AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

File No. 333-192858
File No. 811-22920

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 73 /X/
AND
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
AMENDMENT NO. 77 /X/

THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

(800) 932-7781
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)

Michael Beattie
c/o SEI Investments
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copies to:

Sean Graber, Esquire                               Dianne M. Descoteaux, Esquire
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP                        c/o SEI Investments
1701 Market Street                                 One Freedom Valley Drive
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103                   Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456

It is proposed that this filing become effective (check appropriate box)


/X/ Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
/ / On [date] pursuant to paragraph (b)
/ / 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
/ / 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
/ / On [date] pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485


THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

PROSPECTUS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGLCX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNLX)

SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGLPX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNPX)

SGA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGSMX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNSX)

SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGGLX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNGX)

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
INVESTOR SHARES

INVESTMENT ADVISER:

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED

THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.


                             ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

THIS PROSPECTUS HAS BEEN ARRANGED INTO DIFFERENT SECTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN
EASILY REVIEW THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EACH
FUND, PLEASE SEE:

                                                                            PAGE
SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND ............................................    1
      INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ...............................................    1
      FEES AND EXPENSES ..................................................    1
      PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................    2
      PRINCIPAL RISKS ....................................................    3
      PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ............................................    5
      INVESTMENT ADVISER .................................................    5
      PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .................................................    5
SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND .......................................    6
      INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ...............................................    6
      FEES AND EXPENSES ..................................................    6
      PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................    7
      PRINCIPAL RISKS ....................................................    8
      PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ............................................   10
      INVESTMENT ADVISER .................................................   10
      PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .................................................   10
SGA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND ..................................   12
      INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ...............................................   12
      FEES AND EXPENSES ..................................................   12
      PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................   13
      PRINCIPAL RISKS ....................................................   14
      PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ............................................   16
      INVESTMENT ADVISER .................................................   16
      PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .................................................   16
SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND ...................................................   18
      INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE ...............................................   18
      FEES AND EXPENSES ..................................................   18
      PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ....................................   19
      PRINCIPAL RISKS ....................................................   20
      PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ............................................   22
      INVESTMENT ADVISER .................................................   23
      PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .................................................   23
SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES,
          TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION ..................   24
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND
          STRATEGIES .....................................................   25
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RISK ..............................................   25
INFORMATION ABOUT PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS .....................................   28
INVESTMENT ADVISER .......................................................   29

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .......................................................   30
RELATED PERFORMANCE DATA OF THE ADVISER ..................................   31
PURCHASING, SELLING AND EXCHANGING FUND SHARES ...........................   34
PAYMENTS TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES .....................................   41
OTHER POLICIES ...........................................................   43
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ..............................................   46
TAXES ....................................................................   46
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .....................................................   49
HOW TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS ....................   Back Cover

Institutional Shares and Investor Shares of the SGA International Equity Plus Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund and SGA Global Equity Fund are currently not available for purchase.

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SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The SGA International Equity Fund (the "International Equity Fund" or the "Fund") seeks total return, consisting of current income and long-term capital appreciation.

FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS)


Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if shares redeemed have been held for less than 90 days) 2.00%

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT YOU PAY EACH YEAR AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT)

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                                                            Institutional            Investor Shares
                                                               Shares
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Management Fees                                                0.95%                      0.95%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                       None                       0.25%
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Other Expenses                                                 1.24%                      1.49%
                                                               -----                      -----
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     Shareholder Servicing Fees                       None                      0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Other Operating Expenses(1)                      1.24%                     1.24%
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Total Annual Fund Operating                                    2.19%                      2.69%
Expenses
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less Fee Reductions and/or                                    (1.24)%                    (1.49)%
Expense Reimbursements                                        -------                    -------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                    0.95%                      1.20%
Expenses After Fee Reductions
and/or Expense Reimbursements(2)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1) Other Operating Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

(2) Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA" or the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 Fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and non-routine expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 0.95% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Investor Shares until November 30, 2017 (the "contractual expense limit"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee waivers or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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EXAMPLE

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses (including capped expenses for the period described in the footnote to the fee table) remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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                          1 Year           3 Years
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Institutional Shares       $97              $544
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  Investor Shares         $122              $669
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in total annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. This investment policy can be changed by the Fund upon 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders. For purposes of the Fund's 80% investment policy, equity securities include, but are not limited to, (i) common stocks, (ii) preferred stocks, (iii) convertible securities, (iv) real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), (v) depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs")), which are certificates typically issued by a bank or trust company that represent ownership interests in securities of non-U.S. companies, and
(vi) derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") with economic characteristics similar to equity securities. The Fund may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but focuses on mid- to large-capitalization companies.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests in at least three countries, and invests at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund considers a company to be a non-U.S. company if: (i) at least 50% of the company's assets are located outside of the U.S.; (ii) at least 50% of the company's revenue or operating income is generated outside of the U.S.; or
(iii) the company maintains its principal place of business outside of the U.S.

The Fund may utilize swaps to seek to replicate equity exposure in certain foreign markets where direct investment is either impossible or difficult due to local investment restrictions, and may utilize other derivatives, principally forward foreign currency exchange contracts, to seek to hedge (i.e. offset) currency risk.

In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser integrates a systematic, quantitative screening process with traditional research and active risk management. The Adviser first uses a proprietary model that incorporates valuation, growth, sentiment and quality factors to narrow the universe of investable stocks, and then conducts fundamental analyses of any potential buys before they are added to the Fund's portfolio. While the Adviser's investment process is primarily driven by "bottom-up" stock selection,

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which focuses on an analysis of individual companies, the Adviser may also take "top-down" macroeconomic conditions into consideration in constructing the Fund's portfolio. The Fund's sector, country and regional exposures, however, are generally kept within 5% of those of its benchmark index. The Adviser identifies potential sells using the same systematic model it uses to identify potential purchases, and reviews the sells prior to trading. In addition, the Adviser may sell stocks based on information that the Adviser determines is not adequately reflected in its systematic model.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

As with all mutual funds, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. A FUND SHARE IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FDIC OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. The principal risk factors affecting shareholders' investments in the Fund are set forth below.

EQUITY RISK -- Since it purchases equity securities, the Fund is subject to the risk that stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity market has moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund's securities may fluctuate from day to day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the Fund.

MID-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK -- The mid-capitalization companies in which the Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.

PREFERRED STOCKS RISK -- Preferred stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes, and are also subject to equity risk, which is the risk that stock prices will fall over short or extended periods of time. The rights of preferred stocks on the distribution of a company's assets in the event of a liquidation are generally subordinate to the rights associated with a company's debt securities.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES RISK -- The value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates (with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline) and the credit standing of the issuer. The price of a convertible security will also normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of the conversion or exercise feature.

REITS RISK -- REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as the following:
declines in property values; increases in property taxes, operating expenses, interest rates or competition; overbuilding; zoning changes; and losses from casualty or condemnation. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses. REIT operating expenses are not reflected in the fee table and example in this prospectus.

FOREIGN COMPANY RISK -- Investing in foreign companies, including direct investments and investments through depositary receipts, poses additional risks since political and economic events unique to a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers. These risks will not necessarily affect the U.S. economy or similar issuers located in the U.S. Securities of foreign companies may not be registered with

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the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls imposed on U.S. issuers and, as a consequence, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Fund may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. Foreign securities may also be more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers. While depositary receipts provide an alternative to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their respective national markets and currencies, investments in depositary receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK -- As a result of the Fund's investments in securities denominated in, and/or receiving revenues in, foreign currencies, the Fund will be subject to currency risk. Currency risk is the risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar or, in the case of hedged positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency hedged. In either event, the dollar value of an investment in the Fund would be adversely affected.

DERIVATIVES RISK -- The Fund's use of forward contracts and swaps for all purposes, including speculative purposes, is subject to market risk, leverage risk, correlation risk, credit risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk. In addition, the Fund's use of derivatives for hedging purposes is subject to hedging risk. Market risk is the risk that the market value of an investment may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Leverage risk is the risk that the use of leverage may amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. Correlation risk is the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly or at all with the underlying asset, rate or index. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a derivative contract will default or otherwise become unable to honor a financial obligation. Valuation risk is the risk that the derivative may be difficult to value. Liquidity risk is described below. Hedging risk is the risk that derivative instruments used for hedging purposes may also limit any potential gain that may result from the increase in value of the hedged asset. To the extent that the Fund engages in hedging strategies, there can be no assurance that such strategy will be effective or that there will be a hedge in place at any given time. Each of these risks could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested in a derivative instrument.

ETFS RISK -- ETFs are pooled investment vehicles, such as registered investment companies and grantor trusts, whose shares are listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges or otherwise traded in the over-the-counter market. To the extent that the Fund invests in ETFs, the Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which an index ETF is based or the other holdings of an active or index ETF, and the value of the Fund's investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the underlying index or holdings. ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the ETFs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

LIQUIDITY RISK -- Certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that the Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance.

LARGE PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION RISK -- Large purchases or redemptions of the Fund's shares may force the Fund to purchase or sell securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, and may cause the Fund's portfolio turnover rate and transaction costs to rise, which may negatively affect the Fund's performance and have adverse tax consequences for Fund shareholders.

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MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMATIC OR QUANTITATIVE PROCESS RISK -- The value of the Fund may decline if the Adviser's judgments about the attractiveness, relative value or potential appreciation of a particular security or strategy prove to be incorrect. Because the Adviser relies, in part, on a systematic, quantitative screening process in selecting securities for the Fund, the Fund is subject to the additional risk that the Adviser's judgments regarding the investment criteria underlying the screening process may prove to be incorrect.

NEW FUND RISK -- Because the Fund is new, investors in the Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Fund is new, and therefore has no performance history. Once the Fund has completed a full calendar year of operations, a bar chart and table will be included that will provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the variability of the Fund's returns and comparing the Fund's performance to a broad measure of market performance. Of course, the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Current performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.funds.sgadvisors.com or by calling 866-778-6397.

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Cynthia Tusan, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Gary Baierl, PhD, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Mark Wimer, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Cherie Badri, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Brendan Skarra-Corson, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION, PLEASE TURN TO "SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION" ON PAGE 24 OF THE PROSPECTUS.

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SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The SGA International Equity Plus Fund (the "International Equity Plus Fund" or the "Fund") seeks total return, consisting of current income and long-term capital appreciation.

FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS)


Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if shares redeemed have been held for less than 90 days) 2.00%

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT YOU PAY EACH YEAR AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT)

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                                                            Institutional            Investor Shares
                                                               Shares
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Management Fees                                                1.10%                      1.10%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                       None                       0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Expenses                                                 1.24%                      1.49%
                                                               -----                      -----
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Shareholder Servicing Fees                       None                      0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Other Operating Expenses(1)                      1.24%                     1.24%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                    2.34%                      2.84%
Expenses
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less Fee Reductions and/or                                    (1.24)%                    (1.49)%
Expense Reimbursements                                        -------                    -------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                    1.10%                      1.35%
Expenses After Fee Reductions
and/or Expense Reimbursements(2)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1) Other Operating Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

(2) Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA" or the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 Fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and non-routine expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 1.10% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Investor Shares until November 30, 2017 (the "contractual expense limit"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee waivers or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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EXAMPLE

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses (including capped expenses for the period described in the footnote to the fee table) remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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                          1 Year           3 Years
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Institutional Shares      $112              $590
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  Investor Shares         $137              $714
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in total annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. This investment policy can be changed by the Fund upon 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders. For purposes of the Fund's 80% investment policy, equity securities include, but are not limited to, (i) common stocks, (ii) preferred stocks, (iii) convertible securities, (iv) real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), (v) depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs")), which are certificates typically issued by a bank or trust company that represent ownership interests in securities of non-U.S. companies, and
(vi) derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") with economic characteristics similar to equity securities. The Fund may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but focuses on mid- to large-capitalization companies.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests in at least three countries, and invests at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies in both developed and emerging market countries. The Fund considers a company to be a non-U.S. company if: (i) at least 50% of the company's assets are located outside of the U.S.; (ii) at least 50% of the company's revenue or operating income is generated outside of the U.S.; or (iii) the company maintains its principal place of business outside of the U.S.

The Fund may utilize swaps to seek to replicate equity exposure in certain foreign markets where direct investment is either impossible or difficult due to local investment restrictions, and may utilize other derivatives, principally forward foreign currency exchange contracts, to seek to hedge (i.e. offset) currency risk.

In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser integrates a systematic, quantitative screening process with traditional research and active risk management. The Adviser first uses a proprietary model that incorporates valuation, growth, sentiment and quality factors to narrow the universe of investable stocks, and then conducts fundamental analyses of any potential buys before they are added to the Fund's portfolio. While the Adviser's investment process is primarily driven by "bottom-up" stock selection,

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which focuses on an analysis of individual companies, the Adviser may also take "top-down" macroeconomic conditions into consideration in constructing the Fund's portfolio. The Fund's sector, country and regional exposures, however, are generally kept within 5% of those of its benchmark index. The Adviser identifies potential sells using the same systematic model it uses to identify potential purchases, and reviews the sells prior to trading. In addition, the Adviser may sell stocks based on information that the Adviser determines is not adequately reflected in its systematic model.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

As with all mutual funds, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. A FUND SHARE IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FDIC OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. The principal risk factors affecting shareholders' investments in the Fund are set forth below.

EQUITY RISK -- Since it purchases equity securities, the Fund is subject to the risk that stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity market has moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund's securities may fluctuate from day to day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the Fund.

MID-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK -- The mid-capitalization companies in which the Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.

PREFERRED STOCKS RISK -- Preferred stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes, and are also subject to equity risk, which is the risk that stock prices will fall over short or extended periods of time. The rights of preferred stocks on the distribution of a company's assets in the event of a liquidation are generally subordinate to the rights associated with a company's debt securities.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES RISK -- The value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates (with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline) and the credit standing of the issuer. The price of a convertible security will also normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of the conversion or exercise feature.

REITS RISK -- REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as the following:
declines in property values; increases in property taxes, operating expenses, interest rates or competition; overbuilding; zoning changes; and losses from casualty or condemnation. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses. REIT operating expenses are not reflected in the fee table and example in this prospectus.

FOREIGN COMPANY RISK -- Investing in foreign companies, including direct investments and investments through depositary receipts, poses additional risks since political and economic events unique to a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers. These risks will not necessarily affect the U.S.

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economy or similar issuers located in the U.S. Securities of foreign companies may not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls imposed on U.S. issuers and, as a consequence, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Fund may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. Foreign securities may also be more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers. While depositary receipts provide an alternative to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their respective national markets and currencies, investments in depositary receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

EMERGING MARKETS SECURITIES RISK -- The Fund's investments in emerging markets securities are considered speculative and subject to heightened risks in addition to the general risks of investing in foreign securities. Unlike more established markets, emerging markets may have governments that are less stable, markets that are less liquid and economies that are less developed. In addition, the securities markets of emerging market countries may consist of companies with smaller market capitalizations and may suffer periods of relative illiquidity; significant price volatility; restrictions on foreign investment; and possible restrictions on repatriation of investment income and capital. Furthermore, foreign investors may be required to register the proceeds of sales, and future economic or political crises could lead to price controls, forced mergers, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, seizure, nationalization or creation of government monopolies.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK -- As a result of the Fund's investments in securities denominated in, and/or receiving revenues in, foreign currencies, the Fund will be subject to currency risk. Currency risk is the risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar or, in the case of hedged positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency hedged. In either event, the dollar value of an investment in the Fund would be adversely affected.

DERIVATIVES RISK -- The Fund's use of forward contracts and swaps for all purposes, including speculative purposes, is subject to market risk, leverage risk, correlation risk, credit risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk. In addition, the Fund's use of derivatives for hedging purposes is subject to hedging risk. Market risk is the risk that the market value of an investment may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Leverage risk is the risk that the use of leverage may amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. Correlation risk is the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly or at all with the underlying asset, rate or index. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a derivative contract will default or otherwise become unable to honor a financial obligation. Valuation risk is the risk that the derivative may be difficult to value. Liquidity risk is described below. Hedging risk is the risk that derivative instruments used for hedging purposes may also limit any potential gain that may result from the increase in value of the hedged asset. To the extent that the Fund engages in hedging strategies, there can be no assurance that such strategy will be effective or that there will be a hedge in place at any given time. Each of these risks could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested in a derivative instrument.

ETFS RISK -- ETFs are pooled investment vehicles, such as registered investment companies and grantor trusts, whose shares are listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges or otherwise traded in the over-the-counter market. To the extent that the Fund invests in ETFs, the Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which an index ETF is based or the other holdings of an active or index ETF, and the value of the Fund's investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the underlying index or holdings. ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments

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in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the ETFs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

LIQUIDITY RISK -- Certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that the Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance.

LARGE PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION RISK -- Large purchases or redemptions of the Fund's shares may force the Fund to purchase or sell securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, and may cause the Fund's portfolio turnover rate and transaction costs to rise, which may negatively affect the Fund's performance and have adverse tax consequences for Fund shareholders.

MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMATIC OR QUANTITATIVE PROCESS RISK -- The value of the Fund may decline if the Adviser's judgments about the attractiveness, relative value or potential appreciation of a particular security or strategy prove to be incorrect. Because the Adviser relies, in part, on a systematic, quantitative screening process in selecting securities for the Fund, the Fund is subject to the additional risk that the Adviser's judgments regarding the investment criteria underlying the screening process may prove to be incorrect.

NEW FUND RISK -- Because the Fund is new, investors in the Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Fund is new, and therefore has no performance history. Once the Fund has completed a full calendar year of operations, a bar chart and table will be included that will provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the variability of the Fund's returns and comparing the Fund's performance to a broad measure of market performance. Of course, the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Current performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.funds.sgadvisors.com or by calling 866-778-6397.

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Cynthia Tusan, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Gary Baierl, PhD, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Mark Wimer, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

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Cherie Badri, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Brendan Skarra-Corson, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION, PLEASE TURN TO "SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION" ON PAGE 24 OF THE PROSPECTUS.

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SGA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund (the "International Small Cap Equity Fund" or the "Fund") seeks total return, consisting of current income and long-term capital appreciation.

FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS)


Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if shares redeemed have been held for less than 90 days) 2.00%

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT YOU PAY EACH YEAR AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT)

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                                                            Institutional            Investor Shares
                                                               Shares
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Management Fees                                                1.15%                      1.15%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees                       None                       0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Expenses                                                 1.24%                      1.49%
                                                               -----                      -----
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Shareholder Servicing Fees                       None                      0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Other Operating Expenses(1)                      1.24%                     1.24%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                    2.39%                      2.89%
Expenses
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less Fee Reductions and/or                                    (1.24)%                    (1.49)%
Expense Reimbursements                                        -------                    -------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                    1.15%                      1.40%
Expenses After Fee Reductions
and/or Expense Reimbursements(2)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1) Other Operating Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

(2) Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA" or the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 Fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and non-routine expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 1.15% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Investor Shares until November 30, 2017 (the "contractual expense limit"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee waivers or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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EXAMPLE

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses (including capped expenses for the period described in the footnote to the fee table) remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

-------------------------------------------------------
                          1 Year           3 Years
-------------------------------------------------------
Institutional Shares      $117              $606
-------------------------------------------------------
  Investor Shares         $143              $729
-------------------------------------------------------

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in total annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. This investment policy can be changed by the Fund upon 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders. For purposes of the Fund's 80% investment policy, equity securities include, but are not limited to, (i) common stocks, (ii) preferred stocks, (iii) convertible securities,
(iv) real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), (v) depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs")), which are certificates typically issued by a bank or trust company that represent ownership interests in securities of non-U.S. companies, and (vi) derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") with economic characteristics similar to equity securities. The Fund considers small-capitalization companies to be those with market capitalizations within the range of the market capitalizations of companies in the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index at the time of purchase. While the market capitalization range of the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index changes throughout the year, as of August 31, 2016, the market capitalization range of the index was between $17.39 million and $7.6 billion.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests in at least three countries, and invests at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund considers a company to be a non-U.S. company if: (i) at least 50% of the company's assets are located outside of the U.S.; (ii) at least 50% of the company's revenue or operating income is generated outside of the U.S.; or
(iii) the company maintains its principal place of business outside of the U.S.

The Fund may utilize swaps to seek to replicate equity exposure in certain foreign markets where direct investment is either impossible or difficult due to local investment restrictions, and may utilize other derivatives, principally forward foreign currency exchange contracts, to seek to hedge (i.e. offset) currency risk.

In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser integrates a systematic, quantitative screening process with traditional research and active risk management. The Adviser first uses a proprietary model that

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incorporates valuation, growth, sentiment and quality factors to narrow the universe of investable stocks, and then conducts fundamental analyses of any potential buys before they are added to the Fund's portfolio. While the Adviser's investment process is primarily driven by "bottom-up" stock selection, which focuses on an analysis of individual companies, the Adviser may also take "top-down" macroeconomic conditions into consideration in constructing the Fund's portfolio. The Fund's sector, country and regional exposures, however, are generally kept within 5% of those of its benchmark index. The Adviser identifies potential sells using the same systematic model it uses to identify potential purchases, and reviews the sells prior to trading. In addition, the Adviser may sell stocks based on information that the Adviser determines is not adequately reflected in its systematic model.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

As with all mutual funds, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. A FUND SHARE IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FDIC OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. The principal risk factors affecting shareholders' investments in the Fund are set forth below.

EQUITY RISK -- Since it purchases equity securities, the Fund is subject to the risk that stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity market has moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund's securities may fluctuate from day to day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the Fund.

SMALL-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK -- The small-capitalization companies in which the Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these small-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, small-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.

PREFERRED STOCKS RISK -- Preferred stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes, and are also subject to equity risk, which is the risk that stock prices will fall over short or extended periods of time. The rights of preferred stocks on the distribution of a company's assets in the event of a liquidation are generally subordinate to the rights associated with a company's debt securities.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES RISK -- The value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates (with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline) and the credit standing of the issuer. The price of a convertible security will also normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of the conversion or exercise feature.

REITS RISK -- REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as the following:
declines in property values; increases in property taxes, operating expenses, interest rates or competition; overbuilding; zoning changes; and losses from casualty or condemnation. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses. REIT operating expenses are not reflected in the fee table and example in this prospectus.

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FOREIGN COMPANY RISK -- Investing in foreign companies, including direct investments and investments through depositary receipts, poses additional risks since political and economic events unique to a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers. These risks will not necessarily affect the U.S. economy or similar issuers located in the U.S. Securities of foreign companies may not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls imposed on U.S. issuers and, as a consequence, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Fund may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. Foreign securities may also be more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers. While depositary receipts provide an alternative to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their respective national markets and currencies, investments in depositary receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK -- As a result of the Fund's investments in securities denominated in, and/or receiving revenues in, foreign currencies, the Fund will be subject to currency risk. Currency risk is the risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar or, in the case of hedged positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency hedged. In either event, the dollar value of an investment in the Fund would be adversely affected.

DERIVATIVES RISK -- The Fund's use of forward contracts and swaps for all purposes, including speculative purposes, is subject to market risk, leverage risk, correlation risk, credit risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk. In addition, the Fund's use of derivatives for hedging purposes is subject to hedging risk. Market risk is the risk that the market value of an investment may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Leverage risk is the risk that the use of leverage may amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. Correlation risk is the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly or at all with the underlying asset, rate or index. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a derivative contract will default or otherwise become unable to honor a financial obligation. Valuation risk is the risk that the derivative may be difficult to value. Liquidity risk is described below. Hedging risk is the risk that derivative instruments used for hedging purposes may also limit any potential gain that may result from the increase in value of the hedged asset. To the extent that the Fund engages in hedging strategies, there can be no assurance that such strategy will be effective or that there will be a hedge in place at any given time. Each of these risks could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested in a derivative instrument.

ETFS RISK -- ETFs are pooled investment vehicles, such as registered investment companies and grantor trusts, whose shares are listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges or otherwise traded in the over-the-counter market. To the extent that the Fund invests in ETFs, the Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which an index ETF is based or the other holdings of an active or index ETF, and the value of the Fund's investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the underlying index or holdings. ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the ETFs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

LIQUIDITY RISK -- Certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that the Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance.

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LARGE PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION RISK -- Large purchases or redemptions of the Fund's shares may force the Fund to purchase or sell securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, and may cause the Fund's portfolio turnover rate and transaction costs to rise, which may negatively affect the Fund's performance and have adverse tax consequences for Fund shareholders.

MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMATIC OR QUANTITATIVE PROCESS RISK -- The value of the Fund may decline if the Adviser's judgments about the attractiveness, relative value or potential appreciation of a particular security or strategy prove to be incorrect. Because the Adviser relies, in part, on a systematic, quantitative screening process in selecting securities for the Fund, the Fund is subject to the additional risk that the Adviser's judgments regarding the investment criteria underlying the screening process may prove to be incorrect.

NEW FUND RISK -- Because the Fund is new, investors in the Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Fund is new, and therefore has no performance history. Once the Fund has completed a full calendar year of operations, a bar chart and table will be included that will provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the variability of the Fund's returns and comparing the Fund's performance to a broad measure of market performance. Of course, the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Current performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.funds.sgadvisors.com or by calling 866-778-6397.

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Cynthia Tusan, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Gary Baierl, PhD, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Mark Wimer, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Cherie Badri, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Brendan Skarra-Corson, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

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FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION, PLEASE TURN TO "SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION" ON PAGE 24 OF THE PROSPECTUS.

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SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The SGA Global Equity Fund (the "Global Equity Fund" or the "Fund") seeks total return, consisting of current income and long-term capital appreciation.

FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER FEES (FEES PAID DIRECTLY FROM YOUR INVESTMENTS)


Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if shares redeemed have been held for less than 90 days) 2.00%

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT YOU PAY EACH YEAR AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Institutional            Investor Shares
                                                               Shares
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Management Fees                                                 0.95%                      0.95%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution and/or Service                                     None                       0.25%
(12b-1) Fees
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Expenses                                                  1.24%                      1.49%
                                                                -----                      -----
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Shareholder Servicing Fees                        None                      0.25%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Other Operating Expenses(1)                       1.24%                     1.24%
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                     2.19%                      2.69%
Expenses
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less Fee Reductions and/or                                     (1.24)%                    (1.49)%
Expense Reimbursements                                         -------                    -------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Annual Fund Operating                                     0.95%                      1.20%
Expenses After Fee Reductions
and/or Expense
Reimbursements(2)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1) Other Operating Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

(2) Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA" or the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 Fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and non-routine expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 0.95% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Investor Shares until November 30, 2017 (the "contractual expense limit"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee waivers or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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EXAMPLE

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses (including capped expenses for the period described in the footnote to the fee table) remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

-------------------------------------------------------
                          1 Year           3 Years
-------------------------------------------------------
Institutional Shares      $97               $544
-------------------------------------------------------
  Investor Shares         $122              $669
-------------------------------------------------------

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in total annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. This investment policy can be changed by the Fund upon 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders. For purposes of the Fund's 80% investment policy, equity securities include, but are not limited to, (i) common stocks, (ii) preferred stocks, (iii) convertible securities, (iv) real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), (v) depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs")), which are certificates typically issued by a bank or trust company that represent ownership interests in securities of non-U.S. companies, and
(vi) derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") with economic characteristics similar to equity securities. The Fund may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but focuses on mid- to large-capitalization companies.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests in at least three countries, including the United States, and invests at least 40% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund considers a company to be a non-U.S. company if: (i) at least 50% of the company's assets are located outside of the U.S.; (ii) at least 50% of the company's revenue or operating income is generated outside of the U.S.; or (iii) the company maintains its principal place of business outside of the U.S.

The Fund may utilize swaps to seek to replicate equity exposure in certain foreign markets where direct investment is either impossible or difficult due to local investment restrictions, and may

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utilize other derivatives, principally forward foreign currency exchange contracts, to seek to hedge (i.e. offset) currency risk.

In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser integrates a systematic, quantitative screening process with traditional research and active risk management. The Adviser first uses a proprietary model that incorporates valuation, growth, sentiment and quality factors to narrow the universe of investable stocks, and then conducts fundamental analyses of any potential buys before they are added to the Fund's portfolio. While the Adviser's investment process is primarily driven by "bottom-up" stock selection, which focuses on an analysis of individual companies, the Adviser may also take "top-down" macroeconomic conditions into consideration in constructing the Fund's portfolio. The Fund's sector, country and regional exposures, however, are generally kept within 5% of those of its benchmark index. The Adviser identifies potential sells using the same systematic model it uses to identify potential purchases, and reviews the sells prior to trading. In addition, the Adviser may sell stocks based on information that the Adviser determines is not adequately reflected in its systematic model.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

As with all mutual funds, there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. A FUND SHARE IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT AND IT IS NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY THE FDIC OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. The principal risk factors affecting shareholders' investments in the Fund are set forth below.

EQUITY RISK -- Since it purchases equity securities, the Fund is subject to the risk that stock prices may fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the equity market has moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund's securities may fluctuate from day to day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may suffer a decline in response. These factors contribute to price volatility, which is the principal risk of investing in the Fund.

MID-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK -- The mid-capitalization companies in which the Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.

PREFERRED STOCKS RISK -- Preferred stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes, and are also subject to equity risk, which is the risk that stock prices will fall over short or extended periods of time. The rights of preferred stocks on the distribution of a company's assets in the event of a liquidation are generally subordinate to the rights associated with a company's debt securities.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES RISK -- The value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates (with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline) and the credit standing of the issuer. The price of a convertible security will also normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of the conversion or exercise feature.

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REITS RISK -- REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as the following:
declines in property values; increases in property taxes, operating expenses, interest rates or competition; overbuilding; zoning changes; and losses from casualty or condemnation. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses. REIT operating expenses are not reflected in the fee table and example in this prospectus.

FOREIGN COMPANY RISK -- Investing in foreign companies, including direct investments and investments through depositary receipts, poses additional risks since political and economic events unique to a country or region will affect those markets and their issuers. These risks will not necessarily affect the U.S. economy or similar issuers located in the U.S. Securities of foreign companies may not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and foreign companies are generally not subject to the regulatory controls imposed on U.S. issuers and, as a consequence, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Fund may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. Foreign securities may also be more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers. While depositary receipts provide an alternative to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their respective national markets and currencies, investments in depositary receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK -- As a result of the Fund's investments in securities denominated in, and/or receiving revenues in, foreign currencies, the Fund will be subject to currency risk. Currency risk is the risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar or, in the case of hedged positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency hedged. In either event, the dollar value of an investment in the Fund would be adversely affected.

DERIVATIVES RISK -- The Fund's use of forward contracts and swaps for all purposes, including speculative purposes, is subject to market risk, leverage risk, correlation risk, credit risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk. In addition, the Fund's use of derivatives for hedging purposes is subject to hedging risk. Market risk is the risk that the market value of an investment may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Leverage risk is the risk that the use of leverage may amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. Correlation risk is the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly or at all with the underlying asset, rate or index. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a derivative contract will default or otherwise become unable to honor a financial obligation. Valuation risk is the risk that the derivative may be difficult to value. Liquidity risk is described below. Hedging risk is the risk that derivative instruments used for hedging purposes may also limit any potential gain that may result from the increase in value of the hedged asset. To the extent that the Fund engages in hedging strategies, there can be no assurance that such strategy will be effective or that there will be a hedge in place at any given time. Each of these risks could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested in a derivative instrument.

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ETFS RISK -- ETFs are pooled investment vehicles, such as registered investment companies and grantor trusts, whose shares are listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges or otherwise traded in the over-the-counter market. To the extent that the Fund invests in ETFs, the Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which an index ETF is based or the other holdings of an active or index ETF, and the value of the Fund's investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the underlying index or holdings. ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund's investments in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the ETFs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

LIQUIDITY RISK -- Certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that the Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance.

LARGE PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION RISK -- Large purchases or redemptions of the Fund's shares may force the Fund to purchase or sell securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, and may cause the Fund's portfolio turnover rate and transaction costs to rise, which may negatively affect the Fund's performance and have adverse tax consequences for Fund shareholders.

MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMATIC OR QUANTITATIVE PROCESS RISK -- The value of the Fund may decline if the Adviser's judgments about the attractiveness, relative value or potential appreciation of a particular security or strategy prove to be incorrect. Because the Adviser relies, in part, on a systematic, quantitative screening process in selecting securities for the Fund, the Fund is subject to the additional risk that the Adviser's judgments regarding the investment criteria underlying the screening process may prove to be incorrect.

NEW FUND RISK -- Because the Fund is new, investors in the Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Fund is new, and therefore has no performance history. Once the Fund has completed a full calendar year of operations, a bar chart and table will be included that will provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the variability of the Fund's returns and comparing the Fund's performance to a broad measure of market performance. Of course, the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Current performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.funds.sgadvisors.com or by calling 866-778-6397.

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INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Cynthia Tusan, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Gary Baierl, PhD, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Mark Wimer, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Cherie Badri, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

Brendan Skarra-Corson, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016.

FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION, PLEASE TURN TO "SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION" ON PAGE 24 OF THE PROSPECTUS.

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SUMMARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES, TAXES AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION

PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES

You may generally purchase or redeem shares on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open for business.

To purchase Institutional Shares of a Fund for the first time, you must invest at least $1,000,000. To purchase Investor Shares of a Fund for the first time, you must invest at least $10,000. There is no minimum for subsequent investments.

The Funds may accept investments of smaller amounts in their sole discretion.

If you own your shares directly, you may redeem your shares by contacting the Funds directly by mail at Strategic Global Advisors Funds, P.O. Box 219009, Kansas City, MO 64121-9009 (Express Mail Address: Strategic Global Advisors Funds, c/o DST Systems, Inc. 430 West 7th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105) or telephone at 866-778-6397.

If you own your shares through an account with a broker or other financial intermediary, contact that broker or financial intermediary to redeem your shares. Your broker or financial intermediary may charge a fee for its services in addition to the fees charged by the Funds.

TAX INFORMATION

Each Fund intends to make distributions that may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs"), in which case your distribution will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax-deferred account.

PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

If you purchase shares of a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend a Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's web site for more information.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

The investment objective of each Fund is to seek total return, consisting of current income and long-term capital appreciation. The investment objective of each Fund is not a fundamental policy and may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

The investments and strategies described in this prospectus are those that the Funds use under normal conditions. During unusual economic or market conditions, or for temporary defensive or liquidity purposes, each Fund may, but is not obligated to, invest up to 100% of its assets in money market instruments and other cash equivalents that would not ordinarily be consistent with its investment objectives. If a Fund invests in this manner, it may cause the Fund to forgo greater investment returns for the safety of principal and the Fund may therefore not achieve its investment objective. The Funds will only do so if the Adviser believes that the risk of loss outweighs the opportunity for capital appreciation or current income.

This prospectus describes the Funds' principal investment strategies, and the Funds will normally invest in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. In addition to the securities and other investments and strategies described in this prospectus, each Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in other securities, use other strategies and engage in other investment practices that are not part of its principal investment strategies. These investments and strategies, as well as those described in this prospectus, are described in detail in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") (for information on how to obtain a copy of the SAI see the back cover of this prospectus). Of course, there is no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its investment goals.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RISK

Investing in each Fund involves risk and there is no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its goals. The Adviser's judgments about the markets, the economy, or companies may not anticipate actual market movements, economic conditions or company performance, and these judgments may affect the return on your investment. In fact, no matter how good of a job the Adviser does, you could lose money on your investment in a Fund, just as you could with similar investments.

The value of your investment in a Fund is based on the value of the securities the Fund holds. These prices change daily due to economic and other events that affect particular companies and other issuers. These price movements, sometimes called volatility, may be greater or lesser depending on the types of securities a Fund owns and the markets in which they trade. The effect on a Fund of a change in the value of a single security will depend on how widely the Fund diversifies its holdings.

EQUITY RISK -- Equity securities include common and preferred stocks, convertible securities, depositary receipts, shares of REITs, as well as shares of ETFs that attempt to track the price movement of equity indices. Common stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer. Preferred stock provides a fixed dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders, and which takes precedence over common stock in the event of a liquidation. Like common stock, preferred stocks represent partial ownership in a company, although preferred stock shareholders do not enjoy any of the voting rights of common stockholders. Also, unlike common stock, a preferred stock pays a fixed dividend that does not

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fluctuate, although the company does not have to pay this dividend if it lacks the financial ability to do so. Investments in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. The value of securities convertible into equity securities is also affected by prevailing interest rates, the credit quality of the issuer and any call provision. Fluctuations in the value of equity securities in which a mutual fund invests will cause the fund's net asset value to fluctuate. An investment in a portfolio of equity securities may be more suitable for long-term investors who can bear the risk of these share price fluctuations.

SMALL- AND MID-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK -- The small- and mid-capitalization companies in which the Funds may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, investments in these small- and mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, small- and mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies. These securities may be traded over-the-counter or listed on an exchange.

FOREIGN/EMERGING MARKETS SECURITIES RISK -- Investments in securities of foreign companies (including direct investments as well as investments through depositary receipts) can be more volatile than investments in U.S. companies. Diplomatic, political, or economic developments, including nationalization or appropriation, could affect investments in foreign companies. Foreign securities markets generally have less trading volume and less liquidity than U.S. markets. In addition, the value of securities denominated in foreign currencies, and of dividends from such securities, can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar. Financial statements of foreign issuers are governed by different accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards than the financial statements of U.S. issuers and may be less transparent and uniform than in the United States. Thus, there may be less information publicly available about foreign issuers than about most U.S. issuers. Transaction costs are generally higher than those in the United States and expenses for custodial arrangements of foreign securities may be somewhat greater than typical expenses for custodial arrangements of similar U.S. securities. Some foreign governments levy withholding taxes against dividend and interest income. Although in some countries a portion of these taxes are recoverable, the non-recovered portion will reduce the income received from the securities comprising the portfolio. These risks may be heightened with respect to emerging market countries since political turmoil and rapid changes in economic conditions are more likely to occur in these countries.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK -- Because non-U.S. securities are usually denominated in currencies other than the dollar, the value of a Fund's portfolio may be influenced by currency exchange rates and exchange control regulations. The currencies of emerging market countries may experience significant declines against the U.S. dollar, and devaluation may occur subsequent to investments in these currencies by a Fund. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging market countries.

REITS RISK -- REITs are pooled investment vehicles that own, and usually operate, income-producing real estate. REITs are susceptible to the risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as the following:
declines in property values; increases in property taxes, operating expenses, interest rates or competition; overbuilding; zoning changes; and losses from casualty or condemnation. REITs typically incur fees that are separate from those of a Fund. Accordingly, a Fund's investments in REITs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the REITs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund

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expenses. REIT operating expenses are not reflected in the fee table and example in this prospectus.

Some REITs may have limited diversification and may be subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of properties. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions, and may be subject to defaults by borrowers and to self-liquidations. In addition, a REIT may be affected by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") or its failure to maintain exemption from registration under the 1940 Act.

DERIVATIVES RISK -- A Fund's use of forward contracts and swaps is subject to derivatives risk. Derivatives are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify a Fund's gains or losses. There are various factors that affect a Fund's ability to achieve its objective with derivatives. Successful use of a derivative depends upon the degree to which prices of the underlying assets correlate with price movements in the derivatives a Fund buys or sells. A Fund could be negatively affected if the change in market value of its securities fails to correlate perfectly with the values of the derivatives it purchased or sold. The lack of a liquid secondary market for a derivative may prevent a Fund from closing its derivative positions and could adversely impact its ability to achieve its objective and to realize profits or limit losses. Since derivatives may be purchased for a fraction of their value, a relatively small price movement in a derivative may result in an immediate and substantial loss or gain to a Fund. Derivatives are often more volatile than other investments and a Fund may lose more in a derivative than it originally invested in it. Additionally, forwards and swaps are subject to counterparty risk, meaning that the party that issues the derivative may experience a significant credit event and may be unwilling or unable to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations.

FORWARD CONTRACTS. A forward contract involves a negotiated obligation to purchase or sell a specific security or asset at a future date (with or without delivery required), which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. Forward contracts are not traded on exchanges; rather, a bank or dealer will act as agent or as principal in order to make or take future delivery of a specified lot of a particular security or asset for a Fund's account. Risks associated with forwards may include: (i) an imperfect or no correlation between the movement in prices of forward contracts and the securities or assets underlying them; (ii) an illiquid market for forwards; (iii) difficulty in obtaining an accurate value for the forwards; and (iv) the risk that the counterparty to the forward contract will default or otherwise fail to honor its obligation. Because forwards require only a small initial investment in the form of a deposit or margin, they also involve a high degree of leverage.

SWAPS. In a swap transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns, differentials in rates of return or some other amount earned or realized on the "notional amount" of predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. Swaps can involve greater risks than direct investment in securities, because swaps may be leveraged and are subject to counterparty risk and valuation risk. Swaps may also be considered illiquid, and it may not be possible for a Fund to liquidate a swap position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses.

ETFS RISK -- ETFs are pooled investment vehicles, such as registered investment companies and grantor trusts, whose shares are listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges or otherwise traded in the over-the-counter market. To the extent that a Fund invests in ETFs, the

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Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which an index ETF is based or the other holdings of an active or index ETF, and the value of the Fund's investment will fluctuate in response to the performance of the underlying index or holdings. ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those of the Funds. Accordingly, a Fund's investments in ETFs will result in the layering of expenses such that shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of the ETFs' operating expenses, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

Because the value of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, shares may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value and the Adviser may not be able to liquidate a Fund's holdings at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund's performance.

LIQUIDITY RISK -- Certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that a Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance.

LARGE PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION RISK -- Large purchases or redemptions of a Fund's shares may affect the Fund, since the Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities if it experiences redemptions, and the Fund will need to invest additional cash that it receives. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management to the extent the Funds may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when they would not otherwise do so. These transactions could also have tax consequences if sales of securities result in gains, and could also increase transaction costs or portfolio turnover. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund's expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund's expense ratio.

MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMATIC OR QUANTITATIVE PROCESS RISK -- There is potential for shortfall in any investment process due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, data and system imperfections, analyst judgment, and the complex nature of designing and implementing portfolio construction systems and other quantitative models. Such shortfalls in systematic or quantitative processes in particular pose broader risk because they may be more pervasive in nature. Furthermore, the Adviser's systems may not necessarily perform in a manner in which they have historically performed or were intended to perform.

NEW FUND RISK -- Because the Funds are new, investors in a Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation.

INFORMATION ABOUT PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

A description of the Funds' policies and procedures with respect to the circumstances under which the Funds disclose their portfolio holdings is available in the SAI. The Funds will post their top 10 holdings within 60 days of the end of each calendar quarter on the internet at www.funds.sgadvisors.com. The portfolio holdings information placed on the Funds' website generally will remain there until replaced by new postings as described above.

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INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC, ("SGA" or the "Adviser"), a women-majority-owned California limited liability company organized in 2005, serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser's principal place of business is located at 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 650, Newport Beach, California 92660. As of August 31, 2016, the Adviser had approximately $2.86 billion in assets under management.

The Adviser makes investment decisions for the Funds and continuously reviews, supervises and administers each Fund's investment program. The Board supervises the Adviser and establishes policies that the Adviser must follow in its management activities.

For its services to the Funds, the Adviser is entitled to a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates based on the average daily net assets of each Fund.

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FUND                                                      ADVISORY FEE RATE
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International Equity Fund                                       0.95%
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International Equity Plus Fund                                  1.10%
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International Small Cap Equity Fund                             1.15%
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Global Equity Fund                                              0.95%
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The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep total annual fund operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and non-routine expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) for Institutional Shares and Investor Shares from exceeding certain levels as set forth below until November 30, 2017 (each, a "contractual expense limit"). This agreement may be terminated by: (i) the Board, for any reason at any time; or (ii) the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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FUND                                              CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITATION
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International Equity Fund                                      0.95%
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International Equity Plus Fund                                 1.10%
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International Small Cap Equity Fund                            1.15%
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Global Equity Fund                                             0.95%
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If at any point total annual fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit for a Fund's Institutional Shares or Investor Shares, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the total annual fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three-year period during which this agreement was in place.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Funds' investment advisory agreement will be available in the Funds' first Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders dated January 31, 2017, which will cover the period from the Funds' inceptions to January 31, 2017.

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

The Funds are each managed by a team of investment professionals that are jointly and primarily responsible for the day to day management of the Funds.

Cynthia Tusan, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, founded the Adviser in 2005. Ms. Tusan leads the portfolio management team and the fundamental research team for the Adviser, and serves an active role in the research and model development process. Ms. Tusan has been managing equity portfolios since 1989. Ms. Tusan earned her BA in Economics from Bryn Mawr College and her MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA. Ms. Tusan is a CFA charter holder, and a member of the CFA Society of Los Angeles and the CFA Society of Orange County.

Gary Baierl, PhD, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, joined the Adviser in 2006. Dr. Baierl leads the firm's research and model development effort and is an active member of the portfolio management team. Previously, Dr. Baierl served as the Director of Quantitative Research at Causeway Capital Management. Dr. Baierl received his PhD in Managerial Economics and Decision Science from Northwestern University and his BA in Mathematics and Economics from Boston University.

Mark Wimer, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, joined the Adviser in 2008. His responsibilities include day-to-day management of portfolios as well as quantitative and fundamental research. Mr. Wimer has over eighteen years of investment experience, most recently as a portfolio manager for several quantitatively-driven domestic and international equity strategies at Harris Investment Management in Chicago. Mr. Wimer has a BS in Computer & Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the Johnson School at Cornell University. Mr. Wimer is a CFA charter holder and a member of the CFA Society of Chicago and the Chicago Quantitative Alliance.

Cherie Badri, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, joined the Adviser in 2006. Prior to joining the Adviser, she spent over eight years as a senior associate research analyst covering the leisure and specialty retail industries at William Blair & Company in Chicago. Ms. Badri received her BA in Economics from Northwestern University and her MBA and MS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a CFA charter holder and is a member of the CFA Society of Orange County.

Brendan Skarra-Corson, CFA, Analyst and Portfolio Manager, joined the Adviser in 2012 after completing a Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining the Adviser, he conducted factor and asset allocation research at Lattice Strategies in 2012 and risk modelling while interning at Bank of America from 2011 to 2012 during the MFE program. Mr. Skarra-Corson started his career at INDATA Services, LLC where he led a team that implemented solutions to meet the financial technology needs of asset managers. Mr. Skarra-Corson also holds a BA in Economics and Mathematics from UC, San Diego. He is a CFA charter holder and member of the CFA Society of Orange County.

The SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed, and ownership of Fund shares.

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RELATED PERFORMANCE DATA OF THE ADVISER

The following tables present the related performance of groups of separate accounts (each, a "Composite," and together, the "Composites") managed by the Adviser that have investment objectives, policies and strategies substantially similar to those of the Funds. THE DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS. Performance is historical and does not represent the future performance of the Funds or of the Adviser.

The manner in which the performance was calculated for the Composites differs from that of registered mutual funds such as the Funds. If the performance was calculated in accordance with SEC standardized performance methodology, the performance results may have been different. The Adviser has prepared and presented the following in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS[R]). The Adviser's policies on valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing GIPS[R] compliant performance presentations are available upon request.

All returns presented were calculated on a total return basis and include all dividends and interest, accrued income, and realized and unrealized gains and losses. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. "Net of fees" returns reflect the deduction of foreign withholding taxes and all fees, including investment management fees, brokerage commissions, execution costs, sales loads and account fees, if any, paid by the accounts included in the Composites, without taking into account federal or state income taxes, while "gross of fees" returns do not reflect the deduction of investment management fees. All fees and expenses, except certain custodial fees, were included in the calculations. "Net of fees" returns are calculated using the highest applicable investment management fee, which is higher than the investment management fee charged to certain accounts in a Composite. The Composite performance information is calculated in and expressed in United States dollars.

Because of variation in fee levels, the "net of fees" Composite returns may not be reflective of performance in any one particular account. Therefore, the performance information shown below is not necessarily representative of the performance information that typically would be shown for a registered mutual fund.

The Funds' fees and expenses are generally expected to be higher than those of the accounts included in the Composites. If the Funds' fees and expenses had been imposed on the accounts included in the Composites, the performance shown below would have been lower. The accounts that are included in the Composites are also not subject to the diversification requirements, specific tax restrictions, and investment limitations imposed by the federal securities and tax laws. Consequently, the performance results for the Composites could have been adversely affected if the accounts in the Composites were subject to the same federal securities and tax laws as the Funds.

For an account to be included in a Composite, it must reach a market value of $100,000. The minimum market value represents the level of assets required to fully implement a Composite's strategy. Results are based on fully discretionary accounts under management. Accounts are included in a Composite from the first full month of management and removed after the last full month of management.

The investment results for the Composites presented below are not intended to predict or suggest the future returns of the Funds. THE PERFORMANCE DATA SHOWN BELOW SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED

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A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE FUNDS' OWN PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. Investors should be aware that the use of a methodology different than that used below to calculate performance could result in different performance data.

