Common use of Limitations of Liability and Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 18

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 7 Section 5.1 4.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etcetc 7 Section 4.2. 8 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 7 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 4.3. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etcetc 8 Section 4.4. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 8 ARTICLE VI V Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 8 Section 6.1 5.1. Beneficial Interest 10 8 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 5.2. Series Designation 8 Section 6.3 5.3. Class Designation 9 Section 5.4. Description of Shares 9 Section 5.5. Rights of Shareholders 11 10 Section 6.4 5.6. Trust Only 11 10 Section 6.5 5.7. Issuance of Shares 11 10 Section 6.6 5.8. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 5.9. Transfer of Shares 11 Section 5.10. Notices 11 Section 5.11. Net Asset Value 11 Section 5.12. Distributions to Shareholders 11 ARTICLE VI Shareholders 12 Section 6.9 Notices 6.1. Meetings of Shareholders 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 6.2. Voting 12 Section 6.3. Notice of Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date 12 Section 6.4. Quorum and Required Vote 12 Section 6.5. Proxies, etc 13 Section 6.6. Reports 13 Section 6.7. Inspection of Records 13 Section 6.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls Redemption 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 7.1. Redemptions 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 7.2. Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 7.3. Redemptions of Small Accounts 14 ARTICLE VIII Duration: Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 14 Section 8.1. Duration 14 Section 8.2. Termination 14 Section 8.3. Amendment Procedure 15 Section 8.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions IX Miscellaneous 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 9.1. Filing 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 9.2. Resident Agent 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 9.3. Governing Law 16 Section 11.2 Voting 9.4. Counterparts 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 9.5. Reliance by Third Parties 16 Section 11.4 Quorum 9.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 16 IMPACT SHARES TRUST I AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 31st day of January 2018, by the Trustees hereunder, and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxiesamends and restates that certain Agreement and Declaration of Trust, etc. 17 Section 11.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 18dated May 19, 2016 (the “Original Declaration”).

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 9 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etcetc 9 -i- TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 5.2. 8 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 11 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etcetc 11 5.5. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 11 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 12 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 12 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 12 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 12 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 13 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 13 6.10. Derivative Actions 12 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 14 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 14 ARTICLE VIII CUSTODIANS 14 8.1. Appointment and Duties 14 8.2. Central Certificate System 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 15 9.1. Transfer of Shares. 15 9.2. Repurchase of Shares. 16 Section 11.1 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 19 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 19 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 19 10.3. Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 19 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 19 10.5. Proxies, etcetc 20 -ii- TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 10.6. 17 Section 11.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 20 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 20 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 20 11.1. Duration 21 11.2. Termination 21 11.3. Amendment Procedure 21 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 22 11.5. Subsidiaries 22 11.6. Certain Transactions 23 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 24 12.1. Filing 24 12.2. Resident Agent 24 12.3. Governing Law 24 12.4. Counterparts 25 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 25 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 25 12.7. Exclusive Delaware Jurisdiction 25 12.8. Investment Management Reports in Japan 26 -iii- AIP ALTERNATIVE LENDING FUND A AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 18th day of November, 2022, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 9 Section 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 9 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 12 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 12 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 12 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 13 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 15 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 15 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 15 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 16 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 16 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 16 17 Section 11.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 18 Section 11.6 Reports 17 18 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 18 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 1818 ARTICLE XII Wind Down; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 19 Section 12.1 Wind Down 19 Section 12.2 Amendment Procedure 19 Section 12.3 [Intentionally omitted] 19 Section 12.4 Subsidiaries 19 Section 12.5 Merger, Consolidation, Incorporation 20 ARTICLE XIII Miscellaneous 20 Section 13.1 Power of Attorney 20 Section 13.2 Filing 21 Section 13.3 Governing Law 21 Section 13.4 Exclusive Delaware Jurisdiction 22 Section 13.5 Other Agreements 22 Section 13.6 Counterparts 22 Section 13.7 Reliance by Third Parties 23 Section 13.8 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 23 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF DIAMETER CREDIT COMPANY This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 6th day of February, 2024, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 9 Section 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 9 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 12 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 12 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 12 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 13 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 15 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 15 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 15 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 16 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 16 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 16 17 Section 11.