REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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[X]
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No. [ 45 ]
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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[X]
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Amendment No. [ 48 ]
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/ / | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/X/ | on September 1, 2015 pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/ / | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) of Rule 485(b) |
/X/ | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. |
ALAMBIC SMALL CAP VALUE PLUS FUND SUMMARY
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUND’S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RELATED RISKS
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6
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FUND MANAGEMENT
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10
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HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
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12
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HOW TO BUY SHARES
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12
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HOW TO REDEEM SHARES
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16
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DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TAXES
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18
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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19
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CUSTOMER PRIVACY NOTICE
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20
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
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None
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Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
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None
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends
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None
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Redemption Fee
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None
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Management Fees
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0.95%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
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None
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Other Expenses
(1)
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5.06%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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6.01%
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Less Management Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements
(2)
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(4.81%)
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements
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1.20%
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(1) | “Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year. |
(2) | Alambic Investment Management, L.P. has contractually agreed, until August 31, 2018, to waive Management Fees and reimburse Other Expenses to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding brokerage costs; taxes; interest; acquired fund fees and expenses; costs to organize the Fund; extraordinary expenses such as litigation and merger or reorganization costs, and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business; and amounts, if any, payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) to 1.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Management Fee reductions and expense reimbursements by the Adviser are subject to repayment by the Fund for a period of three years after such fees and expenses were incurred, provided that the repayments do not cause Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed (i) the expense limitation then in effect, if any, and (ii) the expense limitation in effect at the time the expenses to be repaid were incurred. Prior to August 31, 2018, this agreement may not be modified or terminated without the approval of the Board. This agreement will terminate automatically if the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with the Adviser is terminated. |
1 Year
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3 Years
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$122
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$893
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· | Fundamental Valuation that analyzes cash flows, earnings, enterprise value, price-to-book, and other factors; |
· | Fundamental Quality: that includes asset and inventory turnover ratios; |
· | Behavioral Components, which may impact both the fundamental valuation and fundamental quality factors; and |
· | Momentum Indicators, such as increasing cash flows, that affect the growth rate of issuers. |
Portfolio Managers
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Investment Experience with the Fund
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Primary Title with Adviser
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Albert Richards, PhD, CFA
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Managing the Fund since its inception in 2015
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
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Brian Thompson, PhD, CAIA
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Managing the Fund since its inception in 2015
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President, Chief Risk Officer
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· | Fundamental Valuation that analyzes cash flows, earnings, enterprise value, price-to-book, and other factors; |
· | Fundamental Quality: that includes asset and inventory turnover ratios; |
· | Behavioral Components, which may impact both the fundamental valuation and fundamental quality factors; and |
· | Momentum Indicators, such as increasing cash flows, that affect the growth rate of issuers. |
• | Complete and sign the account application. |
• | Enclose a check payable to the Fund. |
• | Mail the application and the check to the Transfer Agent at the following address: |
• | By sending a check, made payable to the Fund, c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 46707, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246-0707. Be sure to note your account number on the memo line of your check. The shareholder will be responsible for any fees incurred or losses suffered by the Fund as a result of any check returned for insufficient funds. |
• | By wire to the Fund account as described under “Opening an Account – By Wire.” Shareholders are required to call the Transfer Agent at 1-888-890-8988 before wiring funds. |
• | Through your brokerage firm or other financial institution. |
• | Name; |
• | Date of birth (for individuals); |
• | Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and |
• | Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number. |
FACTS
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WHAT DOES THE ALAMBIC SMALL CAP VALUE PLUS FUND (the “Fund”) DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
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Why?
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Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
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What?
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The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
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Social Security number
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Assets
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Retirement Assets
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Transaction History
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Checking Account Information
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Purchase History
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Account Balances
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Account Transactions
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Wire Transfer Instructions
When you are
no longer
our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
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How?
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All financial companies need to share your personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons the Fund chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
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Reasons we can share your personal information
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Does the Fund share?
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Can you limit this sharing?
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For our everyday business purposes –
Such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus
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Yes
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No
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For our marketing purposes –
to offer our products and services to you
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No
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We don’t share
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For joint marketing with other financial companies
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No
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We don’t share
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For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your transactions and experiences
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No
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We don’t share
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For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your creditworthiness
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No
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We don’t share
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For nonaffiliates to market to you
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No
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We don’t share
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Questions?
