Common use of Shareholder Communications Clause in Contracts

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund to indicate whether such Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund owns. If a Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund or any funds or accounts established by each Fund. For each Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires banks which that hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a Fund tells the Custodian "no", ," the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund consents the Funds consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. below YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the each Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the each Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. Exhibit A. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.Exhibit A.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ☐ The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] ☒ The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. Exhibit A. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.Exhibit A.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ [_] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. Exhibit A. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.Exhibit A.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Rule 14b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Company to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's the Company’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund the Company owns. If a Fund the Company tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund the Company tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Company as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Company or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Company. For each Fund's the Company’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's the Company’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund the Company consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Company’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Company’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires banks which that hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a Fund tells the Custodian "“no", ,” the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund consents the Funds consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. below YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the each Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the each Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Trust to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's the Trust’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund the Trust owns. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Trust as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Trust or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Trust. For each Fund's the Trust’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company Trust from using such Fund's the Trust’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund the Trust consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] x The Custodian is not authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] x The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.positions. SIGNATURE PAGE

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] x The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund Trust to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's Trust’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund the Trust owns. If a Fund Trust tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund Trust tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Trust as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Trust or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Trust. For each Fund's a Trust’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's the Trust’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund the Trust consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 under the Exchange Act requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings holding of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities Fund owns. If a Fund tells the Custodian "no", the ," Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund or any funds Portfolios or accounts Accounts established by each Fund. For each Fund's protection, the Rule rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] |_| The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. Exhibit A. NO [X] |X| The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.Exhibit A.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ x ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ [_] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ [X] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 l4b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities Securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners owners, of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO No [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [XX ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] / / The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] /X/ The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is You are authorized to release the our name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ X ] The Custodian is You are not authorized to release the our name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [Xx] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.positions. SIGNATURE PAGE

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund the Funs authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's namenames, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name names and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] Yes / / The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] No /X/ The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is You are authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is You are not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Trust to indicate whether such Fund the Trust authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's the Trust’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund the Trust owns. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Trust as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Trust or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Trust. For each Fund's the Trust’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's the Trust’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund the Trust consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] ¨ The Custodian is not authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 under the Exchange Act requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings holding of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Trust to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fundthe Trust's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund securities the Trust owns. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "no", ," the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Trust as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Trust or any funds Funds or accounts Accounts established by each Fundthe Trust. For each Fundthe Trust's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fundthe Trust's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [XX ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do does not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Trust to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's the Trust’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund the Trust owns. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund the Trust tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such Fund the Trust as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Trust or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Trust. For each Fund's the Trust’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's the Trust’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each Fund the Trust consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] x The Custodian is not authorized to release the Trust’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each Fund the Funds to indicate whether such Fund authorizes the Funds authorize the Custodian to provide such the Fund's namenames, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund ownsthe Funds own. If a Fund the Funds tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a Fund tells the Funds tell the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund the Funds or any funds or accounts established by each Fundthe Funds. For each Fund's the Funds' protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such Fund's name the Funds' names and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES Yes [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Funds' name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO No [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Funds' name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] Yes ¨ The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] No x The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.positions. SIGNATURE PAGE

Shareholder Communications. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers Funds to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such Fund's name, address, the name of the Fund and its address and share position to requesting companies whose stock each Fund ownsis owned by the Fund. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X[ X ] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ [_] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [Xx] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.positions. Information Classification: Limited Access SIGNATURE PAGE

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such the Fund authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "no", the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "yes" or do not check either "yes" or "no" below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents consent or objects object by checking one of the alternatives below. YES [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1. Exhibit A. NO [X] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund's name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.Exhibit A.

Shareholder Communications. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 14b-2 requires banks which hold securities for the account of customers to respond to requests by issuers of securities for the names, addresses and holdings of beneficial owners of securities of that issuer held by the bank unless the beneficial owner has expressly objected to disclosure of this information. In order to comply with the rule, the Custodian needs each the Fund to indicate whether such Fund it authorizes the Custodian to provide such the Fund's ’s name, address, and share position to requesting companies whose stock each securities the Fund owns. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“no"”, the Custodian will not provide this information to requesting companies. If a the Fund tells the Custodian "“yes" ” or do does not check either "“yes" ” or "“no" ” below, the Custodian is required by the rule to treat such the Fund as consenting to disclosure of this information for all securities owned by such the Fund or any funds or accounts established by each the Fund. For each the Fund's ’s protection, the Rule prohibits the requesting company from using such the Fund's ’s name and address for any purpose other than corporate communications. Please indicate below whether each the Fund consents or objects by checking one of the alternatives below. YES Yes [ ] The Custodian is authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1positions. NO [Xx] The Custodian is not authorized to release the Fund’s name, address, and share positions of each Fund listed on Appendix 1.positions. Information Classification: Limited Access SIGNATURE PAGE