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 18 Section 11.6 Reports 17 18 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 18 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 1818 ARTICLE XII Wind Down; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 19 Section 12.1 Wind Down 19 Section 12.2 Amendment Procedure 19 Section 12.3 [Intentionally omitted] 19 Section 12.4 Subsidiaries 19 Section 12.5 Merger, Consolidation, Incorporation 20 ARTICLE XIII Miscellaneous 20 Section 13.1 Power of Attorney 20 Section 13.2 Filing 21 Section 13.3 Governing Law 21 Section 13.4 Exclusive Delaware Jurisdiction 22 Section 13.5 Other Agreements 22 Section 13.6 Counterparts 22 Section 13.7 Reliance by Third Parties 23 Section 13.8 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 23 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF DIAMETER CREDIT COMPANY This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 12th day of December 2023, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 8 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 9 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 10 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 10 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 10 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 10 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 11 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 11 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 12 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 12 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 12 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 12 8.1. Appointment and Duties 12 8.2. Central Certificate System 13 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 13 9.1. Transfer of Shares 13 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 14 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 16 Section 11.1 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3. Notice of Meeting and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 16 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 16 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 17 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 17 11.1. Duration 17 11.2. Termination 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 11.3. Amendment Procedure 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 19 11.5. Subsidiaries 19 11.6. Certain Transactions 19 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 20 12.1. Filing 20 12.2. Resident Agent 20 12.3. Governing Law 21 12.4. Counterparts 21 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 21 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 21 XXXXXX XXXXXXX GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND A AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 19th of June, 2007, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 8 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 9 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 9 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 10 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 10 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 10 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 10 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 11 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 11 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 12 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 12 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 12 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 12 8.1. Appointment and Duties 12 8.2. Central Certificate System 13 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 13 9.1. Transfer of Shares 13 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 14 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 16 Section 11.1 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3. Notice of Meeting and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 16 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 16 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 17 11.1. Duration 17 11.2. Termination 17 11.3. Amendment Procedure 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 19 11.5. Subsidiaries 19 11.6. Certain Transactions 19 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 20 12.1. Filing 20 12.2. Resident Agent 21 12.3. Governing Law 21 12.4. Counterparts 21 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 21 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 21 Pine Grove Alternative Institutional Fund

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 9 Section 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 9 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 12 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Xxxxxxxxx 00 Section 6.8 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 15 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 15 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 15 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 16 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 16 17 Section 11.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 Reports 17 18 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 18 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 1818 ARTICLE XII Wind Down; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 18 Section 12.1 Wind Down 18 Section 12.2 Amendment Procedure 19 Section 12.3 [Intentionally omitted] 19 Section 12.4 Subsidiaries 19 Section 12.5 Merger, Consolidation, Incorporation 19 ARTICLE XIII The Delaware Trustee 20 Section 13.1 Purpose of Appointment 20 Section 13.2 Duties 20 Section 13.3 Removal 21 Section 13.4 Merger 21 Section 13.5 Liability 21 Section 13.6 Successors 22 Section 13.7 Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses 22 ARTICLE XIV Miscellaneous 22 Section 14.1 Power of Attorney 22 Section 14.2 Filing 23 Section 14.3 Governing Law 23 Section 14.4 Exclusive Delaware Jurisdiction 23 Section 14.5 Other Agreements 24 Section 14.6 Counterparts 24 Section 14.7 Reliance by Third Parties 24 Section 14.8 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 25 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF SIXTH STREET LENDING PARTNERS This AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 22nd day of August 2022, by the Trustees hereunder and SMC-CAS, LLC, as Delaware trustee.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 11 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 12 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 13 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 14 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PAGE 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 14 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 14 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 14 7.2 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 15 8.1 Appointment and Duties 15 8.2 Central Certificate System 15 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 16 Section 11.1 9.1 Transfer of Shares 16 9.2 Repurchase of Shares 17 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 18 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 18 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 18 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 19 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 19 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 19 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 20 11.1 Duration 20 11.2 Termination 20 11.3 Amendment Procedure 21 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 21 11.5 Subsidiaries 22 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 22 12.1 Filing 22 12.2 Resident Agent 22 12.3 Governing Law 22 12.4 Counterparts 22 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 23 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 23 STEPSTONE PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 24th day of May 2023, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 12 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 12 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 13 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 14 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 14 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 14 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PAGE 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 15 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 15 