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Call
1-888-890-8988
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVESTMENTS, STRATEGIES, AND RISKS
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2
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INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
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14
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CALCULATION OF SHARE PRICE
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16
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ADDITIONAL PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION INFORMATION
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17
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SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
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17
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MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST
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18
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INVESTMENT ADVISER
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23
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PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
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26
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THE DISTRIBUTOR
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27
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OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
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28
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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30
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ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
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34
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX C
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45
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· | APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund managed by Apex Capital Management, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio; |
· | Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund managed by Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio; |
· | Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund managed by Lyrical Asset Management LP of New York, New York; |
· | Barrow Value Opportunity Fund and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund managed by Barrow Street Advisors LLC of Stamford, Connecticut; |
· | Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund managed by Wavelength Capital Management, LLC of New York, New York; |
· | Blue Current Global Dividend Fund managed by Edge Advisors, LLC, of Atlanta, Georgia; |
· | Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund managed by Galapagos Partners, L.P. of Houston, Texas; |
· | Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund managed by Ryan Labs, Inc. of New York, New York; |
· | Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund managed by Waycross Partners, LLC of Louisville, Kentucky; and |
Name of Trustee
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Dollar Range of Shares of
the Fund Owned by Trustee *
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Aggregate Dollar
Range of Shares Owned of All Funds
in Trust Overseen by Trustee
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Interested Trustee
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Robert G. Dorsey
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None
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$50,001 - $100,000
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
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None
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None
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John C. Davis
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None
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None
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David M. Deptula
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None
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None
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* | Because the Fund is newly organized, none of the Trustees has any beneficial ownership of Fund shares as of the date of this SAI. |
Name of Trustee
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Compensation
From the Fund
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Pension or Retirement Benefits Accrued As Part of Fund Expenses
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Estimated Annual Benefits Upon Retirement
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Total Compensation From all Funds Within the Trust
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Interested Trustee
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Robert G. Dorsey
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None
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None
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None
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None
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$32,500
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John C. Davis
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$32,500
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David M. Deptula
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$32,500
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· | prepare and assemble reports required to be sent to the Fund’s shareholders and arrange for the printing and dissemination of such reports; |
· | assemble reports required to be filed with the SEC and file such completed reports with the SEC; |
· | file the Fund’s federal income and excise tax returns and the Fund’s state and local tax returns; |
· | assist and advise the Fund regarding compliance with the 1940 Act and with its investment policies and limitations; and |
· | make such reports and recommendations to the Board, upon its reasonable requests. |
· | Public disclosure regarding Portfolio Securities is made in the Fund’s Annual Reports and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders, and in quarterly holdings reports on Form N-Q (“Official Reports ”), which are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Except for such Official Reports and as otherwise expressly permitted by the Trust’s policy, shareholders and other persons may not be provided with information regarding Portfolio Securities held, purchased or sold by the Fund. |
· | Information regarding Portfolio Securities as of the end of the most recent month, and other information regarding the investment activities of the Fund during such month, may be disclosed to rating and ranking organizations for use in connection with their rating or ranking of the Fund, but only if such information is at least 30 days old. |
· | Information regarding the general market exposure of the Fund may be disclosed, if such information is also disclosed on the Fund’s website and the information does not identify specific Portfolio Securities. |
· | Information regarding Portfolio Securities as of the end of the most recent calendar quarter may be disclosed to any other person or organization at the request of such person or organization, but only if such information is at least 30 days old. |
· | The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer may approve the disclosure of holdings of or transactions in Portfolio Securities that is made on the same basis to all shareholders of the Fund. |
· | The Fund’s policy relating to disclosure of holdings of Portfolio Securities does not prohibit disclosure of information to the Adviser or to other Trust service providers, including the Trust’s administrator, distributor, custodian, legal counsel, accountants and printers/typesetters, or to brokers and dealers through which the Fund purchases and sells Portfolio Securities. Below is a table that lists each service provider that may receive non-public portfolio information along with information regarding the frequency of access to, and limitations on use of, portfolio information. |
Type of Service Provider
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Typical Frequency of Access to
Portfolio Information
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Restrictions on Use
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Adviser
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Daily
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Contractual and Ethical
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Administrator and Distributor
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Daily
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Contractual and Ethical
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Custodian
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Daily
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Ethical
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Accountants
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During annual audit
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Ethical
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Legal counsel
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Regulatory filings, board meetings, and if a legal issue regarding the portfolio requires counsel’s review
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Ethical
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Printers/Typesetters
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Twice a year – printing of semi-annual and annual reports
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No formal restrictions in place – typesetter or printer would not receive portfolio information
until at least 30 days old
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Broker/dealers through which the Fund purchases and sells portfolio securities
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Daily access to the relevant purchase and/or sale – no broker/dealer has access to the Fund’s entire portfolio
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Contractual and Ethical
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· | The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer may approve other arrangements under which information relating to Portfolio Securities held by the Fund, or purchased or sold by the Fund (other than information contained in Official Reports), may be disclosed. The Chief Compliance Officer shall approve such an arrangement only if he or she concludes (based on a consideration of the information to be disclosed, the timing of the disclosure, the intended use of the information and other relevant factors) that the arrangement is reasonably necessary to aid in conducting the ongoing business of the Trust and is unlikely to affect adversely the Fund or any shareholder of the Fund. The Chief Compliance Officer must inform the Board of any such arrangements that are approved by the Chief Compliance Officer, and the rationale supporting approval, at the next regular quarterly meeting of the Board following such approval. |
· | Neither the Adviser or the Trust (or any affiliated person, employee, officer, trustee or director of the Adviser or the Trust) may receive any direct or indirect compensation in consideration of the disclosure of information relating to Portfolio Securities held, purchased, or sold by the Fund. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length
of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee **
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Interested Trustees
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Robert G. Dorsey*
Year of Birth: 1957
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Since February 2012
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Trustee
(2012 to present)
President
(June 2012 to
October 2013)
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Managing Director of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC and Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (1999 to present)
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14
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n/a
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
Year of Birth: 1963
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Since June 2012
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Trustee
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Owner of Discepoli Financial Planning, LLC (personal financial planning company) since November 2004
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14
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n/a
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John C. Davis
Year of Birth: 1952
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Since June 2012
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Chairman
(July 2014 to present)
Trustee
(June 2012 to present)
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Consultant since May 2011; Retired Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1974-2010)
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14
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n/a
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David M. Deptula
Year of Birth: 1958
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Since June 2012
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Trustee
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Vice President of Tax at The Standard Register Company since November 2011; Tax Partner at Deloitte Tax LLP from 1984 to 2011
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14
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n/a
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* | Mr. Dorsey is considered an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act because of his relationship with the Trust’s administrator, transfer agent, and distributor. Mr. Dorsey was President of the Trust from June 2012 to October 2013. |
** | As of August 19, 2015. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length
Of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Executive Officers
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David R. Carson
Year of Birth: 1958
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Since April 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Ryan Labs Funds (October 2014 to present); President
Of the Trust (October 2013 to present);Vice President
Of the Trust (April 2013 to October 2013)
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Vice President and Director of Client Strategies of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2013 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, The Huntington Funds (2005 to 2013), The Flex-Funds (2006 to 2011), Meeder Financial (2007 to 2011), Huntington Strategy Shares (2012 to 2013), and Huntington Asset Advisors (2013); Vice President, Huntington National Bank (2001 to 2013).