THE FOLLOWING DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE ADVISER'S INTERNATIONAL EQUITY COMPOSITE

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CALENDAR YEAR TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS
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                   TOTAL PRE-      TOTAL PRE-                                TOTAL ASSETS
                   TAX RETURN     TAX RETURN        MSCI                      AT END OF
                    (NET OF        (GROSS OF     EAFE (NET)    NUMBER OF       PERIOD
     YEAR             FEES)           FEES)       INDEX(1)      ACCOUNTS     ($ MILLIONS)
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     2015            1.10%           2.11%         -0.81%          8            792
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     2014            1.57%           2.59%         -4.90%          6             88
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     2013           25.16%          26.39%         22.78%          6             74
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     2012           18.79%          19.97%         17.32%          6             59
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     2011           -7.32%          -6.39%        -12.14%          5             38
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     2010           11.36%          12.47%          7.75%          6             41
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     2009           32.15%          33.45%         31.78%          6             36
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     2008          -46.19%         -45.62%        -43.38%          6             34
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     2007            7.10%           8.17%         11.17%          5             46
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     2006           31.38%          32.67%         26.34%          3             24
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS (AS OF 12/31/15)
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          TIME PERIOD           NET OF FEES          GROSS OF FEES         INDEX(1)
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            1 Year                 1.10%                2.11%              -0.81%
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            5 Years                7.19%                8.26%               3.60%
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           10 Years                4.66%                5.71%               3.03%
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      Since Inception(2)           5.17%                6.22%               3.47%
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(1) The MSCI EAFE Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

(2) The inception date of the Composite is November 30, 2005.

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THE FOLLOWING DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE ADVISER'S INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS COMPOSITE

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TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS (AS OF 6/30/16)
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                   TOTAL PRE-      TOTAL PRE-                                TOTAL ASSETS
                   TAX RETURN     TAX RETURN      MSCI ACWI                   AT END OF
                    (NET OF        (GROSS OF     EX USA (NET)   NUMBER OF       PERIOD
 TIME PERIOD          FEES)           FEES)       INDEX(1)      ACCOUNTS     ($ MILLIONS)
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   Since
Inception(2)        -12.77%        -11.88%        -10.24%           2            99
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(1) The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 developed markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 23 emerging markets countries.

(2) The inception date of the Composite is July 1, 2015.

THE FOLLOWING DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE ADVISER'S INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY

COMPOSITE

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CALENDAR YEAR TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS
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                                       COMPOSITE RETURNS
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                   TOTAL PRE-      TOTAL PRE-     MSCI WORLD                 TOTAL ASSETS
                   TAX RETURN     TAX RETURN     EX USA SMALL                  AT END OF
                    (NET OF        (GROSS OF      CAP (NET)     NUMBER OF       PERIOD
     YEAR             FEES)           FEES)       INDEX(1)      ACCOUNTS     ($ MILLIONS)
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     2015            10.30%          11.95%         5.46%           4             248
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     2014            -4.87%          -3.43%        -5.35%           3              67
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     2013            35.18%          37.17%        25.55%           1               5
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     2012            18.39%          20.15%        17.48%           1               4
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     2011            -6.51%          -5.09%       -15.81%           1               3
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS (AS OF 12/31/15)
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                                       COMPOSITE RETURNS
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                                                                       MSCI WORLD EX USA SMALL
          TIME PERIOD           NET OF FEES          GROSS OF FEES        CAP (NET) INDEX(1)
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            1 Year                10.30%                11.95%                5.46%
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            5 Years                9.44%                11.08%                4.39%
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      Since Inception(2)          11.26%                12.93%                6.86%
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(1) The MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index captures small-cap representation across 22 of 23 developed markets countries (excluding the U.S.).

(2) The inception date of the Composite is March 31, 2010.

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THE FOLLOWING DATA DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE ADVISER'S GLOBAL EQUITY COMPOSITE

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CALENDAR YEAR TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS
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                   TOTAL PRE-      TOTAL PRE-                                TOTAL ASSETS
                   TAX RETURN     TAX RETURN      MSCI WORLD                   AT END OF
                    (NET OF        (GROSS OF        (NET)        NUMBER OF      PERIOD
     YEAR             FEES)           FEES)        INDEX(1)      ACCOUNTS     ($ MILLIONS)
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      2015          -0.15%           0.86%         -0.87%           5             219
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      2014          11.70%          12.81%          4.94%           2              53
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL PRE-TAX RETURNS (AS OF 12/31/15)
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                                       COMPOSITE RETURNS
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                                                                          MSCI WORLD
          TIME PERIOD           NET OF FEES          GROSS OF FEES      (NET) INDEX(1)
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            1 Year                 -0.15%               0.86%              -0.87%
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      Since Inception(2)            8.25%               9.33%               3.66%
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(1) The MSCI World Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 23 developed markets countries.

(2) The inception date of the Composite is October 31, 2013.

PURCHASING, SELLING AND EXCHANGING FUND SHARES

This section tells you how to purchase, sell (sometimes called "redeem") and exchange shares of the Funds.

For information regarding the federal income tax consequences of transactions in shares of the Funds, including information about cost basis reporting, see "Taxes."

HOW TO CHOOSE A SHARE CLASS

Each Fund offers two classes of shares to investors, Institutional Shares and Investor Shares. Each share class has its own shareholder eligibility criteria, investment minimums, cost structure and other features. The following summarizes the primary features of Institutional Shares and Investor Shares. Contact your financial intermediary or the Funds for more information about each Fund's share classes and how to choose between them.

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CLASS NAME           ELIGIBLE INVESTORS      INVESTMENT MINIMUMS       FEES
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Institutional        Primarily               Initial - $1,000,000      No Rule 12b-1 Fee or
Shares               institutional           Subsequent -- None        Shareholder Servicing
                     investors                                         Fee
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Investor Shares      Institutional and       Initial - $10,000         0.25% Rule 12b-1 Fee
                     individual              Subsequent -- None
                     investors                                         0.25% Shareholder
                                                                       Servicing Fee
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Institutional Shares and Investor Shares are offered to investors who purchase shares directly from the Funds or through certain financial intermediaries such as financial planners, investment

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advisors, broker-dealers or other financial institutions. An investor may be eligible to purchase more than one share class. However, if you purchase shares through a financial intermediary, you may only purchase that class of shares which your financial intermediary sells or services. Your financial intermediary can tell you which class of shares is available through the intermediary.

The Funds reserve the right to change the criteria for eligible investors and accept investments of smaller amounts in their sole discretion.

HOW TO PURCHASE FUND SHARES

To purchase shares directly from the Funds through their transfer agent, complete and send in the application. If you need an application or have questions, please call 866-778-6397.

All investments must be made by check, Automated Clearing House ("ACH"), or wire. All checks must be made payable in U.S. dollars and drawn on U.S. financial institutions. The Funds do not accept purchases made by third-party checks, credit cards, credit card checks, cash, traveler's checks, money orders or cashier's checks.

The Funds reserve the right to reject any specific purchase order, including exchange purchases, for any reason. The Funds are not intended for short-term trading by shareholders in response to short-term market fluctuations. For more information about the Funds' policy on short-term trading, see "Excessive Trading Policies and Procedures."

The Funds do not generally accept investments by non-U.S. persons. Non-U.S. persons may be permitted to invest in the Funds subject to the satisfaction of enhanced due diligence. Please contact the Funds for more information.

BY MAIL

You can open an account with the Funds by sending a check and your account application to the address below. You can add to an existing account by sending the Funds a check and, if possible, the "Invest by Mail" stub that accompanies your confirmation statement. Be sure your check identifies clearly your name, your account number, the Fund name and the share class.

REGULAR MAIL ADDRESS

Strategic Global Advisors Funds
P.O. Box 219009
Kansas City, MO 64121-9009

EXPRESS MAIL ADDRESS

Strategic Global Advisors Funds
c/o DST Systems, Inc.
430 W 7th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

The Funds do not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery services to be their agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services of purchase orders does not constitute receipt by the Funds' transfer agent. The share price used to fill the purchase order is the next price calculated by a Fund after the Funds' transfer agent receives the order in proper

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form at the P.O. Box provided for regular mail delivery or the office address provided for express mail delivery.

BY WIRE

To open an account by wire, call 866-778-6397 for details. To add to an existing account by wire, wire your money using the wiring instructions set forth below (be sure to include the Fund name, the share class and your account number).

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

UMB Bank, N.A.
ABA # 101000695
Strategic Global Advisors Funds
DDA # 9872013085

Ref: Fund name/share class/account number/account name

BY ACH

You may not open an account via ACH. To add to an existing account by ACH, call 866-778-6397.

PURCHASES IN-KIND

Subject to the approval of the Funds, an investor may purchase shares of each Fund with liquid securities and other assets that are eligible for purchase by that Fund (consistent with the Fund's investment policies and restrictions) and that have a value that is readily ascertainable in accordance with the Fund's valuation policies. These transactions will be effected only if the Adviser deems the security to be an appropriate investment for a Fund. Assets purchased by a Fund in such transactions will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Funds. The Funds reserve the right to amend or terminate this practice at any time.

MINIMUM PURCHASES

To purchase Institutional Shares of a Fund for the first time, you must invest at least $1,000,000. To purchase Investor Shares of a Fund for the first time, you must invest at least $10,000. There is no minimum for subsequent investments. Each Fund may accept investments of smaller amounts in its sole discretion.

FUND CODES

The Funds' reference information, which is listed below, will be helpful to you when you contact a Fund to purchase or exchange shares, check daily NAV, or obtain additional information.

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FUND NAME                                SHARE            TICKER      CUSIP        FUND
                                         CLASS            SYMBOL                   CODE
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International Equity Fund            Institutional        SGLCX     00771X 542     1320
                                         Shares
                                    -------------------------------------------------------
                                    Investor Shares       SGNLX     00771X 559     1321
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International Equity Plus Fund       Institutional        SGLPX     00771X 526     1322
                                         Shares
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                                    Investor Shares       SGNPX     00771X 534     1323
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International Small Cap Equity       Institutional        SGSMX     00771X 492     1326
Fund                                     Shares
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                                    Investor Shares       SGNSX     00771X 518     1327
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Global Equity Fund                   Institutional        SGGLX     00771X 476     1324
                                         Shares
                                    --------------------------------------------------------
                                    Investor Shares       SGNGX     00771X 484     1325
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GENERAL INFORMATION

You may generally purchase shares on any day that the NYSE is open for business (a "Business Day"). Shares cannot be purchased by Federal Reserve wire on days that either the NYSE or the Federal Reserve is closed.

A Fund's price per share will be the next determined NAV per share after the Fund or an authorized institution (as defined below) receives your purchase order in proper form. "Proper form" means that the Fund was provided with a complete and signed account application, including the investor's social security number or tax identification number, and other identification required by law or regulation, as well as sufficient purchase proceeds.

Each Fund calculates its NAV once each Business Day as of the close of normal trading on the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time). To receive the current Business Day's NAV, a Fund or an authorized institution must receive your purchase order in proper form before the close of normal trading on the NYSE. If the NYSE closes early -- such as on days in advance of certain holidays -- the Funds reserve the right to calculate NAV as of the earlier closing time. The Funds will not accept orders that request a particular day or price for the transaction or any other special conditions.

Shares will not be priced on days that the NYSE is closed for trading, including nationally observed holidays. Since securities that are traded on foreign exchanges may trade on days when the NYSE is closed, the values of the Funds may change on days when you are unable to purchase or redeem shares.

BUYING OR SELLING SHARES THROUGH A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY

In addition to being able to buy and sell Fund shares directly from the Funds through their transfer agent, you may also buy or sell shares of a Fund through accounts with financial intermediaries, such as brokers and other institutions that are authorized to place trades in Fund shares for their customers. When you purchase or sell Fund shares through a financial intermediary (rather than directly from a Fund), you may have to transmit your purchase and sale requests to the financial intermediary at an earlier time for your transaction to become effective that day. This allows the financial intermediary time to process your requests and transmit them to the Fund prior to the time the Fund calculates its NAV that day. Your financial intermediary is responsible for transmitting all purchase and redemption requests, investment information, documentation and money to a Fund on time. If your financial intermediary fails to do so, it may be responsible for any resulting fees or losses. Unless your financial intermediary is an authorized institution, orders transmitted by the financial intermediary and received by a Fund after the time NAV is calculated for a particular day will receive the following day's NAV.

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Certain financial intermediaries, including certain broker-dealers and shareholder organizations, are authorized to act as agent on behalf of the Funds with respect to the receipt of purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares ("authorized institutions"). Authorized institutions are also authorized to designate other intermediaries to receive purchase and redemption orders on a Fund's behalf. A Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized institution or, if applicable, an authorized institution's designee, receives the order. Orders will be priced at a Fund's next computed NAV after they are received by an authorized institution or an authorized institution's designee. To determine whether your financial intermediary is an authorized institution or an authorized institution's designee such that it may act as agent on behalf of a Fund with respect to purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares, you should contact your financial intermediary directly.

If you deal directly with a financial intermediary, you will have to follow its procedures for transacting with a Fund. Your financial intermediary may charge a fee for your purchase and/or redemption transactions. For more information about how to purchase or sell Fund shares through a financial intermediary, you should contact your financial intermediary directly.

HOW THE FUNDS CALCULATE NAV

The NAV of each Fund's shares is determined by dividing the total value of the Fund's portfolio investments and other assets, less any liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding.

In calculating NAV, each Fund generally values its investment portfolio at market price. If market prices are not readily available or a Fund reasonably believes that they are unreliable, such as in the case of a security value that has been materially affected by events occurring after the relevant market closes, the Fund is required to price those securities at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board. Pursuant to the policies adopted by, and under the ultimate supervision of, the Board, these methods are implemented through the Trust's Fair Value Pricing Committee, members of which are appointed by the Board. A Fund's determination of a security's fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors, and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value that the Fund assigns to a security may be higher or lower than the security's value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available.

With respect to non-U.S. securities held by a Fund, the Fund may take factors influencing specific markets or issuers into consideration in determining the fair value of a non-U.S. security. International securities markets may be open on days when the U.S. markets are closed. In such cases, the value of any international securities owned by a Fund may be significantly affected on days when investors cannot buy or sell shares. In addition, due to the difference in times between the close of the international markets and the time as of which the Fund prices its shares, the value the Fund assigns to securities may not be the same as the quoted or published prices of those securities on their primary markets or exchanges. In determining fair value prices, a Fund may consider the performance of securities on their primary exchanges, foreign currency appreciation/depreciation, securities market movements in the United States, or other relevant information related to the securities.

There may be limited circumstances in which a Fund would price securities at fair value for stocks of U.S. companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges -- for example, if the exchange on which a portfolio security is principally traded closed early or if trading in a particular security was halted during the day and did not resume prior to the time the Fund calculated its NAV.

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HOW TO SELL YOUR FUND SHARES

If you own your shares directly, you may sell your shares on any Business Day by contacting the Funds directly by mail or telephone at 866-778-6397.

If you own your shares through an account with a broker or other institution, contact that broker or institution to sell your shares. Your broker or institution may charge a fee for its services in addition to the fees charged by the Funds.

If you would like to have your redemption proceeds, including proceeds generated as a result of closing your account, sent to a third party or an address other than your own, please notify the Funds in writing.

Certain redemption requests will require a signature guarantee by an eligible guarantor institution. Eligible guarantors include commercial banks, savings and loans, savings banks, trust companies, credit unions, member firms of a national stock exchange, or any other member or participant of an approved signature guarantor program. For example, signature guarantees may be required if your address of record has changed in the last 30 days, if you want the proceeds sent to a bank other than the bank of record on your account, or if you ask that the proceeds be sent to a different person or address. Please note that a notary public is not an acceptable provider of a signature guarantee and that the Funds must be provided with the original guarantee. Signature guarantees are for the protection of Fund shareholders. Before granting a redemption request, the Funds may require a shareholder to furnish additional legal documents to ensure proper authorization.

Accounts held by a corporation, trust, fiduciary or partnership, may require additional documentation along with a signature guaranteed letter of instruction. The Funds participate in the Paperless Legal Program (the "Program"), which eliminates the need for accompanying paper documentation on legal securities transfers. Requests received with a Medallion Signature Guarantee will be reviewed for the proper criteria to meet the guidelines of the Program and may not require additional documentation. Please contact Shareholder Services at 866-778-6397 for more information.

The sale price of each share will be the next determined NAV after a Fund (or an authorized institution) receives your request in proper form.

BY MAIL

To redeem shares by mail, please send a letter to the Funds signed by all registered parties on the account specifying:

o The Fund name;
o The share class;
o The account number;
o The dollar amount or number of shares you wish to redeem;
o The account name(s); and
o The address to which redemption (sale) proceeds should be sent.

All registered shareholders must sign the letter in the exact name(s) and must designate any special capacity in which they are registered.

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REGULAR MAIL ADDRESS

Strategic Global Advisors Funds
P.O. Box 219009
Kansas City, MO 64121-9009

EXPRESS MAIL ADDRESS

Strategic Global Advisors Funds
c/o DST Systems, Inc.
430 West 7th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

The Funds do not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery services to be their agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services of sell orders does not constitute receipt by the Funds' transfer agent. The share price used to fill the sell order is the next price calculated by a Fund after the Funds' transfer agent receives the order in proper form at the P.O. Box provided for regular mail delivery or the office address provided for express mail delivery.

BY TELEPHONE

To redeem shares by telephone, you must first establish the telephone redemption privilege (and, if desired, the wire and/or ACH redemption privilege) by completing the appropriate sections of the account application. Call 866-778-6397 to redeem your shares. Based on your instructions, the Funds will mail your proceeds to you, or send them to your bank via wire or ACH.

RECEIVING YOUR MONEY

Normally, a Fund will send your sale proceeds within seven days after the Fund receives your request. Your proceeds can be wired to your bank account (may be subject to a $10 fee), sent to you by check or sent via ACH to your bank account if you have established banking instructions on your account. IF YOU PURCHASE SHARES USING A CHECK OR VIA ACH, AND SOON AFTER REQUEST A REDEMPTION, IF THE CHECK HAS NOT CLEARED THE FUNDS WILL NOT CONSIDER THE REQUEST TO BE IN "PROPER FORM" AND WILL NOT HONOR THE REDEMPTION REQUEST.

REDEMPTIONS IN-KIND

The Funds generally pay sale (redemption) proceeds in cash. However, under unusual conditions that make the payment of cash unwise and for the protection of the Funds' remaining shareholders, the Funds might pay all or part of your redemption proceeds in securities with a market value equal to the redemption price (redemption in-kind). It is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in-kind, but if they were, you would have to pay transaction costs to sell the securities distributed to you, as well as taxes on any capital gains from the sale as with any redemption. In addition, you would continue to be subject to the risks of any market fluctuation in the value of the securities you receive in-kind until they are sold.

INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTIONS OF YOUR SHARES

If your account balance drops below $800,000 for Institutional Shares or $8,000 for Investor Shares, you may be required to sell your shares. The Funds generally will provide you at least 30

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days' written notice to give you time to add to your account and avoid the involuntary redemption of your shares. Each Fund reserves the right to waive the minimum account value requirement in its sole discretion. If your Fund shares are redeemed for this reason within 90 days of their purchase, the redemption fee will not be applied.

SUSPENSION OF YOUR RIGHT TO SELL YOUR SHARES

The Funds may suspend your right to sell your shares or delay payment of redemption proceeds for more than seven days during times when the NYSE is closed, other than during customary weekends or holidays, or as otherwise permitted by the SEC. More information about this is in the SAI.

HOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR FUND SHARES

At no charge, you may exchange Institutional Shares or Investor Shares of one Fund for Institutional Shares or Investor Shares, respectively, of another Fund by writing to or calling the Funds. Exchanges are subject to the minimum investment requirements and the fees and expenses of the Fund you exchange into. You may only exchange shares between accounts with identical registrations (i.e., the same names and addresses).

The exchange privilege is not intended as a vehicle for short-term or excessive trading. A Fund may suspend or terminate your exchange privilege if you engage in a pattern of exchanges that is excessive, as determined in the sole discretion of the Fund. For more information about the Funds' policy on excessive trading, see "Excessive Trading Policies and Procedures."

TELEPHONE TRANSACTIONS

Purchasing, selling and exchanging Fund shares over the telephone is extremely convenient, but not without risk. Although the Funds have certain safeguards and procedures to confirm the identity of callers and the authenticity of instructions, the Funds are not responsible for any losses or costs incurred by following telephone instructions they reasonably believe to be genuine. If you or your financial institution transact with the Funds over the telephone, you will generally bear the risk of any loss.

PAYMENTS TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

The Funds and/or the Adviser may compensate financial intermediaries for providing a variety of services to the Funds and/or their shareholders. Financial intermediaries include affiliated or unaffiliated brokers, dealers, banks (including bank trust departments), trust companies, registered investment advisers, financial planners, retirement plan administrators, insurance companies, and any other institution having a service, administration, or any similar arrangement with the Funds, their service providers or their respective affiliates. This section briefly describes how financial intermediaries may be paid for providing these services. For more information please see "Payments to Financial Intermediaries" in the SAI.

Your financial intermediary may also charge you account fees, transaction fees for buying or redeeming shares of the Funds, or other fees for servicing your account. Your financial intermediary should provide a schedule of its fees and services to you upon request.

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DISTRIBUTION PLAN

The Funds have adopted a distribution plan under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, for Investor Shares that allows the Funds to pay distribution and/or service fees for the sale and distribution of Fund shares, and for services provided to shareholders. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund's assets on an on-going basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. The maximum annual Rule 12b-1 fee for Investor Shares of a Fund is 0.25%.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICING PLAN

The Funds have adopted a shareholder servicing plan that provides that the Funds may pay financial intermediaries for shareholder services in an annual amount not to exceed 0.25% based on the average daily net assets of the Funds' Investor Shares. The services for which financial intermediaries are compensated may include record-keeping, transaction processing for shareholders' accounts and other shareholder services.

OTHER PAYMENTS BY THE FUNDS

The Funds may enter into agreements with financial intermediaries pursuant to which the Funds may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution-related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on either (1) a percentage of the average daily net assets of Fund shareholders serviced by a financial intermediary, or (2) the number of Fund shareholders serviced by a financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, distribution or shareholder services fees the Funds may pay to financial intermediaries pursuant to the Funds' distribution plan or shareholder servicing plan.

OTHER PAYMENTS BY THE ADVISER

From time to time, the Adviser and/or its affiliates, in their discretion, may make payments to certain affiliated or unaffiliated financial intermediaries to compensate them for the costs associated with distribution, marketing, administration and shareholder servicing support for the Funds. These payments are sometimes characterized as "revenue sharing" payments and are made out of the Adviser's and/or its affiliates' own legitimate profits or other resources, and may be in addition to any payments made to financial intermediaries by the Funds. A financial intermediary may provide these services with respect to Fund shares sold or held through programs such as retirement plans, qualified tuition programs, fund supermarkets, fee-based advisory or wrap fee programs, bank trust programs, and insurance (e.g., individual or group annuity) programs. In addition, financial intermediaries may receive payments for making shares of the Funds available to their customers or registered representatives, including providing the Funds with "shelf space," placing them on a preferred or recommended fund list, or promoting the Funds in certain sales programs that are sponsored by financial intermediaries. To the extent permitted by SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") rules and other applicable laws and regulations, the Adviser and/or its affiliates may pay or allow other promotional incentives or payments to financial intermediaries.

The level of payments made by the Adviser and/or its affiliates to individual financial intermediaries varies in any given year and may be negotiated on the basis of sales of Fund shares, the amount of Fund assets serviced by the financial intermediary or the quality of the financial intermediary's relationship with the Adviser and/or its affiliates. These payments may be more or less than the payments received by the financial intermediaries from other mutual

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funds and may influence a financial intermediary to favor the sales of certain funds or share classes over others. In certain instances, the payments could be significant and may cause a conflict of interest for your financial intermediary. Any such payments will not change the NAV or price of a Fund's shares.

Please contact your financial intermediary for information about any payments it may receive in connection with the sale of Fund shares or the provision of services to Fund shareholders, as well as information about any fees and/or commissions it charges.

OTHER POLICIES

EXCESSIVE TRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Funds are intended for long-term investment purposes only and discourage shareholders from engaging in "market timing" or other types of excessive short-term trading. This frequent trading into and out of a Fund may present risks to the Fund's long-term shareholders and could adversely affect shareholder returns. The risks posed by frequent trading include interfering with the efficient implementation of a Fund's investment strategies, triggering the recognition of taxable gains and losses on the sale of Fund investments, requiring the Fund to maintain higher cash balances to meet redemption requests, and experiencing increased transaction costs.

In addition, because the Funds may invest in foreign securities traded primarily on markets that close prior to the time a Fund determines its NAV, the risks posed by frequent trading may have a greater potential to dilute the value of Fund shares held by long-term shareholders than funds investing exclusively in U.S. securities. In instances where a significant event that affects the value of one or more foreign securities held by a Fund takes place after the close of the primary foreign market, but before the time that the Fund determines its NAV, certain investors may seek to take advantage of the fact that there will be a delay in the adjustment of the market price for a security caused by this event until the foreign market reopens (sometimes referred to as "price" or "time zone" arbitrage). Shareholders who attempt this type of arbitrage may dilute the value of a Fund's shares if the prices of the Fund's foreign securities do not reflect their fair value. Although the Funds have procedures designed to determine the fair value of foreign securities for purposes of calculating their NAV when such an event has occurred, fair value pricing, because it involves judgments which are inherently subjective, may not always eliminate the risk of price arbitrage.

In addition, because the Funds invest in mid- and small-cap securities, which often trade in lower volumes and may be less liquid, the Funds may be more susceptible to the risks posed by frequent trading because frequent transactions in the Funds' shares may have a greater impact on the market prices of these types of securities.

The Funds' service providers will take steps reasonably designed to detect and deter frequent trading by shareholders pursuant to the Funds' policies and procedures described in this prospectus and approved by the Board. For purposes of applying these policies, the Funds' service providers may consider the trading history of accounts under common ownership or control. The Funds' policies and procedures include:

o A redemption fee of 2.00% of the value of the shares sold will be imposed on shares redeemed within 90 days or less after their date of purchase (subject to certain exceptions as discussed below in "Redemption Fees").

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o Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase or exchange request by any investor or group of investors for any reason without prior notice, including, in particular, if the Fund or the Adviser reasonably believes that the trading activity would be harmful or disruptive to the Fund.

The Funds and/or their service providers seek to apply these policies to the best of their abilities uniformly and in a manner they believe is consistent with the interests of the Funds' long-term shareholders. The Funds do not knowingly accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions by Fund shareholders. Although these policies are designed to deter frequent trading, none of these measures alone nor all of them taken together eliminate the possibility that frequent trading in a Fund will occur.

Financial intermediaries (such as investment advisers and broker-dealers) often establish omnibus accounts in the Funds for their customers through which transactions are placed. The Funds have entered into "information sharing agreements" with these financial intermediaries, which permit the Funds to obtain, upon request, information about the trading activity of the intermediary's customers that invest in the Funds. If the Funds or their service providers identify omnibus account level trading patterns that have the potential to be detrimental to the Funds, the Funds or their service providers may, in their sole discretion, request from the financial intermediary information concerning the trading activity of its customers. Based upon a review of that information, if the Funds or their service providers determine that the trading activity of any customer may be detrimental to the Funds, they may, in their sole discretion, request the financial intermediary to restrict or limit further trading in the Funds by that customer. If the Funds are not satisfied that the intermediary has taken appropriate action, the Funds may terminate the intermediary's ability to transact in Fund shares. When information regarding transactions in the Funds' shares is requested by the Funds and such information is in the possession of a person that is itself a financial intermediary to a financial intermediary (an "indirect intermediary"), any financial intermediary with whom the Funds have an information sharing agreement is obligated to obtain transaction information from the indirect intermediary or, if directed by the Funds, to restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing shares of the Funds on behalf of other persons.

The Funds and their service providers will use reasonable efforts to work with financial intermediaries to identify excessive short-term trading in omnibus accounts that may be detrimental to the Funds. However, there can be no assurance that the monitoring of omnibus account level trading will enable the Funds to identify or prevent all such trading by a financial intermediary's customers. Please contact your financial intermediary for more information.

REDEMPTION FEE

In an effort to discourage short-term trading and defray costs incurred by shareholders as a result of short-term trading, each Fund charges a 2.00% redemption fee on redemptions (including exchanges) of shares that have been held for less than 90 days. The redemption fee is deducted from a Fund's sale proceeds and cannot be paid separately, and any proceeds of the fee are credited to the assets of the Fund from which the redemption was made. The fee does not apply to shares purchased with reinvested dividends or distributions. In determining how long shares of a Fund have been held, the Fund assumes that shares held by the investor the longest period of time will be sold first.

The redemption fee is applicable to Fund shares purchased either directly from a Fund or through a financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer. Transactions through financial intermediaries

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typically are placed with the Fund on an omnibus basis and include both purchase and sale transactions placed on behalf of multiple investors. The Funds request that financial intermediaries assess the redemption fee on customer accounts and collect and remit the proceeds to the Funds. However, the Funds recognize that due to operational and systems limitations, intermediaries' methods for tracking and calculating the fee may be inadequate or differ in some respects from the Funds'. Therefore, to the extent that financial intermediaries are unable to collect the redemption fee, a Fund may not be able to defray the expenses associated with those short-term trades made by that financial intermediary's customers.

Each Fund reserves the right to waive its redemption fee at its discretion when it believes such waiver is in the best interests of the Fund, including with respect to certain categories of redemptions that the Fund reasonably believes may not raise frequent trading or market timing concerns. These categories currently include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) participants in certain group retirement plans whose processing systems are incapable of properly applying the redemption fee to underlying shareholders; (ii) redemptions resulting from certain transfers upon the death of a shareholder;
(iii) redemptions by certain pension plans as required by law or by regulatory authorities; and (iv) retirement loans and withdrawals.

CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.

What this means to you: When you open an account, a Fund will ask your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow the Fund to identify you. This information is subject to verification to ensure the identity of all persons opening a mutual fund account.

The Funds are required by law to reject your new account application if the required identifying information is not provided.

In certain instances, the Funds are required to collect documents to fulfill their legal obligation. Documents provided in connection with your application will be used solely to establish and verify a customer's identity.

Attempts to collect the missing information required on the application will be performed by either contacting you or, if applicable, your broker or financial intermediary. If this information cannot be obtained within a reasonable timeframe established in the sole discretion of the Funds, your application will be rejected.

Upon receipt of your application in proper form (or upon receipt of all identifying information required on the application), your investment will be accepted and your order will be processed at the next-determined NAV per share.

The Funds reserve the right to close or liquidate your account at the next-determined NAV and remit proceeds to you via check if they are unable to verify your identity. Attempts to verify your identity will be performed within a reasonable timeframe established in the sole discretion of the Funds. Further, the Funds reserve the right to hold your proceeds until your original check clears the bank, which may take up to 15 days from the date of purchase. In such an instance, you may be subject to a gain or loss on Fund shares and will be subject to corresponding tax implications.

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM

Customer identification and verification is part of the Funds' overall obligation to deter money laundering under federal law. The Funds have adopted an anti-money laundering compliance program designed to prevent the Funds from being used for money laundering or the financing of illegal activities. In this regard, the Funds reserve the right to: (i) refuse, cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order; (ii) freeze any account and/or suspend account services; or (iii) involuntarily close your account in cases of threatening conduct or suspected fraudulent or illegal activity. These actions will be taken when, in the sole discretion of Fund management, they are deemed to be in the best interest of a Fund or in cases when a Fund is requested or compelled to do so by governmental or law enforcement authority. If your account is closed at the request of governmental or law enforcement authority, you may not receive proceeds of the redemption if the Fund is required to withhold such proceeds.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Each state has unclaimed property rules that generally provide for escheatment (or transfer) to the state of unclaimed property under various circumstances. Such circumstances include inactivity (e.g., no owner-initiated contact for a certain period), returned mail (e.g., when mail sent to a shareholder is returned by the post office, or "RPO," as undeliverable), or a combination of both inactivity and returned mail. Once it flags property as unclaimed, the applicable Fund will attempt to contact the shareholder, but if that attempt is unsuccessful, the account may be considered abandoned and escheated to the state. More information on unclaimed property and how to maintain an active account is available through your state or by calling 866-778-6397.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The Funds distribute their net investment income, and make distributions of their net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. If you own Fund shares on a Fund's record date, you will be entitled to receive the distribution.

You will receive dividends and distributions in the form of additional Fund shares unless you elect to receive payment in cash. To elect cash payment, you must notify a Fund in writing prior to the date of the distribution. Your election will be effective for dividends and distributions paid after the Fund receives your written notice. To cancel your election, simply send the Fund written notice.

TAXES

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR TAX ADVISOR REGARDING YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES. Below is a summary of some important tax issues that affect the Funds and their shareholders. This summary is based on current tax laws, which may change. This summary does not apply to shares held in an IRA or other tax-qualified plans, which are generally not subject to current tax. Transactions relating to shares held in such accounts may, however, be taxable at some time in the future.

Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any. The dividends and distributions you receive may be subject to federal, state, and local taxation, depending upon your tax situation. Distributions you receive from each Fund may be taxable whether or not you reinvest them. Income distributions, other than distributions

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of qualified dividend income, and distributions of short term capital gains are generally taxable at ordinary income tax rates. Distributions reported by the Funds as long term capital gains and as qualified dividend income are generally taxable at the rates applicable to long-term capital gains currently set at a maximum tax rate for individuals at 20% (lower rates apply to individuals in lower tax brackets). Once a year the Funds (or their administrative agent) will send you a statement showing the types and total amount of distributions you received during the previous year.

You should note that if you purchase shares just before a distribution, the purchase price would reflect the amount of the upcoming distribution. In this case, you would be taxed on the entire amount of the distribution received, even though, as an economic matter, the distribution simply constitutes a return of your investment. This is known as "buying a dividend" and should be avoided by taxable investors.

Each sale of Fund shares may be a taxable event. For tax purposes, an exchange of your Fund shares for shares of a different fund is the same as a sale. The gain or loss on the sale of Fund shares generally will be treated as a short-term capital gain or loss if you held the shares for 12 months or less or as long-term capital gain or loss if you held the shares for longer. Any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of Fund shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term, rather than short-term, to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received (or deemed received) by you with respect to the Fund shares. All or a portion of any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of Fund shares will be disallowed if you purchase other substantially identical shares within 30 days before or after the disposition. In such a case, the basis of the newly purchased shares will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.

U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 if married and filing jointly) are subject to a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on their "net investment income," including interest, dividends, and capital gains (including capital gains realized on the sale or exchange of shares of a Fund).

The Funds (or their administrative agent) must report to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and furnish to Fund shareholders cost basis information for Fund shares. In addition to reporting the gross proceeds from the sale of Fund shares, the Funds (or their administrative agent) are also required to report the cost basis information for such shares and indicate whether these shares had a short-term or long-term holding period. For each sale of Fund shares, the Funds will permit shareholders to elect from among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods, including the average cost basis method. In the absence of an election, the Funds will use the average basis method as the default cost basis method. The cost basis method elected by the Fund shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Fund shares may not be changed after the settlement date of each such sale of Fund shares. Fund shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the best IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how cost basis reporting applies to them. Shareholders also should carefully review the cost basis information provided to them and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns.

To the extent a Fund invests in foreign securities, it may be subject to foreign withholding taxes with respect to dividends or interest the Fund received from sources in foreign countries. If more than 50% of the total assets of a Fund consists of foreign securities, such Fund will be eligible to elect to treat some of those taxes as a distribution to shareholders, which would allow shareholders to offset some of their U.S. federal income tax. A Fund (or its administrative agent)

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will notify you if it makes such an election and provide you with the information necessary to reflect foreign taxes paid on your income tax return.

Because each shareholder's tax situation is different, you should consult your tax advisor about the tax implications of an investment in the Funds.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TAXES IS IN THE SAI.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Because the Funds had not commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus, financial highlights are not available.

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THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS

INVESTMENT ADVISER

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC
100 Bayview Circle
Suite 650
Newport Beach, California 92660

DISTRIBUTOR

SEI Investments Distribution Co.
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456

LEGAL COUNSEL

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1701 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

More information about the Funds is available, without charge, through the following:

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ("SAI"): The SAI, dated September 28, 2016, as it may be amended from time to time, includes detailed information about the Strategic Global Advisors Funds and The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III. The SAI is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. This means that the SAI, for legal purposes, is a part of this prospectus.

ANNUAL AND SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS: Once available, these reports will list the Funds' holdings and contain information from the Adviser about investment strategies, and recent market conditions and trends and their impact on Fund performance. The reports also will contain detailed financial information about the Funds.

TO OBTAIN AN SAI, ANNUAL OR SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT, OR MORE INFORMATION:

BY TELEPHONE: 866-778-6397

BY MAIL:       Strategic Global Advisors Funds
               P.O. Box 219009
               Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9009

BY INTERNET:   www.funds.sgadvisors.com

FROM THE SEC: You can also obtain the SAI or the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, as well as other information about The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III, from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website at: http://www.sec.gov. You may review and copy documents at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, call 202-551-8090). You may request documents by mail from the SEC, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520. You may also obtain this information, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by e-mailing the SEC at the following address:
publicinfo@sec.gov.

The Trust's Investment Company Act registration number is 811-22920.

SGA-PS-001-0100


STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGLCX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNLX)

SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGLPX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNPX)

SGA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGSMX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNSX)

SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES: SGGLX)

(INVESTOR SHARES: SGNGX)

INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
INVESTOR SHARES

EACH, A SERIES OF
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

INVESTMENT ADVISER:
STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. This SAI is intended to provide additional information regarding the activities and operations of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust") and the SGA International Equity Fund (the "International Equity Fund"), the SGA International Equity Plus Fund (the "International Equity Plus Fund"), the SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund (the "International Small Cap Equity Fund") and the SGA Global Equity Fund (the "Global Equity Fund") (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). This SAI is incorporated by reference into and should be read in conjunction with the Funds' prospectus dated September 28, 2016, as it may be amended from time to time. Capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in the prospectus. Shareholders may obtain copies of the Funds' prospectus or Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, when available, free of charge by writing to the Funds at Strategic Global Advisors Funds, P.O. Box 219009, Kansas City, MO 64121-9009 (Express Mail Address: Strategic Global Advisors Funds, c/o DST Systems, Inc., 430 W. 7th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105) or calling the Funds toll-free at 866-778-6397.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE TRUST ................................................................. S-1
DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS ...................................... S-1
INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS .................................................... S-33
THE ADVISER ............................................................... S-35
THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS .................................................... S-36
THE ADMINISTRATOR ......................................................... S-37
THE DISTRIBUTOR ........................................................... S-37
PAYMENTS TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES ...................................... S-38
THE TRANSFER AGENT ........................................................ S-39
THE CUSTODIAN ............................................................. S-40
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ............................. S-40
LEGAL COUNSEL ............................................................. S-40
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST ........................................ S-40
PURCHASING AND REDEEMING SHARES ........................................... S-48
DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE .......................................... S-49
TAXES ..................................................................... S-50
FUND TRANSACTIONS ......................................................... S-58
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS ........................................................ S-60
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES ..................................................... S-61
LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY ......................................... S-62
PROXY VOTING .............................................................. S-62
CODES OF ETHICS ........................................................... S-62
5% AND 25% SHAREHOLDERS ................................................... S-62
APPENDIX A -- DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS ......................................  A-1
APPENDIX B -- PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................  B-1

Institutional Shares and Investor Shares of the SGA International Equity Plus Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund and SGA Global Equity Fund are currently not available for purchase.

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THE TRUST

GENERAL. Each Fund is a separate series of the Trust. The Trust is an open-end investment management company established under Delaware law as a Delaware statutory trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 4, 2013 (the "Declaration of Trust"). The Declaration of Trust permits the Trust to offer separate series ("funds") of shares of beneficial interest ("shares"). The Trust reserves the right to create and issue shares of additional funds. Each fund is a separate mutual fund, and each share of each fund represents an equal proportionate interest in that fund. All consideration received by the Trust for shares of any fund, and all assets of such fund, belong solely to that fund and would be subject to any liabilities related thereto. Each fund of the Trust pays its (i) operating expenses, including fees of its service providers, expenses of preparing prospectuses, proxy solicitation material and reports to shareholders, costs of custodial services and registering its shares under federal and state securities laws, pricing and insurance expenses, brokerage costs, interest charges, taxes and organization expenses and (ii) pro rata share of the fund's other expenses, including audit and legal expenses. Expenses attributable to a specific fund shall be payable solely out of the assets of that fund. Expenses not attributable to a specific fund are allocated across all of the funds on the basis of relative net assets. The other funds of the Trust are described in one or more separate statements of additional information.

DESCRIPTION OF MULTIPLE CLASSES OF SHARES. The Trust is authorized to offer shares of the Funds in Institutional Shares and Investor Shares. The different classes provide for variations in distribution and shareholder servicing fees and minimum investment requirements. Minimum investment requirements and investor eligibility are described in the Funds' prospectus. For more information on distribution and shareholder servicing expenses, see "Payments to Financial Intermediaries" in this SAI. The Trust reserves the right to create and issue additional classes of shares.

VOTING RIGHTS. Each shareholder of record is entitled to one vote for each share held on the record date for the meeting. Each Fund will vote separately on matters relating solely to it. As a Delaware statutory trust, the Trust is not required, and does not intend, to hold annual meetings of shareholders. Approval of shareholders will be sought, however, for certain changes in the operation of the Trust and for the election of members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (each, a "Trustee" and collectively, the "Trustees" or the "Board") under certain circumstances. Under the Declaration of Trust, the Trustees have the power to liquidate each Fund without shareholder approval. While the Trustees have no present intention of exercising this power, they may do so if any Fund fails to reach a viable size within a reasonable amount of time or for such other reasons as may be determined by the Board.

In addition, a Trustee may be removed by the remaining Trustees or by shareholders at a special meeting called upon written request of shareholders owning at least 10% of the outstanding shares of the Trust. In the event that such a meeting is requested, the Trust will provide appropriate assistance and information to the shareholders requesting the meeting.

Any series of the Trust may reorganize or merge with one or more other series of the Trust or of another investment company. Any such reorganization or merger shall be pursuant to the terms and conditions specified in an agreement and plan of reorganization authorized and approved by the Trustees and entered into by the relevant series in connection therewith. In addition, such reorganization or merger may be authorized by vote of a majority of the Trustees then in office and, to the extent permitted by applicable law and the Declaration of Trust, without the approval of shareholders of any series.

DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS

Each Fund's investment objectives and principal investment strategies are described in the prospectus. The Funds

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are diversified, as that term is defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The following information supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the prospectus. The following are descriptions of the permitted investments and investment practices of the Funds and the associated risk factors. The Funds may invest in any of the following instruments or engage in any of the following investment practices unless such investment or activity is inconsistent with or is not permitted by a Fund's stated investment policies, including those stated below.

AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS ("ADRS"). ADRs, as well as other "hybrid" forms of ADRs, including European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. Depositary receipts are securities that evidence ownership interests in a security or a pool of securities that have been deposited with a "depository" and may be sponsored or unsponsored. These certificates are issued by depository banks and generally trade on an established market in the United States or elsewhere. The underlying shares are held in trust by a custodian bank or similar financial institution in the issuer's home country. The depository bank may not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may charge fees for various services, including forwarding dividends and interest and corporate actions. ADRs are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, ADRs continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities.

For ADRs, the depository is typically a U.S. financial institution and the underlying securities are issued by a foreign issuer. For other depositary receipts, the depository may be a foreign or a U.S. entity, and the underlying securities may have a foreign or a U.S. issuer. Depositary receipts will not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as their underlying securities. Generally, ADRs are issued in registered form, denominated in U.S. dollars, and designed for use in the U.S. securities markets. Other depositary receipts, such as GDRs and EDRs, may be issued in bearer form and denominated in other currencies, and are generally designed for use in securities markets outside the U.S. While the two types of depositary receipt facilities (unsponsored or sponsored) are similar, there are differences regarding a holder's rights and obligations and the practices of market participants. A depository may establish an unsponsored facility without participation by (or acquiescence of) the underlying issuer; typically, however, the depository requests a letter of non-objection from the underlying issuer prior to establishing the facility. Holders of unsponsored depositary receipts generally bear all the costs of the facility. The depository usually charges fees upon deposit and withdrawal of the underlying securities, the conversion of dividends into U.S. dollars or other currency, the disposition of non-cash distributions, and the performance of other services. The depository of an unsponsored facility frequently is under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications received from the underlying issuer or to pass through voting rights to depositary receipt holders with respect to the underlying securities.

Sponsored depositary receipt facilities are created in generally the same manner as unsponsored facilities, except that sponsored depositary receipts are established jointly by a depository and the underlying issuer through a deposit agreement. The deposit agreement sets out the rights and responsibilities of the underlying issuer, the depository, and the depositary receipt holders. With sponsored facilities, the underlying issuer typically bears some of the costs of the depositary receipts (such as dividend payment fees of the depository), although most sponsored depositary receipts agree to distribute notices of shareholders meetings, voting instructions, and other shareholder communications and information to the depositary receipt holders at the underlying issuer's request. The depositary of an unsponsored facility frequently is under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications received from the issuer of the deposited security or to pass through, to the holders of the receipts, voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

For purposes of a Fund's investment policies, investments in depositary receipts will be deemed to be investments in the underlying securities. Thus, a depositary receipt representing ownership of common stock will be treated as

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common stock. Depositary receipts do not eliminate all of the risks associated with directly investing in the securities of foreign issuers.

Investments in the securities of foreign issuers may subject a Fund to investment risks that differ in some respects from those related to investments in securities of U.S. issuers. Such risks include future adverse political and economic developments, possible imposition of withholding taxes on income, possible seizure, nationalization or expropriation of foreign deposits, possible establishment of exchange controls or taxation at the source or greater fluctuation in value due to changes in exchange rates. Foreign issuers of securities often engage in business practices different from those of domestic issuers of similar securities, and there may be less information publicly available about foreign issuers. In addition, foreign issuers are, generally speaking, subject to less government supervision and regulation and different accounting treatment than are those in the United States.

EQUITY SECURITIES. Equity securities represent ownership interests in a company or partnership and consist of common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants and rights to acquire common stock, securities convertible into common stock, and investments in master limited partnerships ("MLPs"). Investments in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Fluctuations in the value of equity securities in which a Fund invests will cause the net asset value of a Fund to fluctuate. The Funds may purchase equity securities traded on global securities exchanges or the over-the-counter market. Equity securities are described in more detail below:

o COMMON STOCK. Common stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds and preferred stock take precedence over the claims of those who own common stock.

o PREFERRED STOCK. Preferred stock represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has precedence over common stock in the payment of dividends. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of bonds take precedence over the claims of those who own preferred and common stock.

o ALTERNATIVE ENTITY SECURITIES. Alternative entity securities are the securities of entities that are formed as limited partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts or other non-corporate entities that are similar to common or preferred stock of corporations.

o EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS ("ETFS"). An ETF is a fund whose shares are bought and sold on a securities exchange as if it were a single security. An ETF holds a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market segment or index. Some examples of ETFs are SPDRs([R]), DIAMONDS(SM), NASDAQ 100 Index Tracking Stock(SM) ("QQQs(SM)"), and iShares([R]). A Fund could purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or foreign market while awaiting an opportunity to purchase securities directly. Similarly, a Fund may establish a short position in an ETF to gain inverse exposure to a portion of the U.S. or foreign markets. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities it is designed to track, although lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in it being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities and ETFs have management fees that increase their costs versus the costs of owning the underlying securities directly. See also "Securities of Other Investment Companies" below.

o WARRANTS. Warrants are instruments that entitle the holder to buy an equity security at a specific price for a specific period of time. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss. Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent

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any rights in the assets of the issuing company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments.

o CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Convertible securities are bonds, debentures, notes, preferred stocks or other securities that may be converted or exchanged (by the holder or by the issuer) into shares of the underlying common stock (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at a stated exchange ratio. A convertible security may also be called for redemption or conversion by the issuer after a particular date and under certain circumstances (including a specified price) established upon issue. If a convertible security held by a Fund is called for redemption or conversion, that Fund could be required to tender it for redemption, convert it into the underlying common stock, or sell it to a third party.

Convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Convertible securities generally provide yields higher than the underlying common stocks, but generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. Because of this higher yield, convertible securities generally sell at a price above their "conversion value," which is the current market value of the stock to be received upon conversion. The difference between this conversion value and the price of convertible securities will vary over time depending on changes in the value of the underlying common stocks and interest rates. When the underlying common stocks decline in value, convertible securities will tend not to decline to the same extent because of the interest or dividend payments and the repayment of principal at maturity for certain types of convertible securities. However, securities that are convertible other than at the option of the holder generally do not limit the potential for loss to the same extent as securities convertible at the option of the holder. When the underlying common stocks rise in value, the value of convertible securities may also be expected to increase. At the same time, however, the difference between the market value of convertible securities and their conversion value will narrow, which means that the value of convertible securities will generally not increase to the same extent as the value of the underlying common stocks. Because convertible securities may also be interest-rate sensitive, their value may increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Convertible securities are also subject to credit risk, and are often lower-quality securities.

GENERAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN STOCKS. While investing in stocks allows investors to participate in the benefits of owning a company, such investors must accept the risks of ownership. Unlike bondholders, who have preference to a company's earnings and cash flow, preferred stockholders, followed by common stockholders in order of priority, are entitled only to the residual amount after a company meets its other obligations. For this reason, the value of a company's stock will usually react more strongly to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects than its debt obligations. Stockholders of a company that fares poorly can lose money.

Stock markets tend to move in cycles with short or extended periods of rising and falling stock prices. The value of a company's stock may fall because of:

o Factors that directly relate to that company, such as decisions made by its management or lower demand for the company's products or services;

o Factors affecting an entire industry, such as increases in production costs; and

o Changes in general financial market conditions that are relatively unrelated to the company or its industry, such as changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates or inflation rates.