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 7.2 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 16 Section 11.1 8.1 Appointment and Duties 16 8.2 Central Certificate System 16 ARTICLE IX REPURCHASES OF Shares 17 9.1 Repurchase of Shares 17 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 17 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 17 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 17 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 17 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 17 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 18 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 18 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 19 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 19 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 19 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 19 11.1 Duration 19 11.2 Termination 19 11.3 Amendment Procedure 20 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 21 11.5 Subsidiaries 21 11.6 Conversion 21 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 22 12.1 Filing 22 12.2 Resident Agent 22 12.3 Governing Law 22 12.4 Exclusive Delaware Jurisdiction 22 12.5 Counterparts 23 12.6 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 23 12.7 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 23 CALAMOS AKSIA ALTERNATIVE CREDIT AND INCOME FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 24th day of January, 2023, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 4.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 etc 12 4.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 12 4.3 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 etc 14 4.4 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 14 ARTICLE VI V Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 5.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 15 5.2 Classes and Series 15 5.3 Issuance of Shares 16 5.4 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 16 5.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 16 5.6 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 17 5.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 5.8 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 17 5.9 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X 18 5.10 Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 18 5.11 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 18 ARTICLE XI VI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 6.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 19 6.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 19 6.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date 20 6.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 20 6.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 22 6.7 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 22 ARTICLE VII Duration: Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 7.1 Duration 22 7.2 Termination 22 7.3 Amendment Procedure 23 7.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 24 7.5 Redemption; Conversion 25 7.6 Certain Transactions 25 ARTICLE VIII Miscellaneous 8.1 References; Headings; Counterparts xx 8.2 Filing 27 8.3 Resident Agent 28 8.4 Governing Law 28 8.5 Counterparts 28 8.6 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 28 8.7 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 29 2 AMENDED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 7th day of July, 2004, by the Trustees hereunder, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 12 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 12 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 12 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 13 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PAGE 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 14 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 14 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 14 7.2 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 15 8.1 Appointment and Duties 15 8.2 Central Certificate System 16 Section 11.1 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 16 9.1 Transfer of Shares 16 9.2 Repurchase of Shares 17 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 19 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 19 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 19 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 19 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 20 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 20 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 20 11.1 Duration 20 11.2 Termination 20 11.3 Amendment Procedure 21 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 22 11.5 Subsidiaries 22 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 23 12.1 Filing 23 12.2 Resident Agent 23 12.3 Governing Law 23 12.4 Counterparts 23 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 23 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 24 CONVERSUS STEPSTONE PRIVATE VENTURE AND GROWTH FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 8th day of June 2022, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 7 Section 5.1 4.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 7 Section 5.2 4.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 7 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 4.3. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 8 Section 5.5 4.4. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 8 ARTICLE VI V Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 8 Section 6.1 5.1. Beneficial Interest 10 8 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 5.2. Series Designation 9 Section 6.3 5.3. Class Designation 9 Section 5.4. Description of Shares 9 Section 5.5. Rights of Shareholders 11 10 Section 6.4 5.6. Trust Only 11 10 Section 6.5 5.7. Issuance of Shares 11 10 Section 6.6 5.8. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 5.9. Transfer of Shares 11 Section 5.10. Notices 11 Section 5.11. Net Asset Value 11 Section 5.12. Distributions to Shareholders 11 ARTICLE VI Shareholders 12 Section 6.9 Notices 6.1. Meetings of Shareholders 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 6.2. Voting 12 Section 6.3. Notice of Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date 12 Section 6.4. Quorum and Required Vote 12 Section 6.5. Proxies, etc. 13 Section 6.6. Reports 13 Section 6.7. Inspection of Records 13 Section 6.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 13 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls Redemption 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 7.1. Redemptions 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 7.2. Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 7.3. Redemptions of Small Accounts 14 ARTICLE VIII Duration: Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers, Etc. 14 Section 8.1. Duration 14 Section 8.2. Termination 14 Section 8.3. Amendment Procedure 15 Section 8.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders IX Miscellaneous 16 Section 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 9.1. Filing 16 Section 11.2 Voting 9.2. Resident Agent 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 9.3. Governing Law 16 Section 11.4 Quorum 9.4. Counterparts 16 Section 9.5. Reliance by Third Parties 16 Section 9.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 16 TIDAL TRUST III SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 7th day of May, 2024, by the Trustees hereunder, and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxiesamends and restates that certain Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, etc. 17 Section 11.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 Inspection dated January 31, 2018 (the “Amended Declaration”) which amended and restated that certain Agreement and Declaration of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 18Trust dated May 19, 2016 (the “Original Declaration”).