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n/a
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n/a
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Nitin N. Kumbhani
8163 Old Yankee Road, Suite E
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Year of Birth: 1948
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Since June 2012
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Principal Executive Officer of APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
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President and Chief Investment Officer of Apex Capital Management, Inc. (1987 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Michael Kalbfleisch
8163 Old Yankee Road, Suite E
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Year of Birth: 1959
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Since June 2012
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Vice President of APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
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Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Apex Capital Management, Inc. (2001 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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William S. Sloneker
8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Year of Birth: 1953
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Since June 2012
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Principal Executive Officer of Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund
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Chairman, Chief Executive Office and Portfolio Manager of Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (1989 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Andrew B. Wellington
405 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Year of Birth: 1968
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Since January 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund & Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund
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Managing Director of Lyrical Asset Management LP (2008 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Nicholas Chermayeff
300 First Stamford Place
3
rd
Floor East
Stamford, CT 06902
Year of Birth: 1969
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Since April 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Barrow Value Opportunity Fund & Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
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Co-Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Barrow Street Capital LLC (1997 to present) and Barrow Street Advisors LLC
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n/a
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n/a
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Name and Year of Birth
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Length
Of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Andrew Dassori
215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1902
New York, NY 10003
Year of Birth: 1984
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Since July 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund
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Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (2013 to present); Formerly, Portfolio Manager, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (2007 to 2013)
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n/a
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n/a
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Henry M.T. Jones
1380 West Paces Ferry Rd.
Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30327
Year of Birth: 1971
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Since July
2014
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Principal Executive Officer of Blue Current Global Dividend Fund
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Co-Managing Partner of Edge Advisors, LLC (2012 to present); co-founder and partner (2006 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Stephen P. Lack
55 Waugh Drive
Suite 1130
Houston, TX 770077
Year of Birth: 1957
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Since October 2014
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Principal Executive Officer of Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund
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Founder, President and Chief Investment Officer of Galapagos Partners, L.P. (2007 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Benjamin H. Thomas
401 West Main Street
Suite 2100
Louisville, KY 40202
Year of Birth: 1974
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Since April
2015
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Principal Executive Officer of Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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Founder, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager for Waycross Partners, LLC (2005 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Robert T. Slaymaker
Year of Birth: 1951
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Since September 2015
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Principal Executive Officer of Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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Partner and Head of Client Service at Alambic Investment Management L.P. (2013 to present); Operating Partner at Advent International, Inc. (2008 to 2013)
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n/a
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n/a
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Jennifer L. Leamer
Year of Birth: 1976
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Since
April 2014
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Treasurer (2014-present); Assistant Treasurer (April 2014-October 2014)
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Mutual Fund Controller of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2014 to present); Business Analyst (2007 to 2014)
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n/a
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n/a
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Bo J. Howell
Year of Birth: 1981
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Since
October 2014
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Secretary (2015 to present); Assistant Secretary (2014)
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V.P., Director of Fund Administration for Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2014 to present); Counsel – Securities and Mutual Funds for Western & Southern Financial Group (2012 to 2014); U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Senior Counsel (2009 to 2012)
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n/a
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n/a
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Name and Year of Birth
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Length
Of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Stephen L. Preston
Year of Birth: 1966
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Since June 2012
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC and Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2011 to present); Senior Consultant at Mainstay Capital Markets Consultants (2010 to 2011); Chief Compliance Officer at INTL Trading, Inc. (2008 to 2010);
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n/a
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n/a
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Mark J. Seger
Year of Birth: 1962
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Since October 2014
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Assistant Treasurer (2014 to present); Treasurer (2012 to 2014)
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Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (1999 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Frank L. Newbauer
Year of Birth: 1954
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Since February 2012
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Assistant Secretary (2015 to present); Secretary (2012 to 2015)
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Assistant Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2010 to present);
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n/a
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n/a
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Charles C. Black
Year of Birth: 1979
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Since April 2015
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Assistant Chief Compliance Officer
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Senior Compliance Officer of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2015 to present); Senior Compliance Manager at Touchstone Mutual Funds (2013 to 2015), Senior Compliance Manager at Fund Evaluation Group (2011 to 2013); Regulatory Administration Specialist (2006 to 2011)
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n/a
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n/a
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PART C. | OTHER INFORMATION |
Item 28. | Exhibits |
(a)
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Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated February 28, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(b)
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Bylaws, dated February 28, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(c)
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Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(d)(1)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc., dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(1) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(d)(2)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated June 5, 2012, for CAM: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(d)(3)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management L.P., dated January 22, 2013 , for Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 1, 2013.
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(d)(4)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund) and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(d)(5)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(d)(6)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated April 22, 2014 , for Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(d)(7)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(d)(8)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Galapagos Partners, LP, dated December 29, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(d)(9)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Ryan Labs, Inc., dated December 29, 2014 , for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(d)(10)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(d)(11)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (formerly Ryan Labs, Inc.) for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(d)(12)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Topturn Financial Advisors, LLC for Topturn OneEighty Fund , will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(d)(13)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015, for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund is filed herewith.
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(e)(1)
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Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated June 7, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (e) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(e)(2)
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Amended Schedule A, dated July 21, 2015 , to Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated June 7, 2012 Is filed herewith .
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(f)
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None
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(g)(1)( A )
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Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(g) (1)(B)
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Second Amendment, dated August 21, 2012, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(g) (1)(C)
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Third Amendment, dated December 31, 2012, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 1, 2013.
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(g) (1)(D)
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Fourth Amendment, dated May 28, 2013, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund) and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 20, 2013.
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(g) (1)(E)
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Fifth Amendment, dated September 11, 2013, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(g) (1)(F)
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Sixth Amendment, dated May 15, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Lyrical U.S. Hedged Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(g) (1)(G)
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Seventh Amendment, dated August 26, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(vii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(g) (1)(H)
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Eighth Amendment, dated November 11, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund and Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(g) (1)(I)
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Ninth Amendment, dated March 24, 2015, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(g) (1)(J)
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Tenth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(g) (1)(K)
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Eleventh Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(g) (2)
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Global Custody Agreement with MUFG Union Bank, N.A ., dated July 21, 2015 , for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, is filed herewith .
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(h)(1)(A)
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Administration Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund, Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund, Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund), Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund), and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(ii) through (h)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(1)(B)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 14, 2014.
