Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement Sample Contracts

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • June 3rd, 2025 • Federated Hermes ETF Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • May 29th, 2015 • Federated Core Trust III • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • June 26th, 2020 • Federated Hermes Core Trust III • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • November 24th, 2015 • Federated Fixed Income Securities Inc • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • January 28th, 2011 • Federated Managed Pool Series • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of January 1, 2007 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • May 30th, 2017 • Federated Core Trust III • Massachusetts

This Amendment to the Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2017, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • November 25th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Equity Funds • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • May 24th, 2017 • Federated Government Income Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • May 24th, 2017 • Federated Government Income Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to the Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2017, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • May 24th, 2017 • Federated Government Income Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • June 25th, 2025 • Federated Hermes ETF Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • October 27th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • January 24th, 2018 • Federated Total Return Series Inc • Massachusetts

This Amendment to the Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2017, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • January 28th, 2016 • Federated Investment Series Funds Inc • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 26th, 2016 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • November 17th, 2016 • Federated Fixed Income Securities Inc • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • July 25th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Institutional Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • November 12th, 2025 • Federated Hermes ETF Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • August 21st, 2025 • Federated Hermes ETF Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • January 13th, 2017 • Federated High Yield Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • December 28th, 2015 • Federated Institutional Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of March 1, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • July 28th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Adviser Series • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • September 16th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Equity Funds • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • August 28th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Core Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • August 27th, 2025 • Federated Hermes ETF Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • July 30th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

FIRST AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • April 27th, 2011 • Federated Intermediate Government Fund, Inc.

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a “Trust”), and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • December 27th, 2018 • Federated Index Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • March 28th, 2016 • Federated U S Government Securities Fund 2-5 Years • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • December 24th, 2015 • Money Market Obligations Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 14, 2015, by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” or “Administrator”).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • September 24th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).

AMENDMENT TO FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • August 28th, 2018 • Federated Core Trust • Massachusetts

This Amendment to the Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement is made this 5th day of March, 2018 (the “Amendment”) by and between State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (“State Street”) and by and among each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A thereto (each, a “Trust”) and shall be effective as of March 1, 2018 and as set forth in Section 2 below. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment without definition shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement (as defined below).

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement • November 18th, 2025 • Federated Hermes Strategic Dividend Growth Fund, Inc. • Massachusetts

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by Section XIII hereunder shall be joint and not several) by each of the investment companies listed on Exhibit A hereto (each, a “Trust”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”).