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Because preferred stock is generally junior to debt securities and other obligations of the issuer, deterioration in the credit quality of the issuer will cause greater changes in the value of a preferred stock than in a more senior debt security with similar stated yield characteristics.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("REITS"). A REIT is a corporation or business trust (that would otherwise be taxed as a corporation) which meets the definitional requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Code permits a qualifying REIT to deduct from taxable income the dividends paid, thereby effectively eliminating corporate level federal income tax and making the REIT a pass-through vehicle for federal income tax purposes.
To meet the definitional requirements of the Code, a REIT must, among other things: invest substantially all of its assets in interests in real estate (including mortgages and other REITs), cash and government securities; derive most of its income from rents from real property or interest on loans secured by mortgages on real property; and distribute annually 90% or more of its otherwise taxable income to shareholders. Although the REIT structure originated in the U.S., a number of countries around the world have adopted, or are considering adopting, similar REIT and REIT-like structures.

REITs are sometimes informally characterized as Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs. An Equity REIT invests primarily in the fee ownership or leasehold ownership of land and buildings; a Mortgage REIT invests primarily in mortgages on real property, which may secure construction, development or long-term loans.

REITs in which a Fund invests may be affected by changes in underlying real estate values, which may have an exaggerated effect to the extent that REITs in which the Fund invests may concentrate investments in particular geographic regions or property types. Additionally, rising interest rates may cause investors in REITs to demand a higher annual yield from future distributions, which may in turn decrease market prices for equity securities issued by REITs. Rising interest rates also generally increase the costs of obtaining financing, which could cause the value of the Fund's investments to decline. During periods of declining interest rates, certain Mortgage REITs may hold mortgages that the mortgagors elect to prepay, which prepayment may diminish the yield on securities issued by such Mortgage REITs. In addition, Mortgage REITs may be affected by the ability of borrowers to repay when due the debt extended by the REIT and Equity REITs may be affected by the ability of tenants to pay rent.

Certain REITs have relatively small market capitalization, which may tend to increase the volatility of the market price of securities issued by such REITs. Furthermore, REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in operating and financing a limited number of projects. By investing in REITs indirectly through a Fund, a shareholder will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Fund, but also, indirectly, similar expenses of the REITs. REITs depend generally on their ability to generate cash flow to make distributions to shareholders.

In addition to these risks, Equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trusts, while Mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. Further, Equity and Mortgage REITs are dependent upon management skills and generally may not be diversified. Equity and Mortgage REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency defaults by borrowers and self-liquidation. In addition, Equity and Mortgage REITs could possibly fail to qualify for tax free pass-through of income under the Code or to maintain their exemptions from registration under the 1940 Act. The above factors may also adversely affect a borrower's or a lessee's ability to meet its obligations to the REIT. In the event of default by a borrower or lessee, the REIT may experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessor and may incur substantial costs associated with protecting its investments.

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM CAPITALIZATION ISSUERS. Investing in equity securities of micro, small and medium capitalization companies often involves greater risk than is customarily associated with investments in larger

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capitalization companies. This increased risk may be due to the greater business risks of smaller size, limited markets and financial resources, narrow product lines and frequent lack of depth of management. The securities of micro and smaller companies are often traded in the over-the-counter market and even if listed on a national securities exchange may not be traded in volumes typical for that exchange. Consequently, the securities of micro and smaller companies are less likely to be liquid, may have limited market stability, and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established growth companies or the market averages in general.

INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS ("IPOS"). A Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities of companies offering shares in IPOs. IPOs may have a magnified performance impact on a Fund with a small asset base. A Fund may hold IPO shares for a very short period of time, which may increase the turnover of a Fund's portfolio and may lead to increased expenses for the Fund, such as commissions and transaction costs. By selling IPO shares, a Fund may realize taxable gains it will subsequently distribute to shareholders. In addition, the market for IPO shares can be speculative and/or inactive for extended periods of time. The limited number of shares available for trading in some IPOs may make it more difficult for a Fund to buy or sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing prices. Holders of IPO shares can be affected by substantial dilution in the value of their shares, by sales of additional shares and by concentration of control in existing management and principal shareholders.

A Fund's investment in IPO shares may include the securities of unseasoned companies (companies with less than three years of continuous operations), which presents risks considerably greater than common stocks of more established companies. These companies may have limited operating histories and their prospects for profitability may be uncertain. These companies may be involved in new and evolving businesses and may be vulnerable to competition and changes in technology, markets and economic conditions. They may be more dependent on key managers and third parties and may have limited product lines.

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS. MLPs are limited partnerships or limited liability companies, whose partnership units or limited liability interests are listed and traded on a U.S. securities exchange, and are treated as publicly traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes. To qualify to be treated as a partnership for tax purposes, an MLP must receive at least 90% of its income from qualifying sources as set forth in Section 7704(d) of the Code. These qualifying sources include activities such as the exploration, development, mining, production, processing, refining, transportation, storage and marketing of mineral or natural resources. To the extent that an MLP's interests are concentrated in a particular industry or sector, such as the energy sector, the MLP will be negatively impacted by economic events adversely impacting that industry or sector.

MLPs that are formed as limited partnerships generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners, while MLPs that are formed as limited liability companies generally have two analogous classes of owners, the managing member and the members. For purposes of this section, references to general partners also apply to managing members and references to limited partners also apply to members.

The general partner is typically owned by a major energy company, an investment fund, the direct management of the MLP or is an entity owned by one or more of such parties. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an equity interest of as much as 2% in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units. A holder of general partner interests can be liable under certain circumstances for amounts greater than the amount of the holder's investment in the general partner interest. General partner interests are not publicly traded and generally cannot be converted into common units. The general partner interest can be redeemed by the MLP if the MLP unitholders choose to remove the general partner, typically with a supermajority vote by limited partner unitholders.

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Limited partners own the remainder of the MLP through ownership of common units and have a limited role in the MLP's operations and management. Common units are listed and traded on U.S. securities exchanges, with their value fluctuating predominantly based on prevailing market conditions and the success of the MLP. Unlike owners of common stock of a corporation, owners of common units have limited voting rights and have no ability annually to elect directors. In the event of liquidation, common units have preference over subordinated units, but not over debt or preferred units, to the remaining assets of the MLP.

MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to an established minimum amount ("minimum quarterly distributions" or "MQD"). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD paid to both common and subordinated units is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions. A common arrangement provides that the general partner can reach a tier where it receives 50% of every incremental dollar paid to common and subordinated unit holders. These incentive distributions encourage the general partner to streamline costs, increase capital expenditures and acquire assets in order to increase the partnership's cash flow and raise the quarterly cash distribution in order to reach higher tiers. Such results benefit all security holders of the MLP.

FOREIGN SECURITIES. Foreign securities include equity securities of foreign entities, obligations of foreign branches of U.S. banks and of foreign banks, including, without limitation, European Certificates of Deposit, European Time Deposits, European Bankers' Acceptances, Canadian Time Deposits, Europaper and Yankee Certificates of Deposit, and investments in Canadian Commercial Paper and foreign securities. These instruments have investment risks that differ in some respects from those related to investments in obligations of U.S. domestic issuers. Such risks include future adverse political and economic developments, the possible imposition of withholding taxes on interest or other income, possible seizure, nationalization, or expropriation of foreign deposits, the possible establishment of exchange controls or taxation at the source, greater fluctuations in value due to changes in exchange rates, or the adoption of other foreign governmental restrictions which might adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on such obligations. Such investments may also entail higher custodial fees and sales commissions than domestic investments. Foreign issuers of securities or obligations are often subject to accounting treatment and engage in business practices different from those respecting domestic issuers of similar securities or obligations. Foreign branches of U.S. banks and foreign banks may be subject to less stringent reserve requirements than those applicable to domestic branches of U.S. banks.

EMERGING MARKETS. An "emerging market country" is generally a country that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and the International Finance Corporation would consider to be an emerging or developing country. Typically, emerging markets are in countries that are in the process of industrialization, with lower gross national products ("GNP") than more developed countries. There are currently over 130 countries that the international financial community generally considers to be emerging or developing countries, approximately 40 of which currently have stock markets.

INVESTMENT FUNDS. Some emerging countries currently prohibit direct foreign investment in the securities of their companies. Certain emerging countries, however, permit indirect foreign investment in the securities of companies listed and traded on their stock exchanges through investment funds that they have specifically authorized. Investments in these investment funds are subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act. If a Fund invests in such investment funds, shareholders will bear not only their proportionate share of the expenses (including

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operating expenses and the fees of the Adviser), but also will indirectly bear similar expenses of the underlying investment funds. In addition, these investment funds may trade at a premium over their net asset value.

RISKS OF FOREIGN SECURITIES:

Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments.

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS. Local political, economic, regulatory, or social instability, military action or unrest, or adverse diplomatic developments may affect the value of foreign investments. Listed below are some of the more important political and economic factors that could negatively affect an investment in foreign securities:

o The economies of foreign countries may differ from the economy of the United States in such areas as growth of GNP, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, budget deficits and national debt;

o Foreign governments sometimes participate to a significant degree, through ownership interests or regulation, in their respective economies. Actions by these governments could significantly influence the market prices of securities and payment of dividends;

o The economies of many foreign countries are dependent on international trade and their trading partners and they could be severely affected if their trading partners were to enact protective trade barriers and economic conditions;

o The internal policies of a particular foreign country may be less stable than in the United States. Other countries face significant external political risks, such as possible claims of sovereignty by other countries or tense and sometimes hostile border clashes; and

o A foreign government may act adversely to the interests of U.S. investors, including expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation and other restrictions on U.S. investment. A country may restrict or control foreign investments in its securities markets. These restrictions could limit a Fund's ability to invest in a particular country or make it very expensive for the Fund to invest in that country. Some countries require prior governmental approval or limit the types or amount of securities or companies in which a foreigner can invest. Other countries may restrict the ability of foreign investors to repatriate their investment income and capital gains.

In June 2016, the United Kingdom (the "UK") voted in a referendum to leave the European Union ("EU"). Although the precise timeframe for "Brexit" is uncertain, it is currently expected that the UK will seek to withdraw from the EU by invoking article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty with an anticipated completion date within two years from notifying the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw. It is unclear how withdrawal negotiations will be conducted and what the potential consequences may be. In addition, it is possible that measures could be taken to revote on the issue of Brexit, or that portions of the UK could seek to separate and remain a part of the EU. As a result of the political divisions within the UK and between the UK and the EU that the referendum vote has highlighted and the uncertain consequences of a Brexit, the UK and European economies and the broader global economy could be significantly impacted, which may result in increased volatility and illiquidity, and potentially lower economic growth on markets in the UK, Europe and globally that could potentially have an adverse effect on the value of the Funds' investments.

INFORMATION AND SUPERVISION. There is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies

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than companies based in the United States. For example, there are often no reports and ratings published about foreign companies comparable to the ones written about U.S. companies. Foreign companies are typically not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. The lack of comparable information makes investment decisions concerning foreign companies more difficult and less reliable than domestic companies.

STOCK EXCHANGE AND MARKET RISK. The Adviser anticipates that in most cases an exchange or over-the-counter market located outside of the United States will be the best available market for foreign securities. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as the markets in the United States. Foreign stock markets tend to differ from those in the United States in a number of ways.

Foreign stock markets:

o are generally more volatile than, and not as developed or efficient as, those in the United States;

o have substantially less volume;

o trade securities that tend to be less liquid and experience rapid and erratic price movements;

o have generally higher commissions and are subject to set minimum rates, as opposed to negotiated rates;

o employ trading, settlement and custodial practices less developed than those in U.S. markets; and

o may have different settlement practices, which may cause delays and increase the potential for failed settlements.

Foreign markets may offer less protection to shareholders than U.S. markets because:

o foreign accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements may render a foreign corporate balance sheet more difficult to understand and interpret than one subject to U.S. law and standards;

o adequate public information on foreign issuers may not be available, and it may be difficult to secure dividends and information regarding corporate actions on a timely basis;

o in general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States;

o over-the-counter markets tend to be less regulated than stock exchange markets and, in certain countries, may be totally unregulated;

o economic or political concerns may influence regulatory enforcement and may make it difficult for shareholders to enforce their legal rights; and

o restrictions on transferring securities within the United States or to U.S. persons may make a particular security less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK. While the Funds denominate their net asset value in U.S. dollars, the securities of foreign companies are frequently denominated in foreign currencies. Thus, a change in the value of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar will result in a corresponding change in value of securities denominated in that currency. Some of the factors that may impair the investments denominated in a foreign currency are:

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o It may be expensive to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars and vice versa;

o Complex political and economic factors may significantly affect the values of various currencies, including U.S. dollars, and their exchange rates;

o Government intervention may increase risks involved in purchasing or selling foreign currency options, forward contracts and futures contracts, since exchange rates may not be free to fluctuate in response to other market forces;

o There may be no systematic reporting of last sale information for foreign currencies or regulatory requirement that quotations available through dealers or other market sources be firm or revised on a timely basis;

o Available quotation information is generally representative of very large round-lot transactions in the inter-bank market and thus may not reflect exchange rates for smaller odd-lot transactions (less than $1 million) where rates may be less favorable; and

o The inter-bank market in foreign currencies is a global, around-the-clock market. To the extent that a market is closed while the markets for the underlying currencies remain open, certain markets may not always reflect significant price and rate movements.

TAXES. Certain foreign governments levy withholding taxes on dividend and interest income. Although in some countries it is possible for the Funds to recover a portion of these taxes, the portion that cannot be recovered will reduce the income the Funds receive from their investments.

EMERGING MARKETS. Investing in emerging markets may magnify the risks of foreign investing. Security prices in emerging markets can be significantly more volatile than those in more developed markets, reflecting the greater uncertainties of investing in less established markets and economies. In particular, countries with emerging markets may:

o Have relatively unstable governments;

o Present greater risks of nationalization of businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership and prohibitions on the repatriation of assets;

o Offer less protection of property rights than more developed countries; and

o Have economies that are based on only a few industries, may be highly vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer from extreme and volatile debt burdens or inflation rates.

Local securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.

MONEY MARKET SECURITIES. Money market securities include short-term U.S. government securities; custodial receipts evidencing separately traded interest and principal components of securities issued by the U.S. Treasury; commercial paper rated in the highest short-term rating category by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization ("NRSRO"), such as Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P") or Moody's Investor Services, Inc. ("Moody's"), or determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality at the time of purchase; short-term bank

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obligations (certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances) of U.S. commercial banks with assets of at least $1 billion as of the end of their most recent fiscal year; and repurchase agreements involving such securities. Each of these money market securities are described below. For a description of ratings, see "Appendix A -- Description of Ratings" to this SAI.

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. The Funds may invest in U.S. government securities. Securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities include U.S. Treasury securities, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury and which differ only in their interest rates, maturities, and times of issuance. U.S. Treasury bills have initial maturities of one-year or less; U.S. Treasury notes have initial maturities of one to ten years; and U.S. Treasury bonds generally have initial maturities of greater than ten years. U.S. Treasury notes and bonds typically pay coupon interest semi-annually and repay the principal at maturity. Certain U.S. government securities are issued or guaranteed by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government including, but not limited to, obligations of U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities such as the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), the Small Business Administration, the Federal Farm Credit Administration, the Federal Home Loan Banks, Banks for Cooperatives (including the Central Bank for Cooperatives), the Federal Land Banks, the Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Federal Financing Bank, the Student Loan Marketing Association, the National Credit Union Administration and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ("Farmer Mac").

Some obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities, including, for example, Ginnie Mae pass-through certificates, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Other obligations issued by or guaranteed by federal agencies, such as those securities issued by Fannie Mae, are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the federal agency. Additionally, some obligations are issued by or guaranteed by federal agencies, such as those of the Federal Home Loan Banks, which are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. While the U.S. government provides financial support to such U.S. government-sponsored federal agencies, no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will always do so, since the U.S. government is not so obligated by law. Guarantees of principal by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities may be a guarantee of payment at the maturity of the obligation so that in the event of a default prior to maturity there might not be a market and thus no means of realizing on the obligation prior to maturity. Guarantees as to the timely payment of principal and interest do not extend to the value or yield of these securities nor to the value of the Funds' shares.

On September 7, 2008, the U.S. Treasury announced a federal takeover of Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), placing the two federal instrumentalities in conservatorship. Under the takeover, the U.S. Treasury agreed to acquire $1 billion of senior preferred stock of each instrumentality and obtained warrants for the purchase of common stock of each instrumentality (the "Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement" or "Agreement"). Under the Agreement, the U.S. Treasury pledged to provide up to $200 billion per instrumentality as needed, including the contribution of cash capital to the instrumentalities in the event their liabilities exceed their assets. This was intended to ensure that the instrumentalities maintain a positive net worth and meet their financial obligations, preventing mandatory triggering of receivership. On December 24, 2009, the U.S. Treasury announced that it was amending the Agreement to allow the $200 billion cap on the U.S. Treasury's funding commitment to increase as necessary to accommodate any cumulative reduction in net worth through the end of 2012. The unlimited support the U.S. Treasury extended to the two companies expired at the beginning of 2013 -- Fannie Mae's support is now capped at $125 billion and Freddie Mac has a limit of $149 billion.

On August 17, 2012, the U.S. Treasury announced that it was again amending the Agreement to terminate the requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each pay a 10% annual dividend. Instead, the companies will

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transfer to the U.S. Treasury on a quarterly basis all profits earned during a quarter that exceed a capital reserve amount of $3 billion. It is believed that the new amendment puts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a better position to service their debt because the companies no longer have to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to make fixed dividend payments. As part of the new terms, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac also will be required to reduce their investment portfolios at an annual rate of 15% instead of the previous 10%, which puts each of them on track to cut their portfolios to a targeted $250 billion in 2018.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the subject of several continuing class action lawsuits and investigations by federal regulators over certain accounting, disclosure or corporate governance matters, which (along with any resulting financial restatements) may adversely affect the guaranteeing entities. Importantly, the future of the entities is in serious question as the U.S. government reportedly is considering multiple options, ranging from nationalization, privatization, consolidation, or abolishment of the entities.

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS. U.S. Treasury obligations consist of direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, including Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and separately traded interest and principal component parts of such obligations, including those transferable through the Federal book-entry system known as Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS"). The STRIPS program lets investors hold and trade the individual interest and principal components of eligible Treasury notes and bonds as separate securities. Under the STRIPS program, the principal and interest components are separately issued by the U.S. Treasury at the request of depository financial institutions, which then trade the component parts separately.

MUNICIPAL SECURITIES. Municipal securities, including municipal bonds and municipal notes, consist of: (i) debt obligations issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to be used for various public facilities, for refunding outstanding obligations, for general operating expenses and for lending such funds to other public institutions and facilities, and (ii) certain private activity and industrial development bonds issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to provide for the construction, equipment, repair or improvement of privately operated facilities.

Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal bonds include general obligation bonds, revenue or special obligation bonds, private activity and industrial development bonds, moral obligation bonds and participation interests in municipal bonds. General obligation bonds are backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. Revenue or special obligation bonds are backed by the revenues of a project or facility, such as tolls from a toll bridge. Private activity or industrial development bonds are issued by or on behalf of public authorities to raise money to finance various privately-owned or -operated facilities for business and manufacturing, housing, sports and pollution control. These bonds are also used to finance public facilities such as airports, mass transit systems, ports, parking or sewage or solid waste disposal facilities and certain other facilities. The payment of the principal and interest on such bonds is dependent solely on the ability of the facility's user to meet its financial obligations and the pledge, if any, of real and personal property financed as security for such payment. Moral obligation bonds are normally issued by special purpose authorities. Moral obligation bonds are not backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing municipality, but are generally backed by the agreement of the issuing authority to request appropriations from the municipality's legislative body. Certificates of participation represent an interest in an underlying obligation or commitment, such as an obligation issued in connection with a leasing arrangement.

Municipal notes consist of general obligation notes, tax anticipation notes (notes sold to finance working capital needs of the issuer in anticipation of receiving taxes on a future date), revenue anticipation notes (notes sold to provide needed cash prior to receipt of expected non-tax revenues from a specific source), bond anticipation notes, tax and revenue anticipation notes, certificates of indebtedness, demand notes and construction loan notes. The maturities of the instruments at the time of issue will generally range from three months to one year.

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The Funds will invest in municipal securities in reliance at the time of purchase on an opinion of bond counsel to the issuer that the interest paid on those securities will be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and a Fund will not independently verify that opinion. Subsequent to a Fund's acquisition of such a municipal security, however, the security may be determined to pay, or to have paid, taxable income. As a result, the treatment of dividends previously paid or to be paid by a Fund as "exempt-interest dividends" could be adversely affected, subjecting such Fund's shareholders to increased federal income tax liabilities. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") may determine that a municipal bond issued as tax-exempt should in fact be taxable. If a Fund held such a bond, it might have to distribute taxable ordinary income dividends or reclassify income previously distributed as exempt-interest dividends, as taxable. Distributions of ordinary taxable income (including any net short-term capital gain) will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (and not eligible for favorable taxation as "qualified dividend income"), and capital gain dividends will be subject to capital gains taxes.

COMMERCIAL PAPER. Commercial paper is the term used to designate unsecured short-term promissory notes issued by corporations and other entities. Maturities on these issues vary from a few to 270 days.

INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. Fixed income securities are considered investment grade if they are rated in one of the four highest rating categories by an NRSRO, or, if not rated, are determined to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. See "Appendix A - Description of Ratings" for a description of the bond rating categories of several NRSROs. Ratings of each NRSRO represent its opinion of the safety of principal and interest payments (and not the market risk) of bonds and other fixed income securities it undertakes to rate at the time of issuance. Ratings are not absolute standards of quality and may not reflect changes in an issuer's creditworthiness. Fixed income securities rated BBB- or Baa3 lack outstanding investment characteristics, and have speculative characteristics as well. Securities rated Baa3 by Moody's or BBB- by S&P or higher are considered by those rating agencies to be "investment grade" securities, although Moody's considers securities rated in the Baa category to have speculative characteristics. While issuers of bonds rated BBB by S&P are considered to have adequate capacity to meet their financial commitments, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and principal for debt in this category than debt in higher rated categories. In the event a security owned by a Fund is downgraded below investment grade, the Adviser will review the situation and take appropriate action with regard to the security, including the actions discussed below.

DEBT SECURITIES. Corporations and governments use debt securities to borrow money from investors. Most debt securities promise a variable or fixed rate of return and repayment of the amount borrowed at maturity. Some debt securities, such as zero-coupon bonds, do not pay current interest and are purchased at a discount from their face value.

TYPES OF DEBT SECURITIES:

o CORPORATE BONDS. Corporations issue bonds and notes to raise money for working capital or for capital expenditures such as plant construction, equipment purchases and expansion. In return for the money loaned to the corporation by investors, the corporation promises to pay investors interest, and repay the principal amount of the bond or note.

o MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Mortgage-backed securities are interests in pools of mortgage loans that various governmental, government-related and private organizations assemble as securities for sale to investors. Unlike most debt securities, which pay interest periodically and repay principal at maturity or on specified call dates, mortgage-backed securities make monthly payments that consist of both interest

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and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on their mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Since homeowners usually have the option of paying either part or all of the loan balance before maturity, the effective maturity of a mortgage-backed security is often shorter than is stated.

Governmental entities, private insurers and mortgage poolers may insure or guarantee the timely payment of interest and principal of these pools through various forms of insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance and letters of credit. The Adviser will consider such insurance and guarantees and the creditworthiness of the issuers thereof in determining whether a mortgage-related security meets its investment quality standards. It is possible that the private insurers or guarantors will not meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements.

Although the market for such securities is becoming increasingly liquid, securities issued by certain private organizations may not be readily marketable.

COMMERCIAL BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOAN INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE COMPANIES, MORTGAGE BANKERS AND OTHER SECONDARY MARKET ISSUERS. Commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers also create pass-through pools of conventional mortgage loans. In addition to guaranteeing the mortgage-related security, such issuers may service and/or have originated the underlying mortgage loans. Pools created by these issuers generally offer a higher rate of interest than pools created by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac because they are not guaranteed by a government agency.

RISKS OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Yield characteristics of mortgage-backed securities differ from those of traditional debt securities in a variety of ways. The most significant differences of mortgage-backed securities are: 1) payments of interest and principal are more frequent (usually monthly) and 2) falling interest rates generally cause individual borrowers to pay off their mortgage earlier than expected, which results in prepayments of principal on the securities, thus forcing a Fund to reinvest the money at a lower interest rate. In addition to risks associated with changes in interest rates described in "Factors Affecting the Value of Debt Securities," a variety of economic, geographic, social and other factors, such as the sale of the underlying property, refinancing or foreclosure, can cause investors to repay the loans underlying a mortgage-backed security sooner than expected. When prepayment occurs, the Fund may have to reinvest its principal at a rate of interest that is lower than the rate on existing mortgage-backed securities.

OTHER ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. These securities are interests in pools of a broad range of assets other than mortgages, such as automobile loans, computer leases and credit card receivables. Like mortgage-backed securities, these securities are pass-through. In general, the collateral supporting these securities is of shorter maturity than mortgage loans and is less likely to experience substantial prepayments with interest rate fluctuations, but may still be subject to prepayment risk.

Asset-backed securities present certain risks that are not presented by mortgage-backed securities. Primarily, these securities may not have the benefit of any security interest in the related assets, which raises the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support payments on these securities. For example, credit card receivables are generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which allow debtors to reduce their balances by offsetting certain amounts owed on the credit cards. Most issuers of asset-backed securities backed by automobile receivables permit the servicers of such receivables to retain possession of the underlying obligations. If the servicer were to sell these obligations to another party, there is a risk that the purchaser would acquire an interest superior to that of the holders of the related asset-backed securities. Due to the quantity of vehicles involved and requirements

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under state laws, asset-backed securities backed by automobile receivables may not have a proper security interest in all of the obligations backing such receivables.

To lessen the effect of failures by obligors on underlying assets to make payments, the entity administering the pool of assets may agree to ensure the receipt of payments on the underlying pool occurs in a timely fashion ("liquidity protection"). In addition, asset-backed securities may obtain insurance, such as guarantees, policies or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor from third parties, for some or all of the assets in the pool ("credit support"). Delinquency or loss more than that anticipated or failure of the credit support could adversely affect the return on an investment in such a security.

The Funds may also invest in residual interests in asset-backed securities, which consist of the excess cash flow remaining after making required payments on the securities and paying related administrative expenses. The amount of residual cash flow resulting from a particular issue of asset-backed securities depends in part on the characteristics of the underlying assets, the coupon rates on the securities, prevailing interest rates, the amount of administrative expenses and the actual prepayment experience on the underlying assets.

SENIOR LOANS AND BANK LOANS. Senior loans and bank loans typically are arranged through private negotiations between a borrower and several financial institutions or a group of lenders which are represented by one or more lenders acting as agent. The agent is often a commercial bank that originates the loan and invites other parties to join the lending syndicate. The agent will be primarily responsible for negotiating the loan agreement and will have responsibility for the documentation and ongoing administration of the loan on behalf of the lenders after completion of the loan transaction. A Fund can invest in a senior loan or bank loan either as a direct lender or through an assignment or participation.

When a Fund acts as a direct lender, it will have a direct contractual relationship with the borrower and may participate in structuring the loan, may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement and may have voting, consent and set-off rights under the loan agreement.

Loan assignments are investments in all or a portion of certain senior loans or bank loans purchased from the lenders or from other third parties. The purchaser of an assignment typically will acquire direct rights against the borrower under the loan. While the purchaser of an assignment typically succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the assigning lender under the loan agreement, because assignments are arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and assignors, or other third parties whose interests are being assigned, the rights and obligations acquired by the Fund may differ from and be more limited than those held by the assigning lender.

A holder of a loan participation typically has only a contractual right with the seller of the participation and not with the borrower or any other entities interpositioned between the seller of the participation and the borrower. As such, the purchaser of a loan participation assumes the credit risk of the seller of the participation, and any intermediary entities between the seller and the borrower, in addition to the credit risk of the borrower. When a Fund holds a loan participation, it will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and fees to which it may be entitled only from the seller of the participation and only upon receipt of the seller of such payments from the borrower or from any intermediary parties between the seller and the borrower. Additionally, the Fund will generally have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement, will have no voting, consent or set-off rights under the loan agreement and may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the loan although lenders that sell participations generally are required to distribute liquidation proceeds received by them pro rata among the holders of such participations. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the borrower, a loan participation may be subject to certain defenses that can be asserted by the borrower as a result of improper conduct by the seller or intermediary. If the borrower fails to pay principal and interest when due, the Fund may be subject to greater delays, expenses and risks that those that would have been

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involved if the Fund had purchased a direct obligation of such borrower.

Direct loans, assignments and loan participations may be considered liquid, as determined by the Adviser based on criteria approved by the Board.

The Funds may have difficulty disposing of bank loans because, in certain cases, the market for such instruments is not highly liquid. The lack of a highly liquid secondary market may have an adverse impact on the value of such instruments and on a Fund's ability to dispose of the bank loan in response to a specific economic event, such as deterioration in the creditworthiness of the borrower. Furthermore, transactions in many loans settle on a delayed basis, and a Fund may not receive the proceeds from the sale of a loan for a substantial period of time after the sale. As a result, those proceeds will not be available to make additional investments or to meet the Fund's redemption obligations.

Bank loans may not be considered "securities," and purchasers, such as the Funds, therefore may not be entitled to rely on the anti-fraud protections of the federal securities laws.

The Adviser may from time to time have the opportunity to receive material, non-public information ("Confidential Information") about the borrower, including financial information and related documentation regarding the borrower that is not publicly available. Pursuant to applicable policies and procedures, the Adviser may (but is not required to) seek to avoid receipt of Confidential Information from the borrower so as to avoid possible restrictions on its ability to purchase and sell investments on behalf of a Fund and other clients to which such Confidential Information relates (e.g., publicly traded securities issued by the borrower). In such circumstances, the Fund (and other clients of the Adviser) may be disadvantaged in comparison to other investors, including with respect to the price the Fund pays or receives when it buys or sells a bank loan. Further, the Adviser's ability to assess the desirability of proposed consents, waivers or amendments with respect to certain bank loans may be compromised if it is not privy to available Confidential Information. The Adviser may also determine to receive such Confidential Information in certain circumstances under its applicable policies and procedures. If the Adviser intentionally or unintentionally comes into possession of Confidential Information, it may be unable, potentially for a substantial period of time, to purchase or sell publicly traded securities to which such Confidential Information relates.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions. A repurchase agreement is an agreement under which a Fund acquires a fixed income security (generally a security issued by the U.S. government or an agency thereof, a banker's acceptance, or a certificate of deposit) from a commercial bank, broker, or dealer, and simultaneously agrees to resell such security to the seller at an agreed upon price and date (normally, the next business day). Because the security purchased constitutes collateral for the repurchase obligation, a repurchase agreement may be considered a loan that is collateralized by the security purchased. The acquisition of a repurchase agreement may be deemed to be an acquisition of the underlying securities as long as the obligation of the seller to repurchase the securities is collateralized fully. The Funds follow certain procedures designed to minimize the risks inherent in such agreements. These procedures include effecting repurchase transactions only with creditworthy financial institutions whose condition will be continually monitored by the Adviser. The repurchase agreements entered into by the Funds will provide that the underlying collateral at all times shall have a value at least equal to 102% of the resale price stated in the agreement and consist only of securities permissible under Section 101(47)(A)(i) of the Bankruptcy Code (the Adviser monitors compliance with this requirement). Under all repurchase agreements entered into by the Funds, the custodian or its agent must take possession of the underlying collateral. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a selling financial institution, a Fund will seek to liquidate such collateral. However, the exercising of a Fund's right to liquidate such collateral could involve certain costs or delays and, to the extent that proceeds from any sale upon a default of the obligation to repurchase were less than the repurchase price, the Funds could suffer a loss. The

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Funds may also enter into "tri-party" repurchase agreements. In "tri-party" repurchase agreements, an unaffiliated third party custodian maintains accounts to hold collateral for a Fund and its counterparties and, therefore, the Fund may be subject to the credit risk of those custodians. It is the current policy of each Fund not to invest in repurchase agreements that do not mature within seven days if any such investment, together with any other illiquid assets held by that Fund, amounts to more than 15% of the Fund's total assets. The investments of the Funds in repurchase agreements, at times, may be substantial when, in the view of the Adviser, liquidity or other considerations so warrant.

REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Reverse repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Funds sell portfolio securities to financial institutions, such as banks and broker-dealers, and agrees to repurchase them at a mutually agreed-upon date and price that is higher than the original sale price. Reverse repurchase agreements are similar to a fully collateralized borrowing by the Funds. At the time a Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities having a value equal to the repurchase price (including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to ensure that such equivalent value is maintained.

Reverse repurchase agreements involve risks. Reverse repurchase agreements are a form of leverage, and the use of reverse repurchase agreements by a Fund may increase the Fund's volatility. Reverse repurchase agreements are also subject to the risk that the other party to the reverse repurchase agreement will be unable or unwilling to complete the transaction as scheduled, which may result in losses to a Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements also involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund may decline below the price at which it is obligated to repurchase the securities. In addition, when a Fund invests the proceeds it receives in a reverse repurchase transaction, there is a risk that those investments may decline in value. In this circumstance, the Fund could be required to sell other investments in order to meet its obligations to repurchase the securities.

SECURITIES OF OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. The Funds may invest in shares of other investment companies, to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to certain restrictions. These investment companies typically incur fees that are separate from those fees incurred directly by a Fund. A Fund's purchase of such investment company securities results in the layering of expenses, such that shareholders would indirectly bear a proportionate share of the operating expenses of such investment companies, including advisory fees, in addition to paying the Fund's expenses. Unless an exception is available,
Section 12(d)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act prohibits a fund from (i) acquiring more than 3% of the voting shares of any one investment company, (ii) investing more than 5% of its total assets in any one investment company, and (iii) investing more than 10% of its total assets in all investment companies combined, including its ETF investments.

For hedging or other purposes, a Fund may invest in investment companies that seek to track the composition and/or performance of specific indexes or portions of specific indexes. Certain of these investment companies, known as ETFs, are traded on a securities exchange. (See "Exchange-Traded Funds" above). The market prices of index-based investments will fluctuate in accordance with changes in the underlying portfolio securities of the investment company and also due to supply and demand of the investment company's shares on the exchange upon which the shares are traded. Index-based investments may not replicate or otherwise match the composition or performance of their specified index due to transaction costs, among other things.

Pursuant to orders issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to each of certain iShares, Market Vectors, Vanguard, ProShares, PowerShares, Guggenheim (formerly, Claymore), Direxion, Wisdom Tree, Rydex, First Trust and SPDR exchange-traded funds (collectively, the "ETFs") and procedures approved by the Board, a Fund may invest in the ETFs in excess of the 3% limit described above, provided that the Fund otherwise complies with the conditions of the SEC order, as it may be amended, and any other applicable investment limitations. Neither the ETFs nor their investment advisers make any representations regarding the

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advisability of investing in the ETFs.

DERIVATIVES. Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based on an underlying asset (such as a stock or a bond), an underlying economic factor (such as interest rates) or a market benchmark. Unless otherwise stated in the prospectus, the Funds may use derivatives for a number of purposes including managing risk, gaining exposure to various markets in a cost-efficient manner, reducing transaction costs, remaining fully invested and speculating. The Funds may also invest in derivatives with the goal of protecting themselves from broad fluctuations in market prices, interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates (a practice known as "hedging"). When hedging is successful, a Fund will have offset any depreciation in the value of its portfolio securities by the appreciation in the value of the derivative position. Although techniques other than the sale and purchase of derivatives could be used to control the exposure of the Funds to market fluctuations, the use of derivatives may be a more effective means of hedging this exposure. In the future, to the extent such use is consistent with the Funds' investment objectives and is legally permissible, the Funds may use instruments and techniques that are not presently contemplated, but that may be subsequently developed.

There can be no assurance that a derivative strategy, if employed, will be successful. Because many derivatives have a leverage or borrowing component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index can result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. Accordingly, certain derivative transactions may be considered to constitute borrowing transactions for purposes of the 1940 Act. Such a derivative transaction will not be considered to constitute the issuance of a "senior security" by a Fund, and therefore such transaction will not be subject to the 300% asset coverage requirement otherwise applicable to borrowings by the Fund, if the Fund covers the transaction or segregates sufficient liquid assets (or such assets are "earmarked" on the Fund's books) in accordance with the requirements and interpretations of the SEC and its staff. A Fund may enter into agreements with broker-dealers that require the broker-dealers to accept physical settlement for certain types of derivatives instruments. If this occurs, the Fund would treat such derivative instruments as being cash settled for purposes of determining the Fund's coverage requirements.

As a result of recent amendments to rules under the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA") by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), a Fund must either operate within certain guidelines and restrictions with respect to the Fund's use of futures, options on such futures, commodity options and certain swaps, or the Adviser will be subject to registration with the CFTC as a "commodity pool operator" ("CPO").

Consistent with the CFTC's new regulations, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has filed a notice of exclusion from the definition of the term CPO under the CEA pursuant to CFTC Rule 4.5 and, therefore, the Funds are not subject to registration or regulation as CPOs under the CEA. As a result, the Funds will be limited in their ability to use futures, options on such futures, commodity options and certain swaps. Complying with the limitations may restrict the Adviser's ability to implement the Funds' investment strategies and may adversely affect the Funds' performance.

TYPES OF DERIVATIVES:

FUTURES. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties whereby one party agrees to sell and the other party agrees to buy a specified amount of a financial instrument at an agreed upon price and time. The financial instrument underlying the contract may be a stock, stock index, bond, bond index, interest rate, foreign exchange rate or other similar instrument. Agreeing to buy the underlying financial instrument is called buying a futures contract or taking a long position in the contract. Likewise, agreeing to sell the underlying financial instrument is called selling a futures contract or taking a short position in the contract.

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Futures contracts are traded in the United States on commodity exchanges or boards of trade (known as "contract markets") approved for such trading and regulated by the CFTC. These contract markets standardize the terms, including the maturity date and underlying financial instrument, of all futures contracts.

Unlike other securities, the parties to a futures contract do not have to pay for or deliver the underlying financial instrument until some future date (the delivery date). Contract markets require both the purchaser and seller to deposit "initial margin" with a futures broker, known as a futures commission merchant or custodian bank, when they enter into the contract. Initial margin deposits are typically equal to a percentage of the contract's value. Initial margin is similar to a performance bond or good faith deposit on a contract and is returned to the depositing party upon termination of the futures contract if all contractual obligations have been satisfied. After they open a futures contract, the parties to the transaction must compare the purchase price of the contract to its daily market value. If the value of the futures contract changes in such a way that a party's position declines, that party must make additional "variation margin" payments so that the margin payment is adequate. On the other hand, the value of the contract may change in such a way that there is excess margin on deposit, possibly entitling the party that has a gain to receive all or a portion of this amount. This process is known as "marking to the market." Variation margin does not represent a borrowing or loan by a party but is instead a settlement between the party and the futures broker of the amount one party would owe the other if the futures contract terminated. In computing daily net asset value, each party marks to market its open futures positions.

Although the terms of a futures contract call for the actual delivery of and payment for the underlying security, in many cases the parties may close the contract early by taking an opposite position in an identical contract. If the sale price upon closing out the contract is less than the original purchase price, the party closing out the contract will realize a loss. If the sale price upon closing out the contract is more than the original purchase price, the party closing out the contract will realize a gain. Conversely, if the purchase price upon closing out the contract is more than the original sale price, the party closing out the contract will realize a loss. If the purchase price upon closing out the contract is less than the original sale price, the party closing out the contract will realize a gain.

A Fund may incur commission expenses when it opens or closes a futures position.

OPTIONS. An option is a contract between two parties for the purchase and sale of a financial instrument for a specified price (known as the "strike price" or "exercise price") at any time during the option period. Unlike a futures contract, an option grants a right (not an obligation) to buy or sell a financial instrument. Generally, a seller of an option can grant a buyer two kinds of rights: a "call" (the right to buy the security) or a "put" (the right to sell the security). Options have various types of underlying instruments, including specific securities, indices of securities prices, foreign currencies, interest rates and futures contracts. Options may be traded on an exchange (exchange-traded options) or may be customized agreements between the parties (over-the-counter or "OTC" options). Like futures, a financial intermediary, known as a clearing corporation, financially backs exchange-traded options. However, OTC options have no such intermediary and are subject to the risk that the counterparty will not fulfill its obligations under the contract. The principal factors affecting the market value of an option include supply and demand, interest rates, the current market value of the underlying instrument relative to the exercise price of the option, the volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until the option expires.

o PURCHASING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS

When a Fund purchases a put option, it buys the right to sell the instrument underlying the option at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the Fund pays the current market price for the option (known as the "option premium"). A Fund may purchase put options to offset or hedge against a decline in the market value of its securities ("protective puts") or to benefit from a decline in the price of securities that it does not own. A Fund would ordinarily realize a gain if, during the option period, the value of the underlying securities decreased below

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the exercise price sufficiently to cover the premium and transaction costs. However, if the price of the underlying instrument does not fall enough to offset the cost of purchasing the option, a put buyer would lose the premium and related transaction costs.

Call options are similar to put options, except that a Fund obtains the right to purchase, rather than sell, the underlying instrument at the option's strike price. A Fund would normally purchase call options in anticipation of an increase in the market value of securities it owns or wants to buy. A Fund would ordinarily realize a gain if, during the option period, the value of the underlying instrument exceeded the exercise price plus the premium paid and related transaction costs. Otherwise, the Fund would realize either no gain or a loss on the purchase of the call option.

The purchaser of an option may terminate its position by:

o Allowing it to expire and losing its entire premium;

o Exercising the option and either selling (in the case of a put option) or buying (in the case of a call option) the underlying instrument at the strike price; or

o Closing it out in the secondary market at its current price.

o SELLING (WRITING) PUT AND CALL OPTIONS

When a Fund writes a call option it assumes an obligation to sell specified securities to the holder of the option at a fixed strike price if the option is exercised at any time before the expiration date. Similarly, when a Fund writes a put option it assumes an obligation to purchase specified securities from the option holder at a fixed strike price if the option is exercised at any time before the expiration date. The Fund may terminate its position in an exchange-traded put option before exercise by buying an option identical to the one it has written. Similarly, the Fund may cancel an OTC option by entering into an offsetting transaction with the counterparty to the option.

A Fund could try to hedge against an increase in the value of securities it would like to acquire by writing a put option on those securities. If security prices rise, the Fund would expect the put option to expire and the premium it received to offset the increase in the security's value. If security prices remain the same over time, the Fund would hope to profit by closing out the put option at a lower price. If security prices fall, the Fund may lose an amount of money equal to the difference between the value of the security and the premium it received. Writing covered put options may deprive a Fund of the opportunity to profit from a decrease in the market price of the securities it would like to acquire.

The characteristics of writing call options are similar to those of writing put options, except that call writers expect to profit if prices remain the same or fall. A Fund could try to hedge against a decline in the value of securities it already owns by writing a call option. If the price of that security falls as expected, the Fund would expect the option to expire and the premium it received to offset the decline of the security's value. However, the Fund must be prepared to deliver the underlying instrument in return for the strike price, which may deprive it of the opportunity to profit from an increase in the market price of the securities it holds.

The Funds are permitted to write only "covered" options. At the time of selling a call option, a Fund may cover the option by owning, among other things:

o The underlying security (or securities convertible into the underlying security without additional consideration), index, interest rate, foreign currency or futures contract;

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o A call option on the same security or index with the same or lesser exercise price;

o A call option on the same security or index with a greater exercise price, provided that the Fund also segregates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the difference between the exercise prices;

o Cash or liquid securities equal to at least the market value of the optioned securities, interest rate, foreign currency or futures contract; or

o In the case of an index, the portfolio of securities that corresponds to the index.

At the time of selling a put option, a Fund may cover the option by, among other things:

o Entering into a short position in the underlying security;

o Purchasing a put option on the same security, index, interest rate, foreign currency or futures contract with the same or greater exercise price;

o Purchasing a put option on the same security, index, interest rate, foreign currency or futures contract with a lesser exercise price and segregating cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the difference between the exercise prices; or

o Maintaining the entire exercise price in liquid securities.

o OPTIONS ON SECURITIES INDICES

Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities, except that the exercise of securities index options requires cash settlement payments and does not involve the actual purchase or sale of securities. In addition, securities index options are designed to reflect price fluctuations in a group of securities or segment of the securities market rather than price fluctuations in a single security.

o OPTIONS ON CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS

An option on a credit default swap ("CDS") gives the holder the right to enter into a CDS at a specified future date and under specified terms in exchange for a purchase price or premium. The writer of the option bears the risk of any unfavorable move in the value of the CDS relative to the market value on the exercise date, while the purchaser may allow the option to expire unexercised.

o OPTIONS ON FUTURES

An option on a futures contract provides the holder with the right to buy a futures contract (in the case of a call option) or sell a futures contract (in the case of a put option) at a fixed time and price. Upon exercise of the option by the holder, the contract market clearing house establishes a corresponding short position for the writer of the option (in the case of a call option) or a corresponding long position (in the case of a put option). If the option is exercised, the parties will be subject to the futures contracts. In addition, the writer of an option on a futures contract is subject to initial and variation margin requirements on the option position. Options on futures contracts are traded on the same contract market as the underlying futures contract.

The buyer or seller of an option on a futures contract may terminate the option early by purchasing or selling an option of the same series (i.e., the same exercise price and expiration date) as the option previously purchased or

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sold. The difference between the premiums paid and received represents the trader's profit or loss on the transaction.

A Fund may purchase put and call options on futures contracts instead of selling or buying futures contracts. The Fund may buy a put option on a futures contract for the same reasons it would sell a futures contract. It also may purchase such a put option in order to hedge a long position in the underlying futures contract. A Fund may buy a call option on a futures contract for the same purpose as the actual purchase of a futures contract, such as in anticipation of favorable market conditions.

A Fund may write a call option on a futures contract to hedge against a decline in the prices of the instrument underlying the futures contracts. If the price of the futures contract at expiration were below the exercise price, the Fund would retain the option premium, which would offset, in part, any decline in the value of its portfolio securities.

The writing of a put option on a futures contract is similar to the purchase of the futures contracts, except that, if the market price declines, a Fund would pay more than the market price for the underlying instrument. The premium received on the sale of the put option, less any transaction costs, would reduce the net cost to the Fund.

o OPTIONS ON FOREIGN CURRENCIES

A put option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell a foreign currency at the exercise price until the option expires. A call option on a foreign currency gives the purchaser of the option the right to purchase the currency at the exercise price until the option expires. The Funds may purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies for the purpose of hedging against changes in future currency exchange rates.

The Funds may use foreign currency options given the same circumstances under which they could use forward foreign currency exchange contracts. For example, a decline in the U.S. dollar value of a foreign currency in which a Fund's securities are denominated would reduce the U.S. dollar value of the securities, even if their value in the foreign currency remained constant. In order to hedge against such a risk, the Fund may purchase a put option on the foreign currency. If the value of the currency then declined, the Fund could sell the currency for a fixed amount in U.S. dollars and thereby offset, at least partially, the negative effect on its securities that otherwise would have resulted. Conversely, if a Fund anticipates a rise in the U.S. dollar value of a currency in which securities to be acquired are denominated, the Fund may purchase call options on the currency in order to offset, at least partially, the effects of negative movements in exchange rates. If currency exchange rates do not move in the direction or to the extent anticipated, the Funds could sustain losses on transactions in foreign currency options.

o COMBINED POSITIONS

The Funds may purchase and write options in combination with each other, or in combination with futures or forward contracts or swap agreements, to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall position. For example, a Fund could construct a combined position whose risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures contract by purchasing a put option and writing a call option on the same underlying instrument. Alternatively, a Fund could write a call option at one strike price and buy a call option at a lower price to reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades, they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and close out.

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS. A forward foreign currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific amount of currency at a future date or date range at a specific price. In the case of a

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cancelable forward contract, the holder has the unilateral right to cancel the contract at maturity by paying a specified fee. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts differ from foreign currency futures contracts in certain respects. Unlike futures contracts, forward contracts:

o Do not have standard maturity dates or amounts (i.e., the parties to the contract may fix the maturity date and the amount);

o Are typically traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers in the inter-bank markets, as opposed to on exchanges regulated by the CFTC (note, however, that under new definitions adopted by the CFTC and SEC, many non-deliverable foreign currency forwards will be considered swaps for certain purposes, including determination of whether such instruments must be traded on exchanges and centrally cleared);

o Do not require an initial margin deposit; and

o May be closed by entering into a closing transaction with the currency trader who is a party to the original forward contract, as opposed to with a commodities exchange.

o FOREIGN CURRENCY HEDGING STRATEGIES

A "settlement hedge" or "transaction hedge" is designed to protect a Fund against an adverse change in foreign currency values between the date a security is purchased or sold and the date on which payment is made or received. Entering into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in an underlying security transaction for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars "locks in" the U.S. dollar price of the security. A Fund may also use forward contracts to purchase or sell a foreign currency when it anticipates purchasing or selling securities denominated in foreign currency, even if it has not yet selected the specific investments.

A Fund may use forward contracts to hedge against a decline in the value of existing investments denominated in foreign currency. Such a hedge, sometimes referred to as a "position hedge," would tend to offset both positive and negative currency fluctuations, but would not offset changes in security values caused by other factors. The Fund could also hedge the position by selling another currency expected to perform similarly to the currency in which the Fund's investment is denominated. This type of hedge, sometimes referred to as a "proxy hedge," could offer advantages in terms of cost, yield, or efficiency, but generally would not hedge currency exposure as effectively as a direct hedge into U.S. dollars. Proxy hedges may result in losses if the currency used to hedge does not perform similarly to the currency in which the hedged securities are denominated.