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(h)(1)(C)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20,2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxviii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(1)(D)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(1)(E)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxviii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(1)(F)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(1)(G)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Topturn OneEighty Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(1)(H)
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Administration Agreement, dated August 19, 2015 , with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, is filed herewith .
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(h)(2)(A)
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Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on, June 29, 2012.
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(h)(2)(B)
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Amended Schedule A, dated July 21, 2015 , to the Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, is filed herewith.
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(h)(3)(A)
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Fund Accounting Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund, Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund, Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund), Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund), and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(xii) through (h)(xvi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(3)(B)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(3)(C)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(3)(D)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxviii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(3)(E)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(3)(F)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(3)(G)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Topturn OneEighty Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(3)(H)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015 , for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, is filed herewith .
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(h)(4)(A)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund, Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund, Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund), Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund), and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(vii) through (h)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(4)(B)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxvi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(4)(C)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxx) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(4)(D)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(4)(E)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xl) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(4)(F)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(4)(G)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Topturn OneEighty Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(4)(H)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015 , for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, is filed herewith .
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(h)(5)(A)
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First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc., dated April 21, 2014, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 29, 2014.
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(h)(5)(B)(i)
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First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated April 21, 2014, for Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(B)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(h)(5)(B)(ii)
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Amended Schedule A, dated April 20, 2015, to First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated April 21, 2014, for Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(B)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(h)(5)(C)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated January 22, 2013, for Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 1, 2013.
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(h)(5)(D)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund), Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(h)(5)(E)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated July 23, 2013, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(h)(5)(F)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated April 22, 2014, for Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(5)(G)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxvii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(5)(H)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Galapagos Partners, L.P., dated December 29, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(5)(I)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc., dated December 29, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(5)(J)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxvii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(5)(K)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(5)(L)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC for Topturn OneEighty Fund, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(5)(M)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015 , for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, is filed herewith .
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(i)
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Opinion of counsel, dated August 19, 2015 , is filed herewith .
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(j)
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Inapplicable
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(k)
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Inapplicable
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(l)
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Initial Capital Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012
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(m)(1)
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Rule 12b-1 Plan, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(m)(2)
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Amended Appendix A, dated July 21, 2014), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(n)
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Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, dated June 6, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(o)
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Reserved.
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(p)(1)
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Code of Ethics of the Registrant, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(i) of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 26, 2012.
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(p)(2)
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Code of Ethics of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated September 30, 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(p)(3)
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Code of Ethics of Apex Capital Management is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(4)
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Code of Ethics of Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated November 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(5)
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Code of Ethics of Lyrical Asset Management LP is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(6)
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Code of Ethics of Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated January 2015, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(p)(7)
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Code of Ethics of Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated July 15, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(p)(8)
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Code of Ethics of Edge Advisors, LLC, dated December 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(p)(9)
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Code of Ethics of Galapagos Partners, L.P., dated October 29, 2014, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(p)(10)
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Code of Ethics of Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (formerly Ryan Labs, Inc.) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(p)(11)
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Code of Ethics of Waycross Partners, LLC is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(xii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(p)(12)
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Code of Ethics of Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(p)(13)
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Code of Ethics of Alambic Investment Management, LP is filed herewith .
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(q)
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Powers of Attorney, dated June 5, 2012, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (poa) of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 8, 2012.
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Item 29. | Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant |
Item 30. | Indemnification |
Item 31. | Business and Other Connections of the Investment Advisers |
(a) | Apex Capital Management, Inc. (“Apex”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1987. Apex provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations and, corporations and other businesses. |
(b) | Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (“CAM”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. CAM provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations and other businesses, state and municipal government entities and insurance companies. |
(c) | Lyrical Asset Management LP (“Lyrical”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2008. Lyrical provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, corporations and other businesses and a UCITS fund. |
(d) | Barrow Street Advisors LLC (“Barrow Street”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. Barrow Street provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles. |
(e) | Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (“Wavelength”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. |
(f) | Edge Advisors, LLC (“Edge”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2006. |
(g) | Galapagos Partners, L.P. (“Galapagos”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2007. |
(h) | Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (“Ryan Labs”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. |
(i) | Waycross Partners, LLC (“Waycross”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(j) | Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC (“Topturn”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(k) | Alambic Investment Management, LP (“Alambic”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
Item 32. | Principal Underwriters |
(a) | The Distributor also acts as the principal underwriter for the following other open-end investment companies: |
AlphaMark Investment Trust
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Schwartz Investment Trust
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BPV Family of Funds
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Stralem Fund
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CM Advisors Family of Funds
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TFS Capital Investment Trust
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Eubel Brady & Suttman Mutual Fund Trust
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The Berwyn Funds
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Gardner Lewis Investment Trust
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The Cutler Trust
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Hussman Investment Trust
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The First Western Funds Trust
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Papp Investment Trust
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The Investment House Funds
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Piedmont Investment Trust
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Williamsburg Investment Trust
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Profit Funds Investment Trust
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WST Investment Trust
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Name
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Position with Distributor
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Position with Registrant
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Robert G. Dorsey
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President/Managing Director
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Trustee
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Mark J. Seger
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Treasurer/Managing Director
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Assistant Treasurer
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Wade R. Bridge
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Vice President
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None
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Craig J. Hunt
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Vice President
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None
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Stephen L. Preston
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Jeffrey D. Moeller
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Vice President
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None
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Tina H. Bloom
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Vice President
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None
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Kristine M. Limbert
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Vice President
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None
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Nancy Aleshire
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Vice President
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None
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Douglas K. Jones
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Vice President
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None
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(c) | Inapplicable |
Item 33. | Location of Accounts and Records |
Item 34. | Management Services Not Discussed in Parts A or B |
Item 35. | Undertakings |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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President
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Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Trustee
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August 19, 2015
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Robert G. Dorsey
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||||
/s/ Jennifer L. Leamer
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Treasurer
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August 19, 2015
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Jennifer L. Leamer
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*
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Trustee
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David M. Deptula
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/s/ Frank L. Newbauer
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Frank L. Newbauer
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||||
*
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Attorney-in-Fact*
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John J. Discepoli
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Trustee
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August 19, 2015
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*
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||||
John C. Davis
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Trustee
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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(d)(13)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP
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(e)(2)
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Amended Schedule A to Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC
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(g)(2)
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Global Custody Agreement with MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
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(h)(1)(H)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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(h)(2)(B)
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Amended Schedule A to the Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
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(h)(3)(H)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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(h)(4)(H)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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(h)(5)(M)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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(i)
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Opinion of Counsel
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(p)(13)
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Code of Ethics of Alambic Investment Management, LP
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Ultimus Managers Trust,
on behalf of the Fund listed on Schedule A
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Alambic Investment Management, L.P. | |||
By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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By:
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/s/ Robert T. Slaymaker
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Name:
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David R. Carson
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Name
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Robert T. Slaymaker
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Title:
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President
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Title:
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Partner
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Name of Fund
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Fee*
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Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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0.95%
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Investment Manager
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Fiscal Year End
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Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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Alambic Investment Management, L.P.
