EXHIBIT 7(k)
Form of
LETTER AGREEMENT
December 31, 2002
Xx. Xxxx Xxxx
Associate Counsel
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Global Investor Services Group
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Dear Xx. Xxxx:
Please be advised that Janus Adviser Series (the "Trust") has established of
Janus Adviser Risk Managed Large Cap Growth Fund, Janus Adviser Risk Managed
Large Cap Core Fund, and Janus Adviser Mid Cap Value Fund as new series of the
Trust. Pursuant to Section 16 of the Custodian Contract dated June 29, 2000, as
amended, between the Trust and State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State
Street"), the Trust requests confirmation that State Street will act as
custodian for the new series under the terms of the contract.
Please indicate your acceptance of the foregoing by executing two copies of this
Letter Agreement, returning one copy to the Trust and retaining one copy for
your records.
JANUS ADVISER SERIES
By:
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Vice President
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
By:
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Agreed to this 31st day of December, 2002
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