Putnam Variable Trust Sample Contracts
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST (formerly Putnam Capital Manager Trust) MANAGEMENT CONTRACTManagement Contract • July 20th, 1998 • Putnam Variable Trust
Master Custodian AgreementMaster Custodian Agreement • August 30th, 2021 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This Agreement is made as of January 1, 2007 by and among each management investment company identified on Appendix A hereto, each such investment company acting on its own behalf separately from all of the other investment companies and not jointly or jointly and severally with any of the other investment companies (each such investment company and each management investment company made subject to this Agreement in accordance with Section 21.5 below shall hereinafter be referred to as a “Fund”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the “Custodian”).
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUSTDistributor's Contract • April 29th, 2024 • Putnam Variable Trust
Amended and Restated Distributor’s Contract dated January 1, 2024, by and between PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”; each reference in this Contract or in the Terms and Conditions defined below to “a Fund” or “the Fund” is also deemed to be a reference to any existing series of the Fund, as appropriate in the particular context), and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Massachusetts limited partnership (“Putnam”).
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUSTAgreement and Declaration of Trust • April 28th, 2014 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 21st day of March, 2014, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 14, 2005, as heretofore amended, by the Trustees hereunder and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.
PUTNAM FUNDS SUBMANAGEMENT CONTRACT This SubManagement Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Manager) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under...Submanagement Contract • February 27th, 2017 • Putnam Variable Trust
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACT This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Manager) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under...Sub-Management Contract • February 26th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 21st day of March, 2014, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the...Agreement and Declaration of Trust • February 26th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made at Boston, Massachusetts, on this 21st day of March, 2014, hereby amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 14, 2005, as heretofore amended, by the Trustees hereunder and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided. WITNESSETH that WHEREAS, this Trust has been formed to carry on the business of an investment company; and WHEREAS, the Trustees have agreed to manage all property coming into their hands as trustees of a Massachusetts voluntary association with transferable shares in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, the Trustees hereby declare that they will hold all cash, securities and other assets, which they may from time to time acquire in any manner as Trustees hereunder IN TRUST to manage and dispose of the same up
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUSTDistributor's Contract • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust
Amended and Restated Distributor’s Contract dated August 2, 2024, by and between PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”; each reference in this Contract or in the Terms and Conditions defined below to “a Fund” or “the Fund” is also deemed to be a reference to any existing series of the Fund, as appropriate in the particular context), and FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Franklin Distributors”).
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 28th, 2008 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of August 3, 2007 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Among PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP And [ABC Life Insurance Company]Participation Agreement • April 27th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of this day of ____________, 201_, among ABC Life Insurance Company (the "Company"), an __________ mutual life insurance corporation, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company set forth on Schedule A hereto, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time (each such account hereinafter referred to as the "Account"), PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (the "Underwriter"), a Massachusetts limited partnership.
AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INTERFUND LENDING AGREEMENTMaster Interfund Lending Agreement • April 28th, 2020 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This Amended and Restated Master Interfund Lending Agreement (as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Master Agreement”), dated as of April 3, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is by and among each investment company listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto (collectively, the “Trusts,” and each portfolio series of a Trust (or if the relevant Trust has no portfolio series, then the relevant Trust) shall be referred to herein as a “Fund” and collectively as the “Funds”) and Putnam Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”).
AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INTERFUND LENDING AGREEMENTMaster Interfund Lending Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This Amended and Restated Master Interfund Lending Agreement (as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Master Agreement”), dated as of November 22, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is by and among each investment company listed on Schedule A or Schedule B hereto (collectively, the “Trusts,” and each portfolio series of a Trust (or if the relevant Trust has no portfolio series, then the relevant Trust) shall be referred to herein as a “Fund” and collectively as the “Funds”), Putnam Investment Management, LLC (“Putnam Management”), and Franklin Advisers, Inc. (“Franklin Advisers,” and, together with Putnam Management, the “Advisers”).
PUTNAM FUNDS amended and restated SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 28th, 2023 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of July 1, 2022 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
AMENDED & RESTATED INVESTOR SERVICING AGREEMENT — OPEN-END FUNDSInvestor Servicing Agreement • April 27th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This AGREEMENT is made as of the 1st day of July, 2013, between each of the Putnam Funds listed in Appendix A hereto (as the same may from time to time be amended to add one or more additional Putnam Funds or to delete one or more of such Funds), each of such Funds acting severally on its own behalf and not jointly with any of such other Funds (each of such Funds being hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), and Putnam Investment Management, LLC (the “Manager”), a Delaware limited liability company, and Putnam Investor Services, Inc. (the “Agent”), a Massachusetts corporation, and amends and restates the Amended and Restated Investor Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 2009 between each of the Funds, the Manager, and the Agent.
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 29th, 2024 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of January 1, 2024 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTIndemnification Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of the date set forth on the signature page by and between the Massachusetts business trusts comprising The Putnam Funds listed on Exhibit A hereto (as the same may from time to time be amended to add one or more additional trusts comprising The Putnam Funds or to delete one or more of such trusts) (each, a “Trust”), each Trust acting severally on its own behalf and not jointly or jointly and severally with any other Trust, and the Trustee of each Trust whose name is set forth on the signature page (the “Trustee”).