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1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS. |
(a) | calculate Trust expenses and administer all disbursements for the Trust, and as appropriate compute the Trust’s yields, total return, expense ratios and portfolio turnover rate; |
(b) | prepare, in consultation with Trust counsel, and supervise the filing of annual updates to prospectuses, statements of additional information and registration statements; |
(c) | prepare such reports, notice filing forms and other documents (including reports regarding the sale and redemption of shares of the Trust as may be required in order to comply with federal and state securities law) as may be necessary or desirable to make notice filings relating to the Trust’s shares with state securities authorities, monitor the sale of Trust shares for compliance with state securities laws, and file with the appropriate state securities authorities compliance filings as may be necessary or convenient to enable the Trust to make a continuous offering of its shares; |
(d) | develop and prepare, with the assistance of the Trust’s investment adviser(s), communications to shareholders, including the annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, coordinate the mailing of prospectuses, notices and other reports to Trust shareholders; |
(e) | administer contracts on behalf of the Trust with, among others, the Trust’s investment adviser(s), distributor, custodian, transfer agent and fund accountant; |
(f) | calculate performance data of the Trust; |
(g) | assist the Trust’s independent public accountants with the preparation and filing of the Trust’s tax returns, and prepare and mail annual Form 1099, Form W-2P and Form 5498 to appropriate shareholders, with a copy to the Internal Revenue Service; |
(h) | provide individuals reasonably acceptable to the Trust’s Trustees to serve as officers of the Trust, who will be responsible for the management of certain of the Trust’s affairs as determined by the Trustees; |
(i) | advise the Trust and its Trustees on matters concerning the Trust and its affairs including making recommendations regarding dividends and distributions; |
(j) | coordinate the acquisition of and maintain fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act and as such bonds and policies are approved by the Trustees; |
(k) | monitor and advise the Trust and its Funds on their registered investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; |
(l) | assist the Trust, each Fund’s investment adviser(s) and the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer in monitoring the Trust and its Funds for compliance with applicable limitations as imposed by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder or set forth in the Trust’s or any Fund’s then current Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information; |
(m) | coordinate meetings of and prepare materials for the quarterly meetings of the Trustees; |
(n) | cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that all necessary information is made available to, the Trust’s independent public accountants in connection with the preparation of any audit or report requested by the Trust; |
(o) | cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that the necessary information is made available to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or any other regulatory authority in connection with any regulatory audit of the Trust or any Fund; |
(p) | perform all reasonable and customary administrative services and functions of the Trust to the extent such administrative services and functions are not provided to the Trust by other agents of the Trust; |
(q) | prepare and file with the SEC (i) the reports for the Trust on Forms N-CSR, N-Q and N-SAR, (ii) Form N-PX, and (iii) all required notices pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the 1940 Act; and |
(r) | furnish advice and recommendations with respect to other aspects of the business and affairs of the Trust as the Trust and Ultimus shall determine desirable. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING. |
3. | ALLOCATION OF CHARGES AND EXPENSES. |
4. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE. |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE. |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST. |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS. |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY. |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE. |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS. |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST. |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS. |
15. | INSURANCE. |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST. |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT. |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. |
19. | NOTICES. |
20. | ASSIGNMENT. |
21. | GOVERNING LAW. |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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David R. Carson
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President
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Robert G. Dorsey
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President
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Average Daily Net Assets
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Administration Fee
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Up to $100 million
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0.100%
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$100 million to $250 million
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0.075%
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In excess of $250 million
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0.050%
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Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
Barrow Value Opportunity Fund
Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
Blue Current Global Dividend Fund
Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund
Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund
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Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund
Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund
Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund
Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund
Topturn OneEighty Fund
Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund
Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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David R. Carson
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Name:
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Robert G. Dorsey
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1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS |
(a) | MAINTENANCE OF BOOKS AND RECORDS |
(b) | PERFORMANCE OF DAILY ACCOUNTING SERVICES |
(i) | Calculate the net asset value per share utilizing prices obtained from the sources described in subsection 1(b)(ii) below; |
(ii) | Obtain security prices from independent pricing services, or if such quotes are unavailable, then obtain such prices from each Fund’s investment adviser or its designee, as approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (hereafter referred to as “ Trustees ”); |
(iii) | Verify and reconcile with the Funds’ custodian all daily trade activity; |
(iv) | Compute, as appropriate, each Fund’s net income and capital gains, dividend payables, dividend factors, yields, and weighted average portfolio maturity; |
(v) | Review daily the net asset value calculation and dividend factor (if any) for each Fund prior to release to shareholders, check and confirm the net asset values and dividend factors for reasonableness and deviations, and distribute net asset values and yields to NASDAQ and such other entities as directed by the Fund; |
(vi) | Determine unrealized appreciation and depreciation on securities held by the Funds; |
(vii) | Amortize premiums and accrete discounts on securities purchased at a price other than face value, if requested by the Trust; |
(viii) | Update fund accounting system to reflect rate changes, as received from a Fund’s investment adviser, on variable interest rate instruments; |
(ix) | Post Fund transactions to appropriate categories; |
(x) | Accrue expenses of each Fund; |
(xi) | Determine the outstanding receivables and payables for all (1) security trades, (2) Fund share transactions and (3) income and expense accounts; |
(xii) | Provide accounting reports in connection with the Trust’s regular annual audit and other audits and examinations by regulatory agencies; and |
(xiii) | Provide such periodic reports as the parties shall reasonably agree upon. |
(c) | SPECIAL REPORTS AND SERVICES |
(i) | Ultimus may provide additional special reports upon the request of the Trust or a Fund’s investment adviser, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the reports being made available. |
(ii) | Ultimus may provide such other similar services with respect to a Fund as may be reasonably requested by the Trust, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to such services being provided. |
(d) | ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES |
(i) | Provide monthly (or as frequently as may reasonably be requested by the Trust or a Fund’s investment adviser) a set of financial statements for each Fund as described below, upon request of the Trust: |