Transaction and position hedging do not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities that a Fund owns or intends to purchase or sell. They simply establish a rate of exchange that one can achieve at some future point in time. Additionally, these techniques tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency and to limit any potential gain that might result from the increase in value of such currency.

A Fund may enter into forward contracts to shift its investment exposure from one currency into another. Such transactions may call for the delivery of one foreign currency in exchange for another foreign currency, including currencies in which its securities are not then denominated. This may include shifting exposure from U.S. dollars to a foreign currency, or from one foreign currency to another foreign currency. This type of strategy, sometimes known as a "cross-hedge," will tend to reduce or eliminate exposure to the currency that is sold, and increase exposure to the currency that is purchased. Cross-hedges may protect against losses resulting from a decline in the hedged currency but will cause the Fund to assume the risk of fluctuations in the value of the currency it

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purchases. Cross-hedging transactions also involve the risk of imperfect correlation between changes in the values of the currencies involved.

It is difficult to forecast with precision the market value of portfolio securities at the expiration or maturity of a forward or futures contract. Accordingly, a Fund may have to purchase additional foreign currency on the spot (cash) market if the market value of a security it is hedging is less than the amount of foreign currency it is obligated to deliver. Conversely, the Fund may have to sell on the spot market some of the foreign currency it received upon the sale of a security if the market value of such security exceeds the amount of foreign currency it is obligated to deliver.

EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES. The Funds may invest in privately issued securities whose investment results are designed to correspond generally to the performance of a specified stock index or "basket" of securities, or sometimes a single stock (referred to as "equity-linked securities"). These securities are used for many of the same purposes as derivative instruments and share many of the same risks. Equity-linked securities may be considered illiquid and thus subject to the Funds' restrictions on investments in illiquid securities.

SWAP AGREEMENTS. A swap agreement is a financial instrument that typically involves the exchange of cash flows between two parties on specified dates (settlement dates), where the cash flows are based on agreed-upon prices, rates, indices, etc. The nominal amount on which the cash flows are calculated is called the notional amount. Swap agreements are individually negotiated and structured to include exposure to a variety of different types of investments or market factors, such as interest rates, foreign currency rates, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing rates, security prices or inflation rates.

Swap agreements may increase or decrease the overall volatility of the investments of a Fund and its share price. The performance of swap agreements may be affected by a change in the specific interest rate, currency, or other factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from the Fund. If a swap agreement calls for payments by the Fund, the Fund must be prepared to make such payments when due. In addition, if the counterparty's creditworthiness declined, the value of a swap agreement would be likely to decline, potentially resulting in losses.

Generally, swap agreements have a fixed maturity date that will be agreed upon by the parties. The agreement can be terminated before the maturity date under certain circumstances, such as default by one of the parties or insolvency, among others, and can be transferred by a party only with the prior written consent of the other party. A Fund may be able to eliminate its exposure under a swap agreement either by assignment or by other disposition, or by entering into an offsetting swap agreement with the same party or a similarly creditworthy party. If the counterparty is unable to meet its obligations under the contract, declares bankruptcy, defaults or becomes insolvent, a Fund may not be able to recover the money it expected to receive under the swap agreement. The Funds will not enter into any swap agreement unless the Adviser believes that the counterparty to the transaction is creditworthy.

A swap agreement can be a form of leverage, which can magnify the Funds' gains or losses. In order to reduce the risk associated with leveraging, the Funds may cover their current obligations under swap agreements according to guidelines established by the SEC. If a Fund enters into a swap agreement on a net basis, it will segregate assets with a daily value at least equal to the excess, if any, of the Fund's accrued obligations under the swap agreement over the accrued amount the Fund is entitled to receive under the agreement. If a Fund enters into a swap agreement on other than a net basis, it will segregate assets with a value equal to the full amount of the Fund's accrued obligations under the swap agreement.

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o EQUITY SWAPS

In a typical equity swap, one party agrees to pay another party the return on a stock, stock index or basket of stocks in return for a specified interest rate. By entering into an equity index swap, for example, the index receiver can gain exposure to stocks making up the index of securities without actually purchasing those stocks. Equity index swaps involve not only the risk associated with investment in the securities represented in the index, but also the risk that the performance of such securities, including dividends, will not exceed the return on the interest rate that a Fund will be committed to pay.

o TOTAL RETURN SWAPS

Total return swaps are contracts in which one party agrees to make payments of the total return from a reference instrument--which may be a single asset, a pool of assets or an index of assets--during a specified period, in return for payments equal to a fixed or floating rate of interest or the total return from another underlying reference instrument. The total return includes appreciation or depreciation on the underlying asset, plus any interest or dividend payments. Payments under the swap are based upon an agreed upon principal amount but, since the principal amount is not exchanged, it represents neither an asset nor a liability to either counterparty, and is referred to as notional. Total return swaps are marked to market daily using different sources, including quotations from counterparties, pricing services, brokers or market makers. The unrealized appreciation or depreciation related to the change in the valuation of the notional amount of the swap is combined with the amount due to a Fund at termination or settlement. The primary risks associated with total return swaps are credit risks (if the counterparty fails to meet its obligations) and market risk (if there is no liquid market for the swap or unfavorable changes occur to the underlying reference instrument).

o INTEREST RATE SWAPS

Interest rate swaps are financial instruments that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future. Some of the different types of interest rate swaps are "fixed-for-floating rate swaps," "termed basis swaps" and "index amortizing swaps." Fixed-for floating rate swaps involve the exchange of fixed interest rate cash flows for floating rate cash flows. Termed basis swaps entail cash flows to both parties based on floating interest rates, where the interest rate indices are different. Index amortizing swaps are typically fixed-for-floating rate swaps where the notional amount changes if certain conditions are met.

As with a traditional investment in a debt security, a Fund could lose money by investing in an interest rate swap if interest rates change adversely. For example, if a Fund enters into a swap where it agrees to exchange a floating rate of interest for a fixed rate of interest, the Fund may have to pay more money than it receives. Similarly, if a Fund enters into a swap where it agrees to exchange a fixed rate of interest for a floating rate of interest, the Fund may receive less money than it has agreed to pay.

o CURRENCY SWAPS

A currency swap is an agreement between two parties in which one party agrees to make interest rate payments in one currency and the other promises to make interest rate payments in another currency. A Fund may enter into a currency swap when it has one currency and desires a different currency. Typically, the interest rates that determine the currency swap payments are fixed, although occasionally one or both parties may pay a floating rate of interest. Unlike an interest rate swap, however, the principal amounts are exchanged at the beginning of the agreement and returned at the end of the agreement. Changes in foreign exchange rates and changes in interest rates, as described above, may negatively affect currency swaps.

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o INFLATION SWAPS

Inflation swaps are fixed-maturity, over-the-counter derivatives where one party pays a fixed rate in exchange for payments tied to an inflation index, such as the Consumer Price Index. The fixed rate, which is set by the parties at the initiation of the swap, is often referred to as the "breakeven inflation" rate and generally represents the current difference between treasury yields and Treasury Inflation Protected Securities yields of similar maturities at the initiation of the swap agreement. Inflation swaps are typically designated as "zero coupon," where all cash flows are exchanged at maturity. The value of an inflation swap is expected to fluctuate in response to changes in the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. An inflation swap can lose value if the realized rate of inflation over the life of the swap is less than the fixed market implied inflation rate (the breakeven inflation rate) the investor agreed to pay at the initiation of the swap.

o CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS

A credit default swap is an agreement between a "buyer" and a "seller" for credit protection. The credit default swap agreement may have as reference obligations one or more securities that are not then held by a Fund. The protection buyer is generally obligated to pay the protection seller an upfront payment and/or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the agreement until a credit event on a reference obligation has occurred. If no default occurs, the seller would keep the stream of payments and would have no payment obligations. If a credit event occurs, the seller generally must pay the buyer the full notional amount (the "par value") of the swap.

o CAPS, COLLARS AND FLOORS

Caps and floors have an effect similar to buying or writing options. In a typical cap or floor agreement, one party agrees to make payments only under specified circumstances, usually in return for payment of a fee by the other party. For example, the buyer of an interest rate cap obtains the right to receive payments to the extent that a specified interest rate exceeds an agreed-upon level. The seller of an interest rate floor is obligated to make payments to the extent that a specified interest rate falls below an agreed-upon level. An interest rate collar combines elements of buying a cap and selling a floor.

RISKS OF DERIVATIVES:

While transactions in derivatives may reduce certain risks, these transactions themselves entail certain other risks. For example, unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates may result in a poorer overall performance of the Funds than if they had not entered into any derivatives transactions. Derivatives may magnify the Funds' gains or losses, causing them to make or lose substantially more than they invested.

When used for hedging purposes, increases in the value of the securities a Fund holds or intends to acquire should offset any losses incurred with a derivative. Purchasing derivatives for purposes other than hedging could expose the Fund to greater risks.

Use of derivatives involves transaction costs, which may be significant, and may also increase the amount of taxable income to shareholders.

CORRELATION OF PRICES. The Funds' ability to hedge their securities through derivatives depends on the degree to which price movements in the underlying index or instrument correlate with price movements in the relevant securities. In the case of poor correlation, the price of the securities a Fund is hedging may not move in the same amount, or even in the same direction as the hedging instrument. The Adviser will try to minimize this risk by investing in only those contracts whose behavior it expects to correlate with the behavior of the portfolio securities it is trying to hedge. However, if the Adviser's prediction of interest and currency rates, market value,

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volatility or other economic factors is incorrect, a Fund may lose money, or may not make as much money as it expected.

Derivative prices can diverge from the prices of their underlying instruments, even if the characteristics of the underlying instruments are very similar to the derivative. Listed below are some of the factors that may cause such a divergence:

o Current and anticipated short-term interest rates, changes in volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration of the contract;

o A difference between the derivatives and securities markets, including different levels of demand, how the instruments are traded, the imposition of daily price fluctuation limits or discontinued trading of an instrument; and

o Differences between the derivatives, such as different margin requirements, different liquidity of such markets and the participation of speculators in such markets.

Derivatives based upon a narrower index of securities, such as those of a particular industry group, may present greater risk than derivatives based on a broad market index. Since narrower indices are made up of a smaller number of securities, they are more susceptible to rapid and extreme price fluctuations because of changes in the value of those securities.

While currency futures and options values are expected to correlate with exchange rates, they may not reflect other factors that affect the value of the investments of the Funds. A currency hedge, for example, should protect a yen-denominated security from a decline in the yen, but will not protect the Funds against a price decline resulting from deterioration in the issuer's creditworthiness. Because the value of the Funds' foreign-denominated investments changes in response to many factors other than exchange rates, it may not be possible to match the amount of currency options and futures to the value of the Funds' investments precisely over time.

LACK OF LIQUIDITY. Before a futures contract or option is exercised or expires, a Fund can terminate it only by entering into a closing purchase or sale transaction. Moreover, a Fund may close out a futures contract only on the exchange the contract was initially traded. Although the Funds intend to purchase options and futures only where there appears to be an active market, there is no guarantee that such a liquid market will exist. If there is no secondary market for the contract, or the market is illiquid, a Fund may not be able to close out its position. In an illiquid market, a Fund may:

o Have to sell securities to meet its daily margin requirements at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so;

o Have to purchase or sell the instrument underlying the contract;

o Not be able to hedge its investments; and/or

o Not be able to realize profits or limit its losses.

Derivatives may become illiquid (i.e., difficult to sell at a desired time and price) under a variety of market conditions. For example:

o An exchange may suspend or limit trading in a particular derivative instrument, an entire category of derivatives or all derivatives, which sometimes occurs because of increased market volatility;

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o Unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal operations of an exchange;

o The facilities of the exchange may not be adequate to handle current trading volume;

o Equipment failures, government intervention, insolvency of a brokerage firm or clearing house or other occurrences may disrupt normal trading activity; or

o Investors may lose interest in a particular derivative or category of derivatives.

MANAGEMENT RISK. Successful use of derivatives by the Funds is subject to the ability of the Adviser to forecast stock market and interest rate trends. If the Adviser incorrectly predicts stock market and interest rate trends, the Funds may lose money by investing in derivatives. For example, if a Fund were to write a call option based on the Adviser's expectation that the price of the underlying security would fall, but the price were to rise instead, the Fund could be required to sell the security upon exercise at a price below the current market price. Similarly, if a Fund were to write a put option based on the Adviser's expectation that the price of the underlying security would rise, but the price were to fall instead, the Fund could be required to purchase the security upon exercise at a price higher than the current market price.

PRICING RISK. At times, market conditions might make it hard to value some investments. For example, if a Fund has valued its securities too high, shareholders may end up paying too much for Fund shares when they buy into the Fund. If the Fund underestimates its price, shareholders may not receive the full market value for their Fund shares when they sell.

MARGIN. Because of the low margin deposits required upon the opening of a derivative position, such transactions involve an extremely high degree of leverage. Consequently, a relatively small price movement in a derivative may result in an immediate and substantial loss (as well as gain) to a Fund and it may lose more than it originally invested in the derivative.

If the price of a futures contract changes adversely, a Fund may have to sell securities at a time when it is disadvantageous to do so to meet its minimum daily margin requirement. A Fund may lose its margin deposits if a broker-dealer with whom it has an open futures contract or related option becomes insolvent or declares bankruptcy.

VOLATILITY AND LEVERAGE. The Funds' use of derivatives may have a leveraging effect. Leverage generally magnifies the effect of any increase or decrease in value of an underlying asset and results in increased volatility, which means the Funds will have the potential for greater gains, as well as the potential for greater losses, than if the Funds do not use derivative instruments that have a leveraging effect. The prices of derivatives are volatile (i.e., they may change rapidly, substantially and unpredictably) and are influenced by a variety of factors, including:

o Actual and anticipated changes in interest rates;

o Fiscal and monetary policies; and

o National and international political events.

Most exchanges limit the amount by which the price of a derivative can change during a single trading day. Daily trading limits establish the maximum amount that the price of a derivative may vary from the settlement price of that derivative at the end of trading on the previous day. Once the price of a derivative reaches that value, the Funds may not trade that derivative at a price beyond that limit. The daily limit governs only price movements

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during a given day and does not limit potential gains or losses. Derivative prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days, preventing prompt liquidation of the derivative.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION. The regulation of derivatives markets in the U.S. is a rapidly changing area of law and is subject to modification by government and judicial action. In particular, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law in 2010, grants significant new authority to the SEC and the CFTC to impose comprehensive regulations on the over-the-counter and cleared derivatives markets. These regulations include, but are not limited to, mandatory clearing of certain derivatives and requirements relating to disclosure, margin and trade reporting. The new law and regulations may negatively impact the Funds by increasing transaction and/or regulatory compliance costs, limiting the availability of certain derivatives or otherwise adversely affecting the value or performance of the derivatives the Funds trade. In addition, the SEC proposed new derivatives rules in December 2015 that could limit the Funds' use of derivatives, and adversely impact the Funds' ability to achieve their investment objectives. Other potentially adverse regulatory obligations can develop suddenly and without notice.

ILLIQUID SECURITIES. Illiquid securities are securities that cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business (i.e., within seven days) at approximately the prices at which they are valued. Because of their illiquid nature, illiquid securities must be priced at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. Despite such good faith efforts to determine fair value prices, a Fund's illiquid securities are subject to the risk that the security's fair value price may differ from the actual price which the Fund may ultimately realize upon its sale or disposition. Difficulty in selling illiquid securities may result in a loss or may be costly to a Fund. Under the supervision of the Board, the Adviser determines the liquidity of a Fund's investments. In determining the liquidity of a Fund's investments, the Adviser may consider various factors, including
(1) the frequency and volume of trades and quotations, (2) the number of dealers and prospective purchasers in the marketplace, (3) dealer undertakings to make a market, and (4) the nature of the security and the market in which it trades (including any demand, put or tender features, the mechanics and other requirements for transfer, any letters of credit or other credit enhancement features, any ratings, the number of holders, the method of soliciting offers, the time required to dispose of the security, and the ability to assign or offset the rights and obligations of the security). A Fund will not hold more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.

SECURITIES LENDING. A Fund may lend portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations that meet capital and other credit requirements or other criteria established by the Board. These loans, if and when made, may not exceed 33 1/3% of the total asset value of the Fund (including the loan collateral). A Fund will not lend portfolio securities to the Adviser or its affiliates unless permissible under the 1940 Act and the rules and promulgations thereunder. Loans of portfolio securities will be fully collateralized by cash, letters of credit or U.S. government securities, and the collateral will be maintained in an amount equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities by marking to market daily. Any gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that might occur during the term of the loan would be for the account of a Fund.

A Fund may pay a part of the interest earned from the investment of collateral, or other fee, to an unaffiliated third party for acting as the Fund's securities lending agent, but will bear all of any losses from the investment of collateral.

By lending its securities, a Fund may increase its income by receiving payments from the borrower that reflect the amount of any interest or any dividends payable on the loaned securities as well as by either investing cash collateral received from the borrower in short-term instruments or obtaining a fee from the borrower when U.S. government securities or letters of credit are used as collateral. Investing cash collateral subjects a Fund to market risk. A Fund remains obligated to return all collateral to the borrower under the terms of its securities lending arrangements, even if the value of investments made with the collateral decline. Accordingly, if the value of a

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security in which the cash collateral has been invested declines, the loss would be borne by a Fund, and the Fund may be required to liquidate other investments in order to return collateral to the borrower at the end of the loan. A Fund will adhere to the following conditions whenever its portfolio securities are loaned: (i) the Fund must receive at least 100% cash collateral or equivalent securities of the type discussed in the preceding paragraph from the borrower; (ii) the borrower must increase such collateral whenever the market value of the securities rises above the level of such collateral; (iii) the Fund must be able to terminate the loan on demand; (iv) the Fund must receive reasonable interest on the loan, as well as any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities and any increase in market value;
(v) the Fund may pay only reasonable fees in connection with the loan (which fees may include fees payable to the lending agent, the borrower, the Fund's administrator and the custodian); and (vi) voting rights on the loaned securities may pass to the borrower, provided, however, that if a material event adversely affecting the investment occurs, the Fund must terminate the loan and regain the right to vote the securities. In such instances, the Adviser will vote the securities in accordance with its proxy voting policies and procedures. The Board has adopted procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the foregoing criteria will be met. Loan agreements involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the borrower, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund's ability to recover the loaned securities or dispose of the collateral for the loan, which could give rise to loss because of adverse market action, expenses and/or delays in connection with the disposition of the underlying securities.

RESTRICTED SECURITIES. The Funds may purchase restricted securities. Restricted securities are securities that may not be sold freely to the public absent registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or an exemption from registration. This generally includes securities that are unregistered that can be sold to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the 1933 Act or securities that are exempt from registration under the 1933 Act, such as commercial paper. Institutional markets for restricted securities have developed as a result of the promulgation of Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, which provides a "safe harbor" from 1933 Act registration requirements for qualifying sales to institutional investors. When Rule 144A restricted securities present an attractive investment opportunity and meet other selection criteria, a Fund may make such investments whether or not such securities are "illiquid" depending on the market that exists for the particular security. The Board has delegated the responsibility for determining the liquidity of Rule 144A restricted securities that a Fund may invest in to the Adviser.

SHORT SALES. The Funds may engage in short sales that are either "uncovered" or "against the box." A short sale is "against the box" if at all times during which the short position is open, a Fund owns at least an equal amount of the securities or securities convertible into, or exchangeable without further consideration for, securities of the same issue as the securities that are sold short. A short sale against the box is a taxable transaction to a Fund with respect to the securities that are sold short. A Fund will not sell a security short if, as a result of such short sale, the aggregate market value of all securities sold short exceeds 10% of the Fund's total assets. This limitation does not apply to short sales against the box.

Uncovered short sales are transactions under which the Funds sell a security they do not own. To complete such a transaction, a Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. A Fund then is obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at the market price at the time of the replacement. The price at such time may be more or less than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay the lender amounts equal to any dividends or interest that accrue during the period of the loan. To borrow the security, the Fund also may be required to pay a premium, which would increase the cost of the security sold. The proceeds of the short sale will be retained by the broker, to the extent necessary to meet margin requirements, until the short position is closed out.

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Until a Fund closes its short position or replaces the borrowed security, the Fund may: (a) segregate cash or liquid securities at such a level that the amount segregated plus the amount deposited with the broker as collateral will equal the current value of the security sold short; or (b) otherwise cover the Fund's short position.

WHEN-ISSUED, DELAYED-DELIVERY AND FORWARD TRANSACTIONS. A when-issued security is one whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but which have not been issued. In a forward delivery transaction, a Fund contracts to purchase securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond customary settlement time. "Delayed-delivery" refers to securities transactions on the secondary market where settlement occurs in the future. In each of these transactions, the parties fix the payment obligation and the interest rate that they will receive on the securities at the time the parties enter the commitment; however, they do not pay money or deliver securities until a later date. Typically, no income accrues on securities a Fund has committed to purchase before the securities are delivered, although the Fund may earn income on securities it has in a segregated account to cover its position. A Fund will only enter into these types of transactions with the intention of actually acquiring the securities, but may sell them before the settlement date.

A Fund may use when-issued, delayed-delivery and forward delivery transactions to secure what it considers an advantageous price and yield at the time of purchase. When a Fund engages in when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward delivery transactions, it relies on the other party to consummate the sale. If the other party fails to complete the sale, the Fund may miss the opportunity to obtain the security at a favorable price or yield.

When purchasing a security on a when-issued, delayed-delivery, or forward delivery basis, a Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield changes. At the time of settlement, the market value of the security may be more or less than the purchase price. The yield available in the market when the delivery takes place also may be higher than those obtained in the transaction itself. Because the Fund does not pay for the security until the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with its other investments.

The Funds will segregate cash or liquid securities equal in value to commitments for the when-issued, delayed-delivery or forward delivery transactions. The Funds will segregate additional liquid assets daily so that the value of such assets is equal to the amount of the commitments.

SPECIAL RISKS OF CYBER ATTACKS. As with any entity that conducts business through electronic means in the modern marketplace, the Funds, and their service providers, may be susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from cyber attacks. Cyber attacks include, among other behaviors, stealing or corrupting data maintained online or digitally, denial of service attacks on websites, the unauthorized monitoring, release, misuse, loss, destruction or corruption of confidential information, unauthorized access to relevant systems, compromises to networks or devices that the Funds and their service providers use to service the Funds' operations, operational disruption or failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Funds and their service providers, or various other forms of cyber security breaches. Cyber attacks affecting the Funds or the Adviser, the Funds' distributor, custodian, or any other of the Funds' intermediaries or service providers may adversely impact the Funds and their shareholders, potentially resulting in, among other things, financial losses or the inability of Fund shareholders to transact business. For instance, cyber attacks may interfere with the processing of shareholder transactions, impact a Fund's ability to calculate its net asset value, cause the release of private shareholder information or confidential business information, impede trading, subject the Funds to regulatory fines or financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. The Funds may also incur additional costs for cyber security risk management purposes designed to mitigate or prevent the risk of cyber attacks. Such costs may be ongoing because threats of cyber attacks are constantly evolving as cyber attackers become more sophisticated and their techniques become more complex. Similar types of cyber security risks are also present for issuers of securities in which the Funds may invest, which could result in material adverse consequences for such

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issuers and may cause the Funds' investments in such companies to lose value. There can be no assurance that the Funds, the Funds' service providers, or the issuers of the securities in which the Funds invest will not suffer losses relating to cyber attacks or other information security breaches in the future.

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INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS

FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES

The following investment limitations are fundamental, which means that the Funds cannot change them without approval by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Funds. The phrase "majority of the outstanding shares" means the vote of (i) 67% or more of a Fund's shares present at a meeting, if more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are present or represented by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of a Fund's outstanding shares, whichever is less.

1. Each Fund may purchase securities of an issuer, except if such purchase would cause the Fund to fail to satisfy the diversification requirement for a diversified management company under the 1940 Act, the rules or regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.

2. Each Fund may not concentrate investments in a particular industry or group of industries, as concentration is defined under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time, except that a Fund may invest without limitation in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements involving such securities or tax-exempt obligations of state or municipal governments and their political subdivisions.

3. Each Fund may borrow money or issue senior securities (as defined under the 1940 Act), except as prohibited under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.

4. Each Fund may make loans, except as prohibited under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.

5. Each Fund may purchase or sell commodities or real estate, except as prohibited under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.

6. Each Fund may underwrite securities issued by other persons, except as prohibited under the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder or any exemption therefrom, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended or interpreted from time to time.

NON-FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES

The Funds' investment objectives as well as the following investment limitations of each Fund are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

1. Each Fund may not purchase an investment if, as a result, more than 15% of the value of the Fund's net assets would be invested in illiquid securities.

2. Each Fund may not invest in unmarketable interests in real estate limited partnerships or invest directly in real estate. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing policy does not prevent a Fund from, among other things, purchasing marketable securities of companies that deal in real estate or interests therein (including REITs).

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3. Each Fund may purchase or sell financial and physical commodities, commodity contracts based on (or relating to) physical commodities or financial commodities and securities and derivative instruments whose values are derived from (in whole or in part) physical commodities or financial commodities.

The following descriptions of certain provisions of the 1940 Act may assist investors in understanding the above policies and restrictions.

DIVERSIFICATION. Under the 1940 Act and the rules, regulations and interpretations thereunder, a "diversified company," as to 75% of its total assets, may not purchase securities of any issuer (other than obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. government or its agencies, or instrumentalities or securities of other investment companies) if, as a result, more than 5% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of such issuer, or more than 10% of the issuer's voting securities would be held by the fund.

CONCENTRATION. The 1940 Act requires that every investment company have a fundamental investment policy regarding concentration. The SEC has defined concentration as investing 25% or more of an investment company's total assets in any particular industry or group of industries, with certain exceptions.

BORROWING. The 1940 Act presently allows an investment company to borrow from any bank in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) and to borrow for temporary purposes in an amount not exceeding 5% of the value of its total assets.

LENDING. Under the 1940 Act, an investment company may only make loans if expressly permitted by its investment policies.

SENIOR SECURITIES. Senior securities may include any obligation or instrument issued by a fund evidencing indebtedness. The 1940 Act generally prohibits funds from issuing senior securities, although it does not treat certain transactions as senior securities, such as certain borrowings, short sales, reverse repurchase agreements, firm commitment agreements and standby commitments, with appropriate earmarking or segregation of assets to cover such obligation.

REAL ESTATE AND COMMODITIES. The 1940 Act does not directly restrict an investment company's ability to invest in real estate or commodities, but does require that every investment company have a fundamental investment policy governing such investments.

UNDERWRITING. Under the 1940 Act, underwriting securities involves an investment company purchasing securities directly from an issuer for the purpose of selling (distributing) them or participating in any such activity either directly or indirectly. Under the 1940 Act, a diversified fund may not make any commitment as underwriter, if immediately thereafter the amount of its outstanding underwriting commitments, plus the value of its investments in securities of issuers (other than investment companies) of which it owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities, exceeds 25% of the value of its total assets.

Except with respect to the Funds' policies concerning borrowing, if a percentage restriction is adhered to at the time of an investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from changes in values or assets will not constitute a violation of such restriction. With respect to the limitation on illiquid securities, in the event that a subsequent change in net assets or other circumstances causes a Fund to exceed its limitation, the Fund will take steps to bring the aggregate amount of illiquid instruments back within the limitations as soon as reasonably practicable. With respect to the limitation on borrowing, in the event that a subsequent change in net assets or other circumstances causes a Fund to exceed its limitation, the Fund will take steps to bring the aggregate amount of borrowing back within the limitation within three days thereafter (not including Sundays and holidays).

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THE ADVISER

GENERAL. Strategic Global Advisors, LLC, ("SGA" or the "Adviser"), a women-majority-owned California limited liability company organized in 2005, serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser's principal place of business is located at 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 650, Newport Beach, California 92660. Cynthia Tusan holds over 25% of the Adviser's ownership interests, and, therefore, may be considered to control the Adviser within the meaning of the 1940 Act. As of August 31, 2016, the Adviser had approximately $2.86 billion in assets under management.

The Adviser makes investment decisions for the Funds and continuously reviews, supervises and administers each Fund's investment program. The Board supervises the Adviser and establishes policies that the Adviser must follow in its management activities.

ADVISORY AGREEMENT. The Trust and the Adviser have entered into an investment advisory agreement dated September 22, 2016 (the "Advisory Agreement") with respect to the Funds. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser serves as the investment adviser and makes investment decisions for each Fund and continuously reviews, supervises and administers the investment program of each Fund, subject to the supervision of, and policies established by, the Board.

After the initial two-year term, the continuance of the Advisory Agreement must be specifically approved at least annually: (i) by the vote of the majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Fund; and (ii) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees, including a majority vote of such Trustees who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or "interested persons" of any party thereto, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment, and is terminable at any time without penalty by the Trustees or, with respect to any Fund, by a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, or by the Adviser on not less than 30 days' nor more than 60 days' written notice to the Trust. As used in the Advisory Agreement, the terms "majority of the outstanding voting securities," "interested persons" and "assignment" have the same meaning as such terms in the 1940 Act.

ADVISORY FEES PAID TO THE ADVISER. For its services under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is entitled to a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates based on the average daily net assets of each Fund:

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FUND                                                      ADVISORY FEE RATE
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International Equity Fund                                       0.95%
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International Equity Plus Fund                                  1.10%
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International Small Cap Equity Fund                             1.15%
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Global Equity Fund                                              0.95%
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The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses (collectively, "excluded expenses")) for Institutional Shares and Investor Shares from exceeding certain levels as set forth below until November 30, 2017 (the "contractual expense limits"). This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board, for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2017.

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FUND                                              CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITATION
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International Equity Fund                                      0.95%
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International Equity Plus Fund                                 1.10%
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International Small Cap Equity Fund                            1.15%
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Global Equity Fund                                             0.95%
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If at any point total annual Fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the contractual expense limit for a Fund's Institutional Shares or Investor Shares, the Adviser may receive from that Fund the difference between the total annual Fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the contractual expense limit to recover all or a portion of its prior fee reductions or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three-year period during which this agreement was in place.

THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

This section includes information about the Funds' portfolio managers, including information about other accounts they manage, the dollar range of Fund shares they own and how they are compensated.

COMPENSATION. Portfolio managers at SGA receive a base salary and discretionary bonus. Compensation does not differ across accounts managed. Discretionary bonuses are intended to reward diligence, teamwork and portfolio risk adjusted performance. Cynthia Tusan, Gary Baierl and Mark Wimer, are equity owners in the firm and, therefore, also participate in the profits of the firm.

FUND SHARES OWNED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS. The Funds are required to show the dollar amount range of each portfolio manager's "beneficial ownership" of shares of the Funds as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. Dollar amount ranges disclosed are established by the SEC. "Beneficial ownership" is determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"). Because the Funds are new, as of the date of this SAI, the portfolio managers did not beneficially own shares of the Funds.

OTHER ACCOUNTS. In addition to the Funds, the portfolio managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of certain other accounts, as listed below. None of the accounts included below are subject to a performance-based advisory fee. The information below is provided as of August 31, 2016.

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                               REGISTERED                  OTHER POOLED
                           INVESTMENT COMPANIES         INVESTMENT VEHICLES                OTHER ACCOUNTS
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                         NUMBER OF   TOTAL ASSETS     NUMBER OF      TOTAL ASSETS      NUMBER OF      TOTAL ASSETS
NAME                     ACCOUNTS   (IN MILLIONS)     ACCOUNTS      (IN MILLIONS)      ACCOUNTS      (IN MILLIONS)
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Cynthia Tusan, CFA          2           $815             1               $15              43             $2,029
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Gary Baierl, PhD            2           $815             1               $15              43             $2,029
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Mark Wimer, CFA             2           $815             1               $15              43             $2,029
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Cherie Badri, CFA           2           $815             1               $15              43             $2,029
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Brendan Skarra-
Corson, CFA                 2           $815             1               $15              43             $2,029
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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The portfolio managers for the Funds manage multiple accounts, including the Funds. The portfolio managers make decisions for each account based on the investment objectives, policies, practices and other relevant investment considerations that the portfolio managers believe are applicable to that account. Consequently, the portfolio managers may purchase securities for one account and not another account, and the

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performance of securities purchased for one account may vary from the performance of securities purchased for other accounts. A portfolio manager may place transactions on behalf of other accounts that are contrary to investment decisions made on behalf of a Fund, or make investment decisions that are similar to those made for the Fund, both of which have the potential to adversely affect the price paid or received by the Fund or the size of the security position obtainable for the Fund. SGA has adopted policies and procedures that it believes address the conflicts associated with managing multiple accounts for multiple clients, although there is no assurance that such policies and procedures will adequately address such conflicts.

THE ADMINISTRATOR

GENERAL. SEI Investments Global Funds Services (the "Administrator"), a Delaware statutory trust, has its principal business offices at One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. SEI Investments Management Corporation ("SIMC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company ("SEI Investments"), is the owner of all beneficial interest in the Administrator. SEI Investments and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including the Administrator, are leading providers of funds evaluation services, trust accounting systems, and brokerage and information services to financial institutions, institutional investors, and money managers. The Administrator and its affiliates also serve as administrator or sub-administrator to other mutual funds.

ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST. The Trust and the Administrator have entered into an administration agreement dated February 12, 2014 (the "Administration Agreement"). Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides the Trust with administrative services, including regulatory reporting and all necessary office space, equipment, personnel and facilities.

The Administration Agreement provides that the Administrator shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Administration Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Administrator in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties and obligations thereunder.

ADMINISTRATION FEES PAID TO THE ADMINISTRATOR. For its services under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator is paid a fee, which varies based on the average daily net assets of the Funds, subject to certain minimums.

THE DISTRIBUTOR

GENERAL. The Trust and SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments and an affiliate of the Administrator, are parties to a distribution agreement dated February 12, 2014 ("Distribution Agreement"), whereby the Distributor acts as principal underwriter for the Trust's shares. The principal business address of the Distributor is One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456.

The continuance of the Distribution Agreement must be specifically approved at least annually (i) by the vote of the Trustees or by a vote of the majority of the shareholders of the Trust and (ii) by the vote of a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operations of the Distribution Agreement or any related agreement, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Distribution Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act), and is terminable at any time without penalty by the Board or by a majority of the outstanding shares of the Trust, upon not more than 60 days' written notice by either party.

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PAYMENTS TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

DISTRIBUTION PLAN. The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan with respect to the Investor Shares (the "Plan") in accordance with the provisions of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates circumstances under which an investment company may directly or indirectly bear expenses relating to the distribution of its shares. Continuance of the Plan must be approved annually by a majority of the Trustees and by a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan ("Qualified Trustees"). The Plan requires that quarterly written reports of amounts spent under the Plan and the purposes of such expenditures be furnished to and reviewed by the Trustees. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount that may be spent thereunder without approval by a majority of the outstanding shares of the affected Funds. All material amendments of the Plan will require approval by a majority of the Trustees and of the Qualified Trustees.

The Plan provides a method of paying for distribution and shareholder services, which may help the Funds grow or maintain asset levels to provide operational efficiencies and economies of scale, provided by the Distributor or other financial intermediaries that enter into agreements with the Distributor. The Funds may make payments to financial intermediaries, such as banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, investment counselors, broker-dealers, mutual fund "supermarkets" and the Distributor's affiliates and subsidiaries, as compensation for services, reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with distribution assistance or provision of shareholder services. The Distributor may, at its discretion, retain a portion of such payments to compensate itself for distribution services and distribution related expenses such as the costs of preparation, printing, mailing or otherwise disseminating sales literature, advertising, and prospectuses (other than those furnished to current shareholders of a Fund), promotional and incentive programs, and such other marketing expenses that the Distributor may incur.

Under the Plan, the Distributor or financial intermediaries may receive up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Shares as compensation for distribution and shareholder services. The Plan is characterized as a compensation plan since the distribution fee will be paid to the Distributor without regard to the distribution or shareholder service expenses incurred by the Distributor or the amount of payments made to financial intermediaries. The Trust intends to operate the Plan in accordance with its terms and with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") rules concerning sales charges.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICING PLAN. The Funds have adopted a shareholder servicing plan under which a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of Investor Shares of the Funds will be paid to financial intermediaries. Under the plan, financial intermediaries may perform, or may compensate other financial intermediaries for performing, certain shareholder and administrative services, including: (i) maintaining shareholder accounts;
(ii) arranging for bank wires; (iii) responding to shareholder inquiries relating to the services performed by the financial intermediaries; (iv) responding to inquiries from shareholders concerning their investment in the Funds; (v) assisting shareholders in changing dividend options, account designations and addresses; (vi) providing information periodically to shareholders showing their position in the Funds; (vii) forwarding shareholder communications from the Funds such as proxies, shareholder reports, annual reports, and dividend and capital gain distribution and tax notices to shareholders; (viii) processing purchase, exchange and redemption requests from shareholders and placing orders with the Funds or their service providers; (ix) providing sub-accounting services; (x) processing dividend and capital gain payments from the Funds on behalf of shareholders; (xi) preparing tax reports; and (xii) providing such other similar non-distribution services as the Funds may reasonably request to the extent that the financial intermediary is permitted to do so under applicable laws or regulations.

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which the Funds may pay financial intermediaries for non-distribution-related sub-transfer agency, administrative, sub-accounting, and other shareholder services. Payments made pursuant to such agreements are generally based on either (1) a percentage of the average daily net assets of Fund shareholders serviced by a financial intermediary, or (2) the number of Fund shareholders serviced by a financial intermediary. Any payments made pursuant to such agreements may be in addition to, rather than in lieu of, distribution or shareholder services fees the Funds may pay to financial intermediaries pursuant to the Funds' distribution plan or shareholder servicing plan.

OTHER PAYMENTS BY THE ADVISER. The Adviser and/or its affiliates, in their discretion, may make payments from their own resources and not from Fund assets to affiliated or unaffiliated brokers, dealers, banks (including bank trust departments), trust companies, registered investment advisers, financial planners, retirement plan administrators, insurance companies, and any other institution having a service, administration, or any similar arrangement with the Funds, their service providers or their respective affiliates, as incentives to help market and promote the Funds and/or in recognition of their distribution, marketing, administrative services, and/or processing support.

These additional payments may be made to financial intermediaries that sell Fund shares or provide services to the Funds, the Distributor or shareholders of the Funds through the financial intermediary's retail distribution channel and/or fund supermarkets. Payments may also be made through the financial intermediary's retirement, qualified tuition, fee-based advisory, wrap fee bank trust, or insurance (e.g., individual or group annuity) programs. These payments may include, but are not limited to, placing the Funds in a financial intermediary's retail distribution channel or on a preferred or recommended fund list; providing business or shareholder financial planning assistance; educating financial intermediary personnel about the Funds; providing access to sales and management representatives of the financial intermediary; promoting sales of Fund shares; providing marketing and educational support; maintaining share balances and/or for sub-accounting, administrative or shareholder transaction processing services. A financial intermediary may perform the services itself or may arrange with a third party to perform the services.

The Adviser and/or its affiliates may also make payments from their own resources to financial intermediaries for costs associated with the purchase of products or services used in connection with sales and marketing, participation in and/or presentation at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs, client and investor entertainment and other sponsored events. The costs and expenses associated with these efforts may include travel, lodging, sponsorship at educational seminars and conferences, entertainment and meals to the extent permitted by law.

Revenue sharing payments may be negotiated based on a variety of factors, including the level of sales, the amount of Fund assets attributable to investments in the Funds by financial intermediaries customers, a flat fee or other measures as determined from time to time by the Adviser and/or its affiliates. A significant purpose of these payments is to increase the sales of Fund shares, which in turn may benefit the Adviser through increased fees as Fund assets grow.

Investors should understand that some financial intermediaries may also charge their clients fees in connection with purchases of shares or the provision of shareholder services.

THE TRANSFER AGENT

DST Systems, Inc., 333 W. 11th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (the "Transfer Agent"), serves as the Funds' transfer agent.

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THE CUSTODIAN

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., 40 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (the "Custodian"), acts as custodian of the Funds. The Custodian holds cash, securities and other assets of the Funds as required by the 1940 Act.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 serves as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2921, serves as legal counsel to the Trust.

TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES. The management and affairs of the Trust and its series, including the Funds described in this SAI, are overseen by the Trustees. The Board has approved contracts, as described above, under which certain companies provide essential management services to the Trust.

Like most mutual funds, the day-to-day business of the Trust, including the management of risk, is performed by third party service providers, such as the Adviser, the Distributor and the Administrator. The Trustees are responsible for overseeing the Trust's service providers and, thus, have oversight responsibility with respect to risk management performed by those service providers. Risk management seeks to identify and address risks, i.e., events or circumstances that could have material adverse effects on the business, operations, shareholder services, investment performance or reputation of the funds. The funds and their service providers employ a variety of processes, procedures and controls to identify various possible events or circumstances, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Each service provider is responsible for one or more discrete aspects of the Trust's business (e.g., the Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of each Fund's portfolio investments) and, consequently, for managing the risks associated with that business. The Board has emphasized to the Funds' service providers the importance of maintaining vigorous risk management.

The Trustees' role in risk oversight begins before the inception of a fund, at which time certain of the fund's service providers present the Board with information concerning the investment objectives, strategies and risks of the fund as well as proposed investment limitations for the fund. Additionally, the fund's adviser provides the Board with an overview of, among other things, its investment philosophy, brokerage practices and compliance infrastructure. Thereafter, the Board continues its oversight function as various personnel, including the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer, as well as personnel of the adviser and other service providers, such as the fund's independent accountants, make periodic reports to the Audit Committee or to the Board with respect to various aspects of risk management. The Board and the Audit Committee oversee efforts by management and service providers to manage risks to which the funds may be exposed.

The Board is responsible for overseeing the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the funds by the adviser and receives information about those services at its regular meetings. In addition, on an annual basis, in connection with its consideration of whether to renew the advisory agreement with the adviser, the Board meets with the adviser to review such services. Among other things, the Board regularly considers the adviser's adherence to the funds' investment restrictions and compliance with various fund policies and procedures and

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with applicable securities regulations. The Board also reviews information about the funds' investments, including, for example, portfolio holdings schedules and reports on the adviser's use of derivatives in managing the funds, if any, as well as reports on the funds' investments in ETFs, if any.

The Trust's Chief Compliance Officer reports regularly to the Board to review and discuss compliance issues and fund and adviser risk assessments. At least annually, the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer provides the Board with a report reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Trust's policies and procedures and those of its service providers, including the adviser. The report addresses the operation of the policies and procedures of the Trust and each service provider since the date of the last report; any material changes to the policies and procedures since the date of the last report; any recommendations for material changes to the policies and procedures; and any material compliance matters since the date of the last report.

The Board receives reports from the funds' service providers regarding operational risks and risks related to the valuation and liquidity of portfolio securities. The Trust's Fair Value Pricing Committee makes regular reports to the Board concerning investments for which market quotations are not readily available. Annually, the independent registered public accounting firm reviews with the Audit Committee its audit of the funds' financial statements, focusing on major areas of risk encountered by the funds and noting any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the funds' internal controls. Additionally, in connection with its oversight function, the Board oversees fund management's implementation of disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Trust in its periodic reports with the SEC are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the required time periods. The Board also oversees the Trust's internal controls over financial reporting, which comprise policies and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Trust's financial reporting and the preparation of the Trust's financial statements.

From their review of these reports and discussions with the adviser, the Chief Compliance Officer, the independent registered public accounting firm and other service providers, the Board and the Audit Committee learn in detail about the material risks of the funds, thereby facilitating a dialogue about how management and service providers identify and mitigate those risks.

The Board recognizes that not all risks that may affect the funds can be identified and/or quantified, that it may not be practical or cost-effective to eliminate or mitigate certain risks, that it may be necessary to bear certain risks (such as investment-related risks) to achieve the funds' goals, and that the processes, procedures and controls employed to address certain risks may be limited in their effectiveness. Moreover, reports received by the Trustees as to risk management matters are typically summaries of the relevant information. Most of the funds' investment management and business affairs are carried out by or through the funds' advisers and other service providers, each of which has an independent interest in risk management but whose policies and the methods by which one or more risk management functions are carried out may differ from the funds' and each other's in the setting of priorities, the resources available or the effectiveness of relevant controls. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, the Board's ability to monitor and manage risk, as a practical matter, is subject to limitations.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. There are five members of the Board, four of whom are not interested persons of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act ("independent Trustees"). Mr. Doran, an interested person of the Trust, serves as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hunt, an independent Trustee, serves as the lead independent Trustee. The Trust has determined its leadership structure is appropriate given the specific characteristics and circumstances of the Trust. The Trust made this determination in consideration of, among other things, the fact that the independent Trustees constitute more than three-quarters of the Board, the fact that the chairperson of each Committee of the Board is an independent Trustee, the amount of assets under management in the Trust, and

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the number of funds (and classes of shares) overseen by the Board. The Board also believes that its leadership structure facilitates the orderly and efficient flow of information to the independent Trustees from fund management.

The Board has two standing committees: the Audit Committee and Governance Committee. The Audit Committee and Governance Committee are chaired by an independent Trustee and composed of all of the independent Trustees. In addition, the Board has a lead independent Trustee.

In his role as lead independent Trustee, Mr. Hunt, among other things: (i) presides over Board meetings in the absence of the Chairman of the Board; (ii) presides over executive sessions of the independent Trustees; (iii) along with the Chairman of the Board, oversees the development of agendas for Board meetings; (iv) facilitates communication between the independent Trustees and management, and among the independent Trustees; (v) serves as a key point person for dealings between the independent Trustees and management; and (vi) has such other responsibilities as the Board or independent Trustees determine from time to time.

Set forth below are the names, years of birth, position with the Trust and length of time served, and the principal occupations and other directorships held during at least the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as a Trustee. There is no stated term of office for the Trustees. Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each Trustee is SEI Investments Company, One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456.

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                         POSITION WITH TRUST                 PRINCIPAL
NAME AND YEAR OF         AND LENGTH OF TIME                OCCUPATIONS               OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD IN THE
    BIRTH                     SERVED                    IN THE PAST 5 YEARS                   PAST 5 YEARS
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE
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William M. Doran         Chairman of the                Self-Employed                Current Directorships: Trustee of
(Born: 1940)             Board of Trustees(1)           Consultant since 2003.       The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund,
                         (since 2014)                   Partner at Morgan,           The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund II,
                                                        Lewis & Bockius LLP          Bishop Street Funds, The KP Funds,
                                                        (law firm) from 1976         Winton Series Trust, Winton
                                                        to 2003. Counsel to the      Diversified Opportunities Fund
                                                        Trust, SEI                   (closed-end investment company),
                                                        Investments, SIMC,           Gallery Trust, SEI Daily Income
                                                        the Administrator and        Trust, SEI Institutional International
                                                        the Distributor.             Trust, SEI Institutional Investments
                                                                                     Trust, SEI Institutional Managed Trust,
                                                                                     SEI Asset Allocation Trust, SEI Tax
                                                                                     Exempt Trust, Adviser Managed
                                                                                     Trust, New Covenant Funds, SEI
                                                                                     Insurance Products Trust and SEI
                                                                                     Catholic Values Trust. Director of
                                                                                     SEI Investments (Europe), Limited,
                                                                                     SEI Investments--Global Funds
                                                                                     Services, Limited, SEI Investments
                                                                                     Global, Limited, SEI Investments
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                         POSITION WITH TRUST                 PRINCIPAL
NAME AND YEAR OF         AND LENGTH OF TIME                OCCUPATIONS               OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD IN THE
    BIRTH                     SERVED                    IN THE PAST 5 YEARS                   PAST 5 YEARS
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                                                                                     (Asia), Limited, SEI Global
                                                                                     Nominee Ltd., SEI Investments --
                                                                                     Unit Trust Management (UK)
                                                                                     Limited and SEI Investments Co.
                                                                                     Director of the Distributor since
                                                                                     2003.

                                                                                     Former Directorships: Director of
                                                                                     SEI Alpha Strategy Portfolios, LP to
                                                                                     2013. Trustee of O'Connor EQUUS
                                                                                     (closed-end investment company) to
                                                                                     2016. Trustee of SEI Liquid Asset Trust
                                                                                     to 2016.
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
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Jon C. Hunt              Trustee                        Retired since 2013.          Current Directorships: Trustee of
(Born: 1951)             (since 2014)                   Consultant to                City National Rochdale Funds,
                                                        Management,                  Winton Series Trust, Winton
                                                        Convergent Capital           Diversified Opportunities Fund
                                                        Management, LLC              (closed-end investment company)
                                                        ("CCM") from 2012 to         and Gallery Trust. Member of
                                                        2013. Managing               Independent Committee of Nuveen
                                                        Director and Chief           Commodities Asset Management.
                                                        Operating Officer,
                                                        CCM from 1998 to             Former Directorship: Trustee of
                                                        2012.                        O'Connor EQUUS (closed-end
                                                                                     investment company) to 2016.
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Thomas P. Lemke          Trustee                        Retired since 2013.          Current Directorships: Trustee of
(Born: 1954)             (since 2014)                   Executive Vice               AXA Premier VIP Trust, Winton
                                                        President and General        Series Trust, Winton Diversified
                                                        Counsel, Legg Mason,         Opportunities Fund (closed-end
                                                        Inc. from 2005 to            investment company), Gallery Trust
                                                        2013.                        and JP Morgan Active ETFs.