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 8 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 9 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continue) Page 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 10 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 10 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 10 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 10 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 11 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 12 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 12 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 12 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 12 8.1. Appointment and Duties 12 8.2. Central Certificate System 13 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 13 9.1. Transfer of Shares 13 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 14 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 16 Section 11.1 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3. Notice of Meeting and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 16 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 16 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 17 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 17 11.1. Duration 17 11.2. Termination 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continue) Page 11.3. Amendment Procedure 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 19 11.5. Subsidiaries 19 11.6. Certain Transactions 19 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 20 12.1. Filing 20 12.2. Resident Agent 21 12.3. Governing Law 21 12.4. Counterparts 21 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 21 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 21 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PARTNERS ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND P AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 29th day of November, 2007, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 8 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 9 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 10 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 10 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 10 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 10 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 11 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 11 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 12 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 12 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 12 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 12 8.1. Appointment and Duties 12 8.2. Central Certificate System 13 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 13 9.1. Transfer of Shares 13 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 14 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 16 Section 11.1 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3. Notice of Meeting and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 16 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 16 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 17 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 17 11.1. Duration 17 11.2. Termination 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 11.3. Amendment Procedure 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 19 11.5. Subsidiaries 19 11.6. Certain Transactions 19 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 20 12.1. Filing 20 12.2. Resident Agent 21 12.3. Governing Law 21 12.4. Counterparts 21 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 21 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 21 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PARTNERS ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND A AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 29th day of November, 2007, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 11 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 13 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privilege 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 13 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PAGE ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 14 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 14 7.2 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 15 8.1 Appointment and Duties 15 8.2 Central Certificate System 16 Section 11.1 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 16 9.1 Transfer of Shares 16 9.2 Repurchase of Shares 17 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 19 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 19 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 19 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 20 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 20 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 20 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 21 11.1 Duration 21 11.2 Termination 21 11.3 Amendment Procedure 21 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 22 11.5 Subsidiaries 22 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 23 12.1 Filing 23 12.2 Resident Agent 23 12.3 Governing Law 23 12.4 Counterparts 23 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 23 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 24 CONVERSUS STEPSTONE PRIVATE MARKETS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 29th day of January 2020, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 9 Section 5.1 4.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etcetc 9 Section 4.2. 8 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 4.3. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etcetc 11 Section 4.4. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 11 ARTICLE VI V Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 11 Section 6.1 5.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 5.2. Series Designation 11 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent and Registrar 5.3. Class Designation 12 Section 6.8 Transfer 5.4. Description of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting 5.5. Rights of Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 5.6. Trust Only 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 5.7. Issuance of Shares 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 5.8. Register of Shares 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure 5.9. Transfer of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions Shares 15 Section 10.1 5.10. Notices 15 Section 5.11. Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 5.12. Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI VI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 6.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 6.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 6.3. Notice of Meeting Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 6.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 6.5. Proxies, etc. etc 17 Section 11.6 6.6. Reports 17 18 Section 11.7 6.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 6.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 ARTICLE VII Redemption 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 7.1. Redemptions 18 Section 7.2. Disclosure of Holding 19 Section 7.3. Redemptions of Small Accounts 19 ARTICLE VIII Duration: Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers, Etc 19 Section 8.1. Duration 19 Section 8.2. Termination 19 Section 8.3. Amendment Procedure 20 Section 8.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 21 ARTICLE IX Miscellaneous 21 Section 9.1. Filing 21 Section 9.2. Resident Agent 21 Section 9.3. Governing Law 21 Section 9.4. Counterparts 22 Section 9.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 22 Section 9.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 22 PYXIS FUNDS I AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of this 14th day of September 2012, by the Trustees hereunder, and amends and restates that certain Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated February 27, 2006 (the “Original Declaration”).