(ii) | Provide accounting information for the following: |
(A) | federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax returns; |
(B) | the Trust’s quarterly and semiannual reports with the SEC on Form N-Q, Form N-SAR and Form N-CSR; |
(C) | registration statements on Form N-1A and other filings relating to the registration of shares; |
(D) | Ultimus’ monitoring of the Trust’s status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended; |
(E) | annual audit by the Trust’s auditors; and |
(F) | examinations performed by the SEC. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING |
3. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS |
4. | REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES |
(a) | All freight and other delivery and bonding charges incurred by Ultimus in delivering materials to and from the Trust; |
(b) | All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by Ultimus in communication with the Trust, the Trust’s investment adviser(s) or custodian, counsel for the Trust or a Fund, counsel for the Trust’s independent Trustees, dealers or others as required for Ultimus to perform the services to be provided hereunder; |
(c) | The cost of obtaining security market quotes; |
(d) | All fees and expenses incurred in connection with any licensing of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust; |
(e) | Any expenses Ultimus shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the Trust for certain purposes; |
(f) | A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Service Organization Control 1 Reports (“SSAE 16 Reports”); and |
(g) | Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS |
15. | INSURANCE |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW |
19. | NOTICES |
20. | ASSIGNMENT |
21. | GOVERNING LAW |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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President
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Robert G. Dorsey
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Its:
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Number of Share Classes
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One
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Two
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Three
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Year 1
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$24,000
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$30,000
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$36,000
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Year 2
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$27,000
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$33,000
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$39,000
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Year 3
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$30,000
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$36,000
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$42,000
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Average Daily Net Assets
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Asset Based Fee
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$0 to $500 million
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0.010%
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In excess of $500 million
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0.005%
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1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS. |
(a) | Shareholder Transactions |
(i) | Process shareholder purchase and redemption orders in accordance with conditions set forth in the applicable Fund’s prospectus(es); |
(ii) | Set up account information, including address, dividend option, taxpayer identification numbers and wire instructions; |
(iii) | Issue confirmations in compliance with Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ 1934 Act ”); |
(iv) | Issue periodic statements for shareholders; |
(v) | Process transfers and exchanges; |
(vi) | Act as a service agent and process dividend payments, including the purchase of new shares, through dividend reimbursement; |
(vii) | Record the issuance of shares and maintain pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) of the 1934 Act a record of the total number of shares of each Fund which are authorized, based upon data provided to it by the Trust, and issued and outstanding; |
(viii) | Perform such services as are required to comply with Rules 17a-24 and 17Ad-17 of the 1934 Act (the “ Lost Shareholder Rules ”); |
(ix) | Provide cost basis reporting for shareholders; and |
(x) | Administer and/or perform all other customary services of a transfer agent. |
(b) | Shareholder Information Services |
(i) | Make information available to shareholder servicing unit and other remote access units regarding trade date, share price, current holdings, yields, and dividend information. |
(ii) | Produce detailed history of transactions through duplicate or special order statements upon request. |
(iii) | Provide mailing labels for distribution of financial reports, prospectuses, proxy statements or marketing material to current shareholders. |
(iv) | Respond as appropriate to all inquiries and communications from shareholders relating to shareholder accounts. |
(c) | Compliance Reporting |
(i) | Provide reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) and the states in which the Funds are registered. |
(ii) | Prepare and distribute appropriate Internal Revenue Service forms for shareholder income and capital gains. |
(iii) | Issue tax withholding reports to the Internal Revenue Service. |
(d) | Dealer/Load Processing (if applicable) |
(i) | Provide reports for tracking rights of accumulation and purchases made under a Letter of Intent. |
(ii) | Account for separation of shareholder investments from transaction sale charges for purchase of Fund shares. |
(iii) | Calculate fees due under Rule 12b-1 plans for distribution and marketing expenses. |
(iv) | Track sales and commission statistics by dealer and provide for payment of commissions on direct shareholder purchases in each load Fund. |
(e) | Shareholder Account Maintenance |
(i) | Maintain all shareholder records for each account in each Fund. |
(ii) | Issue customer statements on scheduled cycle, providing duplicate second and third party copies if required. |
(iii) | Record shareholder account information changes. |
(iv) | Maintain account documentation files for each shareholder. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING. |
3. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS. |
4. | REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. |
(a) | All freight and other delivery and bonding charges incurred by Ultimus in delivering materials to and from the Trust; |
(b) | All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by Ultimus in communication with the Trust, the Trust's investment adviser(s) or custodian, dealers or others as required for Ultimus to perform the services to be provided hereunder; |
(c) | The cost of microfilm, microfiche or other methods of storing records or other materials; |
(d) | The cost of printing and generating confirmations, statements and other documents and the cost of mailing such documents to shareholders and others; |
(e) | All expenses incurred in connection with any licenses of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust; |
(f) | Any expenses Ultimus shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the trust for certain purposes; |
(g) | A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Service Organization Control 1 Reports (“ SOC 1 Reports ”); and |
(h) | Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE. |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE. |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST. |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS. |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY. |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE. |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS. |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST. |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS. |
15. | INSURANCE. |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST. |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “ Declaration of Trust ”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT. |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. |
19. | NOTICES. |
20. | ASSIGNMENT. |
21. | GOVERNING LAW. |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Robert G. Dorsey
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Annual fee per shareholder account:
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Direct Accounts
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$20.00 per open account
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NSCC Fund/Serve Accounts
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$15.00 per open account
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Closed Accounts
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$0.00 per closed account
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Minimum fee per year
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$18,000 per Fund/share class
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Ultimus Managers Trust,
on behalf of the Fund listed on Schedule A
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Alambic Investment Management, L.P.