                                                                                     Former Directorships: Trustee of
                                                                                     Munder Funds to 2014. Trustee of
                                                                                     Victory Funds to 2015. Trustee of
                                                                                     O'Connor EQUUS (closed-end
                                                                                     investment company) to 2016.
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Jay C. Nadel             Trustee                        Self-Employed                Current Directorships: Trustee of
(Born: 1958)             (since 2016)                   Consultant since 2004.       City National Rochdale Funds,
                                                                                     Winton Series Trust, Winton
                                                                                     Diversified Opportunities Trust
                                                                                     (closed-end investment company)
                                                                                     and Gallery Trust. Director of
                                                                                     Lapolla Industries, Inc.

                                                                                     Former Directorships: Trustee of
                                                                                     Rochdale Investment Trust to 2013.
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                         POSITION WITH TRUST                 PRINCIPAL
NAME AND YEAR OF         AND LENGTH OF TIME                OCCUPATIONS               OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD IN THE
    BIRTH                     SERVED                    IN THE PAST 5 YEARS                   PAST 5 YEARS
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Randall S. Yanker        Trustee                        Co-Founder and Senior        Current Directorships: Trustee of
(Born: 1960)             (since 2014)                   Partner, Alternative         Winton Series Trust, Winton
                                                        Asset Managers, L.P.         Diversified Opportunities Fund
                                                        since 2004.                  (closed-end investment company)
                                                                                     and Gallery Trust. Independent Non-
                                                                                     Executive Director of HFA Holdings
                                                                                     Limited.

                                                                                     Former Directorship: Trustee of
                                                                                     O'Connor EQUUS (closed-end
                                                                                     investment company) to 2016.
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(1) Mr. Doran may be deemed to be an "interested" person of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of his affiliation with the Distributor and/or its affiliates.

INDIVIDUAL TRUSTEE QUALIFICATIONS

The Trust has concluded that each of the Trustees should serve on the Board because of their ability to review and understand information about the Funds provided to them by management, to identify and request other information they may deem relevant to the performance of their duties, to question management and other service providers regarding material factors bearing on the management and administration of the Funds, and to exercise their business judgment in a manner that serves the best interests of the Funds' shareholders.
The Trust has concluded that each of the Trustees should serve as a Trustee based on their own experience, qualifications, attributes and skills as described below.

The Trust has concluded that Mr. Doran should serve as Trustee because of the experience he gained serving as a Partner in the Investment Management and Securities Industry Practice of a large law firm, his experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, and the experience he has gained serving on other mutual fund boards.

The Trust has concluded that Mr. Hunt should serve as Trustee because of the experience he gained in a variety of leadership roles with different investment management institutions, his experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, and the experience he has gained as a board member of open-end, closed-end and private funds investing in a broad range of asset classes, including alternative asset classes.

The Trust has concluded that Mr. Lemke should serve as Trustee because of the extensive experience he gained in the financial services industry, including experience in various senior management positions with financial services firms and multiple years of service with a regulatory agency, his background in controls, including legal, compliance and risk management, and his service as general counsel for several financial services firms.

The Trust has concluded that Mr. Nadel should serve as Trustee because of the experience he gained in a variety of leadership roles with an audit firm and various financial services firms, his experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, and the experience he has gained serving on other mutual fund and operating company boards.

The Trust has concluded that Mr. Yanker should serve as Trustee because of the experience he gained in a variety of leadership roles with the alternative asset management divisions of various financial services firms, his

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experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, and the experience he has gained advising institutions on alternative asset management.

In its periodic assessment of the effectiveness of the Board, the Board considers the complementary individual skills and experience of the individual Trustees primarily in the broader context of the Board's overall composition so that the Board, as a body, possesses the appropriate (and appropriately diverse) skills and experience to oversee the business of the funds.

BOARD COMMITTEES. The Board has established the following standing committees:

o AUDIT COMMITTEE. The Board has a standing Audit Committee that is composed of each of the independent Trustees of the Trust. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board. The principal responsibilities of the Audit Committee include: (i) recommending which firm to engage as each fund's independent registered public accounting firm and whether to terminate this relationship; (ii) reviewing the independent registered public accounting firm's compensation, the proposed scope and terms of its engagement, and the firm's independence; (iii) pre-approving audit and non-audit services provided by each fund's independent registered public accounting firm to the Trust and certain other affiliated entities; (iv) serving as a channel of communication between the independent registered public accounting firm and the Trustees; (v) reviewing the results of each external audit, including any qualifications in the independent registered public accounting firm's opinion, any related management letter, management's responses to recommendations made by the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with the audit, reports submitted to the Committee by the internal auditing department of the Administrator that are material to the Trust as a whole, if any, and management's responses to any such reports; (vi) reviewing each fund's audited financial statements and considering any significant disputes between the Trust's management and the independent registered public accounting firm that arose in connection with the preparation of those financial statements; (vii) considering, in consultation with the independent registered public accounting firm and the Trust's senior internal accounting executive, if any, the independent registered public accounting firms' reports on the adequacy of the Trust's internal financial controls; (viii) reviewing, in consultation with each fund's independent registered public accounting firm, major changes regarding auditing and accounting principles and practices to be followed when preparing each fund's financial statements; and (ix) other audit related matters. Mr. Hunt, Mr. Lemke, Mr. Nadel and Mr. Yanker currently serve as members of the Audit Committee. Mr. Nadel serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee meets periodically, as necessary, and met four (4) times during the most recently completed fiscal year.

o GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. The Board has a standing Governance Committee that is composed of each of the independent Trustees of the Trust. The Governance Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board. The principal responsibilities of the Governance Committee include: (i) considering and reviewing Board governance and compensation issues; (ii) conducting a self-assessment of the Board's operations; (iii) selecting and nominating all persons to serve as independent Trustees and evaluating the qualifications of "interested" Trustee candidates; and (iv) reviewing shareholder recommendations for nominations to fill vacancies on the Board if such recommendations are submitted in writing and addressed to the Committee at the Trust's office. Mr. Hunt, Mr. Lemke, Mr. Nadel and Mr. Yanker currently serve as members of the Governance Committee. Mr. Lemke serves as the Chairman of the Governance Committee. The Governance Committee meets periodically, as necessary, and met four (4) times during the most recently completed fiscal year.

FAIR VALUE PRICING COMMITTEE. The Board has also established a standing Fair Value Pricing Committee that is composed of various representatives of the Trust's service providers, as appointed by the Board. The Fair Value Pricing Committee operates under procedures approved by the Board. The principal responsibility of the Fair

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Value Pricing Committee is to determine the fair value of securities for which current market quotations are not readily available. The Fair Value Pricing Committee's determinations are reviewed by the Board.

FUND SHARES OWNED BY BOARD MEMBERS. The following table shows the dollar amount range of each Trustee's "beneficial ownership" of shares of each of the Funds as of the end of the most recently completed calendar year. Dollar amount ranges disclosed are established by the SEC. "Beneficial ownership" is determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the 1934 Act. The Trustees and officers of the Trust own less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Trust.

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                                  DOLLAR RANGE OF           AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF SHARES
       NAME                    FUND SHARES (FUND)(1)     (ALL FUNDS IN THE FUND COMPLEX) (1,2)
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE
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William M. Doran                       None                               None
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
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Jon C. Hunt                            None                               None
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Thomas P. Lemke                        None                         $10,001 - $50,000
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Jay C. Nadel                          None                                None
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Randall S. Yanker                      None                               None
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(1) Valuation date is December 31, 2015.
(2) The Trust is the only investment company in the Fund Complex.

BOARD COMPENSATION. The Trust paid the following fees to the Trustees during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016.

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                                                         PENSION OR
                                                         RETIREMENT                                        TOTAL
                                                      BENEFITS ACCRUED     ESTIMATED ANNUAL            COMPENSATION
                           AGGREGATE COMPENSATION        AS PART OF         BENEFITS UPON            FROM THE TRUST AND
NAME                           FROM THE TRUST           FUND EXPENSES         RETIREMENT              FUND COMPLEX(1)
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE
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William M. Doran                      $0                    N/A                 N/A                 $0 for service on one (1) board
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INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
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Jon C. Hunt                        $33,276                  N/A                 N/A            $33,276 for service on one (1) board
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Terrence O. Jones (2)                $0                     N/A                 N/A                 $0 for service on one (1) board
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Thomas P. Lemke                    $33,276                  N/A                 N/A            $33,276 for service on one (1) board
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Jay C. Nadel(3)                     $8,559                  N/A                 N/A             $8,559 for service on one (1) board
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Randall S. Yanker                  $33,276                  N/A                 N/A            $33,276 for service on one (1) board
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(1) The Trust is the only investment company in the Fund complex
(2) Resigned from the Board effective September 16, 2015.
(3) Joined the Board on June 9, 2016.

TRUST OFFICERS. Set forth below are the names, year of birth, position with the Trust and length of time served, and the principal occupations for the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as executive officers

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of the Trust. There is no stated term of office for the officers of the Trust. Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each officer is SEI Investments Company, One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. The Chief Compliance Officer is the only officer who receives compensation from the Trust for his services.

Certain officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more mutual funds for which SEI Investments Company or its affiliates act as investment manager, administrator or distributor.

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NAME AND YEAR        POSITION WITH TRUST AND LENGTH OF           PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS IN PAST 5 YEARS
OF BIRTH             TIME SERVED
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Michael Beattie      President                                   Director of Client Service, SEI Investments
(Born: 1965)         (since 2014)                                Company, since 2004.
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Robert Nesher        Vice Chairman                               SEI employee 1974 to present; currently performs
(Born: 1946)         (since 2014)                                various services on behalf of SEI Investments for
                                                                 which Mr. Nesher is compensated. Vice Chairman of
                                                                 Winton Series Trust, Winton Diversified Opportunities
                                                                 Fund (closed-end investment company) and Gallery
                                                                 Trust. President, Chief Executive Officer and
                                                                 Trustee of SEI Daily Income Trust, SEI Tax Exempt Trust,
                                                                 SEI Institutional Managed Trust, SEI Institutional
                                                                 International Trust, SEI Institutional Investments
                                                                 Trust, SEI Asset Allocation Trust, Adviser
                                                                 Managed Trust, New Covenant Funds, SEI
                                                                 Insurance Products Trust and SEI Catholic Values
                                                                 Trust. President and Director of SEI Structured
                                                                 Credit Fund, LP. President, Chief Executive
                                                                 Officer and Director of SEI Alpha Strategy
                                                                 Portfolios, LP, June 2007 to September 2013.
                                                                 President and Director of SEI Opportunity Fund,
                                                                 L.P. to 2010. Vice Chairman of O'Connor EQUUS
                                                                 (closed-end investment company) to 2016. President,
                                                                 Chief Executive Officer and Trustee of SEI Liquid
                                                                 Asset Trust to 2016.
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Stephen Connors      Treasurer, Controller and Chief             Director, SEI Investments, Fund Accounting since
(Born: 1984)         Financial Officer                           December 2014. Audit Manager, Deloitte &
                     (since 2015)                                Touche LLP, from 2011 to 2014. Audit Supervisor,
                                                                 BBD, LLP (formerly Briggs, Bunting &
                                                                 Dougherty, LLP), from 2007 to 2011.
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Dianne M.            Vice President and Secretary                Counsel at SEI Investments since 2010. Associate
Descoteaux           (since 2014)                                at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from 2006 to
(Born: 1977)                                                     2010.
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Russell Emery        Chief Compliance Officer                    Chief Compliance Officer of SEI Structured Credit
(Born: 1962)         (since 2014)                                Fund, LP since June 2007. Chief Compliance
                                                                 Officer of SEI Alpha Strategy Portfolios, LP from
                                                                 June 2007 to September 2013. Chief Compliance
                                                                 Officer of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund, The
                                                                 Advisors' Inner Circle Fund II, Bishop Street
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NAME AND YEAR        POSITION WITH TRUST AND LENGTH OF           PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS IN PAST 5 YEARS
OF BIRTH             TIME SERVED
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                                                                 Funds, The KP Funds, Winton Series Trust,
                                                                 Winton Diversified Opportunities Fund (closed-
                                                                 end investment company), Gallery Trust, SEI
                                                                 Institutional Managed Trust, SEI Asset Allocation
                                                                 Trust, SEI Institutional International Trust, SEI
                                                                 Institutional Investments Trust, SEI Daily Income
                                                                 Trust, SEI Tax Exempt Trust, Adviser Managed Trust,
                                                                 New Covenant Funds, SEI Insurance Products Trust
                                                                 and SEI Catholic Values Trust. Chief Compliance Officer
                                                                 of SEI Opportunity Fund, L.P. until 2010. Chief
                                                                 Compliance Officer of O'Connor EQUUS (closed-
                                                                 end investment company) to 2016.
                                                                 Chief Compliance Officer of SEI Liquid Asset Trust
                                                                 to 2016.
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Lisa Whittaker       Vice President and Assistant Secretary      Attorney, SEI Investments Company (2012-
(Born: 1978)         (since 2014)                                present). Associate Counsel and Compliance
                                                                 Officer, The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A.
                                                                 (2011-2012). Associate, Drinker Biddle & Reath
                                                                 LLP (2006-2011).
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John Y. Kim          Vice President and Assistant Secretary      Attorney, SEI Investments Company (2014-
(Born: 1981)         (since 2014)                                present). Associate, Stradley Ronon Stevens &
                                                                 Young, LLP (2009-2014).
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Bridget E. Sudall    Privacy Officer                             Senior Associate and AML Officer, Morgan
(Born: 1980)         (since 2015)                                Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (2011-
                                                                 2015). Investor Services Team Lead, Morgan
                     Anti-Money Laundering Officer               Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (2007-
                     (since 2015)                                2011).
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PURCHASING AND REDEEMING SHARES

Purchases and redemptions may be made through the Transfer Agent on any day the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") is open for business. Shares of the Funds are offered and redeemed on a continuous basis. Currently, the Trust is closed for business when the following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

It is currently the Trust's policy to pay all redemptions in cash. The Trust retains the right, however, to alter this policy to provide for redemptions in whole or in part by a distribution in-kind of securities held by the Funds in lieu of cash. Shareholders may incur brokerage charges on the sale of any such securities so received in payment of redemptions.

The Trust reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption and/or to postpone the date of payment upon redemption during times when the NYSE is closed, other than during customary weekends or holidays, for any period on which trading on the NYSE is restricted (as determined by the SEC by rule or regulation), or during the existence of an emergency (as determined by the SEC by rule or regulation) as a result of which disposal or valuation of the Funds' securities is not reasonably practicable, or for such other periods as the SEC has by order

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permitted. The Trust also reserves the right to suspend sales of shares of the Funds for any period during which the NYSE, the Adviser, the Administrator, the Transfer Agent and/or the Custodian are not open for business.

DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE

GENERAL POLICY. The Funds adhere to Section 2(a)(41), and Rule 2a-4 thereunder, of the 1940 Act with respect to the valuation of portfolio securities. In general, securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at current market value, and all other securities are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. In complying with the 1940 Act, the Trust relies on guidance provided by the SEC and by the SEC staff in various interpretive letters and other guidance.

EQUITY SECURITIES. Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on NASDAQ), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on an exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on the valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time if such exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. If such prices are not available or determined to not represent the fair value of the security as of the Funds' pricing time, the security will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board.

MONEY MARKET SECURITIES AND OTHER DEBT SECURITIES. If available, money market securities and other debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by recognized independent, third-party pricing agents. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Such methodologies generally consider such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings and developments relating to specific securities in arriving at valuations. Money market securities and other debt securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less may be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value. If such prices are not available or determined to not represent the fair value of the security as of each Fund's pricing time, the security will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board.

FOREIGN SECURITIES. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. Exchange rates are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents.

DERIVATIVES AND OTHER COMPLEX SECURITIES. Exchange traded options on securities and indices purchased by the Funds generally are valued at their last trade price or, if there is no last trade price, the last bid price. Exchange traded options on securities and indices written by the Funds generally are valued at their last trade price or, if there is no last trade price, the last asked price. In the case of options traded in the over-the-counter market, if the OTC option is also an exchange traded option, the Funds will follow the rules regarding the valuation of exchange traded options. If the OTC option is not also an exchange traded option, the Funds will value the option at fair value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board.

Futures and swaps cleared through a central clearing house ("centrally cleared swaps") are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of the exchange on which they are traded. The daily settlement prices for financial futures are provided by an independent source. On days when there is excessive volume or market volatility, or the future or centrally cleared swap does not end trading by the time the Funds calculate net asset value, the settlement price may not be available at the time at which each Fund calculates its net asset value. On such days, the best available price (which is typically the last sales price) may be used to value a Fund's

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futures or centrally cleared swaps position.

Foreign currency forward contracts are valued at the current day's interpolated foreign exchange rate, as calculated using the current day's spot rate, and the thirty, sixty, ninety and one-hundred eighty day forward rates provided by an independent source.

If available, non-centrally cleared swaps, collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations and bank loans are priced based on valuations provided by an independent third party pricing agent. If a price is not available from an independent third party pricing agent, the security will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board.

USE OF THIRD-PARTY INDEPENDENT PRICING AGENTS AND INDEPENDENT BROKERS. Pursuant to contracts with the Administrator, prices for most securities held by the Funds are provided daily by third-party independent pricing agents that are approved by the Board. The valuations provided by third-party independent pricing agents are reviewed daily by the Administrator.

If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Administrator shall seek to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.

FAIR VALUE PROCEDURES. Securities for which market prices are not "readily available" or which cannot be valued using the methodologies described above are valued in accordance with Fair Value Procedures established by the Board and implemented through the Fair Value Pricing Committee. The members of the Fair Value Pricing Committee report, as necessary, to the Board regarding portfolio valuation determinations. The Board, from time to time, will review these methods of valuation and will recommend changes which may be necessary to assure that the investments of the Funds are valued at fair value.

Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate a security being valued using Fair Value Procedures include: the security's trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from a national exchange; the security's primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when under normal conditions it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security's primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions; or a significant event with respect to a security has occurred after the close of the market or exchange on which the security principally trades and before the time the Funds calculate net asset value. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Fair Value Pricing Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Fair Value Pricing Committee.

TAXES

The following is only a summary of certain additional U.S. federal income tax considerations generally affecting the Funds and their shareholders that is intended to supplement the discussion contained in the Funds' prospectus. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the tax treatment of the Funds or their shareholders, and the discussion here and in the Funds' prospectus is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors with specific reference to their own tax situations, including their state, local, and foreign tax liabilities.

The following general discussion of certain federal income tax consequences is based on the Code and the regulations issued thereunder as in effect on the date of this SAI. New legislation, as well as administrative changes or court decisions, may significantly change the conclusions expressed herein, and may have a retroactive effect with respect to the transactions contemplated herein.

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QUALIFICATION AS A REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY ("RIC"). Each Fund intends to qualify and elect to be treated as a RIC. By following such a policy, each Fund expects to eliminate or reduce to a nominal amount the federal taxes to which it may be subject. If a Fund qualifies as a RIC, it will generally not be subject to federal income taxes on the net investment income and net realized capital gains that it timely distributes to its shareholders. The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of a Fund as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to shareholders.

In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, each Fund must distribute annually to its shareholders at least 90% of its net investment income (which, includes dividends, taxable interest, and the excess of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses, less operating expenses) and at least 90% of its net tax exempt interest income, for each tax year, if any (the "Distribution Requirement") and also must meet certain additional requirements. Among these requirements are the following: (i) at least 90% of each Fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities, or foreign currencies, or other income
(including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts)
derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities, or currencies, and net income derived from an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership (the "Qualifying Income Test"); and (ii) at the close of each quarter of each Fund's taxable year: (A) at least 50% of the value of each Fund's total assets must be represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect to any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of each Fund's total assets and that does not represent more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, including the equity securities of a qualified publicly traded partnership, and (B) not more than 25% of the value of each Fund's total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. government securities or the securities of other RICs) of any one issuer or the securities (other than the securities of another RIC) of two or more issuers that a Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses or related trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships (the "Asset Test").

Although the Funds intend to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and may distribute their capital gains for any taxable year, the Funds will be subject to federal income taxation to the extent any such income or gains are not distributed. Each Fund is treated as a separate corporation for federal income tax purposes. A Fund therefore is considered to be a separate entity in determining its treatment under the rules for RICs described herein. Losses in one Fund do not offset gains in another and the requirements (other than certain organizational requirements) for qualifying RIC status are determined at the Fund level rather than at the Trust level.

If a Fund fails to satisfy the Qualifying Income or Asset Tests in any taxable year, such Fund may be eligible for relief provisions if the failures are due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and if a penalty tax is paid with respect to each failure to satisfy the applicable requirements. Additionally, relief is provided for certain de minimis failures of the diversification requirements where the Fund corrects the failure within a specified period. If a Fund fails to maintain qualification as a RIC for a tax year, and the relief provisions are not available, such Fund will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders. In such case, its shareholders would be taxed as if they received ordinary dividends, although corporate shareholders could be eligible for the dividends received deduction (subject to certain limitations) and individuals may be able to benefit from the lower tax rates available to qualified dividend income. In addition, a Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest, and make substantial distributions before requalifying as a RIC. The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of a Fund as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to shareholders.

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A Fund may elect to treat part or all of any "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining the Fund's taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits. The effect of this election is to treat any such "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in characterizing Fund distributions for any calendar year. A "qualified late year loss" generally includes net capital loss, net long-term capital loss, or net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year (commonly referred to as "post-October losses") and certain other late-year losses.

The treatment of capital loss carryovers for the Funds is similar to the rules that apply to capital loss carryovers of individuals, which provide that such losses are carried over indefinitely. If a Fund has a "net capital loss" (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess of the Fund's net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of the Fund's net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. The carryover of capital losses may be limited under the general loss limitation rules if a Fund experiences an ownership change as defined in the Code.

FEDERAL EXCISE TAX. Notwithstanding the Distribution Requirement described above, which generally requires a Fund to distribute at least 90% of its annual investment company taxable income and the excess of its exempt interest income (but does not require any minimum distribution of net capital gain), a Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax to the extent it fails to distribute, by the end of the calendar year at least 98% of its ordinary income and 98.2% of its capital gain net income (the excess of short- and long-term capital gains over short- and long-term capital losses) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such year (including any retained amount from the prior calendar year on which a Fund paid no federal income tax). The Funds intend to make sufficient distributions to avoid liability for federal excise tax, but can make no assurances that such tax will be completely eliminated. The Funds may in certain circumstances be required to liquidate Fund investments in order to make sufficient distributions to avoid federal excise tax liability at a time when the Adviser might not otherwise have chosen to do so, and liquidation of investments in such circumstances may affect the ability of the Funds to satisfy the requirement for qualification as RICs.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Funds receive income generally in the form of dividends and interest on investments. This income, plus net short-term capital gains, if any, less expenses incurred in the operation of a Fund, constitutes the Fund's net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. Any distributions by a Fund from such income will be taxable to you as ordinary income or at the lower capital gains rates that apply to individuals receiving qualified dividend income, whether you take them in cash or in additional shares.

Distributions by the Funds are currently eligible for the reduced maximum tax rate to individuals of 20% (lower rates apply to individuals in lower tax brackets) to the extent that the Funds receive qualified dividend income on the securities they hold and the Funds report the distributions as qualified dividend income. Qualified dividend income is, in general, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain foreign corporations (e.g., foreign corporations incorporated in a possession of the United States or in certain countries with a comprehensive tax treaty with the United States, or the stock of which is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States). A dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income to the extent that: (i) the shareholder has not held the shares on which the dividend was paid for more than 60 days during the 121-day period that begins on the date that is 60 days before the date on which the shares become "ex-dividend"
(which is the day on which declared distributions (dividends or capital gains)
are deducted from each Fund's assets before it calculates the net asset value) with respect to such dividend, (ii) each Fund has not satisfied similar holding period requirements with respect to the securities it holds that paid the dividends distributed to the shareholder), (iii) the shareholder is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make

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related payments with respect to substantially similar or related property, or
(iv) the shareholder elects to treat such dividend as investment income under section 163(d)(4)(B) of the Code. Therefore, if you lend your shares in a Fund, such as pursuant to a securities lending arrangement, you may lose the ability to treat dividends (paid while the shares are held by the borrower) as qualified dividend income. Distributions that a Fund receives from an ETF or an underlying fund taxable as a RIC or a REIT will be treated as qualified dividend income only to the extent so reported by such ETF, underlying fund or REIT.

Distributions by the Funds of their net short-term capital gains will be taxable as ordinary income. Capital gain distributions consisting of a Fund's net capital gains will be taxable as long-term capital gains for individual shareholders at a maximum rate of 20% regardless of how long you have held your shares in such Fund. The Funds will report annually to their shareholders the federal tax status of all distributions made by the Funds.

In the case of corporate shareholders, Fund distributions (other than capital gain distributions) generally qualify for the dividends-received deduction to the extent such distributions are so reported and do not exceed the gross amount of qualifying dividends received by such Fund for the year. Generally, and subject to certain limitations (including certain holding period limitations), a dividend will be treated as a qualifying dividend if it has been received from a domestic corporation. All such qualifying dividends (including the deducted portion) must be included in your alternative minimum taxable income calculation.

To the extent that a Fund makes a distribution of income received by such Fund in lieu of dividends (a "substitute payment") with respect to securities on loan pursuant to a securities lending transaction, such income will not constitute qualified dividend income to individual shareholders and will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders.

If a Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in a Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold.

A dividend or distribution received shortly after the purchase of shares reduces the net asset value of the shares by the amount of the dividend or distribution and, although in effect a return of capital, will be taxable to the shareholder. If the net asset value of shares were reduced below the shareholder's cost by dividends or distributions representing gains realized on sales of securities, such dividends or distributions would be a return of investment though taxable to the shareholder in the same manner as other dividends or distributions.

The Funds (or their administrative agent) will inform you of the amount of your ordinary income dividends, qualified dividend income and capital gain distributions, if any, and will advise you of their tax status for federal income tax purposes shortly after the close of each calendar year. If you have not held Fund shares for a full year, the Funds may report and distribute to you, as ordinary income, qualified dividend income or capital gain, a percentage of income that is not equal to the actual amount of such income earned during the period of your investment in the Funds.

Dividends declared to shareholders of record in October, November or December and actually paid in January of the following year will be treated as having been received by shareholders on December 31 of the calendar year in which declared. Under this rule, therefore, a shareholder may be taxed in one year on dividends or distributions actually received in January of the following year.

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SALES, EXCHANGES OR REDEMPTIONS. Any gain or loss recognized on a sale, exchange, or redemption of shares of a Fund by a shareholder who is not a dealer in securities will generally, for individual shareholders, be treated as a long-term capital gain or loss if the shares have been held for more than twelve months and otherwise will be treated as a short-term capital gain or loss. However, if shares on which a shareholder has received a net capital gain distribution are subsequently sold, exchanged, or redeemed and such shares have been held for six months or less, any loss recognized will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the net capital gain distribution. In addition, the loss realized on a sale or other disposition of shares will be disallowed to the extent a shareholder repurchases (or enters into a contract to or option to repurchase) shares within a period of 61 days (beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the disposition of the shares). This loss disallowance rule will apply to shares received through the reinvestment of dividends during the 61-day period. For tax purposes, an exchange of your Fund shares for shares of a different fund is the same as a sale.

U.S. individuals with income exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 if married and filing jointly) are subject to a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on their "net investment income," including interest, dividends, and capital gains (including any capital gains realized on the sale or exchange of shares of a Fund).

The Funds (or their administrative agent) must report to the IRS and furnish to Fund shareholders the cost basis information for purchases of Fund shares. In addition to the requirement to report the gross proceeds from the sale of Fund shares, a Fund (or its administrative agent) is also required to report the cost basis information for such shares and indicate whether these shares had a short-term or long-term holding period. For each sale of Fund shares, a Fund will permit shareholders to elect from among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods, including the average basis method. In the absence of an election, a Fund will use the average basis method as its default cost basis method. The cost basis method elected by a Fund shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Fund shares may not be changed after the settlement date of each such sale of Fund shares. Fund shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the best IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how cost basis reporting applies to them. Shareholders also should carefully review the cost basis information provided to them by a Fund and make any additional basis, holding period or other adjustments that are required when reporting these amounts on their federal income tax returns.

TAX TREATMENT OF COMPLEX SECURITIES. The Funds may invest in complex securities and these investments may be subject to numerous special and complex tax rules. These rules could affect a Fund's ability to qualify as a RIC, affect whether gains and losses recognized by the Funds are treated as ordinary income or capital gain, accelerate the recognition of income to the Funds and/or defer the Funds' ability to recognize losses, and, in limited cases, subject the Funds to U.S. federal income tax on income from certain of their foreign securities. In turn, these rules may affect the amount, timing or character of the income distributed to you by the Funds.

Each Fund is required for federal income tax purposes to mark-to-market and recognize as income for each taxable year its net unrealized gains and losses on certain futures contracts as of the end of the year as well as those actually realized during the year. Gain or loss from futures and options contracts on broad-based indexes required to be marked to market will be 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. Application of this rule may alter the timing and character of distributions to shareholders. A Fund may be required to defer the recognition of losses on futures contracts, options contracts and swaps to the extent of any unrecognized gains on offsetting positions held by the Fund. These provisions may also require the Funds to mark-to-market certain types of positions in their portfolios (i.e., treat them as if they were closed out), which may cause a Fund to recognize income without receiving cash with which to make distributions in amounts necessary to satisfy the Distribution Requirement and for avoiding the excise tax discussed above. Accordingly, in order to avoid certain income and excise taxes, a Fund may be required to liquidate its investments at a time when the Adviser might not otherwise have chosen to do so.

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With respect to investments in STRIPS, Treasury Receipts, and other zero coupon securities which are sold at original issue discount and thus do not make periodic cash interest payments, a Fund will be required to include as part of its current income the imputed interest on such obligations even though the Fund has not received any interest payments on such obligations during that period. Because each Fund intends to distribute all of its net investment income to its shareholders, a Fund may have to sell Fund securities to distribute such imputed income which may occur at a time when the Adviser would not have chosen to sell such securities and which may result in taxable gain or loss.

Any market discount recognized on a bond is taxable as ordinary income. A market discount bond is a bond acquired in the secondary market at a price below redemption value or adjusted issue price if issued with original issue discount. Absent an election by a Fund to include the market discount in income as it accrues, gain on the Fund's disposition of such an obligation will be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gain to the extent of the accrued market discount.

In general, for purposes of the Qualifying Income Test described above, income derived from a partnership will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership that would be qualifying income if realized directly by a Fund. However, 100% of the net income derived from an interest in a "qualified publicly traded partnership" (generally, a partnership (i) interests in which are traded on an established securities market or are readily tradable on a secondary market or the substantial equivalent thereof, (ii) that derives at least 90% of its income from the passive income sources specified in Code section 7704(d), and (iii) that derives less than 90% of its income from the qualifying income described in
(i) of the prior paragraph) will be treated as qualifying income. In addition, although in general the passive loss rules of the Code do not apply to RICs, such rules do apply to a RIC with respect to items attributable to an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership.

The Funds may invest in certain MLPs which may be treated as "qualified publicly traded partnerships." Income from qualified publicly traded partnerships is qualifying income for purposes of the Qualifying Income Test, but a Fund's investment in one or more of such qualified publicly traded partnerships is limited under the Asset Test to no more than 25% of the value of the Fund's assets. The Funds will monitor their investments in such qualified publicly traded partnerships in order to ensure compliance with the Qualifying Income and Asset Tests. MLPs and other partnerships that the Funds may invest in will deliver Form K-1s to the Funds to report their share of income, gains, losses, deductions and credits of the MLP or other partnership. These Form K-1s may be delayed and may not be received until after the time that a Fund issues its tax reporting statements. As a result, a Fund may at times find it necessary to reclassify the amount and character of its distributions to you after it issues you your Form 1099 tax reporting statement and, accordingly, send you a corrected Form 1099.

A Fund may invest in REITs. Investments in REIT equity securities may require a Fund to accrue and distribute income not yet received. To generate sufficient cash to make the requisite distributions, such Fund may be required to sell securities in its portfolio (including when it is not advantageous to do so) that it otherwise would have continued to hold. The Fund's investments in REIT equity securities may at other times result in the Fund's receipt of cash in excess of the REIT's earnings; if the Fund distributes these amounts, these distributions could constitute a return of capital to the Fund's shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Dividends paid by a REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a REIT to the Fund will be treated as long-term capital gains by the Fund and, in turn, may be distributed by the Fund to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Dividends received by the Fund from a REIT generally will not constitute qualified dividend income or qualify for the dividends-received deduction. If a REIT is operated in a manner such that it fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable

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income of the REIT would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits.

REITs in which a Fund invests often do not provide complete and final tax information to the Funds until after the time that the Funds issue a tax reporting statement. As a result, a Fund may at times find it necessary to reclassify the amount and character of its distributions to you after it issues your tax reporting statement. When such reclassification is necessary, a Fund (or its administrative agent) will send you a corrected, final Form 1099-DIV to reflect the reclassified information. If you receive a corrected Form 1099-DIV, use the information on this corrected form, and not the information on the previously issued tax reporting statement, in completing your tax returns.

CERTAIN FOREIGN CURRENCY TAX ISSUES. A Fund's transactions in foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts will generally be subject to special provisions of the Code that, among other things, may affect the character of gains and losses realized by the Fund (i.e., may affect whether gains or losses are ordinary or capital), accelerate recognition of income to the Fund and defer losses. These rules could therefore affect the character, amount and timing of distributions to shareholders. These provisions also may require a Fund to mark-to-market certain types of positions in its portfolio (i.e., treat them as if they were closed out) which may cause the Fund to recognize income without receiving cash with which to make distributions in amounts necessary to satisfy the Distribution Requirements and for avoiding the excise tax described above. The Funds intend to monitor their transactions, intend to make the appropriate tax elections, and intend to make the appropriate entries in their books and records when they acquire any foreign currency or forward foreign currency contract in order to mitigate the effect of these rules so as to prevent disqualification of a Fund as a RIC and minimize the imposition of income and excise taxes.

If a Fund owns shares in certain foreign investment entities, referred to as "passive foreign investment companies" or "PFICs," the Fund will generally be subject to one of the following special tax regimes: (i) the Fund may be liable for U.S. federal income tax, and an additional interest charge, on a portion of any "excess distribution" from such foreign entity or any gain from the disposition of such shares, even if the entire distribution or gain is paid out by the Fund as a dividend to its shareholders; (ii) if the Fund were able and elected to treat a PFIC as a "qualified electing fund" or "QEF," the Fund would be required each year to include in income, and distribute to shareholders in accordance with the distribution requirements set forth above, the Fund's pro rata share of the ordinary earnings and net capital gains of the PFIC, whether or not such earnings or gains are distributed to the Fund; or (iii) the Fund may be entitled to mark-to-market annually shares of the PFIC, and in such event would be required to distribute to shareholders any such mark-to-market gains in accordance with the distribution requirements set forth above. Such Fund intends to make the appropriate tax elections, if possible, and take any additional steps that are necessary to mitigate the effect of these rules.

FOREIGN TAXES. Dividends and interest received by a Fund may be subject to income, withholding or other taxes imposed by foreign countries and U.S. possessions that would reduce the yield on the Funds' stock or securities. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate these taxes. Foreign countries generally do not impose taxes on capital gains with respect to investments by foreign investors.

If more than 50% of the value of a Fund's total assets at the close of their taxable year consists of stocks or securities of foreign corporations, the Fund will be eligible to and intends to file an election with the IRS that may enable shareholders, in effect, to receive either the benefit of a foreign tax credit, or a deduction from such taxes, with respect to any foreign and U.S. possessions income taxes paid by the Fund, subject to certain limitations. Pursuant to the election, such Fund will treat those taxes as dividends paid to its shareholders. Each such shareholder will be required to include a proportionate share of those taxes in gross income as income received from a foreign source and must treat the amount so included as if the shareholder had paid the foreign tax directly. The shareholder may then either deduct the taxes deemed paid by him or her in computing his or her taxable income or, alternatively, use the foregoing information in calculating any foreign tax credit they may be entitled to use against the shareholders' federal income tax. If a Fund makes the election, such Fund (or its administrative agent) will report annually to its shareholders the respective amounts per share of the Fund's income from sources within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries and U.S. possessions.

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TAX-EXEMPT SHAREHOLDERS. Certain tax-exempt shareholders, including qualified pension plans, individual retirement accounts, salary deferral arrangements,
401(k)s, and other tax-exempt entities, generally are exempt from federal income taxation except with respect to their unrelated business taxable income ("UBTI"). Under current law, the Funds generally serve to block UBTI from being realized by their tax-exempt shareholders. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the tax-exempt shareholder could realize UBTI by virtue of an investment in a Fund where, for example: (i) the Fund invests in residual interests of Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits ("REMICs"), (ii) the Fund invests in a REIT that is a taxable mortgage pool ("TMP") or that has a subsidiary that is a TMP or that invests in the residual interest of a REMIC, or (iii) shares in the Fund constitute debt-financed property in the hands of the tax-exempt shareholder within the meaning of section 514(b) of the Code. Charitable remainder trusts are subject to special rules and should consult their tax advisor. The IRS has issued guidance with respect to these issues and prospective shareholders, especially charitable remainder trusts, are strongly encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding these issues.

BACKUP WITHHOLDING. A Fund will be required in certain cases to withhold at a 28% withholding rate and remit to the U.S. Treasury the amount withheld on amounts payable to any shareholder who: (i) has provided the Fund either an incorrect tax identification number or no number at all; (ii) is subject to backup withholding by the IRS for failure to properly report payments of interest or dividends; (iii) has failed to certify to the Fund that such shareholder is not subject to backup withholding; or (iv) has failed to certify to the Fund that the shareholder is a U.S. person (including a resident alien).

NON-U.S. INVESTORS. Any non-U.S. investors in the Funds may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax and are encouraged to consult their tax advisors prior to investing in the Funds. Foreign shareholders (i.e., nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates) are generally subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or a lower tax treaty rate) on distributions derived from taxable ordinary income. A Fund may, under certain circumstances, report all or a portion of a dividend as an "interest-related dividend" or a "short-term capital gain dividend," which would generally be exempt from this 30% U.S. withholding tax, provided certain other requirements are met. Short-term capital gain dividends received by a nonresident alien individual who is present in the U.S. for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the taxable year are not exempt from this 30% withholding tax. Gains realized by foreign shareholders from the sale or other disposition of shares of a Fund generally are not subject to U.S. taxation, unless the recipient is an individual who is physically present in the U.S. for 183 days or more per year. Foreign shareholders who fail to provide an applicable IRS form may be subject to backup withholding on certain payments from a Fund. Backup withholding will not be applied to payments that are subject to the 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) withholding tax described in this paragraph. Different tax consequences may result if the foreign shareholder is engaged in a trade or business within the United States. In addition, the tax consequences to a foreign shareholder entitled to claim the benefits of a tax treaty may be different than those described above.

A U.S. withholding tax at a 30% rate will be imposed on dividends effective July 1, 2014 (and proceeds of sales in respect of Fund shares (including certain capital gain dividends) received by Fund shareholders beginning after December 31, 2018) for shareholders who own their shares through foreign accounts or foreign intermediaries if certain disclosure requirements related to U.S. accounts or ownership are not satisfied. A Fund will not pay any additional amounts in respect to any amounts withheld.

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TAX SHELTER REPORTING REGULATIONS. Under U.S. Treasury regulations, generally, if a shareholder recognizes a loss of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a RIC such as a Fund are not excepted. Future guidance may extend the current exception from this reporting requirement to shareholders of most or all RICs. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

STATE TAXES. Depending upon state and local law, distributions by a Fund to its shareholders and the ownership of such shares may be subject to state and local taxes. Rules of state and local taxation of dividend and capital gains distributions from RICs often differ from the rules for federal income taxation described above. It is expected that a Fund will not be liable for any corporate tax in Delaware if it qualifies as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. Many states grant tax-free status to dividends paid to you from interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government, subject in some states to minimum investment requirements that must be met by a Fund. Investment in Ginnie Mae or Fannie Mae securities, banker's acceptances, commercial paper, and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities do not generally qualify for such tax-free treatment. The rules on exclusion of this income are different for corporate shareholders. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding state and local taxes applicable to an investment in a Fund.

The Funds' shares held in a tax-qualified retirement account will generally not be subject to federal taxation on income and capital gains distributions from a Fund until a shareholder begins receiving payments from their retirement account. Because each shareholder's tax situation is different, shareholders should consult their tax advisor about the tax implications of an investment in the Funds.

FUND TRANSACTIONS

BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS. Generally, equity securities, both listed and over-the-counter, are bought and sold through brokerage transactions for which commissions are payable. Purchases from underwriters will include the underwriting commission or concession, and purchases from dealers serving as market makers will include a dealer's mark-up or reflect a dealer's mark-down. Money market securities and other debt securities are usually bought and sold directly from the issuer or an underwriter or market maker for the securities. Generally, the Funds will not pay brokerage commissions for such purchases. When a debt security is bought from an underwriter, the purchase price will usually include an underwriting commission or concession. The purchase price for securities bought from dealers serving as market makers will similarly include the dealer's mark up or reflect a dealer's mark down. When the Funds execute transactions in the over-the-counter market, they will generally deal with primary market makers unless prices that are more favorable are otherwise obtainable.

In addition, the Adviser may place a combined order for two or more accounts it manages, including the Funds, engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security if, in its judgment, joint execution is in the best interest of each participant and will result in best price and execution. Transactions involving commingled orders are allocated in a manner deemed equitable to each account or fund. Although it is recognized that, in some cases, the joint execution of orders could adversely affect the price or volume of the security that a particular account or the Funds may obtain, it is the opinion of the Adviser that the advantages of combined orders outweigh the possible disadvantages of separate transactions.

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BROKERAGE SELECTION. The Trust does not expect to use one particular broker or dealer, and when one or more brokers is believed capable of providing the best combination of price and execution, the Adviser may select a broker based upon brokerage or research services provided to the Adviser. The Adviser may pay a higher commission than otherwise obtainable from other brokers in return for such services only if a good faith determination is made that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided.

Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act permits the Adviser, under certain circumstances, to cause the Funds to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services provided by the broker or dealer. In addition to agency transactions, the Adviser may receive brokerage and research services in connection with certain riskless principal transactions, in accordance with applicable SEC guidance. Brokerage and research services include: (1) furnishing advice as to the value of securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing or selling securities, and the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers of securities; (2) furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy, and the performance of accounts; and (3) effecting securities transactions and performing functions incidental thereto (such as clearance, settlement, and custody). In the case of research services, the Adviser believes that access to independent investment research is beneficial to its investment decision-making processes and, therefore, to the Funds.

To the extent research services may be a factor in selecting brokers, such services may be in written form or through direct contact with individuals and may include information as to particular companies and securities as well as market, economic, or institutional areas and information which assists in the valuation and pricing of investments. Examples of research-oriented services for which the Adviser might utilize Fund commissions include research reports and other information on the economy, industries, sectors, groups of securities, individual companies, statistical information, political developments, technical market action, pricing and appraisal services, credit analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance and other analysis. The Adviser may use research services furnished by brokers in servicing all client accounts and not all services may necessarily be used by the Adviser in connection with the Funds or any other specific client account that paid commissions to the broker providing such services. Information so received by the Adviser will be in addition to and not in lieu of the services required to be performed by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreement. Any advisory or other fees paid to the Adviser are not reduced as a result of the receipt of research services.

In some cases the Adviser may receive a service from a broker that has both a "research" and a "non-research" use. When this occurs, the Adviser makes a good faith allocation, under all the circumstances, between the research and non-research uses of the service. The percentage of the service that is used for research purposes may be paid for with client commissions, while the Adviser will use its own funds to pay for the percentage of the service that is used for non-research purposes. In making this good faith allocation, the Adviser faces a potential conflict of interest, but the Adviser believes that its allocation procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that it appropriately allocates the anticipated use of such services to their research and non-research uses.
From time to time, the Adviser may purchase new issues of securities for clients, including the Funds, in a fixed price offering. In these situations, the seller may be a member of the selling group that will, in addition to selling securities, provide the Adviser with research services. FINRA has adopted rules expressly permitting these types of arrangements under certain circumstances. Generally, the seller will provide research "credits" in these situations at a rate that is higher than that which is available for typical secondary market transactions. These arrangements may not fall within the safe harbor of Section 28(e).

BROKERAGE WITH FUND AFFILIATES. The Funds may execute brokerage or other agency transactions through registered broker-dealer affiliates of either the Funds or the Adviser for a commission in conformity with the 1940 Act and rules promulgated by the SEC. The 1940 Act requires that commissions paid to the affiliate by the Funds

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for exchange transactions not exceed "usual and customary" brokerage commissions. The rules define "usual and customary" commissions to include amounts which are "reasonable and fair compared to the commission, fee or other remuneration received or to be received by other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities being purchased or sold on a securities exchange during a comparable period of time." The Trustees, including those who are not "interested persons" of the Funds, have adopted procedures for evaluating the reasonableness of commissions paid to affiliates and review these procedures periodically.

SECURITIES OF "REGULAR BROKER-DEALERS." The Funds are required to identify any securities of their "regular brokers and dealers" (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) that each Fund held during its most recent fiscal year. Because the Funds are new, as of the date of this SAI, the Funds did not hold any securities of "regular brokers or dealers."

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE. Portfolio turnover rate is defined under SEC rules as the greater of the value of the securities purchased or securities sold, excluding all securities whose maturities at the time of acquisition were one-year or less, divided by the average monthly value of such securities owned during the year. Based on this definition, instruments with remaining maturities of less than one-year are excluded from the calculation of the portfolio turnover rate. Instruments excluded from the calculation of portfolio turnover generally would include the futures contracts in which the Funds may invest since such contracts generally have remaining maturities of less than one-year. The Funds may at times hold investments in other short-term instruments, such as repurchase agreements, which are excluded for purposes of computing portfolio turnover.

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Board has approved policies and procedures that govern the timing and circumstances regarding the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings information to shareholders and third parties. These policies and procedures are designed to ensure that disclosure of information regarding the Funds' portfolio securities is in the best interests of the Funds' shareholders, and include procedures to address conflicts between the interests of the Funds' shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the Adviser, principal underwriter or any affiliated person of the Funds, the Adviser, or its principal underwriter, on the other. Pursuant to such procedures, the Board has authorized the Adviser's Chief Compliance Officer (the "Authorized Person") to authorize the release of the Funds' portfolio holdings, as necessary, in conformity with the foregoing principles. The Authorized Person, either directly or through reports by the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer, reports quarterly to the Board regarding the operation and administration of such policies and procedures.

Pursuant to applicable law, the Funds are required to disclose their complete portfolio holdings quarterly, within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter (currently, each October 31, January 31, April 30 and July 31). The Funds will disclose a complete or summary schedule of investments (which includes a Fund's 50 largest holdings in unaffiliated issuers and each investment in unaffiliated issuers that exceeds one percent of the Fund's net asset value ("Summary Schedule")) in their Semi-Annual and Annual Reports which are distributed to Fund shareholders. The Funds' complete schedule of investments following the first and third fiscal quarters will be available in quarterly holdings reports filed with the SEC on Form N-Q, and the Funds' complete schedule of investments following the second and fourth fiscal quarters will be available in shareholder reports filed with the SEC on Form N-CSR.

Reports filed with the SEC on Form N-Q and Form N-CSR are not distributed to Fund shareholders but are available, free of charge, on the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Should a Fund include only a Summary Schedule rather than a complete schedule of investments in its Semi-Annual and Annual Reports, its Form N-CSR will be available without charge, upon request, by calling 866-778-6397.

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In addition to the quarterly portfolio holdings disclosure required by applicable law, within 60 days of the end of each calendar quarter, the Funds will post their top 10 holdings on the internet at www.funds.sgadvisors.com. The portfolio holdings information placed on the Funds' website generally will remain there until replaced by new postings as described above.

In addition to information provided to shareholders and the general public, portfolio holdings information may be disclosed as frequently as daily to certain service providers, such as the Custodian, Administrator or Transfer Agent, in connection with their services to the Funds. From time to time rating and ranking organizations, such as S&P, Lipper and Morningstar, Inc., may request non-public portfolio holdings information in connection with rating the Funds. Similarly, institutional investors, financial planners, pension plan sponsors and/or their consultants or other third-parties may request portfolio holdings information in order to assess the risks of the Funds' portfolios along with related performance attribution statistics. The lag time for such disclosures will vary. The Funds believe that these third parties have legitimate objectives in requesting such portfolio holdings information.

The Funds' policies and procedures provide that the Authorized Person may authorize disclosure of non-public portfolio holdings information to such parties at differing times and/or with different lag times. Prior to making any disclosure to a third party, the Authorized Person must determine that such disclosure serves a reasonable business purpose, is in the best interests of a Fund's shareholders and that to the extent conflicts between the interests of a Fund's shareholders and those of the Adviser, principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of the Funds exist, such conflicts are addressed. Portfolio holdings information may be disclosed no more frequently than monthly to ratings agencies, consultants and other qualified financial professionals or individuals. The disclosures will not be made sooner than three days after the date of the information. The Trust's Chief Compliance Officer will regularly review these arrangements and will make periodic reports to the Board regarding disclosure pursuant to such arrangements.

With the exception of disclosures to rating and ranking organizations as described above, the Funds require any third party receiving non-public holdings information to enter into a confidentiality agreement with the Adviser. The confidentiality agreement provides, among other things, that non-public portfolio holdings information will be kept confidential and that the recipient has a duty not to trade on the non-public information and will use such information solely to analyze and rank the Funds, or to perform due diligence and asset allocation, depending on the recipient of the information.