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 29th, 2011 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of May 15, 2008 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 27th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of February 27, 2014 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
2. MANNER OF MAKING SHARES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE We will, upon request, deliver to you a copy of each Fund's then- current Prospectus and will provide you with such number of copies of each Fund's then-current Prospectus, Statement of Additional...Sales Contracts • February 29th, 1996 • Putnam Capital Manager Trust /Ma/
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTSub-Advisory Contract • April 29th, 2024 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Advisory Contract is dated as of January 1, 2024 between and among PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“PIL”), and THE PUTNAM ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Advisor”).
MASTER SUB-ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENTMaster Sub-Accounting Services Agreement • April 27th, 2015 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This AGREEMENT is made as of January 1, 2007 by and between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, having its principal place of business at 1 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (the “Administrator”), and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Massachusetts trust company, having its principal place of business at 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 (the "Sub-Accounting Agent").
AMENDED & RESTATED INVESTOR SERVICING AGREEMENT — OPEN-END FUNDSInvestor Servicing Agreement • April 29th, 2024 • Putnam Variable Trust
This AGREEMENT is made as of the 1st day of July, 2013, between each of the Putnam Funds listed in Appendix A hereto (as the same may from time to time be amended to add one or more additional Putnam Funds or to delete one or more of such Funds), each of such Funds acting severally on its own behalf and not jointly with any of such other Funds (each of such Funds being hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), and Putnam Investment Management, LLC (the “Manager”), a Delaware limited liability company, and Putnam Investor Services, Inc. (the “Agent”), a Massachusetts corporation, and amends and restates the Amended and Restated Investor Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 2009 between each of the Funds, the Manager, and the Agent.
DEALER SALES CONTRACTDealer Sales Contract • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
As general distributor of The Putnam Family of Mutual Funds (the “Funds”), we agree to sell you shares of beneficial interest issued by the Funds (the “Shares”), subject to any limitations imposed by any of the Funds and to confirmation by us in each instance of such sales. By your acceptance hereof, you agree to all of the following terms and conditions:
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACT Sub-Management Contract dated as of September 13, 2004 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Manager") and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the...Sub-Management Contract • April 29th, 2005 • Putnam Variable Trust
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SALES CONTRACT Between: Distributor: Financial Institution:Financial Institution Sales Contract • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
As general distributor of The Putnam Family of Mutual Funds (the “Funds”), we agree that you will make available to your customers, under an agency relationship with your customers, shares of beneficial interest issued by the Funds (the “Shares”), subject to any limitations imposed by any of the Funds and to confirmation by us in each transaction. By your acceptance hereof, you agree to all of the following terms and conditions:
SUBCONTRACT FOR FUND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSubcontract for Fund Administrative Services • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust • California
This Subcontract, dated as of July 15, 2024, is between Putnam Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Investment Manager”), and Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (the “Administrator”).
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTSub-Advisory Contract • April 29th, 2011 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Advisory Contract is dated as of May 15, 2008 between and among PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“PIL”), and THE PUTNAM ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Advisor”).
PUTNAM FUNDS SUB-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTSub-Management Contract • April 26th, 2013 • Putnam Variable Trust
This Sub-Management Contract is dated as of May 15, 2008 between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and PUTNAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (the “Sub-Manager”).
SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTSubadvisory Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust
THIS SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT made as of July 15, 2024 by and between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (hereinafter called “PIM”), and FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. (“FAV”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of California.
June 28, 2019Fee Waiver Agreement • July 25th, 2019 • Putnam Variable Trust
Putnam Investment Management, LLC (“PIM”) hereby contractually agrees, as of the date hereof, with respect to the funds specified below, to waive fees and reimburse certain expenses in the manner provided below:
AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTOR SERVICING AGREEMENTInvestor Servicing Agreement • April 29th, 2011 • Putnam Variable Trust • Massachusetts
This AGREEMENT is made as of the 1st day of January, 2009, between each of the Putnam Funds listed in Appendix A hereto (as the same may from time to time be amended to add one or more additional Putnam Funds or to delete one or more of such Funds), each of such Funds acting severally on its own behalf and not jointly with any of such other Funds (each of such Funds being hereinafter referred to as the “Fund”), and Putnam Investment Management, LLC (the “Manager”), a Delaware limited liability company, and Putnam Investor Services, Inc. (the “Agent”), a Massachusetts corporation, and amends and restates the Investor Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 2005 between each of the Funds, the Manager, and Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company (“PFTC”).
SELLING AGREEMENTSelling Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust
Franklin Distributors, LLC (“we”, “our” or “us”) invites you to participate in the selling and/or distribution of shares of the Franklin Templeton investment companies (the “Funds”, or each a “Fund”) for which we now or in the future serve as principal underwriter, subject to the terms of this Agreement. We will notify you from time to time of the Funds that are eligible for distribution and the terms of compensation under this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior dealer or selling agreements between us, as stated in Section 28, below.
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST DISTRIBUTOR'S CONTRACTDistributor's Contract • April 28th, 2006 • Putnam Variable Trust
Distributor's Contract dated June 10, 2005, by and between PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Fund"), and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Massachusetts limited partnership ("Putnam").
SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTSubadvisory Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust
THIS SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of November 1, 2024 by and between FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter called “FAV”), and FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (“FTIML”), a corporation existing under the laws of the United Kingdom.
AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTSubadvisory Agreement • April 28th, 2025 • Putnam Variable Trust
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of November 1, 2024 by and between PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (hereinafter called “PIM”), and THE PUTNAM ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter called “PAC”).