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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By:
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/s/ Robert T. Slaymaker
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Name:
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David R. Carson
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Name
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Robert T. Slaymaker
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Title:
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President
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Title:
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Partner
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Fund Name
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Maximum Operating
Expense Limit*
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Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
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1.20%
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Expressed as a percentage of a Fund’s average daily net assets. This amount is exclusive of brokerage costs, taxes, interest, costs to organize the Fund, Acquired Fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses such as litigation and merger or reorganization costs and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund’s business, and amounts, if any, payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act.
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Statement of General Policy
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1
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Definitions
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2
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Standards of Business Conduct
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3
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Prohibition against Insider Trading
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4
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Introduction
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4
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General Policy
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4
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What is Material Information?
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4
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What is Nonpublic Information?
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5
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Identifying Inside Information
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5
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Contacts with Public Companies
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6
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Tender Offers
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6
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Restricted/Watch Lists
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6
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Personal Securities Transactions
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7
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General Policy
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7
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Disclosure of Brokerage Accounts
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7
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Exception to Reporting Requirements
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7
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Pre-Clearance Required for Certain Trades
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8
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Pre-Clearance Required for Participation in IPOs
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8
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Pre-Clearance Required for Private or Limited Offerings
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8
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Blackout Periods
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8
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Interested Transactions
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9
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Short-Term Trading Profits
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9
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Front-Running
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9
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Political Donations and Pay-to-Play Rules
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9
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General Policy
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9
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Pay-to-Play Rules
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9
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Record Keeping Requirements
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11
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California and Other State Pay-to-Play Rules
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11
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Internal Pension Plan Pay-to-Play Rules
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12
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Gifts and Entertainment
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12
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General Policy
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12
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Reporting Requirements
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13
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Political Donations
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13
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Protecting the Confidentiality of Client Information
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14
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Confidential Client Information
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14
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Non-Disclosure of Confidential Client Information
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14
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Employee Responsibilities
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14
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Security of Confidential Personal Information
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15
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Privacy Policy
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15
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Enforcement and Review of Confidentiality and Privacy Policies
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16
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Outside Business Interests
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16
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Compliance Procedures
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17
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Employee/Supervised Person Reportable Transactions
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17
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Quarterly Transaction Reports for Trades/Accounts Not on Compliance11 System
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17
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Exempt Transactions
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18
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Monitoring and Review of Personal Securities Transactions
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18
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Certification
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18
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Initial Certification
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18
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Acknowledgement of Amendments
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18
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Annual Certification
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19
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Further Information
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19
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Records
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19
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Reporting Violations and Sanctions
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21
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Reports to Fund Clients
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21
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· | The duty to have a reasonable, independent basis for the investment advice provided; |
· | The duty to obtain best execution for a Client’s transactions where the Firm is in a position to direct brokerage transactions for the Client; |
· | The duty to ensure that investment advice is suitable to meeting the Client’s individual objectives, needs and circumstances; and |
· | A duty to be loyal to Clients. |
· | “Access person” means any supervised person who: has access to nonpublic information regarding the purchase or sale of securities by or on behalf of any Alambic Clients, or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any fund Alambic or its affiliates manage (a "Fund"); or is involved in making securities recommendations to Clients or for a Fund that are nonpublic. All full and part-time employees are currently presumed to be "access persons." |
· | “Account” means accounts of any employee, including accounts of the employee’s immediate family members (any relative by blood or marriage living in the employee’s household), and any account in which he or she has a direct or indirect beneficial interest, such as trusts and custodial accounts or other accounts in which the employee has a beneficial interest or exercises investment discretion. |
· | “Beneficial ownership” shall be interpreted in the same manner as it would be under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in determining whether a person is the beneficial owner of a security for purposes of Section 16 of such Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. |
· | “Client” includes The Colombard Fund, L.P., The Colombard Offshore Fund Limited, and The Colombard Master Fund, L.P. (the “Funds”), and the other accounts and funds Alambic manages. |
· | “Reportable security” means any security as defined in Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, except that it does not include: (i) direct obligations of the United States Government; (ii) bankers acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements, (iii) shares issued by money market funds, and (iv) shares issued by open-end mutual funds, other than exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) and mutual funds for which Alambic acts as investment adviser (including as sub-adviser) or principal underwriter. |
· | “Supervised person” means partners and officers of Alambic (or other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions); full and part-time Alambic employees; and any independent contractors or consultants hired by Alambic who have access to confidential Alambic information concerning trading or other proprietary information. |
1) | Employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Client; |
2) | Make any untrue statement of a material fact, or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; |
3) | Engage in any act, practice or course of business that would operate as a fraud or deceit upon the Client; and/or |
4) | Engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Client. |
· | Report the information and proposed trade immediately to the CCO. |
· | Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including investment funds or private accounts managed by the Firm. |
· | Do not communicate the information inside or outside the Firm, other than to the CCO or, in her absence either the CEO or President/CRO. |
· | After the CCO has reviewed the issue, the Firm will determine whether the information is material and nonpublic and, if so, what action the Firm will take. |
· | The interests of Client Accounts will at all times be placed first; |
· | All personal securities transactions will be conducted in such manner as to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest, or any abuse of an individual’s position of trust and responsibility; and |
· | Employees must not take inappropriate advantage of their positions. |
· | Any direct or indirect beneficial ownership of any securities of such issuer; |
· | Any contemplated transaction by such person in such securities; |
· | Any position with such issuer or its affiliates; and |
· | Any present or proposed business relationship between such issuer or its affiliates and such person or any party in which such person has a significant interest. |
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Types of potential government investors can include not just a government entity or a pension plan for the entity itself, but also any investment option of a participant-directed plan or program of a government entity, including a college savings plan like a 529 plan and a retirement plan like a 403(b) or 457 plan.