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 8 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 9 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 10 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 10 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 10 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 10 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 11 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 12 7.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 12 7.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 12 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 12 8.1. Appointment and Duties 12 8.2. Central Certificate System 13 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 13 9.1. Transfer of Shares 13 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 14 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 16 Section 11.1 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3. Notice of Meeting and Record Date 16 Section 11.4 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 16 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 16 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 17 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 17 11.1. Duration 17 11.2. Termination 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 11.3. Amendment Procedure 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 11.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 19 11.5. Subsidiaries 19 11.6. Certain Transactions 19 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 20 12.1. Filing 20 12.2. Resident Agent 21 12.3. Governing Law 21 12.4. Counterparts 21 12.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 21 12.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 21 AIP MACRO REGISTERED FUND P

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI 12 Article VI. Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 Other Securities 11 12 Section 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 12 Section 6.4 Trust Only 11 13 Section 6.5 Issuance of Shares 11 13 Section 6.6 Register of Shares 11 13 Section 6.7 Transfer Agent Agents, Registrars and Registrar 12 the Like Section 6.8 Transfer Recording Transfers of Shares 12 Section 6.9 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII 14 Article VII. Custodians 14 Section 8.1 7.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 7.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure 15 Article VIII. Determination of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value Value; Net Income and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 8.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 8.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 8.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Article IX. Transfers, REdemptions and repurchases 16 Section 11.1 9.1 Restrictions on Transfer 16 Section 9.2 Redemption of Shares 17 Section 9.3 Repurchase of Shares 17 Article X. Shareholders 18 Section 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 18 Section 11.2 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 and Record Date Section 11.4 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 10.5 Proxies Section 11.6 10.6 Voting Section 10.7 Reports 17 20 Section 11.7 10.8 Inspection of Records 17 20 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 10.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 1820

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 11 5.5 Trustee’s Good Faith Action, Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 12 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 12 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 12 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 14 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 15 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section CUSTODIANS 15 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 15 7.2 Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE VIII REPURCHASES OF SHARES 16 8.1 Repurchases at the Option of the Trust 16 8.2 Repurchases Pursuant to Written Tender Offers 16 8.3 No Voting of Repurchased Shares 17 8.4 Disclosure of Holdings 17 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS 17 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 17 9.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 17 9.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 18 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 19 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 19 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 19 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 20 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 20 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 20 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI TERM OF EXISTENCE; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS, ETC. 21 11.1 Duration 21 11.2 Termination 21 11.3 Amendment Procedure 22 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 23 11.5 Subsidiaries 23 11.6 Conversion 23 11.7 Certain Transactions 23 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 25 12.1 Filing 25 12.2 Resident Agent 25 12.3 Governing Law 25 12.4 Counterparts 26 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 26 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 27 BLACKROCK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 29th day of December, 2020 by the Trustees hereunder, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 19 6.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 19 6.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 19 6.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 21 6.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 21 6.5 Trustee’s Good Faith Action, Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 ARTICLE VI Shares of 21 Article VII SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 22 7.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 22 7.2 Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 22 7.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 22 7.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 23 7.