The Funds' policies and procedures prohibit any compensation or other consideration from being paid to or received by any party in connection with the disclosure of portfolio holdings information, including the Funds, the Adviser and their affiliates or recipients of the Funds' portfolio holdings information.

DESCRIPTION OF SHARES

The Declaration of Trust authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of funds and shares of each fund, each of which represents an equal proportionate interest in that fund with each other share. Shares are entitled upon liquidation to a pro rata share in the net assets of the fund. Shareholders have no preemptive rights. The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees may create additional series or classes of shares. All consideration received by the Trust for shares of any additional funds and all assets in which such consideration is invested would belong to that fund and would be subject to the liabilities related thereto. Share certificates representing shares will not be issued. The Funds' shares, when issued, are fully paid and non-assessable.

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LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY

The Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee shall be liable only for his or her own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of the office of Trustee, and shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law. The Trustees shall not be responsible or liable in any event for any neglect or wrongdoing of any officer, agent, employee, investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust, nor shall any Trustee be responsible for the act or omission of any other Trustee. The Declaration of Trust also provides that the Trust shall indemnify each person who is, or has been, a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust, any person who is serving or has served at the Trust's request as a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of another organization in which the Trust has any interest as a shareholder, creditor or otherwise to the extent and in the manner provided in the By-Laws. However, nothing in the Declaration of Trust shall protect or indemnify a Trustee against any liability for his or her willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of the office of Trustee. Nothing contained in this section attempts to disclaim a Trustee's individual liability in any manner inconsistent with the federal securities laws.

PROXY VOTING

The Board has delegated the responsibility for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by the Funds to the Adviser. The Adviser will vote such proxies in accordance with its proxy voting policies and procedures, which are included in Appendix B to this SAI.

The Trust is required to disclose annually the Funds' complete proxy voting record during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 on Form N-PX. This voting record is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 866-778-6397 and (ii) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

CODES OF ETHICS

The Board on behalf of the Trust has adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Adviser, the Administrator and the Distributor have adopted Codes of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1. These Codes of Ethics apply to the personal investing activities of trustees, officers and certain employees ("Access Persons"). Rule 17j-1 and the Codes are designed to prevent unlawful practices in connection with the purchase or sale of securities by Access Persons. Under each Code of Ethics, Access Persons are permitted to invest in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Funds, but are required to report their personal securities transactions for monitoring purposes. In addition, certain Access Persons are required to obtain approval before investing in initial public offerings or private placements or are prohibited from making such investments. Copies of these Codes of Ethics are on file with the SEC, and are available to the public.

5% AND 25% SHAREHOLDERS

Because the Funds are new, as of the date of this SAI, the Funds did not have any beneficial owners to report.

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APPENDIX A

DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS

DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS

The following descriptions of securities ratings have been published by Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's ("S&P"), and Fitch Ratings ("Fitch"), respectively.

DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S GLOBAL RATINGS

Ratings assigned on Moody's global long-term and short-term rating scales are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations issued by non-financial corporates, financial institutions, structured finance vehicles, project finance vehicles, and public sector entities. Long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default. Short-term ratings are assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default.

DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S GLOBAL LONG-TERM RATINGS

Aaa Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.

Aa Obligations rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

A Obligations rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba Obligations rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

B Obligations rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa Obligations rated Caa are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca Obligations rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

C Obligations rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

NOTE: Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a

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ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

HYBRID INDICATOR (HYB)

The hybrid indicator (hyb) is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms. By their terms, hybrid securities allow for the omission of scheduled dividends, interest, or principal payments, which can potentially result in impairment if such an omission occurs. Hybrid securities may also be subject to contractually allowable write-downs of principal that could result in impairment. Together with the hybrid indicator, the long-term obligation rating assigned to a hybrid security is an expression of the relative credit risk associated with that security.

DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S GLOBAL SHORT-TERM RATINGS

P-1 Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2 Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3 Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S U.S. MUNICIPAL SHORT-TERM OBLIGATION RATINGS

The Municipal Investment Grade ("MIG") scale is used to rate U.S. municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity. Municipal notes rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a take-out financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer's long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels--MIG 1 through MIG 3--while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG.

Moody's U.S. municipal short-term obligation ratings are as follows:

MIG 1 This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2 This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3 This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

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DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S DEMAND OBLIGATION RATINGS

In the case of variable rate demand obligations ("VRDOs"), a two-component rating is assigned: a long or short-term debt rating and a demand obligation rating. The first element represents Moody's evaluation of risk associated with scheduled principal and interest payments. The second element represents Moody's evaluation of risk associated with the ability to receive purchase price upon demand ("demand feature"). The second element uses a rating from a variation of the MIG scale called the Variable Municipal Investment Grade ("VMIG") scale.

Moody's demand obligation ratings are as follows:

VMIG 1 This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2 This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3 This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S ISSUE CREDIT RATINGS

An S&P's issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation, a specific class of financial obligations, or a specific financial program (including ratings on medium-term note programs and commercial paper programs). It takes into consideration the creditworthiness of guarantors, insurers, or other forms of credit enhancement on the obligation and takes into account the currency in which the obligation is denominated. The opinion reflects S&P's view of the obligor's capacity and willingness to meet its financial commitments as they come due, and may assess terms, such as collateral security and subordination, which could affect ultimate payment in the event of default.

Issue credit ratings can be either long-term or short-term. Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. In the U.S., for example, that means obligations with an original maturity of no more than 365 days--including commercial paper. Short-term ratings are also used to indicate the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to put features on long-term obligations. Medium-term notes are assigned long-term ratings.

Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on S&P's analysis of the following considerations:

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o Likelihood of payment--capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;

o Nature of and provisions of the obligation; and the promise S&P imputes;

o Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk, but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S LONG-TERM ISSUE CREDIT RATINGSo

AAA An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by S&P. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

A An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

BB; B; CCC; CC; AND C Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CCC An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial

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commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

CC An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The 'CC' rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but S&P expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

C An obligation rated 'C' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.

D An obligation rated 'D' is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

NR This indicates that no rating has been requested, that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S&P does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

* The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S SHORT-TERM ISSUE CREDIT RATINGS

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A-2 A short-term obligation rated 'A-2' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3 A short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

B A short-term obligation rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

C A short-term obligation rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial

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commitment on the obligation.

D A short-term obligation rated 'D' is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S MUNICIPAL SHORT-TERM NOTE RATINGS

An S&P's U.S. municipal note rating reflects S&P's opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, S&P's analysis will review the following considerations:

o Amortization schedule--the larger the final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and

o Source of payment--the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.

S&P's municipal short-term note ratings are as follows:

SP-1 Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

SP-2 Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

SP-3 Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S CREDIT RATINGS

Fitch's credit ratings provide an opinion on the relative ability of an entity to meet financial commitments, such as interest, preferred dividends, repayment of principal, insurance claims or counterparty obligations. Credit ratings are used by investors as indications of the likelihood of receiving the money owed to them in accordance with the terms on which they invested.

The terms "investment grade" and "speculative grade" have established themselves over time as shorthand to describe the categories 'AAA' to 'BBB' (investment grade) and 'BB' to 'D' (speculative grade). The terms "investment grade" and "speculative grade" are market conventions, and do not imply any recommendation or endorsement of a specific security for investment purposes. "Investment grade" categories indicate relatively low to moderate credit risk, while ratings in the "speculative" categories either signal a higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred.

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Fitch's credit ratings do not directly address any risk other than credit risk. In particular, ratings do not deal with the risk of a market value loss on a rated security due to changes in interest rates, liquidity and other market considerations. However, in terms of payment obligation on the rated liability, market risk may be considered to the extent that it influences the ABILITY of an issuer to pay upon a commitment. Ratings nonetheless do not reflect market risk to the extent that they influence the size or other conditionality of the OBLIGATION to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked bonds).

In the default components of ratings assigned to individual obligations or instruments, the agency typically rates to the likelihood of non-payment or default in accordance with the terms of that instrument's documentation. In limited cases, Fitch may include additional considerations (i.e. rate to a higher or lower standard than that implied in the obligation's documentation). In such cases, the agency will make clear the assumptions underlying the agency's opinion in the accompanying rating commentary.

DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S LONG-TERM CORPORATE FINANCE OBLIGATIONS RATINGS

AAA Highest credit quality. 'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA Very high credit quality. 'AA' ratings denote expectations of very low credit risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A High credit quality. 'A' ratings denote expectations of low credit risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB Good credit quality. 'BBB' ratings indicate that expectations of credit risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

BB Speculative. 'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to credit risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met.

B Highly speculative. 'B' ratings indicate that material credit risk is present.

CCC Substantial credit risk. 'CCC' ratings indicate that substantial credit risk is present.

CC Very high levels of credit risk. 'CC' ratings indicate very high levels of credit risk.

C Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. 'C' ratings indicate exceptionally high levels of credit risk.

Defaulted obligations typically are not assigned 'RD' or 'D' ratings, but are instead rated in the 'B' to 'C' rating categories, depending upon their recovery prospects and other relevant

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characteristics. This approach better aligns obligations that have comparable overall expected loss but varying vulnerability to default and loss.

Note: The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' obligation rating category, or to corporate finance obligation ratings in the categories below 'CCC'.

DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S SHORT-TERM RATINGS

A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets.

Fitch's short-term ratings are as follows:

F1 Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2 Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3 Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

D Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

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APPENDIX B

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

PROXY AND CORPORATE ACTION VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

I. POLICY

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA") acts as discretionary investment adviser for various clients, including clients governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). SGA's authority to vote proxies or act with respect to other shareholder actions is established through the delegation of discretionary authority under our investment advisory contracts. Therefore, unless a client (including a "named fiduciary" under ERISA) specifically reserves the right, in writing, to vote its own proxies or to take shareholder action with respect to other corporate actions requiring shareholder actions, SGA will vote all proxies and act on all other actions in a timely manner as part of its full discretionary authority over client assets in accordance with these Policies and Procedures. Corporate actions may include, for example and without limitation, tender offers or exchanges, bankruptcy proceedings, and class actions. As established in its form of separate account investment advisory agreement, SGA does not vote proxies on behalf of its separate account clients. SGA may from time to time vote proxies on those institutional accounts where the client has requested SGA to vote on their behalf.

When voting proxies or acting with respect to corporate actions for clients, SGA's utmost concern is that all decisions be made solely in the best interest of the client (and for ERISA accounts, plan beneficiaries and participants, in accordance with the letter and spirit of ERISA). SGA will act in a prudent and diligent manner intended to enhance the economic value of the assets of the client's account.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of these Policies and Procedures is to memorialize the procedures and policies adopted by SGA to enable it to comply with its fiduciary responsibilities to clients and the requirements of Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). These Policies and Procedures also reflect the fiduciary standards and responsibilities set forth by the Department of Labor for ERISA accounts.

III. PROCEDURES

SGA's Chief Compliance Officer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all proxies received by SGA are voted in a timely manner and in a manner consistent with SGA's determination of the client's best interests. Currently, SGA utilizes a third-party proxy voting service, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. ("ISS") to assist it in monitoring corporate actions and voting client proxies, and has adopted ISS' proxy voting guidelines. SGA has instructed ISS to vote proxies on its behalf in accordance with these guidelines and to vote (a) any issue or proposal designated in the guidelines to be voted on a "case by case basis" and (b) any issue or proposal not listed in the guidelines, according to ISS' recommendation.

Proxies for securities held within registered management investment companies (the "Fund") that SGA manages, provided SGA has proxy voting authority, will be voted subject to any applicable investment restrictions of the Fund and, to the extent applicable, in accordance with any resolutions or other instructions approved by authorized persons of the Fund.

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SGA reserves the right to withdraw any proxy item from ISS and to vote the proxy item, if SGA determines that no material conflict of interest exists. Such proxy item will be submitted to SGA's Brokerage Oversight Committee, which will determine the vote for each of the proposals in a manner consistent with the clients' best interests. If SGA determines that a material conflict of interest exists, the Brokerage Oversight Committee will not vote and the proxy item will be returned to ISS for voting in accordance with ISS' guidelines.

SGA's Chief Compliance Officer is also responsible for ensuring that all corporate action notices or requests which require shareholder action received by SGA are addressed in a timely manner and consistent action is taken across all similarly situated client accounts.

A. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Where a proxy proposal raises a material conflict between SGA's interests and a client's interest, SGA will resolve such a conflict in the manner described below:

(a) VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES. ISS shall vote on behalf of SGA in accordance with ISS' pre-determined voting guidelines.

(b) CLIENT DIRECTIVE TO USE AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY. Alternatively, a client may, in writing, specifically direct SGA to forward all proxy matters in which SGA has a conflict of interest regarding the client's securities to an identified independent third party for review and recommendation or to consult with an identified independent third party's recommendations. Where such independent third party's recommendations are received on a timely basis or are otherwise publicly available, SGA will vote all such proxies in accordance with such third party's recommendation. If the third party's recommendations are not timely received, ISS will vote the securities held by that client's account in accordance with ISS' voting guidelines.

The Chief Compliance Officer will review the proxy proposal for conflicts of interest as part of the overall vote review process. All material conflicts of interest so identified by SGA will be addressed as described above in this Section 3.1.

B. LIMITATIONS

In certain circumstances, in accordance with a client's investment advisory contract (or other written directive) or where SGA has determined that it is in the client's best interest, SGA will not vote proxies received. The following are certain circumstances where SGA will limit its role in voting proxies:

(c) CLIENT MAINTAINS PROXY VOTING AUTHORITY: Where a client specifies in writing that it will maintain the authority to vote proxies itself or that it has delegated the right to vote proxies to a third party, SGA will not vote the securities and will direct the relevant custodian to send the proxy material directly to the client. If any proxy material is received by SGA, it will promptly be forwarded to the client or specified third party.

(d) TERMINATED ACCOUNT: Once a client account has been terminated with SGA in accordance with its investment advisory agreement, SGA will not vote any proxies received after the termination. However, the client may specify in writing that proxies should be directed to the client (or a specified third party) for action.

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(e) LIMITED VALUE: If SGA determines that the value of a client's economic interest or the value of the portfolio holding is indeterminable or insignificant, SGA may abstain from voting a client's proxies. SGA also will not vote proxies received for securities which are no longer held by the client's account. In addition, SGA generally will not vote securities where the economic value of the securities in the client account is less than $500.

(f) SECURITIES LENDING PROGRAMS: When securities are out on loan, they are transferred into the borrower's name and are voted by the borrower, in its discretion. However, where SGA determines that a proxy vote (or other shareholder action) is materially important to the client's account, SGA may recall the security for purposes of voting.

(g) UNJUSTIFIABLE COSTS: In certain circumstances, after doing a cost-benefit analysis, SGA may abstain from voting where the cost of voting a client's proxy would exceed any anticipated benefits to the client of the proxy proposal.

(h) SHAREBLOCKING MARKETS: Shareblocking is the practice of freezing shares from trading or lending, by both the custodian and the local sub-agent, due to proxy voting activity. Some countries' laws prevent SGA from selling shares for a period of time before or after a shareholder meeting (shareblocking). This occurs in a number of global markets. SGA may abstain from voting foreign stocks subject to these restrictions when SGA believes the benefit from voting the shares is outweighed by the interest of maintaining client liquidity in the shares.

IV . RECORDKEEPING

In accordance with Rule 204-2 under the Advisers Act, SGA will maintain for the time periods set forth in the Rule (i) these proxy voting procedures and policies, and all amendments thereto; (ii) all proxy statements received regarding client securities (provided however, that SGA may rely on the proxy statement maintained by ISS or filed on EDGAR as its records); (iii) a record of all votes cast on behalf of clients; (iv) records of all client requests for proxy voting information; (v) any documents prepared by SGA that were material to making a decision how to vote or that memorialized the basis for the decision; and (vi) all records relating to requests made to clients regarding conflicts of interest in voting the proxy.

SGA will describe in its Form ADV Part 2A its proxy voting policies and procedures and will inform clients how they may obtain information on how SGA voted proxies with respect to the clients' portfolio securities. Clients may obtain information on how their securities were voted or a copy of SGA's Policies and Procedures by written request addressed to SGA.

SGA will provide such records and reports as required by the Fund for the Fund to file Form N-PX.

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PART C: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 28. EXHIBITS:

(a)(1) The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III's (the "Registrant") Certificate of Trust, dated December 4, 2013, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(a)(1) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-13-000669 on December 13, 2013.

(a)(2) Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated December 4, 2013, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-13-000669 on December 13, 2013.

(b) Registrant's Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated September 18, 2014, are filed herewith.

(c) Not Applicable.

(d)(1)(i) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated February 19, 2014, between the Registrant and NorthPointe Capital LLC, relating to the NorthPointe Small Cap Value Fund and NorthPointe Large Cap Value Fund (together, the "NorthPointe Funds"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(d)(1)(ii) Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated December 11, 2014, between the Registrant and Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. ("NAM USA"), relating to the Nomura High Yield Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000034 on January 28, 2015.

(d)(1)(iii) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated July 17, 2014, between the Registrant and Rothschild Larch Lane Management Company LLC ("Rothschild Larch Lane"), relating to the Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(d)(1)(iv) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated December 15, 2014, between the Registrant and Logan Circle Partners L.P. ("Logan Circle Partners"), relating to the Logan Circle Partners Core Plus Fund and Logan Circle Partners Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (together, the "Logan Circle Partners Funds"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000799 on December 24, 2014.

(d)(1)(v) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated February 26, 2015, between the Registrant and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC ("Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors"), relating to the Knights of Columbus Core Bond Fund, Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Bond Fund, Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund, Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund, Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund and Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund (together, the "Knights of Columbus Funds"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(d)(1)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to

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the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000079 on February 26, 2015.

(d)(1)(vi) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated October 30, 2015, between the Registrant and Chiron Investment Management, LLC ("Chiron"), relating to the Chiron Capital Allocation Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(d)(1)(vii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000852 on November 23, 2015.

(d)(1)(vii) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated October 30, 2015, between the Registrant and PineBridge Investments LLC ("PineBridge"), relating to the PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 64 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000935 on December 23, 2015.

(d)(1)(viii) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated September 22, 2016, between the Registrant and Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("Strategic Global Advisors"), relating to the SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund and SGA Global Equity Fund (together, the "Strategic Global Advisors Funds"), is filed herewith.

(d)(1)(ix) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated [ ], between the Registrant and RWC Asset Advisors (US) LLC ("RWC"), relating to the RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment.

(d)(1)(x) Investment Advisory Agreement, dated [ ], between the Registrant and Chilton Investment Company, LLC ("Chilton"), relating to the Chilton Strategic European Equities Fund, to be filed by amendment.

(d)(2)(i) Amended and Restated Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated December 11, 2014, between NAM USA and Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. ("NCRAM") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(d)(2)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000034 on January 28, 2015.

(d)(2)(ii) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Rothschild Larch Lane and Ellington Management Group, L.L.C. ("Ellington"), to be filed by amendment.

(d)(2)(iii) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated July 17, 2014, between Rothschild Larch Lane and Karya Capital Management LP ("Karya"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(d)(2)(iv) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Rothschild Larch Lane and Mizuho Alternative Investments, LLC ("MAI"), to be filed by amendment.

(d)(2)(v) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated July 17, 2014, between Rothschild Larch Lane and Winton Capital Management Ltd. ("Winton"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000655 on October 7, 2014.

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(d)(2)(vi) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated November 10, 2014, between Rothschild Larch Lane and Winton Capital US LLC, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000464 on July 14, 2015.

(d)(2)(vii) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated February 26, 2015, between Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors and Boston Advisors, LLC ("Boston Advisors"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000079 on February 26, 2015.

(d)(3)(i) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated February 19, 2014, between the Registrant and NorthPointe Capital LLC, relating to the NorthPointe Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(2) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000204 on March 19, 2014.

(d)(3)(ii) Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and NAM USA, relating to the Nomura High Yield Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 001135428-14-000692 on November 4, 2014.

(d)(3)(iii) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated July 17, 2014, between the Registrant and Rothschild Larch Lane, relating to the Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(d)(3)(iv) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated December 15, 2014, between the Registrant and Logan Circle Partners, relating to the Logan Circle Partners Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000799 on December 24, 2014.

(d)(3)(v) Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement, dated June 24, 2015, between the Registrant and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, relating to the Knights of Columbus Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000464 on July 14, 2015.

(d)(3)(vi) Amended Schedule A, amended as of February 29, 2016 to the Amended and Restated Expense Limitation Agreement, dated June 24, 2015, between the Registrant and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, relating to the Knights of Columbus Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001068 on February 26, 2016.

(d)(3)(vii) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated October 20, 2015, between the Registrant and Chiron, relating to the Chiron Capital Allocation Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(vii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000852 on November 23, 2015.

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(d)(3)(viii) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated December 23, 2015, between the Registrant and PineBridge, relating to the PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 64 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000935 on December 23, 2015.

(d)(3)(ix) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated September 22, 2016, between the Registrant and Strategic Global Advisors, relating to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds, is filed herewith.

(d)(3)(x) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated [ ], between the Registrant and RWC, relating to the RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment.

(d)(3)(xi) Expense Limitation Agreement, dated [ ], between the Registrant and Chilton, relating to the Chilton Strategic European Equities Fund, to be filed by amendment.

(e) Distribution Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI Investments Distribution Co., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(f) Not Applicable.

(g)(1)(i) Custodian Agreement, dated February 19, 2014, between the Registrant and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (formerly known as Union Bank, N.A.) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(g)(1)(ii) Amended Schedule I, dated October 1, 2014, to the Custodian Agreement, dated February 19, 2014, between the Registrant and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (formerly known as Union Bank, N.A.) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(1)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 001135428-14-000692 on November 4, 2014.

(g)(2) Custodian Agreement, dated November 25, 2014, between the Registrant and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(g)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000464 on July 14, 2015.

(g)(2)(i) Amended Schedule I, dated September 27, 2016, to the Custodian Agreement, dated November 25, 2014, between the Registrant and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., is filed herewith.

(h)(1)(i) Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI Investments Global Funds Services ("SEI GFS"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(1) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(h)(1)(ii) Amendment No. 1, dated March 31, 2016, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is filed herewith.

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(h)(1)(iii) Amendment No. 2, dated June 23, 2016, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is filed herewith.

(h)(1)(iv) Series Schedule relating to the NorthPointe Funds, dated March 14, 2014, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(h)(1)(v) Series Schedule relating to the Nomura High Yield Fund, dated March 27, 2014, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(h)(1)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 001135428-14-000692 on November 4, 2014.

(h)(1)(vi) Series Schedule relating to the Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund, dated April 30, 2014, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(h)(1)(vii) Series Schedule relating to the Logan Circle Partners Funds, dated November 30, 2014, to the Administration Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and SEI GFS, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000799 on December 24, 2014.

(h)(2)(i) Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(4) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(h)(2)(i)(a) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the NorthPointe Funds, dated March 13, 2014, to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(i)(a) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000574 on August 26, 2015.

(h)(2)(i)(b) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund, dated July 25, 2014, to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(i)(b) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000574 on August 26, 2015.

(h)(2)(i)(c) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the Nomura High Yield Fund, dated November 5, 2014, to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(i)(c) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000574 on August 26, 2015.

(h)(2)(i)(d) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the Logan Circle Partners Funds, dated December 18, 2014, to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(i)(d) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000574 on August 26, 2015.

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(h)(2)(i)(e) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds, dated September 15, 2016, to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., is filed herewith.

(h)(2)(i)(f) Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund, dated [ ], to the Transfer Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant and DST Systems, Inc., to be filed by amendment.

(h)(2)(ii) Transfer Agency Services Agreement, dated August 18, 2015, between the Registrant and Atlantic Shareholder Services, LLC, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 53 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000574 on August 26, 2015.

(h)(2)(ii)(a) Amendment, dated November 3, 2015, to the Transfer Agency Services Agreement, dated August 18, 2015, between the Registrant and Atlantic Shareholder Services, LLC, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(h)(2)(ii)(a) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000852 on November 23, 2015.

(h)(2)(ii)(b) Amendment, dated [ ], to the Transfer Agency Services Agreement, dated August 18, 2015, between the Registrant and Atlantic Shareholder Services, LLC, to be filed by amendment.

(h)(3)(i) Amended and Restated Shareholder Services Plan, dated December 10, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001068 on February 26, 2016.

(h)(3)(ii) Amended Exhibit A, dated September 15, 2016, to the Amended and Restated Shareholder Services Plan, dated December 10, 2015, is filed herewith.

(i) Opinion and Consent of Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds, is filed herewith.

(j) Not Applicable.

(k) Not Applicable.

(l) Initial Capital Agreement, dated March 4, 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (l) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000199 on March 18, 2014.

(m)(1) Amended and Restated Distribution Plan, dated March 3, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (m)(1) of the Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000464 on July 14, 2015.

(m)(2) Amended Schedule A, dated September 15, 2016, to the Amended and Restated Distribution Plan, dated March 3, 2015, is filed herewith.

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(n)(1) Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Multiple Class Plan, dated February 12, 2014, including Schedules and Certificates of Class Designation thereto, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000655 on October 7, 2014.

(n)(2) Schedule D and Certificates of Class Designation to the Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan, dated February 12, 2014, relating to the Knights of Columbus Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(n)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000464 on July 14, 2015.

(n)(3) Schedule F and Certificates of Class Designation to the Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan, dated February 12, 2014, relating to the PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (n)(4) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 64 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000935 on December 23, 2015.

(n)(4) Schedule G and Certificates of Class Designation to the Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan, dated February 12, 2014, relating to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds, is filed herewith.

(n)(5) Schedule H and Certificates of Class Designation to the Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan, dated February 12, 2014, relating to the RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment.

(o) Not Applicable.

(p)(1) Registrant's Code of Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(1) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000079 on February 20, 2014.

(p)(2) SEI Investments Distribution Co. Code of Ethics, dated September 1, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(2) of the Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001002 on January 28, 2016.

(p)(3) SEI Investments GFS Code of Ethics, dated February 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(3) of the Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 66 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001002 on January 28, 2016.

(p)(4) NorthPointe Capital, LLC Code of Ethics, dated March 2013, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(4) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000079 on February 20, 2014.

(p)(5) NAM USA and NCRAM Code of Ethics, dated August 2013, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(5) of the Registrant's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000226 on March 31, 2014.

(p)(6) Rothschild Larch Lane Code of Ethics, dated April 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

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(p)(7) Ellington Code of Ethics, dated September 10, 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(7) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000093 on February 27, 2015.

(p)(8) Karya Code of Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(p)(8) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(p)(9) MAI Code of Ethics, dated December 31, 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(9) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001068 on February 26, 2016.

(p)(10) Winton Code of Ethics, dated January 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(10) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000491 on July 25, 2014.

(p)(11) Logan Circle Partners Code of Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(11) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000655 on October 7, 2014.

(p)(12) Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors Code of Ethics, dated December 1, 2014, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(12) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000079 on February 26, 2015.

(p)(13) Boston Advisors Code of Ethics, dated December 2013, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(13) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000079 on February 26, 2015.

(p)(14) Chiron Code of Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
(p)(15) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 61 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000852 on November 23, 2015.

(p)(15) PineBridge Code of Ethics, dated May 12, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(16) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 64 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000935 on December 23, 2015.

(p)(16) Strategic Global Advisors Code of Ethics, dated December 29, 2015, is filed herewith.

(p)(17) RWC Code of Ethics, dated April 2016, to be filed by amendment.

(p)(18) Chilton Code of Ethics, dated [ ], to be filed by amendment.

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(q)(1) Powers of Attorney, each dated February 12, 2014, for Michael Beattie, William M. Doran, Jon C. Hunt, Thomas P. Lemke and Randall S. Yanker, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (q) of the Registrant's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-14-000079 on February 20, 2014.

(q)(2) Power of Attorney, dated September 17, 2015, for Mr. Stephen Connors, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (q)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000803 on October 9, 2015.

(q)(3) Power of Attorney, dated June 27, 2016, for Mr. Jay Nadel, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (q)(3) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-192858), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-16-001473 on July 15, 2016.

ITEM 29. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT:

Not Applicable.

ITEM 30. INDEMNIFICATION:

A Trustee, when acting in such capacity, shall not be personally liable to any Person, other than the Trust or a Shareholder to the extent provided in Article VII of the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, for any act, omission or obligation of the Trust, of such Trustee, or of any other Trustee. A Trustee shall be liable to the Trust and to any Shareholder solely for his or her own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of the office of Trustee, and shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law. The Trustees shall not be responsible or liable in any event for any neglect or wrong-doing of any officer, agent, employee, investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust, nor shall any Trustee be responsible for the act or omission of any other Trustee. The Trust shall indemnify each Person who is, or has been, a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust and any Person who is serving or has served at the Trust's request as a trustee, officer, employee or agent of another organization in which the Trust has any interest as a shareholder, creditor or otherwise to the extent and in the manner provided in the Trust's By-Laws.

All persons extending credit to, contracting with or having any claim against the Trust or the Trustees shall look only to the assets of the appropriate Series, or, if the Trustees have yet to establish Series, of the Trust for payment under such credit, contract or claim; and neither the Trustees nor the Shareholders, nor any of the Trust's officers, employees or agents, whether past, present or future, shall be personally liable therefor.

Every note, bond, contract, instrument, certificate or undertaking and every other act or thing whatsoever executed or done by or on behalf of the Trust or Trustees by any of them in connection with the Trust shall conclusively be deemed to have been executed or done only in or with respect to his or their capacity as Trustee or Trustees, and such Trustee or Trustees shall not be personally liable thereon. At the Trustees' discretion, any note, bond, contract, instrument, certificate or undertaking made or issued by the Trustees or by any officer or officers may give notice that the Certificate of Trust is on file in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and that a limitation on the liability of each Series exists and such note, bond, contract, instrument, certificate or undertaking may, if the Trustees so determine, recite that the same was executed or made on behalf of the Trust or by a Trustee or Trustees in such capacity and not individually or by an officer or officers in such capacity and not individually and that the obligations of such instrument are not binding upon any of them or the Shareholders individually but are binding only on the assets and property of the Trust or a Series thereof, and may contain such further recital as such Person or Persons may deem appropriate. The omission of any such notice or recital shall in no way operate to bind any Trustees, officers or Shareholders individually.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

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ITEM 31. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS:

The following lists any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature in which each investment adviser (including sub-advisers), and each director, officer or partner of that investment adviser (or sub-adviser), is or has been engaged within the last two fiscal years for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner, or trustee. Unless noted below, none of the investment advisers (or sub-advisers) and/or directors, officers or partners of each investment adviser (or sub-adviser) is or has been engaged within the last two fiscal years in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee.

BOSTON ADVISORS, LLC

Boston Advisors, LLC ("Boston Advisors") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund, Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund, Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund and Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund. The principal address of Boston Advisors is One Liberty Square, 10th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. Boston Advisors is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015, no director, officer or partner of Boston Advisors engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee.

CHILTON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Chilton Investment Company, LLC ("Chilton") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Chilton Strategic European Equities Fund. The principal address of Chilton is 1290 East Main Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902. Chilton is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information below is provided as of [date]. [To be updated by amendment].

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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CHIRON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Chiron Investment Management, LLC ("Chiron") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Chiron Capital Allocation Fund. The principal address of Chiron is 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 700, New York, New York 10019. Chiron is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015. None of the directors, officers or partners of Chiron listed below currently holds or is engaged in the business, profession, vocation or employment listed adjacent to his or her name.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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Enrico Gaglioti               Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.       Global Head of Equities Sales
Chief Executive Officer
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Ryan Caldwell                 Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.  Portfolio Manager
Chief Investment Officer
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Marc Irizarry                 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.       Equity Research Analyst
Chief Administrative
Officer
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Shailendra P. Panchal         Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.       Senior Risk Manager
Chief Risk Officer
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Kirsten Pickens               Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc.     Senior Vice President and Head
Partner and Head of                                           of National Accounts and
Distribution                                                  Retirement Sales
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Kristen A. Richards           Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.  Senior Vice President, Associate
Chief Compliance Officer                                      General Counsel and Chief
and Managing Director                                         Compliance Officer
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ELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C.

Ellington Management Group, L.L.C. ("Ellington") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund. The principal address of Ellington is 53 Forest Avenue, Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870. Ellington is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Ellington has a number of affiliates which undertake investment advisory related activities, including, without limitation, several SEC registered investment adviser entities and entities which act as the general partner or in a similar capacity for the private fund managed by Ellington (together, the "Ellington Affiliates"). The executive officers of Ellington generally act in the same capacity for the Ellington Affiliates as they do for Ellington. Ellington also has an affiliated FINRA registered broker-dealer for which certain executive officers of Ellington serve as officers. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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John Geanakoplos               Yale University                  James Tobin Professor of
Managing Director,             New Haven, CT 06520              Economics
Head of Research
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KARYA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP

Karya Capital Management LP ("Karya") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund. The principal address of Karya is 1330 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 520, New York, New York 10019. Karya is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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 Rajiv Sobti                    The Wharton School of the       Advisory Board Member,
 Managing Partner and           University of Pennsylvania      Huntsman Program
 Chief Investment Officer       3620 Walnut Street
                                Philadelphia, PA 19104
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 Laura Pentimone                Ardmore Academy of Irish        Owner, Member, President
 Chief Compliance Officer       Dance LLC
                                300 Park Avenue
                                Rutherford, NJ 07070
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSET ADVISORS LLC

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC ("Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Knights of Columbus Core Bond Fund, Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Bond Fund, Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund, Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund, Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund and Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund. The principal address of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors is One Columbus Plaza, New Haven, Connecticut 06510. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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 Anthony V. Minopoli,           Knights of Columbus          Chief Investment Officer
 President and Chief
 Investment Officer
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 E. Neill Jordan,               Knights of Columbus          Vice President, Fixed Income
 Portfolio Manager
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 Gilles A. Marchand Jr.,        Knights of Columbus          Portfolio Manager of Credit
 Portfolio Manager                                           Investments
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 Michael P. Votto,              Knights of Columbus          Associate General Counsel
 General Counsel and Chief
 Compliance Officer
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LOGAN CIRCLE PARTNERS L.P.

Logan Circle Partners L.P. ("Logan Circle Partners") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Logan Circle Partners Core Plus Fund and Logan Circle Partners Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund. The principal address of Logan Circle Partners is Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Logan Circle Partners is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015, no director, officer or partner of Logan Circle Partners engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee.

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MIZUHO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, LLC

Mizuho Alternative Investments, LLC ("MAI") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund. The principal address of MAI is 757 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10017. MAI is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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Masanobu Yamaguchi            Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.     Senior Vice President, Mizuho
President and Chief           Otemachi Tower, 1--5--5          Bank, Ltd. (through Apr 2014)
Executive Officer             Otemachi, Chiyoda--ku, Tokyo
                              100--8176, Japan                 Managing Director, Mizuho
                                                               Capital Markets Corporation
                                                               (from Apr 2014 through Apr
                                                               2015)
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Ksenia Portnoy                Guggenheim Fund Solutions        Director, Senior Legal and
General Counsel and Chief     LLC                              Compliance Counsel
Compliance Officer            135 East 57th Street, 21st Floor
                              New York, NY 10022
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NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT U.S.A. INC.

Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. ("NAM USA") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Nomura High Yield Fund. The principal address of NAM USA is Worldwide Plaza, 309 West 49th Street, New York, New York 10019. NAM USA is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. NAM USA also acts as an investment manager to Korea Equity Fund, Inc. and Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (U.S. registered closed-end investment companies). The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2015.

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    NAME AND POSITION           NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER         ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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Marti G. Subrahmanyam,          New York University                   Charles E. Merrill Professor of
Board of Directors              Stern School of Business              Finance, Economics and
                                44 West Fourth Street #9-68           International Business
                                New York, NY 10012
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Yutaka Itabashi, Board of       Nomura Global Alpha LLC               President and Chief Executive
Directors, President and        Worldwide Plaza                       Officer
Chief Executive Officer         309 West 49th Street
                                New York, NY 10019
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Hiromichi Aoki, Board of       Nomura Global Alpha LLC                Chief Administrative Officer
Directors, Managing            Worldwide Plaza
Director and Chief             309 West 49th Street
Administrative Officer         New York, NY 10019
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Neil A. Daniele, Managing      Nomura Global Alpha LLC                Chief Compliance Officer
Director, Chief                Worldwide Plaza
Compliance Officer and         309 West 49th Street
Secretary                      New York, NY 10019
                               ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Nomura Corporate Research and          Chief Compliance Officer
                               Asset Management Inc.
                               Worldwide Plaza
                               309 West 49th Street
                               New York, NY 10019
                               ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Nomura Funds Research and              Chief Compliance Officer
                               Technologies America, Inc.
                               Worldwide Plaza
                               309 West 49th Street
                               New York, NY 10019
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NOMURA CORPORATE RESEARCH AND ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.

Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. ("NCRAM") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Nomura High Yield Fund. The principal address of NCRAM is Worldwide Plaza, 309 West 49th Street, New York, New York 10019. NCRAM is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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 David Mair Findlay, Chief      Nomura Holdings, Inc.            Senior Managing Director*
 Executive Officer,             1-9-1 Nihonbashi
 President, Chief Legal         Chuo-ku
 Officer and Chairman of        Tokyo 103-8645
 the Board                      Japan
                                -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Nomura Holding America, Inc.     Director, Chief Executive Officer,
                                Worldwide Plaza                  President, Chief Legal Officer,
                                309 West 49th Street             Secretary and Senior Managing
                                New York, NY 10019               Director**
                                -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Instinet Holdings Incorporate    Director (Non-Executive) and
                                1095 Avenue of the Americas      Secretary
                                New York, NY 10036
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 Steven Zoric, Chief            Nomura Holding America Inc       Managing Director and Senior
 Operating Officer, General     Worldwide Plaza                  Counsel**
 Counsel, Secretary and         309 West 49th Street
 Managing Director              New York, NY 10019
                                ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Nomura Securities (Bermuda) Ltd. Vice President and Director
                                Chesney House
                                96 Pitts Bay Road
                                Pembroke HM 08
                                Bermuda
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 Neil A. Daniele                Nomura Asset Management U.S.A.   Managing Director, Chief
 Chief Compliance Officer       Inc.                             Compliance Officer and Secretary
                                Worldwide Plaza
                                309 West 49th Street
                                New York, NY 10019
                                -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Nomura Global Alpha LLC          Chief Compliance Officer
                                Worldwide Plaza
                                309 West 49th Street
                                New York, NY 10019
                                -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Nomura Funds Research and        Chief Compliance Officer
                                Technologies America, Inc.
                                Worldwide Plaza
                                309 West 49th Street
                                New York, NY 10019
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* Nomura Holdings, Inc. is a corporate holding company of various subsidiaries to which Mr. Findlay serves as Senior Managing Director or a similar position.

** Nomura Holding America Inc. is a corporate holding company of various subsidiaries to which Mr. Findlay serves as Director, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Senior Managing Director or similar positions and Mr. Zoric serves as Managing Director and Senior Counsel or similar positions.

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NORTHPOINTE CAPITAL, LLC

NorthPointe Capital, LLC ("NorthPointe") serves as the investment adviser for the Registrant's NorthPointe Small Cap Value Fund and NorthPointe Large Cap Value Fund. The principal address of NorthPointe is 39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 190, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304. NorthPointe is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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     NAME AND POSITION WITH    NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS     CONNECTION WITH OTHER
        INVESTMENT ADVISER     ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY        COMPANY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jeffrey Petherick, Partner     Albion College                  Board of Trustees
                               611 E Porter St
                               Albion, MI 49224
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PINEBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LLC

PineBridge Investments LLC ("PineBridge") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund. The principal address of PineBridge is 399 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022. PineBridge is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is provided as of [date]. [To be updated by amendment]

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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ROTHSCHILD LARCH LANE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

Rothschild Larch Lane Management Company LLC ("Rothschild Larch Lane") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund. The principal address of Rothschild Larch Lane is 800 Westchester Ave., S-528, Rye Brook, New York 10573. Rothschild Larch Lane is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015.

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  NAME AND POSITION WITH      NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS         CONNECTION WITH OTHER
     INVESTMENT ADVISER        ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY                 COMPANY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mark Jurish                   Larch Lane Advisors LLC          Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Investment Committee Member   800 Westchester Ave., S-528      Investment Officer, Partner
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
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Geoffrey Doyle                Larch Lane Advisors LLC          Director of Research, Partner
Investment Committee Member   800 Westchester Ave., S-528
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charles Korchinski            Larch Lane Advisors LLC          Research Analyst, Partner
Investment Committee Member   800 Westchester Ave., S-528
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
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Ross Weissman                 Larch Lane Advisors LLC          Chief Financial Officer, Partner
Management Committee Member   800 Westchester Ave., S-528
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
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David Katz                    Larch Lane Advisors LLC          President, Chief Operating
Management Committee Member   800 Westchester Ave., S-528      Officer, Partner
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
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Alexandra Lyras               Marino Partners LLP              Attorney
Chief Compliance Officer      15 Fisher Lane
                              White Plains, NY 10603
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Tom Rawlings                  Rothschild Asset Management Inc. Chief Operating Officer
Management Committee Member   1251 Avenue of the Americas
                              New York, NY 10020
--------------------------- -------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Marc Romano                   Rothschild HDF Investment        Director General, Chief Executive
Management Committee Member   Solutions                        Officer
                              3, rue de Messine
                              75008 Paris France
                              -------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Guthoga-Romano                   Owner and Director
                              209 rue Francoise Dolto
                              34070 Montpellier France
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Shakil Riaz                   Rothschild Asset Management Inc. Managing Director and the Head of
Investment Committee Member   1251 Avenue of the Americas      U.S. Alternative Portfolio
                              New York, NY 10020               Management and Global CIO
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  NAME AND POSITION WITH      NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS         CONNECTION WITH OTHER
     INVESTMENT ADVISER        ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY                 COMPANY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nicolas de Croisset           Rothschild Asset Management Inc. Managing Director, Portfolio
Investment Committee Member   1251 Avenue of the Americas      Manager
                              New York, NY 10020
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Ki Akrami                     Rothschild Asset Management Inc. Managing Director, Portfolio
Investment Committee Member   1251 Avenue of the Americas      Manager
                              New York, NY 10020
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Stephen McShea                Larch Lane Advisors LLC          Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Compliance Officer      800 Westchester Ave., S-528
                              Rye Brook, NY 10017
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David Tang                    Rothschild Asset Management      Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer            Inc.
                              1251 Avenue of the Americas
                              New York, NY 10020
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Michael Tamasco               Rothschild Asset Management      Managing Director, Co-Head
Management Committee          Inc.
Member                        1251 Avenue of the Americas
                              New York, NY 10020
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Christophe Jaubert            Rothschild HDF Investment        Staff, Portfolio Manager
Investment Committee Member   Solutions
                              3, rue de Messine
                              75008 Paris France
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RWC ASSET ADVISORS (US) LLC

RWC Asset Advisors (US) LLC ("RWC") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund. The principal address of RWC is 2640 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 201, Miami, Florida 33133. RWC is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The information below is provided as of [date]. [To be updated by amendment].

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     NAME AND POSITION        NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS           CONNECTION WITH
  WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER      ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY              OTHER COMPANY
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STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("Strategic Global Advisors") serves as investment adviser for the Registrant's SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund and SGA Global Equity Fund. The principal address of Strategic Global Advisors is 100 Bayview Circle, Suite 650, Newport Beach, California 92660. Strategic Global Advisors is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. During the fiscal years ended July 31, 2015 and 2016, no director, officer or partner of Strategic Global Advisors engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee.

WINTON CAPITAL US LLC

Winton Capital US LLC ("Winton") serves as investment sub-adviser for the Registrant's Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund. The principal address of Winton is 375 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10152. Winton is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2015, no director, officer or partner of Winton engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee.

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ITEM 32. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS

(a) Furnish the name of each investment company (other than the Registrant) for which each principal underwriter currently distributing the securities of the Registrant also acts as a principal underwriter, distributor or investment adviser.

The Registrant's distributor, SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the "Distributor"), acts as distributor for:

SEI Daily Income Trust                                        July 15, 1982
SEI Liquid Asset Trust                                        November 29, 1982
SEI Tax Exempt Trust                                          December 3, 1982
SEI Institutional Managed Trust                               January 22, 1987
SEI Institutional International Trust                         August 30, 1988
The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund                               November 14, 1991
The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund II                            January 28, 1993
Bishop Street Funds                                           January 27, 1995
SEI Asset Allocation Trust                                    April 1, 1996
SEI Institutional Investments Trust                           June 14, 1996
City National Rochdale Funds (f/k/a CNI Charter Funds)        April 1, 1999
Causeway Capital Management Trust                             September 20, 2001
ProShares Trust                                               November 14, 2005
Community Capital Trust (f/k/a Community Reinvestment Act
          Qualified Investment Fund)                          January 8, 2007
TD Asset Management USA Funds                                 July 25, 2007
SEI Structured Credit Fund, LP                                July 31, 2007
Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc.                                   July 12, 2008
Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust                             July 12, 2008
Global X Funds                                                October 24, 2008
ProShares Trust II                                            November 17, 2008
Exchange Traded Concepts Trust (f/k/a FaithShares Trust)      August 7, 2009
Schwab Strategic Trust                                        October 12, 2009
RiverPark Funds Trust                                         September 8, 2010
Adviser Managed Trust                                         December 10, 2010
New Covenant Funds                                            March 23, 2012
Cambria ETF Trust                                             August 30, 2012
Highland Funds I (f/k/a Pyxis Funds I)                        September 25, 2012
KraneShares Trust                                             December 18, 2012
LocalShares Investment Trust                                  May 6, 2013
SEI Insurance Products Trust                                  September 10, 2013
The KP Funds                                                  September 19, 2013
J.P. Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust                        February 20, 2014
Winton Series Trust                                           December 11, 2014
SEI Catholic Values Trust                                     March 24, 2015
SEI Hedge Fund SPC                                            June 26, 2015
SEI Energy Debt Fund                                          June 30, 2015
Winton Diversified Opportunities Fund                         September 1, 2015
Gallery Trust                                                 January 8, 2016

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The Distributor provides numerous financial services to investment managers, pension plan sponsors, and bank trust departments. These services include portfolio evaluation, performance measurement and consulting services ("Funds Evaluation") and automated execution, clearing and settlement of securities transactions ("MarketLink").

(b) Furnish the Information required by the following table with respect to each director, officer or partner of each principal underwriter named in the answer to Item 25 of Part B. Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each director or officer is One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456.

                         POSITION AND OFFICE                                      POSITIONS AND OFFICES
NAME                     WITH UNDERWRITER                                         WITH REGISTRANT
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William M. Doran         Director                                                        Trustee
Paul F. Klauder          Director                                                           --
Wayne M. Withrow         Director                                                           --
Kevin P. Barr            Director, President, & Chief Executive Officer                     --
Maxine J. Chou           Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer,
                            & Treasurer                                                     --
Karen E. LaTourette      Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering
                            Officer & Assistant Secretary                                   --
John C. Munch            General Counsel & Secretary                                        --
Mark J. Held             Senior Vice President                                              --
John P. Coary            Vice President & Assistant Secretary                               --
Lori L. White            Vice President & Assistant Secretary                               --
Judith A. Hirx           Vice President                                                     --
Jason McGhin             Vice President                                                     --
Gary Michael Reese       Vice President                                                     --
Robert M. Silvestri      Vice President                                                     --

(c) Not Applicable.

ITEM 33. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS:

Books or other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder, are maintained as follows:

(a) With respect to Rules 31a-1(a); 31a-1(b)(1); (2)(a) and (b); (3); (6); (8);
(12); and 31a-1(d), the required books and records are maintained at the offices of the Registrant's custodians:

MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (formerly known as Union Bank, N.A.) 350 California Street
6th Floor
San Francisco, California 94104

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
40 Water Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3661

(b) With respect to Rules 31a-1(a); 31a-1(b)(1), (4); (2)(C) and (D); (4); (5);
(6); (8); (9); (10); (11); and 31a-1(f), the required books and records are maintained at the offices of the Registrant's administrator:

SEI Investments Global Funds Services
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456

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(c) With respect to Rules 31a-1(b)(5), (6), (9) and (10) and 31a-1(f), the required books and records are maintained at the principal offices of the Registrant's advisers:

Boston Advisors, LLC
One Liberty Square
10th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Chilton Investment Company, LLC
1290 East Main Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Chiron Investment Management, LLC
1350 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 700
New York, New York 10019

Ellington Management Group, L.L.C.
53 Forest Avenue
Old Greenwich, Connecticut 06870

Karya Capital Management LP
1330 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 520
New York, New York 10019

Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC
One Columbus Plaza
New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Logan Circle Partners L.P.
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Three Logan Square
1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Mizuho Alternative Investments, LLC
757 Third Avenue
8th Floor
New York, New York 10017

Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc.
Worldwide Plaza
309 West 49th Street
New York, New York 10019

Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. Worldwide Plaza
309 West 49th Street
New York, New York 10019

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NorthPointe Capital, LLC
39400 Woodward Ave, Suite 190
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

PineBridge Investments LLC
399 Park Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10022

Rothschild Larch Lane Management Company LLC 800 Westchester Ave.

S-528

Rye Brook, New York 10573

RWC Asset Advisors (US) LLC
2640 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 201
Miami, Florida 33133

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC
100 Bayview Circle
Suite 650
Newport Beach, California 92660

Winton Capital US LLC
375 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10152

ITEM 34. MANAGEMENT SERVICES:

None.

ITEM 35. UNDERTAKINGS:

Not Applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to Registration Statement No. 333-192858 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Oaks, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the 28th day of September, 2016.

THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

By:             *
   --------------------------------
   Michael Beattie
   President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date(s) indicated.