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Pooled investment vehicles include both private investment funds and registered investment companies that are an investment option for a participant-directed plan or program of a government entity, including a college savings plan like a 529 plan and a retirement plan like a 403(b) or a 457 plan.
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Investment advisers are also prohibited from using third party solicitors who are not themselves “regulated persons” subject to the pay-to-play rules. Bundling, or soliciting from a person or PAC contributions to officials of government entities to which the adviser seeks to provide investment advisory services, is also prohibited under this rule.
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· | Employees should not accept or provide any gifts or favors that might influence the decisions you or the recipient make in business transactions involving Alambic, or that others might reasonably believe would influence those decisions; |
· | Modest gifts and favors, which would not be regarded by others as improper, may be accepted or given on an occasional basis. Entertainment that satisfies these requirements and conforms to generally accepted business practices also is permissible; |
· | Where there is a law or rule that applies to the conduct of a particular business or the acceptance of gifts of even nominal value, the law or rule must be followed. |
· | All gifts, payments of money, or anything of value made directly or indirectly by you to a labor organization or officer, agent, shop steward, or other representative or employee of any labor organization (including union officials serving in some capacity to a Plan) must be reported to the CCO. All items, regardless of the value must be reported. The following are examples of potentially reportable items: |
§ | Meals |
§ | Travel and lodging costs |
§ | Bar bills |
§ | Sporting event or theater tickets |
§ | Sponsorship of union conferences or scholarship funds |
§ | Donations for apprenticeship graduation dinners |
§ | Hole sponsorships for gold tournaments |
§ | Conferences or receptions attended by union officials and Alambic supervised persons, etc. |
· | As necessary to provide service that the Client requested or authorized, or to maintain and service the Client's account. Alambic will require that any financial intermediary, agent or other service provider utilized by Alambic (such as broker-dealers or sub-advisers) comply with substantially similar standards for non-disclosure and protection of Confidential Client Information and use the information provided by Alambic only for the performance of the specific service requested by Alambic; |
· | As required by regulatory authorities or law enforcement officials who have jurisdiction over Alambic, or as otherwise required by any applicable law. In the event Alambic is compelled to disclose Confidential Client Information, the Firm shall provide prompt notice to the Clients affected, so that the Clients may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. If no protective order or other appropriate remedy is obtained, Alambic shall disclose only such information, and only in such detail, as is legally required; and |
· | To the extent reasonably necessary to prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions or liability. |
· | The Firm restricts access to Confidential Client Information to those employees who need to know such information to provide Alambic's services to Clients; |
· | Any employee who is authorized to have access to Confidential Client Information in connection with the performance of such person's duties and responsibilities is required to keep such information in a closed compartment, file or receptacle on a daily basis as of the close of each business day; |
· | All electronic or computer files containing any Confidential Client Information shall be password secured and firewall protected from access by unauthorized persons; |
· | Any conversations involving Confidential Client Information, if appropriate, must be conducted by employees in private, and care must be taken to avoid any unauthorized persons overhearing or intercepting such conversations. |
1) | A direct conflict of interest between your activities and the interests of the Firm or any one or more of its Clients (or potential Clients); |
2) | The possibility of a connection likely involving future conflicts of interest; and |
3) | The perception of a circumstance creating the appearance of a conflict (even if an actual one does not exist). |
1) | Confirm via the quarterly affirmation process that they have disclosed all brokerage accounts and reportable securities transactions on the Compliance11 system, or provided electronic or paper copies of all brokerage statements ( see, “Certification,” below, for details); or |
2) | File a quarterly transaction report containing the information listed below if any transactions were not already captured in the Compliance11 employee personal trading platform. It is generally expected that all reportable transactions will be entered in Compliance11, with the exception of foreign or unlisted reportable securities. |
· | The date of the transaction, the title and exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of shares and the principal amount (if applicable) of each covered security; |
· | The nature of the transaction ( i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition); |
· | The price of the reportable security at which the transaction was effected; |
· | The name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through whom the transaction was effected; and |
· | The date the report is submitted by the supervised person. |
· | Transactions effected for, securities held in, any account over which the person has no direct or indirect influence or control; |
· | Transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan; and |
· | A quarterly transaction report if the report would duplicate information contained in securities transaction confirmations or brokerage account statements that Alambic holds in its records or in the Compliance11 personal trading system, provided the Firm receives the confirmations or statements no later than 30 days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter. |
1. | received a copy of the Code; |
2. | read and understand all provisions of the Code; |
3. | agreed to abide by the Code; and |
4. | reported all account holdings as required by the Code. |
1. | Received a copy of the amendment; |
2. | Read and understood the amendment; and |
3. | Agreed to abide by the Code as amended. |
1. | Read and understood all provisions of the Code; |
2. | Complied with all requirements of the Code; and |
3. | Submitted all holdings and transaction reports as required by the Code. |
· | A copy of any Code of Ethics adopted by the Firm pursuant to Advisers Act Rule 204A-1 which is or has been in effect during the past five years; |
· | A record of any violation of Alambic's Code and any action that was taken as a result of such violation for a period of five years from the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurred; |
· | A record of all written acknowledgements of receipt of the Code and amendments thereto for each person who is currently, or within the past five years was, a covered person (currently all employees) which shall be retained for five years after the individual ceases to be a covered person of Alambic; |
· | A copy of each report made pursuant to Advisers Act Rule 204A-1, including any brokerage confirmations and account statements made in lieu of these reports; |
· | A list of all persons who are, or within the preceding five years have been, access persons; and |
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Records will be maintained as required by Rule 204-2(a)(12) under the Adviser’s Act and Rules 17f-1(f) and 31a-1(f) under the 1940 Act.
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· | A record of any decision and reasons supporting such decision to approve a covered person's acquisition of securities in IPOs and limited offerings within the past five years after the end of the fiscal year in which such approval is granted. |