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 23 7.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 23 7.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 23 7.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Rxxxxxxxx 00 7.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 24 7.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE 24 Article VIII Custodians 14 Section CUSTODIANS 24 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 24 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE 25 Article IX Redemption 14 Section REPURCHASES OF SHARES 25 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section Repurchases at the Option of the Trust 25 9.2 Repurchases Pursuant to Written Tender Offers 26 9.3 No Voting of Repurchased Shares 26 9.4 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE Holdings 27 Article X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS 27 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 27 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 27 10.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE 28 Article XI Shareholders 16 Section SHAREHOLDERS 28 11.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 28 11.2 Voting 16 Section 28 11.3 Record Date; Notice of Meeting 16 Section and Record Date 29 11.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 29 11.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 29 11.6 Reports 17 Section 30 11.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 30 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings by Remote Communication 1831 11.9 Suitability of Shareholders 31

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section etc 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 10 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section etc 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 11 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 12 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 13 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 13 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 13 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 14 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PAGE 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 14 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE 14 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 Central Certificate System 14 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 14 7.2 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 ARTICLE XI Shareholders VIII CUSTODIANS 15 8.1 Appointment and Duties 15 8.2 Central Certificate System 15 ARTICLE IX TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES 16 Section 11.1 9.1 Transfer of Shares. 16 9.2 Repurchase of Shares 17 ARTICLE X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 18 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 18 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 18 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 etc 19 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 19 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 19 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS; ETC. 20 11.1 Duration 20 11.2 Termination 20 11.3 Amendment Procedure 21 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 21 11.5 Subsidiaries 22 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 22 12.1 Filing 22 12.2 Resident Agent 22 12.3 Governing Law 22 12.4 Counterparts 22 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 23 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 23 STEPSTONE PRIVATE CREDIT INCOME FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 21st day of February 2024, by the Trustees hereunder.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 9 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 9 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 5.5. Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 11 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 12 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 12 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 ARTICLE VII CAPITAL 13 7.1. Contributions to Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 7.2. Rights of Shareholders to Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 7.3. Capital Accounts 14 7.4. Allocation of Net Profit and Loss 14 7.5. Allocation of Certain Withholding Taxes and Other Expenditures 14 7.6. Reserves 15 7.7. Allocation to Avoid Capital Account Deficits 15 7.8. Allocations Prior to Closing Date 15 7.9. Tax Allocations 16 7.10. Distributions 16 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 CUSTODIANS 17 8.1. Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 17 8.2. Central Certificate System 14 18 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure TRANSFERS AND REPURCHASES; STATUS OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER 18 9.1. Transfer of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 Shares 18 9.2. Repurchase of Shares 19 9.3. Status of Special Shareholder 21 ARTICLE X DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE NET 21 10.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 21 10.2. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 SHAREHOLDERS 22 11.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 22 11.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 22 11.3. Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 22 11.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 22 11.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 23 11.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 23 11.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 23 11.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 23 ARTICLE XII DURATION; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS, ETC. 23 12.1. Duration 23 12.2. Termination 23 12.3. Amendment Procedure 24 12.4. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 25 12.5. Subsidiaries 25 12.6. Certain Transactions 25 ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS 26 13.1. Filing 26 13.2. Resident Agent 27 13.3. Governing Law 27 13.4. Counterparts 27 13.5. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 27 13.6. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 27 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PARTNERS ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND STS AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the ____day of October, 2005, by the Trustees hereunder, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 5.1 9 5.1. No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 5.2 9 5.2. Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 10 5.3. No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 5.4 11 5.4. No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section 5.5 11 5.5. Trustee’s Good Faith Action, Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 12 ARTICLE VI Shares of SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 12 6.1. Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 6.2 12 6.2. Other Securities 11 Section 6.3 13 6.3. Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 6.4 13 6.4. Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 6.5. Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.6. Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 14 6.7. Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 14 6.8. Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 14 6.9. Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 15 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 CUSTODIANS 15 7.1. Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 15 7.2. Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section 9.1 VIII REDEMPTION 16 8.1. Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 16 8.2. Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 16 ARTICLE X IX DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE; NET INCOME; DISTRIBUTIONS 16 9.1. Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 16 9.2. Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 16 9.3. Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 17 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 X SHAREHOLDERS 17 10.1. Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 17 10.2. Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 17 10.3. Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 18 10.4. Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 18 10.5. Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 18 10.6. Reports 17 Section 11.7 19 10.7. Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 19 10.8. Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 19 ARTICLE XI LIMITED TERM OF EXISTENCE; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS, ETC. 19 11.1. Limited Term of Existence 19 11.2. Amendment Procedure 21 11.3. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 22 11.4. Subsidiaries 22 11.5. Conversion 22 11.6. Certain Transactions 23 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 24 12.1. Filing 24 12.2. Resident Agent 25 12.3. Derivative Actions 25 12.4. Governing Law 26 -ii- TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page 12.5. Choice of Forum 27 12.6. Counterparts 27 12.7. Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 27 12.8. Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 27 GUGGENHEIM ACTIVE ALLOCATION FUND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST made as of the 2nd day of March, 2023, by the Trustees hereunder, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification. 8 Section 9 5.1 No Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc. 8 Section 9 5.2 Mandatory Indemnification 9 Section 5.3 No Bond Required of Trustees 10 Section 11 5.4 No Duty of Investigation; No Notice in Trust Instruments, etc. 10 Section etc 11 5.5 Reliance on Experts, etc. 10 etc 11 ARTICLE VI Shares of Beneficial Interest 10 Section SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 11 6.1 Beneficial Interest 10 Section 11 6.2 Other Securities 11 Section 12 6.3 Rights of Shareholders 11 Section 12 6.4 Exchange and Conversion Privileges 12 6.5 Trust Only 11 Section 6.5 13 6.6 Issuance of Shares 11 Section 6.6 13 6.7 Register of Shares 11 Section 6.7 13 6.8 Transfer Agent and Registrar 12 Section 6.8 Xxxxxxxxx 00 6.9 Transfer of Shares 12 Section 6.9 13 6.10 Notices 12 Section 6.10 Derivative Actions 12 14 ARTICLE VII Capital Calls 13 Section CUSTODIANS 14 7.1 Capital Commitment; Drawdowns; Defaulting Shareholders 13 ARTICLE VIII Custodians 14 Section 8.1 Appointment and Duties 14 Section 8.2 7.2 Central Certificate System 14 15 ARTICLE VIII REPURCHASES OF SHARES 15 8.1 Repurchases at the Option of the Trust 15 8.2 Repurchases Pursuant to Written Tender Offers 16 8.3 No Voting of Repurchased Shares 16 8.4 Disclosure of Holdings 16 ARTICLE IX Redemption 14 Section DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS 17 9.1 Redemptions 14 Section 9.2 Disclosure of Holding 14 Section 9.3 Redemption by Trust 15 ARTICLE X Net Asset Value and Distributions 15 Section 10.1 Net Asset Value 15 Section 10.2 17 9.2 Distributions to Shareholders 15 Section 10.3 17 9.3 Power to Modify Foregoing Procedures 15 17 ARTICLE XI Shareholders 16 Section 11.1 X SHAREHOLDERS 18 10.1 Meetings of Shareholders 16 Section 11.2 18 10.2 Voting 16 Section 11.3 Record Date; 18 10.3 Notice of Meeting 16 Section 11.4 and Record Date 18 10.4 Quorum and Required Vote 17 Section 11.5 18 10.5 Proxies, etc. 17 Section 11.6 19 10.6 Reports 17 Section 11.7 19 10.7 Inspection of Records 17 Section 11.8 Delivery by Electronic Transmission or Otherwise 18 Section 11.9 19 10.8 Shareholder Action by Written Consent 18 Section 11.10 Meetings 20 ARTICLE XI LIMITED TERM OF EXISTENCE; TERMINATION OF TRUST; AMENDMENT; MERGERS, ETC. 20 11.1 Duration 20 11.2 Termination 20 11.3 Amendment Procedure 21 11.4 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets 22 11.5 Subsidiaries 22 11.6 Conversion 22 11.7 Certain Transactions 23 ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 24 12.1 Filing 24 12.2 Resident Agent 24 12.3 Governing Law 25 12.4 Counterparts 25 12.5 Reliance by Remote Communication 18Third Parties 25 12.6 Provisions in Conflict with Law or Regulation 25 BLACKROCK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS FUND