Common use of Amended and Restated Agreement Clause in Contracts

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO , for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, restates supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing BorrowerBorrowers, on behalf of its relevant fund seriestheir respective Funds, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO CREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, for itself or on behalf of each its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of its respective portfolio fund series as listed on in Appendix I attached hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing List of Borrowers and Funds Custodian Specified Percentage Baron Investment Funds TrustCREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB1 20 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsCREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron Health Care Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron WealthBuilder Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 25 % Baron FinTech Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of: Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio SSB 20 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % 0 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Bank and Trust Company as custodian EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date] $250,000,000.00 Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx Xxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in immediately available United States dollars, (A) in the case of all Borrowers on behalf of all Funds, other than Credit Suisse Opportunity Fund, acting on behalf of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund, the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($125,000,000), and (B) in the case of Credit Suisse Opportunity Fund, acting on behalf of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS (( $200,000,000.00250,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) the Expiration Date, (b) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence continuance of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any FundDefault, unpaid principal on any Loan to such FundLoan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such FundLoan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28June 10, 2015 2009 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor guarantor, if any, hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Select Funds, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Technology Fund 5.00 5.00% EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [DateDate ] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00)) , or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, restates supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing BorrowerBorrowers, on behalf of its relevant fund seriestheir respective Funds, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 Page 26 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO CREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, for itself or on behalf of each its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of its respective portfolio fund series as listed on in Appendix I attached hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing List of Borrowers and Funds Custodian Specified Percentage Baron Investment Funds TrustCREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB1 20% Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsCREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20% Baron Health Care Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 20% Baron WealthBuilder Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 25% Baron FinTech Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20% Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of: Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio SSB 20% Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % 0 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Bank and Trust Company as custodian EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 250,000,000.00 [Date] Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00250,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) the Expiration Date, (b) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence continuance of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any FundDefault, unpaid principal on any Loan to such FundLoan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such FundLoan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28June 10, 2015 2009 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor guarantor, if any, hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Signature Page If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [DateDate ] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, restates supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing BorrowerBorrowers, on behalf of its relevant fund seriestheir respective Funds, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 Page 25 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO CREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, for itself or on behalf of each its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of its respective portfolio fund series as listed on in Appendix I attached hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing List of Borrowers and Funds Custodian Specified Percentage Baron Investment Funds TrustCREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB1 20 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsCREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron Health Care Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron WealthBuilder Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 25 % Baron FinTech Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of: Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio SSB 20 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % 1 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Bank and Trust Company as custodian.l EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 250,000,000.00 [Date] Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00250,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) the Expiration Date, (b) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence continuance of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any FundDefault, unpaid principal on any Loan to such FundLoan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such FundLoan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28June 10, 2015 2009 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor guarantor, if any, hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes amends and replaces restates in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereofAny Loans, the Existing Borrower, on behalf advances or extensions of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, credit outstanding under the terms of the Existing Loan Agreement through as of the date hereofhereof shall be deemed to be Loans outstanding under the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement, and any documents executed in connection with this Agreement, shall supersede and replace the Existing Loan Agreement and all documents executed in connection therewith. [REMAINER OF P AGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Midas Family of Funds As of July 18, 2003 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder to the Borrowers and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank COMPANY By: Name: Title: __/s/Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Vice President Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO MlDAS FUND, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly INC. By: Name: __/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: AcknowledgedPresident MIDAS SPECIAL EQUITIES FUND, INC. By:___/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: STATE STREET President GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC. By: __/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: President TUXIS CORPORATION By: ___/s/Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Title: President Midas Family of Funds As of July 18, 2003 XXXXX XXXXXX BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: ___/s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxx Title: Executive Vice President APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Borrower Investment Funds TrustAdviser Midas Fund, on behalf Inc. Midas Management Corporation Midas Special Equities Fund, Inc. Midas Management Corporation Midas Management Corporation Midas Management Corporation Global Income Fund, Inc. CEF Advisers, Inc. Tuxis Corporation * Officers of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds, on behalf the Corporation* * Subject to the oversight and final direction of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % the Board of Directors. EXHIBIT A AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date] _______________ _____________ ,2003 Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “"Bank”"), or order, at the head office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ________________________ and no Dollars ($200,000,000.00_________________ ), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise loan becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of a Default or otherwiseotherwise as described in the Agreement (as hereinafter defined) or the Expiration Date, as defined in the Agreement. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be (i) payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and (ii) shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be computed on used as defined in the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking businessAgreement. All Loans loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fundhereunder, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fundloan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fundloan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (22.0%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreementloan hereunder. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter loan agreement dated January 28__________, 2015 2003 by and among between the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified amended or extended, referred to as the “Loan "Agreement”"), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers maker of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used This Note is secured by all Collateral as defined in the Loan Security Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be re-borrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject Any deposits or other sums at any time credited by or due from the Bank to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each undersigned and any securities or other property of the undersigned makers at any time in the possession of the Bank may at all times be held and treated as collateral for the payment of this Note. The undersigned maker and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such undersigned, endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one anyone occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend and restated in its entirety an amended and restated promissory note in the original principal amount of$ 9,000,000 dated as 0 f June 27, 2001 (the" Existing Note"). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, restates supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing BorrowerBorrowers, on behalf of its relevant fund seriestheir respective Funds, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 Page 25 Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 Page 26 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO CREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, for itself or on behalf of each its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of its respective portfolio fund series as listed on in Appendix I attached hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing List of Borrowers and Funds Custodian Specified Percentage Baron Investment Funds TrustCREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB1 20 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsCREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron Health Care Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron WealthBuilder Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 25 % Baron FinTech Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of: Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio SSB 20 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % 0 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Bank and Trust Company as custodian.l EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 250,000,000.00 [Date] Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00250,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) the Expiration Date, (b) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence continuance of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any FundDefault, unpaid principal on any Loan to such FundLoan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such FundLoan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) 2)% above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28June 10, 2015 2009 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor guarantor, if any, hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the January 28, 2015 aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsFunds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 100,000,000.00200,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx One Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in 00000 xx immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO ONETWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00100,000,000.00200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Signature Page If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO , for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsFunds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 100,000,000.00200,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Onx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in 00000 xn immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO ONETWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00100,000,000.00200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: TitlePatxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Xitle: Chief Legal Officer Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsFunds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Wealth Builder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 100,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx One Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in 00000 xx immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00)100,000,000.00) , or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the ““ Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Select FundsFunds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 5.00% Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 5.00% EXHIBIT A AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 [Date100,000,000.00 January 28, 2015[Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00100,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsFunds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 100,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx One Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 in 00000 xx immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of TWO ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00100,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).

Amended and Restated Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, restates supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing BorrowerBorrowers, on behalf of its relevant fund seriestheir respective Funds, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. Credit Suisse Family of Funds June 10, 2009 If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO CREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, for itself or on behalf of each its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of its respective portfolio fund series as listed on in Appendix I attached hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of its fund series as listed in Appendix I attached hereto By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing List of Borrowers and Funds Specified Custodian Percentage Baron Investment Funds TrustCREDIT SUISSE COMMODITY STRATEGY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB1 20 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select FundsCREDIT SUISSE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron Health Care Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron WealthBuilder Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund 5.00 SSB 25 % Baron FinTech Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund 5.00 SSB 20 % Baron New Asia Fund 5.00 CREDIT SUISSE TRUST, on behalf of: Commodity Return Strategy Portfolio SSB 20 % Baron Technology Fund 5.00 % 0 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Bank and Trust Company as custodian EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $200,000,000.00 250,000,000.00 [Date] Boston, Massachusetts For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at Oxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 0000000000 00000 in immediately available United States dollars, (A) in the case of all Borrowers on behalf of all Funds, other than Credit Suisse Opportunity Fund, acting on behalf of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund, the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($125,000,000), and (B) in the case of Credit Suisse Opportunity Fund, acting on behalf of Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund, the principal amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000,000.00250,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) the Expiration Date, (b) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence continuance of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any FundDefault, unpaid principal on any Loan to such FundLoan, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such FundLoan, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28June 10, 2015 2009 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the The undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor guarantor, if any, hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State Commonwealth of New York Massachusetts (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).