          *                       Trustee                     September 28, 2016
---------------------
William M. Doran

          *                       Trustee                     September 28, 2016
---------------------
Jon C. Hunt

          *                       Trustee                     September 28, 2016
---------------------
Thomas P. Lemke

          *                       Trustee                     September 28, 2016
---------------------
Jay Nadel

          *                       Trustee                     September 28, 2016
---------------------
Randall S. Yanker

          *                       President                   September 28, 2016
---------------------
Michael Beattie

          *                       Treasurer, Controller &     September 28, 2016
---------------------             Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Connors


* By:   /s/ Dianne M. Descoteaux
        ------------------------
        Dianne M. Descoteaux
        Attorney-in-Fact

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT           DESCRIPTION

(b)               Registrant's Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated September 18,
                  2014

(d)(1)(viii)      Investment Advisory Agreement, dated September 22, 2016,
                  between the Registrant and Strategic Global Advisors, relating
                  to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds

(d)(3)(ix)        Expense Limitation Agreement, dated September 22, 2016,
                  between the Registrant and Strategic Global Advisors, relating
                  to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds

(g)(2)(i)         Amended Schedule I, dated September 27, 2016, to the Custodian
                  Agreement, dated November 25, 2014, between the Registrant and
                  Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

(h)(1)(ii)        Amendment No. 1, dated March 31, 2016, to the Administration
                  Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and
                  SEI GFS

(h)(1)(iii)       Amendment No. 2, dated June 23, 2016, to the Administration
                  Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between the Registrant and
                  SEI GFS

(h)(2)(i)(e)      Advisor Complex Schedule relating to the Strategic Global
                  Advisors Funds, dated September 15, 2016, to the Transfer
                  Agency Agreement, dated March 12, 2014, between the Registrant
                  and DST Systems, Inc.

(h)(3)(ii)        Amended Exhibit A, dated September 15, 2016, to the Amended
                  and Restated Shareholder Services Plan, dated December 10,
                  2015

(i)                Opinion and Consent of Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP,
                   relating to the Strategic Global Advisors Funds

(m)(2)             Amended Schedule A, dated September 15, 2016, to the Amended
                   and Restated Distribution Plan, dated March 3, 2015

(n)(4)             Schedule G and Certificates of Class Designation to the
                   Registrant's Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan, dated
                   February 12, 2014, relating to the Strategic Global Advisors
                   Funds

(p)(16)            Strategic Global Advisors Code of Ethics, dated December 29,
                   2015

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AMENDED AND RESTATED
BY-LAWS
OF
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

ARTICLE 1
Agreement and Declaration
of Trust and Offices

1.1. AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST. These By-Laws shall be subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as from time to time in effect (the "Declaration of Trust"), of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), the Delaware statutory trust established by the Declaration of Trust.

1.2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE TRUST. The principal office of the Trust shall be located at such place within or without the State of Delaware as the Trustees may determine from time to time.

1.3. OTHER OFFICES. The Board of Trustees may at any time establish branch or subordinate offices at any place or places where the Trust intends to do business.

Article 2 Meetings of Shareholders

2.1. PLACE OF MEETING. Meetings of the Shareholders for the election of Trustees shall be held in such place as shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Trustees and stated in the notice of the meeting.

2.2. ANNUAL MEETINGS. An Annual Meeting of Shareholders will not be held unless the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), requires the election of Trustees to be acted upon.

2.3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special Meetings of the Shareholders may be called at any time by the Chairman, or President, or by a majority of the Board of Trustees, and shall be called by the Secretary upon written request of the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than ten percent (10%) of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting provided that:

(a) Such request shall state the purposes of such meeting and the matters proposed to be acted on.

(b) The Shareholders requesting such meeting shall have paid to the Trust the reasonable estimated cost of preparing and mailing the notice thereof, which the Secretary shall determine and specify to such Shareholders. No special meeting need be called upon the request of Shareholders entitled to cast less than a majority of all votes entitled to be cast at such meeting to consider any matter which is substantially the same as a matter voted on at any meeting of the Shareholders held during the preceding twelve months. The foregoing provisions of this section 3, notwithstanding a special meeting of Shareholders shall be called upon the request of the holders of at least ten percent of the votes entitled to be cast for the purpose of consideration of the removal of a Trustee from office as provided in section 16(c) of the 1940 Act.


2.4. NOTICE. Not less than seven days before the date of every Annual or Special Shareholders Meeting, the Secretary shall cause to be mailed to each Shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting at his (her) address (as it appears on the records of the Trust at the time of mailing) written notice stating the time and place of the meeting and, in the case of a Special Meeting of Shareholders, shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice. Notice of adjournment of a Shareholders meeting to another time or place need not be given, if such time and place are announced at the meeting.

2.5. RECORD DATE FOR MEETINGS. Subject to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust, the Board of Trustees may fix in advance a date not more than ninety, nor less than ten days, prior to the date of any annual or special meeting of the Shareholders as a record date for the determination of the Shareholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at any meeting and any adjournment thereof; and in such case such Shareholders and only such Shareholders as shall be Shareholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at such meeting and any adjournment thereof as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of any stock on the books of the Trust after any such record date fixed as aforesaid.

2.6. QUORUM. Except as otherwise provided by the 1940 Act or in the Declaration of Trust, at any meeting of Shareholders, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of Shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote representing more than thirty-three and one-third percent (33 1/3%) of the total combined net asset value of all Shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at the meeting.

If, however, a quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the Shareholders, the holders of a majority of the votes present or in person or by proxy shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented to a date not more than 180 days after the original record date or another date and time within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.

2.7. VOTING. Each Shareholder shall have one vote for each share (and a fractional vote for each fractional share) held by such Shareholder on the record date set pursuant to Section 5 of this Article 2 on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of Shareholders. For purposes of this section and Section 6 of this Article 2, net asset value shall be determined pursuant to Section 1 Article 12 of these By-Laws as of the record date for such meeting set pursuant to Section 5 of this Article 2. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of Trustees. Votes may be made in person or by proxy.

At all meetings of the Shareholders, a quorum being present, all matters, except for the election of Trustees, which is governed by Section 3 of Article 3, shall be decided by majority of the votes entitled to be cast held by Shareholders present in person or by proxy, unless the question is one for which by express provision of the laws of the State of Delaware, the 1940 Act, or the Declaration of Trust, a different vote is required, in which case such express provision shall control the decision of such question. At all meetings of Shareholders, unless the voting is conducted by inspectors, all questions relating to the qualification of voters and the validity of proxies and the acceptance or rejection of votes shall be decided by the Chairman of the meeting.

2.8. INSPECTORS. At any election of Trustees, the Board of Trustees prior thereto may, or, if they have not so acted, the Chairman of the meeting may appoint one or more inspectors of election who shall first subscribe an oath of affirmation to execute faithfully the duties of inspectors at such election with strict impartiality and according to the best of their ability, and shall after the election make a certificate of the result of the vote taken.

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2.9. STOCK LEDGER AND LIST OF SHAREHOLDERS. It shall be the duty of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Trust to cause an original or duplicate share ledger to be maintained at the office of the Trust's transfer agent. Such share ledger may be in written form or any other form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time for visual inspection.

2.10. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Any action to be taken by Shareholders may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice if Shareholders holding a majority of the Shares entitled to vote on the matter (or such larger proportion thereof as shall be required by any express provision of the Declaration of Trust, by the By-Laws or by applicable law) and holding a majority (or such larger proportion as aforesaid) of the Shares of any Series (or Class) entitled to vote separately on the matter consent to the action in writing (either manually or electronically) and such consents are filed with the records of the meetings of Shareholders. Such consent shall be treated for all purposes as a vote taken at a meeting of Shareholders.

ARTICLE 3
Trustees

3.1. GENERAL POWERS. The business of the Trust shall be managed under the direction of its Board of Trustees, which may exercise all powers of the Trust, except such as are by statute, or the Declaration of Trust, or by these By-Laws conferred upon or reserved to the shareholders.

3.2. NUMBER AND TERM OF OFFICE. The number of Trustees which shall constitute the whole Board shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees, but shall not be fewer than the minimum number permitted by applicable laws, nor more than fifteen. Each Trustee elected shall hold office until he or she dies, resigns, is declared bankrupt or incompetent by a court or appropriate jurisdiction, or is removed, or until the next meeting of Shareholders called for the purpose of electing Trustees and until the election and qualification of his or her successor. Trustees need not be shareholders.

3.3. ELECTIONS. Provided a quorum is present, the Trustees shall be elected by the vote of a plurality of the votes present in person or by proxy, except that any vacancy, including any vacancy created by the Board in connection with an increase in the number of Trustees constituting the Board, on the Board of Trustees may be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees, although less than a quorum, subject to the requirements of Section 16(a) of the 1940 Act.

3.4. REGULAR MEETINGS. Regular meetings of the Trustees may be held without call or notice at such places and at such times as the Trustees may from time to time determine, provided that notice of the first regular meeting following any such determination shall be given to absent Trustees.

3.5. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the Trustees may be held, at any time and at any place designated in the call of the meeting, when called by the Chairman of the Board, if any, the President or the Treasurer or by two or more Trustees, sufficient notice (except as set forth in Section 6 of this Article 3) thereof being given to each Trustee by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or by the officer or the Trustees calling the meeting.

3.6. NOTICE. It shall be sufficient notice to a Trustee of a special meeting to send notice by mail to the Trustee at his or her usual or last known business or residence address at least forty-eight hours or by any electronic or telecommunications device, including telefax or through the Internet at least twenty-four hours before the meeting addressed to the Trustee or to give notice to him or her in person or by telephone at least twenty-four hours before the meeting. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any Trustee if a written waiver of notice, executed by him or her before or after the meeting, is filed with the records of the meeting, or to any Trustee who attends the meeting without protesting prior thereto or at its commencement the lack of notice to him or her. Neither notice of a meeting nor a waiver of a notice need specify the purposes of the meeting (unless otherwise required by applicable law).

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3.7. QUORUM. At any meeting of the Trustees one-third of the Trustees then in office shall constitute a quorum; provided, however, a quorum shall not be less than two. Any meeting may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice.

3.8. ACTION BY VOTE. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of Trustees present may take any action, except when a larger vote is expressly required by law, by the Declaration of Trust or by these By-Laws.

3.9. ACTION BY WRITING. Except as required by law, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Trustees may be taken without a meeting if a majority of the Trustees (or such larger proportion thereof as shall be required by any express law or provision of the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws) consent to the action in writing (manually or electronically) and such written consents are filed with the records of the meetings of Trustees. Such consent shall be treated for all purposes as a vote taken at a meeting of Trustees.

3.10. PRESENCE THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. Except as required by law, the Trustees may participate in a meeting of Trustees by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time and participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting.

3.11. COMPENSATION. Any Trustee, whether or not he is a salaried officer or employee of the Trust, may be compensated for his services as Trustee or as a member of a Committee of Trustees, or as chairman of a Committee by fixed periodic payments or by fees for attendance at meetings or by both, and in addition may be reimbursed for transportation and other expenses, all in such manner and amounts as the Board of Trustees may from time to time determine.

ARTICLE 4
Notices

4.1. FORM. Notices to Shareholders and Trustees shall be delivered by any method legally permissible with respect to that type of notice. Such methods may include oral, written, electronic, or otherwise. Delivery of notice shall be made using the most current contact information for that Shareholder or Trustee appearing on the books of the Trust. Notice by mail shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be mailed. Subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act, notice to Trustees need not state the purpose of a regular or special meeting.

4.2. WAIVER. Whenever any notice of the time, place or purpose of any meeting of Shareholders, Trustees or a Committee is required to be given under the provisions of the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice and filed with the records of the meeting, whether before or after the holding thereof, or actual attendance at the meeting of Shareholders in person or by proxy, or at the meeting of Trustees or a Committee in person, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice to such persons.

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ARTICLE 5
Officers

5.1. ENUMERATION; QUALIFICATION. The officers of the Trust shall be a President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Chief Compliance Officer and such other officers, if any, as the Trustees from time to time may in their discretion elect. The Trust may also have such agents as the Trustees from time to time may in their discretion appoint. The Chairman of the Board, if one is elected, shall be a Trustee and may but need not be a Shareholder; and any other officer may but need not be a Trustee or Shareholder. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.

5.2. ELECTION AND TENURE. The President, the Treasurer, the Secretary and such other officers as the Trustees from time to time may in their discretion elect shall each be elected by the Trustees to serve until his or her successor is elected or qualified, or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Each officer shall hold office and each agent shall retain authority at the pleasure of the Trustees. Any officer or agent may be removed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the Trust will be served thereby. In addition, any officer or agent appointed pursuant to Section 1 of this Article 5 may be removed, either with or without cause, by any officer upon whom such power of removal shall have been conferred by the Board of Trustees. Any vacancy occurring in any office of the Trust by death, resignation, removal or otherwise shall be filled by the Board of Trustees, unless pursuant to Section 1 of this Article 5 the power of appointment has been conferred by the Board of Trustees on any other officer.

5.3. POWERS. Subject to the other provisions of these By-Laws, each officer shall have, in addition to the duties and powers set forth herein and in the Declaration of Trust, such duties and powers as are commonly incident to the office occupied by him or her as if the Trust were organized as a Delaware business corporation and such other duties and powers as the Trustees may from time to time designate.

5.4. PRESIDENT. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Trust. He or she may call meetings of the Trustees and of any Committee thereof when he or she deems it necessary and, in the absence of the Chairman, shall preside at all meetings of the Shareholders. Subject to the control of the Trustees, the Chairman and any Committees of the Trustees, within their respective spheres, as provided by the Trustees, the President shall at all times exercise a general supervision and direction over the affairs of the Trust. The President shall have the power to employ attorneys and counsel for the Trust and to employ such subordinate officers, agents, secretaries, clerks and employees as he or she may find necessary to transact the business of the Trust. He or she shall also have the power to grant, issue, execute or sign such powers of attorney, proxies or other documents as may be deemed advisable or necessary in furtherance of the interests of the Trust. The President shall have such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred upon or assigned to him or her by the Trustees.

5.5. VICE PRESIDENT(S). In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President, if any, or, if there be more than one Vice President, any Vice President designated by the Trustees shall perform all the duties and may exercise any of the powers of the President, subject to the control of the Trustees. Each Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Trustees or the President. Any Vice President shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust.

5.6. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. The Chairman shall, if present, preside at meetings of the Shareholders and the Trustees, and shall, subject to the control of the Trustees, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and the officers of the Trust and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be from time to time assigned to him by the Trustees or prescribed by the Declaration of Trust or these By?Laws. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, if such an officer is elected, may assume all powers and duties assigned to the Chairman hereunder at the discretion of the Trustees.

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5.7. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer and accounting officer of the Trust, and shall, subject to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust and to any arrangement made by the Trustees with a custodian, investment adviser or manager or transfer, shareholder servicing or similar agent, be in charge of the valuable papers, books of account and accounting records of the Trust, and shall have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Trustees or by the President. The Treasurer shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust. He shall render to the Board of Trustees, whenever directed by the Board, an account of the financial condition of the Trust and of all his transactions as Treasurer. He shall cause to be prepared annually a full and correct statement of the affairs of the Trust, including a balance sheet and a statement of operations for the preceding fiscal year. He shall perform all the acts incidental to the office of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Trustees.

5.8. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall record all proceedings of the Shareholders and the Trustees in books to be kept therefor, which books or a copy thereof shall be kept at the principal office of the Trust. In the absence of the Secretary from any meeting of the Shareholders or Trustees, an assistant secretary or, if there be none or if he or she is absent, a temporary secretary chosen at such meeting shall record the proceedings thereof in the aforesaid books. The Secretary shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust.

5.9. CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. The Chief Compliance Officer shall be responsible for administering the Trust's compliance policies and procedures as required by Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act and may have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Trustees. The designation and compensation of the Chief Compliance Officer must be approved by the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust, as defined by the 1940 Act. The Chief Compliance Officer shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust.

5.10. RESIGNATIONS AND REMOVALS. Any officer may resign at any time by written instrument signed by him or her and delivered to the Chairman, the President or the Secretary or to a meeting of the Trustees. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt unless specified to be effective at some other time. The Trustees may remove any officer with or without cause. Except to the extent expressly provided in a written agreement with the Trust, no officer resigning and no officer removed shall have any right to any compensation for any period following his or her resignation or removal, or any right to damages on account of such removal.

5.11. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. A Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer may appoint an Assistant Vice President, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, respectively, to serve subject to ratification by the Board at its next regular meeting.

5.12. VACANCIES IN OFFICES. Any vacancy in any of the offices, whether by resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled by the President. A vacancy in the office of Assistant Vice President may be filled by a Vice President; in the office of Assistant Secretary by the Secretary; or in the office of Assistant Treasurer by the Treasurer. Any appointment to fill any vacancy shall serve subject to ratification by the Board at its next regular meeting.

5.13. COMPENSATION. The salaries or other compensation of all officers and agents of the Trust shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees, except that the Board of Trustees may delegate to any person or group of persons the power to fix the salary or other compensation of any subordinate officers or agents appointed pursuant to Section 1 of this Article 5.

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ARTICLE 6
Committees

6.1. COMMITTEES. The Board of Trustees may by resolution passed by a majority of the entire Board appoint from among its members an Executive Committee and other committees composed of two or more Trustees, and may delegate to such committees, in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Trustees, any or all of the powers of the Board of Trustees in the management of the business and affairs of the Trust.

6.2. ACTION OF COMMITTEES. In the absence of an appropriate resolution of the Board of Trustees, each committee may adopt such rules and regulations governing its proceedings, quorum and manner of acting as it shall deem proper and desirable, provided that the quorum shall not be less than two trustees. The committees shall keep minutes of their proceedings and shall report the same to the Board of Trustees at the meeting next succeeding, and any action by the committee shall be subject to revision and alteration by the Board of Trustees, provided that no rights of third persons shall be affected by any such revision or alteration. In the absence of any member of such committee, the members thereof present at any meeting, whether or not they constitute a quorum, may appoint a member of the Board of Trustees to act in the place of such absent member.

ARTICLE 7
Reports

7.1. GENERAL. The Trustees and officers shall render reports at the time and in the manner required by the Declaration of Trust or any applicable law. Officers and Committees shall render such additional reports as they may deem desirable or as may from time to time be required by the Trustees.

ARTICLE 8
Fiscal Year

8.1. GENERAL. The fiscal year of the Trust and each Series shall be as designated from time to time by the Board. The fiscal year of the Trust and each Series may be refixed or changed, from time to time, by resolution of the Board.

ARTICLE 9
Seal

9.1. GENERAL. The Trust shall have no seal.

ARTICLE 10
Execution of Papers

10.1. GENERAL. Except as the Trustees may generally or in particular cases authorize the execution thereof in some other manner, all checks, deeds, leases, contracts, notes, drafts and other obligations made by the Trustees shall be signed by the Chairman, if any, the President, any Vice President or the Treasurer or any of such other officers or agents as shall be designated for that purpose by a vote of the Trustees.

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ARTICLE 11
Share Certificates

11.1. SHARE CERTIFICATES. No certificates certifying the ownership of Shares shall be issued except as the Trustees may otherwise authorize.

In lieu of issuing certificates for Shares, the Trustees or the transfer agent may either issue receipts therefore or may keep accounts upon the books of the Trust for the record holders of such Shares, who shall in either case be deemed, for all purposes hereunder, to be the holders of certificates for such Shares as if they had accepted such certificates and shall be held to have expressly assented and agreed to the terms hereof.

11.2. RECORDING AND TRANSFER WITHOUT CERTIFICATES. The Trust shall have the full power to participate in any program approved by the Board of Trustees providing for the recording and transfer of ownership of the Trust's shares by electronic or other means without the issuance of certificates.

11.3. TRANSFER OF SHARES. Transfers of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust shall be made on the books of the Trust by the holder of record thereof (in person or by his attorney thereunto duly authorized by a power of attorney duly executed in writing and filed with the Secretary of the Trust).

11.4. REGISTERED HOLDERS. The Trust shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by applicable law or the Declaration of Trust.

11.5. TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRARS. The Board of Trustees may, from time to time, appoint or remove transfer agents and or registrars of the Trust, and they may appoint the same person as both transfer agent and registrar. Upon any such appointment being made, all certificates representing shares of beneficial interest thereafter issued shall be countersigned by such transfer agent and shall not be valid unless so countersigned.

ARTICLE 12
Provisions Relating to the Conduct of the Trust's Business

12.1. DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE. Net asset value per Share of each series or class of Shares of the Trust shall be determined at the times and in the manner specified from time to time by the Trustees.

12.2. CUSTODIANSHIP. Except as otherwise required by the 1940 Act or provided by a resolution of the Board of Trustees, the Trust shall place and at all times maintain in the custody of a custodian (including any sub-custodian for the custodian) all funds, securities and similar investments owned by the Trust. The custodian may enter into arrangements with securities depositories, provided such arrangements comply with the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

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ARTICLE 13
Indemnification

13.1. AGENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND EXPENSES. For the purpose of this Article 13, "agent" means any person who is or was a trustee or officer of this Trust and any person who, while a trustee or officer of this Trust, is or was serving at the request of this Trust as a trustee, director, officer, partner, employee, or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise; "Trust" includes any domestic or foreign predecessor entity of this Trust in a merger, consolidation, or other transaction in which the predecessor's existence ceased upon consummation of the transaction; "proceeding" means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative; and "expenses" includes without limitation attorney's fees and any expenses of establishing a right to indemnification under this Article.

13.2. ACTIONS OTHER THAN BY THE TRUST. This Trust shall indemnify any person to the fullest extent permitted by the 1940 Act or the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (12 Del. C. Sec. 3801 et seq.) (the "Delaware Act") (i) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of this Trust) by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of this Trust, or (ii) otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust, against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements, attorney's fees and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding, if it is determined that person acted in good faith and reasonably believed: (a) in the case of conduct in his official capacity as an agent of the Trust, that his conduct was in the Trust's best interests and (b) in all other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to the Trust's best interests and (c) in the case of a criminal proceeding, that he had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct of that person was unlawful. The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order or settlement shall not of itself create a presumption that the person did not meet the requisite standard of conduct set forth in this Section. The termination of any proceeding by conviction, or a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, or an entry of an order of probation prior to judgment, creates a rebuttable presumption that the person did not meet the requisite standard of conduct set forth in this Section.

13.3. ACTIONS BY THE TRUST. This Trust shall indemnify any person to the fullest extent permitted by the 1940 Act or the Delaware Act (i) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding by or in the right of this Trust to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that that person is or was an agent of this Trust, or (ii) otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by that person in connection with the defense or settlement of that action if that person acted in good faith, in a manner that person believed to be in the best interests of this Trust and with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.

13.4. EXCLUSION OF INDEMNIFICATION. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, there shall be no right to indemnification for any liability arising by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or the reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of the agent's office with this Trust.

No indemnification shall be made under Section 2 or 3 of this Article 13:

(a) In respect of any proceeding as to which that person shall have been adjudged to be liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken in the person's official capacity; or

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(b) In respect of any proceeding as to which that person shall have been adjudged to be liable in the performance of that person's duty to this Trust, unless and only to the extent that the court in which that action was brought shall determine upon application that in view of all the relevant circumstances of the case, that person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for the expenses which the court shall determine; however, in such case, indemnification with respect to any proceeding by or in the right of the Trust or in which liability shall have been adjudged by reason of the disabling conduct set forth in the preceding paragraph shall be limited to expenses; or

(c) Of amounts paid in settling or otherwise disposing of a proceeding, with or without court approval, or of expenses incurred in defending a proceeding which is settled or otherwise disposed of without court approval, unless the required approval set forth in Section 6 of this Article is obtained.

13.5. SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE BY AGENT. To the extent that an agent of this Trust has been successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding referred to in Sections 2 or 3 of this Article 13 before the court or other body before whom the proceeding was brought, the agent shall be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the agent in connection therewith, provided that the Board of Trustees, including a majority who are disinterested, non-party trustees, also determines that based upon a review of the facts, the agent was not liable by reason of the disabling conduct referred to in Section 4 of this Article.

13.6. REQUIRED APPROVAL. Except as provided in Section 5 of this Article 13, any indemnification under this Article 13 shall be made by this Trust only if authorized in the specific case on a determination that indemnification of the agent is proper in the circumstances because the agent has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 2 or 3 of this Article 13 and is not prohibited from indemnification because of the disabling conduct set forth in Section 4 of this Article 13, by:

(a) A majority vote of a quorum consisting of trustees who are not parties to the proceeding and are not interested persons of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act);

(b) A written opinion by an independent legal counsel; or

(c) The shareholders; however, shares held by agents who are parties to the proceeding may not be voted on the subject matter under this Sub-Section.

13.7. ADVANCE OF EXPENSES. Expenses incurred in defending any proceeding may be advanced by this Trust before the final disposition of the proceeding if:

(a) Receipt of a written affirmation by the agent of his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under this Article and a written undertaking by or on behalf of the agent, such undertaking being an unlimited general obligation to repay the amount of the advance if it is ultimately determined that he has not met those requirements, and

(b) A determination that the facts then known to those making the determination would not preclude indemnification under this Article.

Determinations and authorizations of payments under this Section must be made in the manner specified in Section 6 of this Article 13 for determining that the indemnification is permissible.

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13.8. OTHER CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS. Nothing contained in this Article 13 shall affect any right to indemnification to which persons other than Trustees and officers of this Trust or any subsidiary hereof may be entitled by contract or otherwise.

13.9. LIMITATIONS. No indemnification or advance shall be made under this Article 13, except as provided in Sections 5 or 6, in any circumstances where it appears:

(a) That it would be inconsistent with a provision of the Declaration of Trust, a resolution of the shareholders, or an agreement in effect at the time of accrual of the alleged cause of action asserted in the proceeding in which the expenses were incurred or other amounts were paid which prohibits or otherwise limits indemnification; or

(b) That it would be inconsistent with any condition expressly imposed by a court in approving a settlement.

13.10. INSURANCE. Upon and in the event of a determination by the Board of Trustees of this Trust to purchase such insurance, this Trust shall purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any agent or employee of this Trust against any liability asserted against or incurred by the agent or employee in such capacity or arising out of the agent's or employee's status as such to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13.11. FIDUCIARIES OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN. This Article 13 does not apply to any proceeding against any trustee, investment manager or other fiduciary of an employee benefit plan in that person's capacity as such, even though that person may also be an agent of this Trust as defined in Section 1 of this Article 13. Nothing contained in this Article 13 shall limit any right to indemnification to which such a trustee, investment manager, or other fiduciary may be entitled by contract or otherwise which shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law other than this Article 13.

ARTICLE 14
Amendments to the By-Laws

14.1. GENERAL. These By-Laws may be restated and/or amended at any time, without the approval of the Shareholders, by a majority vote of the then Board.

Date: February 12, 2014

Amended and Restated: September 18, 2014

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made as of this 22nd day of September, 2016 by and between The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and Strategic Global Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"), a California limited liability company with its principal place of business at 101 Bayview Circle, Suite 650, Newport Beach, CA 92669.

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Trust has selected the Adviser to act as investment adviser to the Trust on behalf of the series set forth on Schedule A to this Agreement (the "Fund"), as such Schedule may be amended from time to time upon mutual agreement of the parties, and to provide certain related services, as more fully set forth below, and to perform such services under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits set forth herein, the Trust and the Adviser do hereby agree as follows:

1. THE ADVISER'S SERVICES.

(a) Discretionary Investment Management Services. The Adviser shall act as investment adviser with respect to the Fund. In such capacity, the Adviser shall, subject to the supervision of the Board, regularly provide the Fund with investment research, advice and supervision and shall furnish continuously an investment program for the Fund, consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund. The Adviser shall determine, from time to time, what securities shall be purchased for the Fund, what securities shall be held or sold by the Fund and what portion of the Fund's assets shall be held uninvested in cash, subject always to the provisions of the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, By-Laws and its registration statement on Form N-1A (the "Registration Statement") under the 1940 Act, and under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), covering Fund shares, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), and to the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Fund, as each of the same shall be from time to time in effect. To carry out such obligations, the Adviser shall exercise full discretion and act for the Fund in the same manner and with the same force and effect as the Fund itself might or could do with respect to purchases, sales or other transactions, as well as with respect to all other such things necessary or incidental to the furtherance or conduct of such purchases, sales or other transactions. No reference in this Agreement to the Adviser having full discretionary authority over the Fund's investments shall in any way limit the right of the Board, in its sole discretion, to establish or revise policies in connection with the management of the Fund's assets or to otherwise exercise its right to control the overall management of the Fund.


(b) Compliance. The Adviser agrees to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), the Commodity Exchange Act and the respective rules and regulations thereunder, as applicable, as well as with all other applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and case law that relate to the services and relationships described hereunder and to the conduct of its business as a registered investment adviser. The Adviser also agrees to comply with the objectives, policies and restrictions set forth in the Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented, of the Fund, and with any policies, guidelines, instructions and procedures approved by the Board and provided to the Adviser. In selecting the Fund's portfolio securities and performing the Adviser's obligations hereunder, the Adviser shall cause the Fund to comply with the diversification and source of income requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), for qualification as a regulated investment company. The Adviser shall maintain compliance procedures that it reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with the foregoing. No supervisory activity undertaken by the Board shall limit the Adviser's full responsibility for any of the foregoing.

(c) Proxy Voting. The Board has the authority to determine how proxies with respect to securities that are held by the Fund shall be voted, and the Board has initially determined to delegate the authority and responsibility to vote proxies for the Fund's securities to the Adviser. So long as proxy voting authority for the Fund has been delegated to the Adviser, the Adviser shall exercise its proxy voting responsibilities. The Adviser shall carry out such responsibility in accordance with any instructions that the Board shall provide from time to time, and at all times in a manner consistent with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act and its fiduciary responsibilities to the Trust. The Adviser shall provide periodic reports and keep records relating to proxy voting as the Board may reasonably request or as may be necessary for the Fund to comply with the 1940 Act and other applicable law. Any such delegation of proxy voting responsibility to the Adviser may be revoked or modified by the Board at any time.

The Adviser is authorized to instruct the Fund's custodian and/or broker(s) to forward promptly to the Adviser or designate service provider copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to securities held in the portfolio of a Fund (other than materials relating to legal proceedings against the Fund). The Adviser may also instruct the Fund's custodian and/or broker(s) to provide reports of holdings in the portfolio of the Fund. The Adviser has the authority to engage a service provided to assist with administrative functions related to voting Fund proxies. The Trust shall direct the Fund's custodian and/or broker(s) to provide any assistance requested by the Adviser in facilitating the use of a service provider. In no event shall the Adviser have any responsibility to vote proxies that are not received on a timely basis. The Trust acknowledges that the Adviser, consistent with the Adviser's written proxy voting policies and procedures, may refrain from voting a proxy if, in the Adviser's discretion, refraining from voting would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

(d) Recordkeeping. The Adviser shall not be responsible for the provision of administrative, bookkeeping or accounting services to the Fund, except as otherwise provided herein or as may be necessary for the Adviser to supply to the Trust or its Board the information required to be supplied under this Agreement.

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The Adviser shall maintain separate books and detailed records of all matters pertaining to Fund assets advised by the Adviser required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act (other than those records being maintained by any administrator, custodian or transfer agent appointed by the Fund) relating to its responsibilities provided hereunder with respect to the Fund, and shall preserve such records for the periods and in a manner prescribed therefore by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act (the "Fund Books and Records"). The Fund Books and Records shall be available to the Board at any time upon request, shall be delivered to the Trust upon the termination of this Agreement and shall be available without delay during any day the Trust is open for business.

(e) Holdings Information and Pricing. The Adviser shall provide regular reports regarding Fund holdings, and may, on its own initiative, furnish the Trust and its Board from time to time with whatever information the Adviser believes is appropriate for this purpose. The Adviser agrees to notify the Trust promptly if the Adviser reasonably believes that the value of any security held by the Fund may not reflect fair value. The Adviser agrees to provide upon request any pricing information of which the Adviser is aware to the Trust, its Board and/or any Fund pricing agent to assist in the determination of the fair value of any Fund holdings for which market quotations are not readily available or as otherwise required in accordance with the 1940 Act or the Trust's valuation procedures for the purpose of calculating the Fund net asset value in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Board.

(f) Cooperation with Agents of the Trust. The Adviser agrees to cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the Trust, any Trust custodian or foreign sub-custodians, any Trust pricing agents and all other agents and representatives of the Trust with respect to such information regarding the Fund as such entities may reasonably request from time to time in the performance of their obligations, provide prompt responses to reasonable requests made by such persons and establish appropriate interfaces with each so as to promote the efficient exchange of information and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. CODE OF ETHICS. The Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics that it reasonably believes complies with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, which it has provided to the Trust. The Adviser shall ensure that its Access Persons (as defined in the Adviser's Code of Ethics) comply in all material respects with the Adviser's Code of Ethics, as in effect from time to time. Upon request, the Adviser shall provide the Trust with a (i) copy of the Adviser's current Code of Ethics, as in effect from time to time, and (ii) certification that it has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from engaging in any conduct prohibited by the Adviser's Code of Ethics. Annually, the Adviser shall furnish a written report, which complies with the requirements of Rule 17j-1, concerning the Adviser's Code of Ethics to the Trust's Board. The Adviser shall respond to requests for information from the Trust as to violations of the Code by Access Persons and the sanctions imposed by the Adviser. The Adviser shall immediately notify the Trust of any material violation of the Code, whether or not such violation relates to a security held by the Fund.

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3. INFORMATION AND REPORTING. The Adviser shall provide the Trust and its officers with such periodic reports concerning the obligations the Adviser has assumed under this Agreement as the Trust may from time to time reasonably request.

(a) Notification of Breach / Compliance Reports. The Adviser shall notify the Trust's chief compliance officer immediately upon detection of
(i) any material failure to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Fund's or the Adviser's policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding the Fund's compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, and the Fund's policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Adviser's obligations under this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Board may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Adviser shall also provide the officers of the Trust with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Adviser will promptly notify the Trust in the event (i) the Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, involving the affairs of the Trust (excluding class action suits in which the Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund's ownership of shares in the defendant) or the compliance by the Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Adviser resulting in an "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur.

(b) Board and Filings Information. The Adviser will provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Fund required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, Form N-CSR, Form N-Q, Form N-PX, Form N-SAR, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the Commission. The Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Fund in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto.

(c) Transaction Information. The Adviser shall furnish to the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be necessary to enable the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Fund and the Adviser's services as the Trust may, in its sole discretion, determine to be appropriate. The provision of such information by the Adviser to the Trust or its designated agent in no way relieves the Adviser of its own responsibilities under this Agreement.

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4. BROKERAGE.

(a) Principal Transactions. In connection with purchases or sales of securities for the account of the Fund, neither the Adviser nor any of its directors, officers or employees will act as a principal or agent or receive any commission except as permitted by the 1940 Act.

(b) Placement of Orders. The Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, the Adviser is directed at all times to seek for the Fund the most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances. It is also understood that it is desirable for the Fund that the Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Fund than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for the Fund with such brokers, subject to review by the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

(c) Aggregated Transactions. On occasions when the Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Fund as well as other clients of the Adviser, the Adviser may, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulations, aggregate the order for securities to be sold or purchased. In such event, the Adviser will allocate securities or futures contracts so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, in the manner the Adviser reasonably considers to be equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients under the circumstances.

(d) Affiliated Brokers. The Adviser or any of its affiliates may act as broker in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or other investments for the Fund, subject to: (a) the requirement that the Adviser seek to obtain best execution and price within the policy guidelines determined by the Board and set forth in the Fund's current Registration Statement; (b) the provisions of the 1940 Act; (c) the provisions of the Advisers Act; (d) the provisions of the 1934 Act; and (e) other provisions of applicable law. These brokerage services are not within the scope of the duties of the Adviser under this Agreement. Subject to the requirements of applicable law and any procedures adopted by the Board, the Adviser or its affiliates may receive brokerage commissions, fees or other remuneration from the Fund for these services in addition to the Adviser's fees for services under this Agreement.

5. CUSTODY. Nothing in this Agreement shall permit the Adviser to take or receive physical possession of cash, securities or other investments of the Fund.

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6. ALLOCATION OF CHARGES AND EXPENSES. The Adviser will bear its own costs of providing services hereunder. Other than as herein specifically indicated, the Adviser shall not be responsible for the Fund's expenses, including brokerage and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments.

7. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS.

(a) Properly Registered. The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act, and will remain so registered for the duration of this Agreement. The Adviser is not prohibited by the Advisers Act or the 1940 Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement, and to the best knowledge of the Adviser, there is no proceeding or investigation that is reasonably likely to result in the Adviser being prohibited from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to promptly notify the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Adviser from serving as an investment adviser to an investment company. The Adviser is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable federal and state law in connection with its investment management operations.

(b) ADV Disclosure. The Adviser has provided the Trust with a copy of its Form ADV Part I as most recently filed with the SEC and its current Part II and will, promptly after filing any amendment to its Form ADV with the SEC updating its Part II, furnish a copy of such amendments or updates to the Trust. The information contained in the Adviser's Form ADV is accurate and complete in all material respects and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(c) Fund Disclosure Documents. The Adviser has reviewed, and will in the future review, the Registration Statement, summary prospectus, prospectus, statement of additional information, periodic reports to shareholders, reports and schedules filed with the Commission (including any amendment, supplement or sticker to any of the foregoing) and advertising and sales material relating to the Fund (collectively the "Disclosure Documents") and represents and warrants that, with respect to language provided by the Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain no untrue statement of any material fact and do not and will not omit any statement of material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading.

(d) Use Of The Name "SGA". The Adviser has the right to use the name "SGA" in connection with its services to the Trust and that, subject to the terms set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement, the Trust shall have the right to use the name "SGA" in connection with the management and operation of the Fund. The Adviser is not aware of any threatened or existing actions, claims, litigation or proceedings that would adversely affect or prejudice the rights of the Adviser or the Trust to use the name "SGA."

(e) Insurance. The Adviser maintains errors and omissions insurance coverage in an appropriate amount and shall provide prior written notice to the Trust (i) of any material changes in its insurance policies or insurance coverage; or (ii) if any material claims will be made on its insurance policies. Furthermore, the Adviser shall, upon reasonable request, provide the Trust with any information it may reasonably require concerning the amount of or scope of such insurance.

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(f) No Detrimental Agreement. The Adviser represents and warrants that it has no arrangement or understanding with any party, other than the Trust, that would influence the decision of the Adviser with respect to its selection of securities for the Fund, and that all selections shall be done in accordance with what is in the best interest of the Fund.

(g) Conflicts. The Adviser shall act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Trust including requiring any of its personnel with knowledge of Fund activities to place the interest of the Fund first, ahead of their own interests, in all personal trading scenarios that may involve a conflict of interest with the Fund, consistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable law.

(h) Representations. The representations and warranties in this
Section 7 shall be deemed to be made on the date this Agreement is executed and at the time of delivery of the quarterly compliance report required by
Section 3(a), whether or not specifically referenced in such report.

8. THE NAME "SGA". The Adviser grants to the Trust a license to use the name "SGA" (the "Name") as part of the name of the Fund. The foregoing authorization by the Adviser to the Trust to use the Name as part of the name of the Fund is not exclusive of the right of the Adviser itself to use, or to authorize others to use, the Name; the Trust acknowledges and agrees that, as between the Trust and the Adviser, the Adviser has the right to use, or authorize others to use, the Name. The Trust shall (1) only use the Name in a manner consistent with uses approved by the Adviser; (2) use its best efforts to maintain the quality of the services offered using the Name; (3) adhere to such other specific quality control standards as the Adviser may from time to time promulgate. At the request of the Adviser, the Trust will (a) submit to Adviser representative samples of any promotional materials using the Name; and (b) change the name of the Fund within three months of its receipt of the Adviser's request, or such other shorter time period as may be required under the terms of a settlement agreement or court order, so as to eliminate all reference to the Name and will not thereafter transact any business using the Name in the name of the Fund; provided, however, that the Trust may continue to use beyond such date any supplies of prospectuses, marketing materials and similar documents that the Trust had on the date of such name change in quantities not exceeding those historically produced and used in connection with such Fund.

9. ADVISER'S COMPENSATION. The Fund shall pay to the Adviser, as compensation for the Adviser's services hereunder, a fee, determined as described in Schedule A that is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Such fee shall be computed daily and paid not less than monthly in arrears by the Fund.

The method for determining net assets of the Fund for purposes hereof shall be the same as the method for determining net assets for purposes of establishing the offering and redemption prices of Fund shares as described in the Fund's prospectus. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the fee provided in this Section shall be computed on the basis of the period ending on the last business day on which this Agreement is in effect subject to a pro rata adjustment based on the number of days elapsed in the current month as a percentage of the total number of days in such month.

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10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. In the performance of its duties hereunder, the Adviser is and shall be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Trust or the Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Trust or the Fund. If any occasion should arise in which the Adviser gives any advice to its clients concerning the shares of the Fund, the Adviser will act solely as investment counsel for such clients and not in any way on behalf of the Fund.

11. ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENTS. This Agreement shall automatically terminate, without the payment of any penalty, in the event of its assignment (as defined in section 2(a)(4) of the 1940 Act); provided that such termination shall not relieve the Adviser of any liability incurred hereunder.

This Agreement may not be added to or changed orally and may not be modified or rescinded except by a writing signed by the parties hereto and in accordance with the 1940 Act, when applicable.

12. DURATION AND TERMINATION.

This Agreement shall become effective as of the date executed and shall remain in full force and effect continually thereafter, subject to renewal as provided in Section 12(c) and unless terminated automatically as set forth in
Section 11 hereof or until terminated as follows:

(a) The Trust may cause this Agreement to terminate either (i) by vote of its Board or (ii) with respect to the Fund, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund; or

(b) The Adviser may at any time terminate this Agreement by not more than sixty (60) days' nor less than thirty (30) days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Trust; or

(c) This Agreement shall automatically terminate two years from the date of its execution unless its renewal is specifically approved at least annually thereafter by (i) a majority vote of the Trustees, including a majority vote of such Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or the Adviser, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund; provided, however, that if the continuance of this Agreement is submitted to the shareholders of the Fund for their approval and such shareholders fail to approve such continuance of this Agreement as provided herein, the Adviser may continue to serve hereunder as to the Fund in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder; and

(d) Termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section shall be without payment of any penalty.

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In the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Adviser shall, immediately upon notice of termination or on such later date as may be specified in such notice, cease all activity on behalf of the Fund and with respect to any of its assets, except as otherwise required by any fiduciary duties of the Adviser under applicable law. In addition, the Adviser shall deliver the Fund Books and Records to the Trust by such means and in accordance with such schedule as the Trust shall direct and shall otherwise cooperate, as reasonably directed by the Trust, in the transition of portfolio asset management to any successor of the Adviser.

13. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Agreement:

(a) "Affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund" shall have the meaning as set forth in the 1940 Act, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the Commission under the 1940 Act or any interpretations of the Commission staff.

(b) "Interested persons" and "Assignment" shall have their respective meanings as set forth in the 1940 Act, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the Commission under the 1940 Act or any interpretations of the Commission staff.

14. LIABILITY OF THE ADVISER.

(a) The Adviser shall have responsibility for the accuracy and completeness (and liability for the lack thereof) of statements in the Fund's Disclosure Documents to the extent supplied by the Adviser.

(b) The Adviser shall be liable to the Fund for any loss (including transaction costs) incurred by the Fund as a result of any investment made by the Adviser in contravention of: (i) any investment policy, guideline or restriction set forth in the Registration Statement or as approved by the Board from time to time and provided to the Adviser; or (ii) applicable law, including but not limited to the 1940 Act and the Code (including but not limited to the Fund's failure to satisfy the diversification or source of income requirements of Subchapter M of the Code) (the investments described in this subsection (b) collectively are referred to as "Improper Investments"); provided, however, that the Adviser shall not be liable for any Improper Investment made in good faith reliance upon the written advice of counsel to the Fund or the Trust.

(d) The Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trust, each affiliated person of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act, and each person who controls the Trust within the meaning of
Section 15 of the 1933 Act (any such person, an "Indemnified Party") against any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities (including the reasonable cost of investigating and defending any alleged loss, claim, damage, expense or liability and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) to which any such person may become subject under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, the 1940 Act or other federal or

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state statutory law or regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, expenses or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) a breach by the Adviser of this Agreement or of the representations and warranties made by the Adviser herein; (ii) any Improper Investment to the extent not made in good faith reliance upon the advice of counsel to the Fund or the Trust;
(iii) any untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Disclosure Document and supplied by the Adviser or the omission or alleged omission from a Disclosure Document of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; or
(iv) the Adviser's performance or non-performance of its duties hereunder, ; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to protect any Indemnified Party who is a Trustee or officer of the Trust against any liability to the Trust or to its shareholders to which such Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason or willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of such person's office with the Trust.

15. ENFORCEABILITY. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid or unenforceable the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that all litigation arising hereunder, whether direct or indirect, and of any and every nature whatsoever shall be satisfied solely out of the assets of the affected Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of shares of beneficial interest of the Fund shall be personally liable for any of the foregoing liabilities.

17. CHANGE IN THE ADVISER'S OWNERSHIP. The Adviser agrees that it shall notify the Trust of any anticipated or otherwise reasonably foreseeable change in the ownership of the Adviser within a reasonable time prior to such change being effected.

18. JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware and the Sub-Adviser consents to the jurisdiction of courts, both state and federal, in Delaware, with respect to any dispute under this Agreement.

19. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS. The headings of paragraphs contained in this Agreement are provided for convenience only, form no part of this Agreement and shall not affect its construction.

20. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be signed on their behalf by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.

THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III, on behalf of the Fund(s) listed on Schedule A

By: /s/ Michael Beattie
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        Name: Michael Beattie
        Title: President

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

By: /s/ Cynthia Tusan
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        Name: Cynthia Tusan, CFA
        Title: President

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SCHEDULE A
TO THE
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 BETWEEN
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III
AND
STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

The Trust will pay to the Adviser as compensation for the Adviser's services rendered, a fee, computed daily at an annual rate based on the average daily net assets of the Fund in accordance the following fee schedule:

FUND                                                                 RATE
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SGA International Equity Fund                                        0.95%
SGA International Equity Plus Fund                                   1.10%
SGA Global Equity Fund                                               0.95%
SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund                              1.15%

A-1

EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT

EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT, effective as of September 22, 2016 by and between Strategic Global Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") and The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust") (the "Agreement"), on behalf of the series of the Trust set forth in Schedule A attached hereto (the "Funds").

WHEREAS, the Trust is a Delaware statutory Trust organized under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated December 4, 2013 (the "Declaration of Trust"), and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management company of the series type, and the Funds are each a series of the Trust;

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Adviser have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement dated September 22, 2016 (the "Advisory Agreement"), pursuant to which the Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Funds for compensation based on the value of the average daily net assets of the Funds;

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Adviser have determined that it is appropriate and in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders to maintain the expenses of the Funds at a level at or below the level to which each Fund would normally be subject in order to maintain each Fund's expense ratio at the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit (as hereinafter defined) specified for such Fund in Schedule A hereto;

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. EXPENSE LIMITATION.

1.1. APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT. To the extent that the aggregate expenses of every character incurred by a Fund in any fiscal year, including but not limited to investment advisory fees of the Adviser (but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other costs and expenses relating to the securities that are purchased and sold by the Fund, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund's business) and expenses for which payment has been made through the use of all or a portion of brokerage commissions (or markups or markdowns) generated by that Fund ("Fund Operating Expenses"), exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit, as defined in Section 1.2 below, such excess amount (the "Excess Amount") shall be the liability of the Adviser.

1.2. MAXIMUM ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSE LIMIT. The Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit with respect to the Fund shall be the amount specified in Schedule A based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for the Fund contemplates that certain expenses for the Fund may be paid through the use of all or a portion of brokerage commissions (or markups or markdowns) generated by the Fund.

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1.3. METHOD OF COMPUTATION. To determine the Adviser's liability with respect to the Excess Amount, each month the Fund Operating Expenses for the Fund shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses for any month of the Fund exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of such Fund, the Adviser shall first waive or reduce its investment advisory fee for such month by an amount sufficient to reduce the annualized Fund Operating Expenses to an amount no higher than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit. If the amount of the waived or reduced investment advisory fee for any such month is insufficient to pay the Excess Amount, the Adviser may also remit to the Fund an amount that, together with the waived or reduced investment advisory fee, is sufficient to pay such Excess Amount.

1.4. YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT. If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year (or the termination of this Agreement if sooner), an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the amount of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund with respect to the previous fiscal year shall equal the Excess Amount for such fiscal year.

2. REIMBURSEMENT OF FEE WAIVERS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS.

2.1. REIMBURSEMENT. If in any year in which the Advisory Agreement is still in effect and the estimated aggregate Fund Operating Expenses of such Fund for the fiscal year are less than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for that year, the Adviser shall be entitled to reimbursement by such Fund, in whole or in part as provided below, of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Adviser to such Fund pursuant to Section 1 hereof. The total amount of reimbursement to which the Adviser may be entitled ("Reimbursement Amount") shall equal, at any time, the sum of all investment advisory fees previously waived or reduced by the Adviser and all other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund, pursuant to Section 1 hereof, during any of the previous three (3) fiscal years, less any reimbursement previously paid by such Fund to the Adviser, pursuant to this Section 2, with respect to such waivers, reductions, and payments. The Reimbursement Amount shall not include any additional charges or fees whatsoever, including, for example, interest accruable on the Reimbursement Amount.

2.2. BOARD NOTIFICATION. The Fund shall provide to the Board a quarterly report of any reimbursements paid to the Adviser pursuant to this agreement.

