTTerminal Link Agreement • September 28th, 2017 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDED AND RESTATED FUND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTFund Administration Agreement • September 27th, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
This Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2012, is between FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust on behalf of FRANKLIN PELAGOS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND (the “Fund”), and FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SERVICES, LLC (“Administrator”), and amends and restates the prior Fund Administration Agreement between the Trust on behalf of the Fund and Administrator.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 27th, 2019 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
This Amendment is dated as of the 1st day of August 2019, by and between each of the Investment Companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (the “Fund”) and for each of its Series listed on Exhibit A hereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York) (the “Custodian”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given in the Agreement (defined below).
AMENDED AND RESTATED FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENTForeign Custody Manager Agreement • February 23rd, 2012 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated as of May 16, 2001.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 8th, 2015 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Amendment dated May 16, 2001 to that certain Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDSFranklin Alternative Strategies Funds • September 26th, 2022 • California
We, Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (the “Trust”), comprised of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”), are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • February 23rd, 2012 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Amendment dated May 16, 2001 to that certain Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 28th, 2020 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
This Amendment (“Amendment”), dated as of the 25th day of February, 2020, is entered into separately by and between each Investment Company listed on Exhibit A to the Agreement (as defined below) (each an “Investment Company”) and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly, The Bank of New York) (the “Custodian”).
TERMINAL LINK AGREEMENT EXHIBIT ATerminal Link Agreement • September 26th, 2022 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST of Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds a Delaware Statutory TrustAnd Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust • September 27th, 2018 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • Delaware
WHEREAS Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (the “Trust”) was formed on July 21, 2011 under the name “Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds” by its Trustees by the filing of the Certificate of Trust with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware pursuant to an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated as of July 21, 2011 (the “Original Declaration of Trust”); and
MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • February 23rd, 2012 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AGREEMENTFranklin Alternative Strategies Funds • September 26th, 2023
The parties to this Agreement are the Investment Company named above ("Investment Company"), an open-end investment company registered as such under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), on behalf of each class of shares of each series, if any, of the Investment Company which now exists or may hereafter be created (individually, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") and FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC ("FTIS"), a registered transfer agent. This Agreement supersedes the Amended and Restated Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement between the parties.
SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSubcontract For • December 31st, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
This Subcontract, dated as of September 27, 2013, is between Pelagos Capital Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the “Investment Manager”), and Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (“Administrator”).
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 28th, 2017 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Amendment dated May 16, 2001 to that certain Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 27th, 2019 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
This Amendment is dated as of the 3rd day of June, 2019, by and between Each of the Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 hereto for itself and for Each of its Series listed on Schedule 1 hereto (the “Client”), and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York) (the “Custodian”).
One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, California 94403-1906Distribution Agreement • December 31st, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
We, Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (the “Fund”), comprise of the series listed on Attachment A (each a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”) are a Delaware statutory trust operating as an open-end management investment company or “mutual fund”, which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and whose shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). We desire to issue one or more series or classes of our authorized but unissued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest (the “Shares”) to authorized persons in accordance with applicable Federal and State securities laws. The Fund’s Shares may be made available in one or more separate series, each of which may have one or more classes.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 27th, 2018 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
This Amendment is dated as of the first day of June, 2018, by and between Each of the Investment Companies Listed on Schedule 1 hereto for itself and for Each of its Series listed on Schedule 1 hereto (the “Client”), and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York) (the “Custodian”).
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 27th, 2021 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
This Amendment is dated as of the 29th day of January 2021, by and between each of the Investment Companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (the “Fund”) for itself and for each of its Series listed on Exhibit A hereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly The Bank of New York) (the “Custodian”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given in the Agreement (defined below).
AMENDED AND RESTATED FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENTForeign Custody Manager Agreement • September 8th, 2015 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated as of May 16, 2001.
SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESFund Administrative Services • June 30th, 2016 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
This Subcontract, dated as of [______], 2016, is between K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C. (the “Investment Manager”), and Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (the “Administrator”).
SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESFund Administrative Services • September 30th, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
This Subcontract, dated as of September 27, 2013, is between Pelagos Capital Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the “Investment Manager”), and Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (“Administrator”).
TERMINAL LINK MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • September 28th, 2016 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
TERMINAL LINK AGREEMENTTerminal Link Agreement • September 8th, 2015 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDED AND RESTATED FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENTForeign Custody Manager Agreement • December 6th, 2011 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated as of May 16, 2001.
MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • December 6th, 2011 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
FORM OF SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESFranklin Alternative Strategies Funds • September 8th, 2015 • California
This Subcontract, dated as of [______], 2015, is between K2/D&S Management Co., L.L.C. (the “Investment Manager”), and Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (the “Administrator”).
ContractFund Administrative Services • October 2nd, 2013 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
TERMINAL LINK AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A (Effective as of February 2020)Link Agreement • September 28th, 2020 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CUSTODY AGREEMENTMaster Custody Agreement • June 30th, 2016 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
The following is a list of the Investment Companies and their respective Series for which the Custodian shall serve under the Amendment dated May 16, 2001 to that certain Master Custody Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996.
SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS on behalf of FRANKLIN K2 Global Macro Opportunities FUNDSubadvisory Agreement • September 27th, 2018 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • Delaware
THIS SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT made as of January 5, 2017, by and between K2/D&S MANAGEMENT CO., L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter called “K2”), and P/E GLOBAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter called “Sub-Adviser”).
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC AMENDED AND RESTATEDShareholder Services Agreement • September 26th, 2014 • Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds • California
o Maintain records of (i) issued Shares and (ii) number of Shareholders and their aggregate Shareholdings classified according to their residence in each State of the United States or foreign country;