2.3. METHOD OF COMPUTATION. To determine the Fund's accrual, if any, to reimburse the Adviser for the Reimbursement Amount, each month the Fund Operating Expenses of the Fund shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses of the Fund for any month are less than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of such Fund, such Fund shall accrue into its net asset value an amount payable to the Adviser sufficient to increase the annualized Fund Operating Expenses of that Fund to an amount no greater than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of that Fund, provided that such amount paid to the Adviser will in no event exceed the total Reimbursement Amount. For accounting purposes, amounts accrued pursuant to this
Section 2 shall be a liability of the Fund for purposes of determining the Fund's net asset value.

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2.4. PAYMENT AND YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT. Amounts accrued pursuant to this Agreement shall be payable to the Adviser as of the last day of each month. If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year, an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the actual Fund Operating Expenses of the Fund for the prior fiscal year (including any reimbursement payments hereunder with respect to such fiscal year) do not exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for such fiscal year.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to the Fund until the date indicated on Schedule A ("Initial Term End Date") and shall thereafter continue in effect from year to year for successive one-year periods, provided that this Agreement may be terminated, without payment of any penalty, with respect to the Fund:

(i) by the Trust, for any reason and at any time;

(ii) by the Adviser, for any reason, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust at its principal place of business, such termination to be effective as of the close of business on Initial Term End Date or as of the close of business on the last day of the then-current one-year period; or at such earlier time provided that such termination is approved by majority vote of the Trustees and the Independent Trustees voting separately; and

(iii) automatically upon the termination of the Advisory Agreement.

4. MISCELLANEOUS.

4.1. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no other way define or delineate any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect.

4.2. INTERPRETATION. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the Trust or the Fund to take any action contrary to the Trust's Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or any applicable statutory or regulatory requirement to which it is subject or by which it is bound, or to relieve or deprive the Trust's Board of Trustees of its responsibility for and control of the conduct of the affairs of the Trust or the Fund.

4.3. DEFINITIONS. Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including but not limited to the investment advisory fee, the computations of net asset values, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from the terms and provisions of the Advisory Agreement or the 1940 Act, shall have the same meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement or the 1940 Act.

4.4. ENFORCEABILITY. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid or unenforceable the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction.

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4.5. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the conflicts of law principles thereof, and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of courts, both state or federal, in Delaware, with respect to any dispute under this Agreement.

4.6. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may not be amended except pursuant to a writing signed by the parties hereto and in accordance with the 1940 Act, when applicable.

4.7. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute or rule, or shall be otherwise rendered invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

4.8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including any schedules hereto (each of which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by these references), represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto, and shall supersede any prior agreements.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.

THE ADVISORS INNER CIRCLE FUND III,
on behalf of the series of the Trust set forth in Schedule A

/s/ Dianne Descoteaux
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Name: Dianne Descoteaux
Title: VP & Secretary

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

/s/ Cynthia Tusan
------------------------
Name: Cynthia Tusan, CFA
Title: President


SCHEDULE A

MAXIMUM ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSE LIMITS

This Agreement relates to the following Funds of the Trust:

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NAME OF FUND                                  SHARE CLASS               MAXIMUM ANNUAL                    INITIAL TERM END
                                                                      OPERATING EXPENSE                         DATE
                                                                            LIMIT
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SGA International Equity Fund              Institutional Shares             0.95%                         November 30, 2017
                                           --------------------
                                             Investor Shares
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SGA International Equity Plus Fund         Institutional Shares             1.10%                         November 30, 2017
                                           --------------------
                                             Investor Shares
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 SGA Global Equity Fund                    Institutional Shares             0.95%                         November 30, 2017
                                           --------------------
                                             Investor Shares
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SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund    Institutional Shares             1.15%                         November 30, 2017
                                           --------------------
                                             Investor Shares
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AMENDMENT TO THE CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III AND BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2014

THIS AMENDMENT to the custodian agreement between Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), acting on behalf of one or more of its series listed in Schedule 1 attached thereto and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ("BBH&Co." or the "Custodian") dated November 25, 2014, as amended from time to time (the "Agreement") is made as of September 27, 2016 (the "Amendment").

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Trust and the Custodian have entered into the Agreement and the parties now wish to amend the Agreement to add additional series of the Trust to Schedule 1 of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement may be amended by written agreement of both the Trust and the Custodian;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Trust and the Custodian hereby agree, as follows:

1. Each of the SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund and the SGA Global Equity Fund shall be added to the Agreement as a new Fund (as defined in the Agreement) and hereinafter shall also be included when a reference to "Fund" is made in this Amendment or the Agreement, as applicable.

2. Schedule 1 to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by Schedule 1 attached hereto.

3. Except as amended hereby, all other provisions in the Agreement shall remain the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Amendment to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III

By: /s/ Elizabeth E. Prickett                By: /s/ Dianne Descoteaux
    -------------------------                    ---------------------
Name: Elizabeth E. Prickett                  Name: Dianne Descoteaux
Title: Managing Director                     Title: VP & Secretary


SCHEDULE I
TO

THE CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III AND BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2015

LIST OF FUNDS AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Knights of Columbus Core Bond Fund
Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Bond Fund Logan Circle Partners Multi-Sector Fund
Logan Circle Partners High Yield Fund
Logan Circle Partners Core Plus Fund
PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Chiron Capital Allocation Fund
RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund
SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund
SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND
SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND


AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT (this "Amendment"), made this 31st day of March, 2016 (the "Amendment Effective Date"), by and among The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Trust"), SEI Investments Global Funds Services, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Administrator"), and each investment advisor (each an "Investment Advisor") that executes a Series Schedule to this Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (each a "Series Schedule"). Each Investment Advisor shall be a limited party to this Amendment solely in respect of its rights and obligations as specifically set forth in the Agreement and in respect of the Funds indicated in its applicable Series Schedule (as such term is defined herein). Each Series Schedule, as may be amended from time to time, shall be considered a part of this Amendment.

WHEREAS:

1. The Trust and the Administrator entered into an Administration Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2014, (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which, among other things, the Administrator agreed to provide certain administration services to the Funds of the Trust; and

2. The parties hereto desire to further amend the Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, covenants, representations and warranties contained herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS. Except as specifically set forth herein, defined terms used herein shall have their respective meanings as set forth in the Agreement.

2. Schedule I (List of Services). Schedule I (List of Services) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the Schedule I (List of Services) as set forth on the Attachment #1 hereto.

3. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. Except as expressly amended and provided herein, all of the terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement are hereby ratified and shall continue in full force and effect.

4. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each such counterpart shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Amendment to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. This Amendment shall be deemed executed by each party when any one or more counterparts hereof or thereof, individually or taken together, bears the original, facsimile or scanned signatures of each of the parties.

5. BINDING EFFECT. This Amendment shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrator the Funds and each of their respective permitted successors and assigns.

6. GOVERNING LAW. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any conflict of laws or choice of laws rules or principles thereof.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Amendment as of the Amendment Effective Date.

ADMINISTRATOR:                             TRUST:

SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES      THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III


By:  /s/ John Alshefski                    By: /s/ Michael Beattie
     ------------------                        -------------------
Name: John Alshefski                       Name: Michael Beattie
Title: Senior Vice President               Title: President


ATTACHMENT 1

SCHEDULE I

List of Services

1) Maintain the Trust's accounting books and records;

2) Obtain Fund security valuations from appropriate sources consistent with the Trust's pricing and valuation policies, and calculate net asset value of each Fund and class;

3) Compute yields, total return, expense ratios, portfolio turnover rate and average dollar-weighted portfolio maturity, as appropriate;

4) Track and validate income and expense accruals, analyze and modify expense accrual changes periodically, and process expense disbursements to vendors and service providers;

5) Perform cash processing such as recording paid-in capital activity, perform necessary reconciliations with the transfer agent and the custodian, and provide cash availability data to the Investment Advisor, if requested;

6) Calculate required ordinary income and capital gains distributions, coordinate estimated cash payments, and perform necessary reconciliations with the transfer agent;

7) Provide standardized performance reporting data to the Trust and each Investment Advisor;

8) Provide performance, financial and expense information for registration statements and proxies;

9) Communicate net asset value, yield, total return or other financial data to appropriate third party reporting agencies, and assist in resolution of errors reported by such third party agencies;

10) Update accounting system to reflect rate changes, as received from a Fund's Investment Advisor, sub-advisor or respective designee, on variable interest rate instruments;

11) Accrue expenses of each Fund according to instructions received from the Trust's treasurer or other authorized representative (including officers of the a Fund's Investment Advisor);

12) Determine the outstanding receivables and payables for all (1) security trades, (2) portfolio share transactions and (3) income and expense accounts in accordance with the budgets provided by the Trust or its Investment Advisor;

13) Prepare the Trust's financial statements for review by fund management and independent auditors, manage annual and semi-annual report preparation process, prepare Forms N-SAR, N-Q, N-CSR and 24f-2, provide Fund performance data for annual report, coordinate printing and delivery of annual and semi-annual reports to Shareholders, and file Forms N-SAR, N-Q, N-CSR and 24f-2 and annual/semi-annual reports via EDGAR;

14) Monitor each Fund's compliance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to status as a regulated investment company;

15) Prepare and file federal and state tax returns for the Trust other than those required to be prepared and filed by the Trust's transfer agent or custodian.

16) Provide data for year-end 1099's and supplemental tax letters;

17) Provide such fund accounting and financial reports in connection with quarterly meetings of the board of trustees as the board of trustees may reasonably request;


18) Excluding proxy statements that arise due to adviser or sub-adviser changes in control, manage the Trust's proxy solicitation process, including evaluating proxy distribution channels, coordinating with outside service provider to distribute proxies, tracking Shareholder responses and tabulating voting results, and managing the proxy solicitation vendor if necessary;

19) Provide individuals to serve as ministerial officers of the Trust, as requested;

20) Provide principal financial officer for purposes of Sarbanes-Oxley;

21) Coordinate with the Trust's counsel on filing of the Trust's registration statements and proxy statements, and coordinate printing and delivery of the Trust's prospectuses and proxy statements;

22) Provide consultation to the Trust on regulatory matters relating to the operation of the Trust as requested and coordinate with the Trust's legal counsel regarding such matters;

23) Assist legal counsel to the Trust in the development of policies and procedures relating to the operation of the Trust;

24) Act as liaison to legal counsel to the Trust and, where applicable, to legal counsel to the Trust's independent trustees;

25) Coordinate with Trust counsel in the preparation, review and execution of contracts between the Trust and third parties, such as the Trust's Investment Advisor, transfer agent, and custodian, and record-keepers or Shareholder service providers;

26) Assist the Trust in handling and responding to routine regulatory examinations with respect to records retained or services provided by the Administrator, and coordinate with the Trust's legal counsel in responding to any non-routine regulatory matters with respect to such matters;

27) Provide consulting with respect to the ongoing design, development and operation of the Trust, including new Funds or Share classes and/or load structures and financing, as well as changes to investment objectives and policies for existing Funds;

28) Coordinate as necessary the registration or qualification of Shares with appropriate state securities authorities;

29) Except with respect to special board meetings called at the request of an adviser, manage the preparation for and conducting of board of trustees meetings by (i) coordinating Trust's board of trustees' schedule and book production and distribution process, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Trust and its counsel, preparing meeting agendas, (iii) preparing the relevant sections of the board of trustees materials required to be prepared by the Administrator, (iv) assisting to gather and coordinate special materials related to annual contract renewals and approval of rule 12b-1 plans for and as directed by the trustees or Trust counsel, (v) attending board of trustees meetings, and (vi) performing such other board of trustees meeting functions as shall be agreed by the parties in writing (in this regard, the Trust shall provide the Administrator with notice of regular meetings at least six (6) weeks before such meeting and as soon as practicable before any special meeting of the board of trustees);

30) 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, including the provision of a conference room at the Administrator's location if necessary (in this regard, the Trust's independent auditors shall provide the Administrator with reasonable notice of any such audit so that (i) the audit will be completed in a timely fashion and (ii) the Administrator will be able to promptly respond to such information requests without undue disruption of its business); and


31) On a T+2 post-trade basis and based on the information available to the Administrator, periodically monitor the Funds for compliance with applicable limitations as set forth in the Trust's or any Fund's then current Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information (this provision shall not relieve the Trust's Investment Advisor and sub-advisors, if any, of their primary day-to-day responsibility for assuring such compliance, including on a pre-trade basis).

32) Additional Reports and Services.

o Upon reasonable notice and as mutually agreed upon, the Administrator may provide additional reports upon the request of the Trust or its Investment Advisor, which may result in additional charges, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the provision of such report.

o Upon reasonable notice and as mutually agreed upon, the Administrator may provide such additional services with respect to a Fund, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the provision of such service.

***


AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT (this "Amendment"), made this 23rd day of June, 2016 (the "Amendment Effective Date"), by and among The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Trust"), SEI Investments Global Funds Services, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Administrator"), and each investment advisor (each an "Investment Advisor") that executes a Series Schedule to this Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (each a "Series Schedule"). Each Investment Advisor shall be a limited party to this Amendment solely in respect of its rights and obligations as specifically set forth in the Agreement and in respect of the Funds indicated in its applicable Series Schedule (as such term is defined herein). Each Series Schedule, as may be amended from time to time, shall be considered a part of this Amendment.

WHEREAS:

1. The Trust and the Administrator entered into an Administration Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2014, as amended (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which, among other things, the Administrator agreed to provide certain administration services to the Funds of the Trust; and

2. The parties hereto desire to further amend the Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, covenants, representations and warranties contained herein and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS. Except as specifically set forth herein, defined terms used herein shall have their respective meanings as set forth in the Agreement.

2. Schedule I (List of Services). Schedule I (List of Services) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the Schedule I (List of Services) as set forth on the Attachment #1 hereto.

3. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. Except as expressly amended and provided herein, all of the terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement are hereby ratified and shall continue in full force and effect.

4. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each such counterpart shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Amendment to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. This Amendment shall be deemed executed by each party when any one or more counterparts hereof or thereof, individually or taken together, bears the original, facsimile or scanned signatures of each of the parties.

5. BINDING EFFECT. This Amendment shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of the Administrator the Funds and each of their respective permitted successors and assigns.

6. GOVERNING LAW. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any conflict of laws or choice of laws rules or principles thereof.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Amendment as of the Amendment Effective Date.

ADMINISTRATOR:                             TRUST:

SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES      THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III


By:  /s/ John Alshefski                    By: /s/ Michael Beattie
     ------------------                        -------------------
Name: John Alshefski                       Name: Michael Beattie
Title: Senior Vice President               Title: President


ATTACHMENT 1

SCHEDULE I

List of Services

General Services:

1) Maintain the Trust's accounting books and records;

2) Obtain Fund security valuations from appropriate sources consistent with the Trust's pricing and valuation policies, and calculate net asset value of each Fund and class;

3) Compute yields, total return, expense ratios, portfolio turnover rate and average dollar-weighted portfolio maturity, as appropriate;

4) Track and validate income and expense accruals, analyze and modify expense accrual changes periodically, and process expense disbursements to vendors and service providers;

5) Perform cash processing such as recording paid-in capital activity, perform necessary reconciliations with the transfer agent and the custodian, and provide cash availability data to the Investment Advisor, if requested;

6) Calculate required ordinary income and capital gains distributions, coordinate estimated cash payments, and perform necessary reconciliations with the transfer agent;

7) Provide standardized performance reporting data to the Trust and each Investment Advisor;

8) Provide performance, financial and expense information for registration statements and proxies;

9) Communicate net asset value, yield, total return or other financial data to appropriate third party reporting agencies, and assist in resolution of errors reported by such third party agencies;

10) Update accounting system to reflect rate changes, as received from a Fund's Investment Advisor, sub-advisor or respective designee, on variable interest rate instruments;

11) Accrue expenses of each Fund according to instructions received from the Trust's treasurer or other authorized representative (including officers of the a Fund's Investment Advisor);

12) Determine the outstanding receivables and payables for all (1) security trades, (2) portfolio share transactions and (3) income and expense accounts in accordance with the budgets provided by the Trust or its Investment Advisor;

13) Prepare the Trust's financial statements for review by fund management and independent auditors, manage annual and semi-annual report preparation process, prepare Forms N-SAR, N-Q, N-CSR and 24f-2, provide Fund performance data for annual report, coordinate printing and delivery of annual and semi-annual reports to Shareholders, and file Forms N-SAR, N-Q, N-CSR and 24f-2 and annual/semi-annual reports via EDGAR;

14) Monitor each Fund's compliance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to status as a regulated investment company;

15) Prepare and file federal and state tax returns for the Trust other than those required to be prepared and filed by the Trust's transfer agent or custodian.

16) Provide data for year-end 1099's and supplemental tax letters;


17) Provide such fund accounting and financial reports in connection with quarterly meetings of the board of trustees as the board of trustees may reasonably request;

18) Excluding proxy statements that arise due to adviser or sub-adviser changes in control, manage the Trust's proxy solicitation process, including evaluating proxy distribution channels, coordinating with outside service provider to distribute proxies, tracking Shareholder responses and tabulating voting results, and managing the proxy solicitation vendor if necessary;

19) Provide individuals to serve as ministerial officers of the Trust, as requested;

20) Provide principal financial officer for purposes of Sarbanes-Oxley;

21) Coordinate with the Trust's counsel on filing of the Trust's registration statements and proxy statements, and coordinate printing and delivery of the Trust's prospectuses and proxy statements;

22) Provide consultation to the Trust on regulatory matters relating to the operation of the Trust as requested and coordinate with the Trust's legal counsel regarding such matters;

23) Assist legal counsel to the Trust in the development of policies and procedures relating to the operation of the Trust;

24) Act as liaison to legal counsel to the Trust and, where applicable, to legal counsel to the Trust's independent trustees;

25) Coordinate with Trust counsel in the preparation, review and execution of contracts between the Trust and third parties, such as the Trust's Investment Advisor, transfer agent, and custodian, and record-keepers or Shareholder service providers;

26) Assist the Trust in handling and responding to routine regulatory examinations with respect to records retained or services provided by the Administrator, and coordinate with the Trust's legal counsel in responding to any non-routine regulatory matters with respect to such matters;

27) Provide consulting with respect to the ongoing design, development and operation of the Trust, including new Funds or Share classes and/or load structures and financing, as well as changes to investment objectives and policies for existing Funds;

28) Coordinate as necessary the registration or qualification of Shares with appropriate state securities authorities;

29) Except with respect to special board meetings called at the request of an adviser, manage the preparation for and conducting of board of trustees meetings by (i) coordinating Trust's board of trustees' schedule and book production and distribution process, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Trust and its counsel, preparing meeting agendas, (iii) preparing the relevant sections of the board of trustees materials required to be prepared by the Administrator, (iv) assisting to gather and coordinate special materials related to annual contract renewals and approval of rule 12b-1 plans for and as directed by the trustees or Trust counsel, (v) attending board of trustees meetings, and (vi) performing such other board of trustees meeting functions as shall be agreed by the parties in writing (in this regard, the Trust shall provide the Administrator with notice of regular meetings at least six (6) weeks before such meeting and as soon as practicable before any special meeting of the board of trustees);

30) 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, including the provision of a conference room at the Administrator's location if necessary (in this regard, the Trust's independent auditors shall provide the Administrator with reasonable notice of any such audit so that (i) the audit will be completed in a timely fashion and (ii) the Administrator will be able to promptly respond to such information requests without undue disruption of its business); and


31) On a T+2 post-trade basis and based on the information available to the Administrator, periodically monitor the Funds for compliance with applicable limitations as set forth in the Trust's or any Fund's then current Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information (this provision shall not relieve the Trust's Investment Advisor and sub-advisors, if any, of their primary day-to-day responsibility for assuring such compliance, including on a pre-trade basis).

32) Additional Reports and Services.

o Upon reasonable notice and as mutually agreed upon, the Administrator may provide additional reports upon the request of the Trust or its Investment Advisor, which may result in additional charges, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the provision of such report.

o Upon reasonable notice and as mutually agreed upon, the Administrator may provide such additional services with respect to a Fund, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the provision of such service.

ENHANCED SERVICES:

Administrator may, at its discretion, provide the following enhanced services with respect to certain Funds of the Trust:

a) Complete account opening, name change, conversion, merger, market-specific licensing renewals, and account closing documentation for foreign custody market registration provided to the Administrator by the Fund's custodian.

b) Complete tax documentation required by the custodian or sub-custodian for tax reclaim applications in foreign markets that the Fund's adviser requests the Fund be able to trade in including forms, signatures and appropriate certifications.

c) Complete, for adviser review, proxy documentation as required by the custodian or sub-custodian for it to process voting requirements in foreign markets that the Fund's adviser requests the Fund be able to trade in, including forms, signatures and appropriate certifications.

d) Draft, for adviser review, and file supplements to Fund registration statements.

***


SERIES SCHEDULE
SERIES SCHEDULE DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 TO
ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2014
BETWEEN
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III,
AND
STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC (THE "INVESTMENT ADVISOR")
ON BEHALF OF THE SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND,

SGA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND, SGA INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLUS FUND AND

SGA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
AND
SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES

 Fund(s):                          SGA International Equity Fund, SGA
                                   International Small Cap Equity Fund, SGA
                                   International Equity Plus Fund, and SGA
                                   Global Equity Fund, and any additional funds
                                   established subsequent to the date hereof
                                   (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds")

 Fees:                             The following fees are due and payable
                                   monthly to SEI pursuant to Article 4 of the
                                   Agreement out of the assets of each Fund,
                                   except to the extent the Adviser agrees to
                                   waive its fees or reimburse the Fund's
                                   expenses, in which case such fees shall be
                                   paid by the Adviser. Each Fund will be
                                   charged the greater of its pro rata portion
                                   of the Asset Based Fee or its Annual Minimum
                                   Fee per Fund, in each case calculated in the
                                   manner set forth below.

 Asset Based Fee:                   10 basis points on the first $500 million in
                                    aggregate net assets of all Funds; 8 basis
                                    points for aggregate net assets of all Funds
                                    between $500 million and $1 billion;6 basis
                                    points for all aggregate net assets of all
                                    Funds in excess of $1 billion.

                                   The Asset Based Fee shall be calculated based
                                   on the aggregate average daily net assets of
                                   all Funds indicated above during the relevant
                                   period.

Annual Minimum Fee:                The Annual Minimum Fee shall be $95,000 per
                                   Fund from a Fund's live date (the first day
                                   on which SEI begins calculating the Fund's
                                   net asset value) through the one year
                                   anniversary of the live date, $100,000 per
                                   Fund from the first anniversary of the live
                                   date through the second anniversary of the
                                   live date, and $105,000 per annum thereafter.

                                   The foregoing Annual Minimum Fee assumes that
                                   each Fund includes one class of shares of
                                   beneficial interest (each, a "Class"). In the
                                   event a fund is comprised of more than one
                                   Class, the Fund will be assessed an
                                   additional annual fee equal to $15,000 per
                                   Class, which shall be payable in addition to
                                   applicable Asset Based Fees or Annual Minimum
                                   Fees.

New Fund Fees:                     There will be a one-time additional service
                                   charge of $10,000 for services provided by
                                   SEI in assisting and coordinating the launch
                                   of each new Fund added subsequent to the
                                   initial registration, on behalf of the
                                   Adviser, such fee to be paid by the Adviser
                                   by electronic wire transfer of immediately
                                   available funds to the wire instructions set
                                   forth below in advance of SEI beginning
                                   performance of the new Fund organizational
                                   services. For the avoidance of doubt, this
                                   Schedule need not be updated each time a new
                                   Fund is added to the Trust.

                                   Wells Fargo Bank NA
                                   Winston-Salem, NC
                                   ABA # 053000219
                                   SEI Investments Company
                                   Acct #2079900401288
                                   Ref: STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC - New
                                        Fund


Enhanced Services Fees:            The following Fees are payable in connection
                                   with the Administrator's provision of
                                   Enhanced Services as set forth in the List of
                                   Services:

                                   FOREIGN MARKET REGISTRATION FEES:

                                   $2,500 annual maintenance fee per Fund for
                                   which foreign market registration services
                                   are performed

                                   Per event fees (e.g. account openings, name
                                   changes, conversions, mergers, market
                                   licensing renewals and other events requiring
                                   updates to registration documents) payable
                                   following completion of the event based on
                                   the Group number of the foreign market as
                                   indicated in Schedule I hereto:

                                   Group 1 - $1,450 per event
                                   Group 2 - $850 per event
                                   Group 3 - $550 per event
                                   Group 4 - No charge

                                   FUND REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTS

                                   $300 per hour for preparation and filing of
                                   Fund registration supplements

Adjustment of Fees:                The Annual Minimum Fee payable hereunder may
                                   be subject to increase as of the effective
                                   date of any Renewal Term, by an amount
                                   determined by reference to the percentage
                                   increase in the Philadelphia Consumer Price
                                   Index since the Amendment Effective Date with
                                   respect to the first such increase and since
                                   the date of the immediately preceding
                                   increase with respect to all subsequent
                                   increases; provided, however, that SEI shall
                                   notify a Fund of its intent to effectuate any
                                   such increase at least thirty days prior to
                                   the date on which the Funds must provide
                                   notice of non-renewal of the term of this
                                   Schedule.

Reorganization Fees:               The Adviser shall pay SEI a transaction
                                   charge equal to $25,000 in connection with
                                   each Reorganization Event to which any Fund
                                   thereof is a party, provided however that a
                                   Fund's transition into the Trust shall not be
                                   considered to be a Reorganization Event. For
                                   purposes of the foregoing, a "Reorganization
                                   Event" means any material change in the
                                   organizational structure of a Fund,
                                   including, without limitation, any merger,
                                   acquisition or divestiture of all or any
                                   portion of the assets of a Fund as well as
                                   any acquisition or merger by a Fund of any
                                   other fund or assets into the Fund. For
                                   purposes of clarity, the Liquidation (defined
                                   below) of a Fund or termination of any Fund
                                   that is not yet operationally active shall
                                   not be considered a Reorganization Event. For
                                   purposes of this Schedule, the term
                                   "Liquidation" shall mean a transaction in
                                   which all the assets of a Fund are sold or
                                   otherwise disposed of and proceeds there from
                                   are distributed in cash to the interest
                                   holders in complete liquidation of the
                                   interests of interest holders in such Fund.
                                   Additionally, a Fund shall be held to be not
                                   yet operationally active at any time prior to
                                   the date on which the Fund begins to accept
                                   investments, even where such Fund has filed a
                                   registration statement with the U.S.
                                   Securities and Exchange Commission.

Operational Automation:            A critical component of SEI's services is
                                   valuation of a Fund's portfolio. Automated
                                   trade delivery and receipt between a Fund's
                                   Adviser and Administrator is critical to high
                                   quality service. Accordingly, Administrator
                                   and the Adviser agree to use best efforts to
                                   implement automated trade delivery and
                                   receipt as soon as practicable after a Fund's
                                   establishment in the Trust.

Term:                              The term of this Schedule shall continue in
                                   effect with respect to each Fund for a period
                                   of three years from and after the date that
                                   the Fund commences operations and SEI begins
                                   calculating such Fund's official net asset
                                   value (the "Initial Term"). Following
                                   expiration of the Initial Term, this Schedule
                                   shall continue in effect for successive
                                   periods of two years (each, a "Renewal
                                   Term"); provided that this Schedule shall
                                   renew for two years only upon SEI providing
                                   the Funds with notice (i) that the then
                                   current term is about to expire at least two
                                   hundred ten days prior to the end of such
                                   then current term; and (ii) that the Schedule
                                   shall renew for an additional two years (a
                                   "Renewal Notice"), unless the Funds advise
                                   SEI not less than one hundred eighty days
                                   prior to the scheduled expiration date of the
                                   then current term, that the Funds do not wish
                                   the term of the Schedule to be renewed. In
                                   the event the Funds fail to respond to SEI's
                                   Renewal Notice in accordance with this
                                   section, or otherwise fail to provide notice
                                   of termination of the Schedule not less than
                                   one hundred eighty days prior to the
                                   scheduled expiration date of the then current
                                   term, this Schedule shall be deemed to have
                                   renewed in accordance with the terms of this
                                   Section. Alternatively, in the event that SEI
                                   fails to provide a Renewal Notice in the
                                   manner required above, then SEI and the Funds
                                   agree that except to the extent any party
                                   hereto provides notice of termination of the
                                   Schedule at least one hundred eighty days
                                   prior to the scheduled expiration date of the
                                   Schedule, then the Schedule shall be deemed
                                   to have renewed for a reduced Renewal Term
                                   equal to one year.

Termination:                       This Schedule may be terminated only: (a) by
                                   SEI or a Fund at the end of the Initial Term
                                   or the end of any Renewal Term on one hundred
                                   eighty days prior written notice; (b) by SEI
                                   or a Fund on such date as is specified in
                                   written notice given by the terminating
                                   party, in the event of a material breach of
                                   this Agreement by the other party, provided
                                   the terminating party has notified the other
                                   party of such material breach at least ninety
                                   days prior to the specified date of
                                   termination and the breaching party has not
                                   remedied such breach by the specified date;
                                   or (c) as to any Fund, upon forty-five days
                                   prior written notice, effective (i) upon the
                                   reorganization or merger of a Fund into
                                   another entity, provided that SEI or one of
                                   its affiliates enters into a written
                                   agreement to provide administration services
                                   on behalf of such surviving entity, or (ii)
                                   upon any "change of control" of the Adviser
                                   by sale, merger, reorganization, acquisition
                                   or other disposition of substantially all of
                                   the assets of the Adviser to a third party,
                                   provided that SEI or one of its affiliates
                                   enters into a written agreement to provide
                                   administration services on behalf of the
                                   third party or surviving entity; or (d) as to
                                   any Fund, upon ninety days prior written
                                   notice of such Fund's Liquidation. For
                                   purposes of this paragraph, the term "change
                                   of control" shall mean any transaction that
                                   results in the transfer of right, title and
                                   ownership of fifty-one percent or more of the
                                   equity interests of the Adviser to a third
                                   party.

Early Termination:                 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth
                                   in this paragraph, the parties may agree to
                                   terminate this Schedule on or before the
                                   expiration of the then current term
                                   (hereinafter, an "Early Termination"). In the
                                   event the parties agree to an Early
                                   Termination, the parties will agree upon the
                                   effective date of such Early Termination and,
                                   on or before such effective date, the
                                   terminating Fund shall not be in material
                                   breach of the Agreement (including this
                                   Schedule) and (ii) Adviser shall pay the
                                   Buyout Amount to SEI in the manner set forth
                                   below. As used herein, the term "Buyout
                                   Amount" shall mean the amount that is equal
                                   to (1) the average monthly fee otherwise
                                   payable by the Fund to SEI hereunder during
                                   the six month period (or such shorter period
                                   if fewer than six months have elapsed since
                                   the effective date of this Schedule)
                                   immediately preceding the mutual agreement
                                   called for in this paragraph multiplied by
                                   (2) the number of months remaining in the
                                   then current term (including any Renewal Term
                                   to which the Fund is already committed),
                                   subject to a maximum of twelve months. The
                                   Adviser shall pay the Buyout Amount to SEI on
                                   or before the effective date of the Early
                                   Termination by means of wire or other
                                   immediately available funds. For purposes of
                                   clarity, the Liquidation of a Fund shall not
                                   be considered an Early Termination.
                                   Additionally, the Buyout Amount shall not
                                   apply to a Fund that is not yet operationally
                                   active (as defined above) at the time of
                                   termination.

Adviser Expense Repayment:

                                   Any and all out of pocket fees, costs, or
                                   expenses advanced by SEI, in its sole
                                   discretion on behalf of a Fund or the
                                   undersigned Adviser, as a result of any
                                   failure to fully satisfy and comply with any
                                   and all applicable fund expense caps or
                                   expense ratio limits, shall be the
                                   responsibility of the Adviser and shall be
                                   promptly repaid to SEI ("Repayment
                                   Obligation"). Any such Repayment Obligation
                                   of the Adviser shall survive: (i) the
                                   termination of the Agreement and this
                                   Schedule thereto, (ii) any merger or
                                   liquidation of any subject fund, unless and
                                   until the Repayment Obligation is
                                   indefeasibly paid in full. Assumptions: The
                                   Adviser on behalf of each Fund shall use
                                   commercially reasonable efforts to implement
                                   automatic trade communication to SEI and
                                   automated custody reconciliation as soon as
                                   practicable following the date of this
                                   Schedule.

                                   The Adviser acknowledges and accepts that the
                                   Trust structure in place facilitates the
                                   administrative service offering by SEI and
                                   that certain Trust level service provider
                                   agreements currently in place (e.g., Transfer
                                   Agency Agreement, Custody Agreement) are
                                   entered into and agreed to between the Trust
                                   and the applicable service provider and that
                                   the services being provided otherwise benefit
                                   the Fund. The Adviser acknowledges and agrees
                                   that it has reviewed and understands the
                                   general terms and conditions of these service
                                   provider agreements and consents to the
                                   obligations, applicable fees and the services
                                   to be provided to the Fund under such
                                   Agreements.

Investment Advisor                 The Investment Advisor shall be responsible
Specific Obligations               for providing the following information to
                                   the Administrator as indicated:

                                   (a)  A list of contact persons (primary,
                                        backup and secondary backup) of each
                                        Series' Investment Advisor, and, if
                                        applicable, sub-advisor, who can be
                                        reached until 6:30 p.m. ET with respect
                                        to valuation matters.

                                   (b)  Copies of all Trust Data reasonably
                                        requested by the Administrator or
                                        necessary for the Administrator to
                                        perform its obligations pursuant to this
                                        Agreement.

                                   (c)  Notices to the Investment Advisor
                                        pursuant to Section 12.08 of the
                                        Agreement shall be sent to:

                                   Name of Contact:  ___________________________

                                   Address:          ___________________________

                                   Telephone No.:    ___________________________

                                   Facsimile No.:    ___________________________

                                   Email Address:    ___________________________

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Series Schedule dated September 15, 2016, to the Administration Agreement dated February 12, 2014 by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.

THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III,
On behalf of SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund, and SGA Global Equity Fund

BY:  /s/ Michael Beattie
     -----------------------
       Name: Michael Beattie
       Title: President

SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES

BY:  /s/ John Alshefski
     ------------------
       Name: John Alshefski
       Title: Senior Vice President

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY:

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC, Advisor to SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund, and SGA Global Equity Fund

BY:  /s/ Cynthia Tusan
     -----------------
       Name: Cynthia Tusan
       Title: President


SCHEDULE I

FOREIGN MARKET REGISTRATION - CUSTODY MARKET GRID

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MARKET              GROUP NUMBER      MARKET                      GROUP NUMBER
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China A Shares           1            Bahrain                          3
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Ecuador                  1            Bangladesh                       3
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India ( FPI)             1            Brazil                           3
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Kazakhstan               1            China B Shares                   3
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Korea                    1            Chile                            3
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Pakistan                 1            Egypt                            3
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Russia                   1            Iceland                          3
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Saudi Arabia             1            Indonesia                        3
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Serbia                   1            Turkey                           3
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Taiwan                   1            Hungary                          4
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Ukraine                  1            Colombia                         4
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Venezuela                1            Cyprus                           4
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Vietnam                  1            Ghana                            4
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Bulgaria                 2            Greece                           4
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Costa Rica               2            Malaysia                         4
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Jordan                   2            Peru                             4
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Kuwait                   2            Poland                           4
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Lebanon                  2            Tunisia                          4
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Oman                     2            Rwanda                           4
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Qatar                    2            Uganda                           4
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Romania                  2            Mauritius                        4
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Slovenia                 2            India FPI License (Renewal)      4
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Thailand                 2            Russia (POA Renewal)             4
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Sri Lanka                2            Kazakhstan (POA Renewal)         4
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UAE (All Exchanges)      2            Lebanon (POA Renewal)            4
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                                      Serbia (Renewal)                 4
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AMENDED EXHIBIT A
TO
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES PLAN
DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

SHAREHOLDER SERVICE FEES

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              FUND                                           CLASS OF SHARES                 MAXIMUM SHAREHOLDER SERVICE FEE
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NorthPointe Small Cap Value Fund                          Investor Class Shares                          0.25%
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NorthPointe Large Cap Value Fund                          Investor Class Shares                          0.25%
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Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund                   Investor Class Shares                          0.10%
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Logan Circle Partners Core Plus Fund                      R Class Shares                                 0.25%
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Logan Circle Partners Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund      R Class Shares                                 0.25%
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Knights of Columbus Core Bond Fund                        Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          --------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Bond Fund            Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          --------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund                 Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          ----------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund                  Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          ---------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund                 Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          ---------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund             Class S Shares                                 0.20%
                                                          ---------------
                                                          Investor Shares
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PineBridge Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund                  Investor Servicing Shares                      0.15%
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SGA International Equity Fund                             Investor Shares                                0.25%
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SGA International Equity Plus Fund                        Investor Shares                                0.25%
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SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund                   Investor Shares                                0.25%
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SGA Global Equity Fund                                    Investor Shares                                0.25%
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RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund                           Class N Shares                                 0.15%
                                                          --------------
                                                          Class I Shares
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MORGAN LEWIS

September 28, 2016

The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456

Re: Opinion of Counsel regarding Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement filed on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933

(File No. 333-192858)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, in connection with the above-referenced registration statement (as amended, the "Registration Statement"), which relates to the Trust's units of beneficial interest, with no par value per share (collectively, the "Shares"), of the following portfolios of the Trust: SGA International Equity Fund, SGA International Equity Plus Fund, SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund and SGA Global Equity Fund (the "Funds"). This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Trust's filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to the Registration Statement (the "Amendment") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). With your permission, all assumptions and statements of reliance herein have been made without any independent investigation or verification on our part except to the extent otherwise expressly stated, and we express no opinion with respect to the subject matter or accuracy of such assumptions or items relied upon.

In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed, among other things, copies of the following documents:

(a) a certificate of the State of Delaware certifying that the Trust is validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware;

(b) the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Amended and Restated By-Laws;

(c) a certificate executed by Dianne M. Descoteaux, the Secretary of the Trust, certifying as to, and attaching copies of, the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Amended and Restated By-Laws and certain resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust authorizing the issuance of the Shares of the Funds; and

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

                          1701 Market Street
                          Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921     T +1.215.963.5000
                          United States                   F +1.215.963.5001

(d)  a printer's proof of the Amendment.


In our capacity as counsel to the Trust, we have examined the originals, or certified, conformed or reproduced copies, of all records, agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed relevant or necessary as the basis for the opinion hereinafter expressed. In all such examinations, we have assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons executing documents, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all original or certified copies, and the conformity to original or certified copies of all copies submitted to us as conformed or reproduced copies. As to various questions of fact relevant to such opinion, we have relied upon, and assume the accuracy of, certificates and oral or written statements of public officials and officers and representatives of the Trust. We have assumed that the Amendment, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will be in substantially the form of the printer's proof referred to in paragraph (d) above.

Based upon, and subject to, the limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in accordance with the terms of purchase described in the Registration Statement, will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable under the laws of the State of Delaware.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not concede that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the 1933 Act.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP


AMENDED SCHEDULE A
DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
TO THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III
DISTRIBUTION PLAN
DATED MAY 15, 2014,
AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
MARCH 3, 2015

Pursuant to Section 1 of the Plan and subject to any limitations imposed by Rule 2830 of the NASD's Conduct Rules, distribution fees for the following Fund(s), and/or classes thereof, shall not exceed the amounts listed below:

Fund                                                Class of Shares       Fee

Rothschild Larch Lane Alternatives Fund                Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus Core Bond Fund                     Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus Limited Duration Bond Fund         Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus Large Cap Growth Fund              Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus Large Cap Value Fund               Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus Small Cap Equity Fund              Investor          0.25%
Knights of Columbus International Equity Fund          Investor          0.25%
SGA International Equity Fund                          Investor          0.25%
SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund                Investor          0.25%
SGA International Equity Plus Fund                     Investor          0.25%
SGA Global Equity Fund                                 Investor          0.25%
RWC Global Emerging Equity Fund                        Class N           0.25%


SCHEDULE G
DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
TO
THE ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III
AMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 18F-3 MULTIPLE CLASS PLAN
DATED FEBRUARY 12, 2014

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS

(each a Fund to which Strategic Global Advisors, LLC serves as investment

                                    adviser)

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                                             INSTITUTIONAL
                  FUND                          SHARES          INVESTOR SHARES
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SGA International Equity Fund                      X                   X
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SGA International Small Cap Equity Fund            X                   X
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SGA International Equity Plus Fund                 X                   X
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SGA Global Equity Fund                             X                   X
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EXHIBIT G.1

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS

CERTIFICATE OF CLASS DESIGNATION

Institutional Shares

1. CLASS-SPECIFIC DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS, OTHER EXPENSES

Institutional Shares are sold without a load or sales charge and are not subject to a Rule 12b-1 fee or a shareholder service fee.

2. ELIGIBILITY OF PURCHASERS

Institutional Shares are available to individual and institutional investors and may require a minimum initial investment, as described in the Funds' prospectus(es).

3. VOTING RIGHTS

Each shareholder of Institutional Shares will have one vote for each full Institutional Share held and a fractional vote for each fractional Institutional Share held. Shareholders of Institutional Shares will have:
(i) exclusive voting rights regarding any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to Institutional Shares (such as a Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan or Shareholder Service Plan relating to Institutional Shares); (ii) separate voting rights on any other matter submitted to shareholders in which the interests of the shareholders of Institutional Shares differ from the interests of holders of any other Class; and (iii) in all other respects the same rights and obligations as any other Class.

4. EXCHANGE RIGHTS

Upon request, shareholders may exchange Institutional Shares of a Fund for Institutional Shares of another Fund, provided such shareholder meets the eligibility requirements of the Fund into which such shareholder seeks to have his/her/its shares exchanged, as set forth in the Funds' prospectus(es).

5. CONVERSION RIGHTS

a. Conversion at the Option of a Shareholder

Shareholders of Institutional Shares of a Fund may convert such Institutional Shares into another Class of shares of the same Fund (an "Intra-Fund Conversion"), if and to the extent an applicable Intra-Fund Conversion right is disclosed in the prospectus(es) for the applicable Fund and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the prospectus(es) of the Fund, provided that the shareholder requesting the Intra-Fund Conversion meets the eligibility requirements of the Class of shares into which such shareholder seeks to have his/her/its shares converted, as set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus(es).

b. Conversion at the Option of a Fund


In the event that a shareholder no longer meets the eligibility requirements for investment in Institutional Shares, a Fund may, in its discretion, elect to convert such shareholder's Institutional Shares into a Class of shares for which such shareholder does meet the eligibility requirements. If such investor meets the eligibility requirements for more than one other Class, then such shareholder's Institutional Shares shall be convertible into shares of the Class having the lowest total operating expenses for which such shareholder meets the eligibility requirements.

6. LIMITATION ON CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE RIGHTS

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Class Designation, conversion and exchange rights may not be available with respect to shares purchased through a financial intermediary who (i) has made arrangements with the Trust or the principal underwriter for the Funds to make available for investment only certain Funds or certain Classes of shares of the Funds, or (ii) has made arrangements with a shareholder to purchase a specific Class or Classes of shares on behalf of such shareholder.


EXHIBIT G.2

STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS

CERTIFICATE OF CLASS DESIGNATION

Investor Shares

1. CLASS-SPECIFIC DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS, OTHER EXPENSES

Investor Shares are sold without a load or sales charge, but are subject to a Rule 12b-1 fee and a service fee that is payable under a Shareholder Service Plan.

The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, will make monthly payments to the Distributor under the Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan approved by the Board of Trustees at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of a Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Investor Shares. The Distributor will use the Rule 12b-1 fees for expenses associated with the promotion and sale of the Funds' Investor Shares including, without limitation, travel and communication expenses and expenses for the compensation of and benefits for sales personnel.

Under the terms of the Shareholder Service Plan, each Fund is permitted to compensate, out of the Investor Shares' assets, in an annual amount up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Shares, Service Providers (as defined in the Shareholder Service Plan) that have established a shareholder servicing relationship with the Funds on behalf of their customers who are Investor Shares shareholders, as described in the Funds' prospectus(es).

2. ELIGIBILITY OF PURCHASERS

Investor Shares are available to individual and institutional investors and may require a minimum initial investment, as described in the Funds' prospectus(es).

3. VOTING RIGHTS

Each shareholder of Investor Shares will have one vote for each full Investor Share held and a fractional vote for each fractional Investor Share held. Shareholders of Investor Shares will have: (i) exclusive voting rights regarding any matter submitted to shareholders that relates solely to Investor Shares (such as a Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan or Shareholder Service Plan relating to Investor Shares); (ii) separate voting rights on any other matter submitted to shareholders in which the interests of the shareholders of Investor Shares differ from the interests of holders of any other Class; and (iii) in all other respects the same rights and obligations as any other Class.

4. EXCHANGE RIGHTS

Upon request, shareholders may exchange Investor Shares of a Fund for Investor Shares of another Fund, provided such shareholder meets the eligibility requirements of the Fund into which such shareholder seeks to have his/her/its shares exchanged, as set forth in the Funds' prospectus(es).


5. CONVERSION RIGHTS

a. Conversion at the Option of a Shareholder

Shareholders of Investor Shares of the Funds may convert such Investor Shares into another Class of shares of the same Fund (an "Intra-Fund Conversion"), if and to the extent an applicable Intra-Fund Conversion right is disclosed in the prospectus(es) for the applicable Fund and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the prospectus(es) of the Fund, provided that the shareholder requesting the Intra-Fund Conversion meets the eligibility requirements of the Class of shares into which such shareholder seeks to have his/her/its shares converted, as set forth in the applicable Fund's prospectus(es).

b. Conversion at the Option of a Fund

In the event that a shareholder no longer meets the eligibility requirements for investment in Investor Shares, a Fund may, in its discretion, elect to convert such shareholder's Investor Shares into a Class of shares for which such shareholder does meet the eligibility requirements. If such investor meets the eligibility requirements for more than one other Class, then such shareholder's Investor Shares shall be convertible into shares of the Class having the lowest total operating expenses for which such shareholder meets the eligibility requirements.

6. LIMITATION ON CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE RIGHTS

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Class Designation, conversion and exchange rights may not be available with respect to shares purchased through a financial intermediary who (i) has made arrangements with the Trust or the principal underwriter for the Funds to make available for investment only certain Funds or certain Classes of shares of the Funds, or (ii) has made arrangements with a shareholder to purchase a specific Class or Classes of shares on behalf of such shareholder.


STRATEGIC GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
COMPLIANCE MANUAL

APPENDIX K: CODE OF ETHICS

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC ("SGA"), which is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), has adopted the following Code of Ethics (this "Code").

I. PURPOSE OF CODE OF ETHICS

Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), requires SEC registered investment advisers to establish, maintain and enforce a written code of ethics that, at a minimum, sets the standard of business conduct that SGA requires of its Supervised Persons, requires Supervised Persons to comply with applicable federal securities laws,(1) and sets forth provisions regarding personal securities transactions by Access Persons.

In addition, Section 204A of the Advisers Act requires registered investment advisers such as SGA to establish, maintain and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent the misuse of material, non-public information. Furthermore, SGA and each of its Supervised Persons has a fiduciary obligation to SGA's clients to protect the confidentiality of all proprietary, sensitive or other confidential information communicated to SGA or such Supervised Persons by its clients. Finally, because SGA and each of its Supervised Persons is a fiduciary to SGA's clients, SGA and such Supervised Persons must maintain the highest ethical standards and refrain from engaging in activities that may create actual or apparent conflicts of interest between SGA or such Supervised Persons, on the one hand, and SGA's clients, on the other.

To ensure that federal securities laws are not violated, that client confidences are maintained, and that conflicts of interest are avoided, SGA has adopted the policies and procedures set forth in this Code. The policies and procedures set forth in this Code are intended to articulate SGA's policies, educate the Supervised Persons about the issues and SGA's policies, establish procedures for complying and monitoring compliance with those policies and procedures, and ensure to the extent feasible that SGA satisfies its obligations in this area. By doing so, SGA hopes to ensure that the highest ethical standards are maintained by SGA and its Supervised Persons and that the reputation of SGA is sustained.

II. FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS IN GENERAL

As a fiduciary to SGA's clients, each Supervised Person must avoid actual and apparent conflicts of interest with SGA's clients. Such conflicts of interest could arise if securities are bought or sold for personal accounts in a manner that would significantly compete with the purchase or sale of securities for client accounts, or if securities are bought or sold for client accounts in a manner that is advantageous to such personal accounts. Also, the SEC has determined that it is a conflict of interest for an investment adviser's employees to personally take advantage of a limited investment opportunity without first considering whether the investment is appropriate for any of SGA's clients. If so, SGA's employees are first obligated to make such limited opportunity available to SGA's clients. More information describing


(1) "Federal securities laws" means the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act"), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act"), the Advisers Act, Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("GLB Act"), any rules adopted by the SEC under these statutes, the Bank Secrecy Act as it applies to investment companies and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of the Treasury.

LEGAL_US_W # 53326799.3
Rev. December 29, 2015

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such conflicts of interest and the compliance procedures for avoiding such conflicts of interest are set forth below.

Fraudulent activities by Supervised Persons are prohibited. Specifically, any Supervised Person, in connection with the purchase or sale, directly or indirectly, by such Supervised Person of a security held or to be acquired by an SGA client may not:

o Employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud SGA' s clients;

o Make any untrue statement of a material fact to SGA's clients or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made to SGA's clients, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading;

o Engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on SGA's clients; or

o Engage in any manipulative practice with respect to SGA' s clients.

If you have any questions regarding this Code, please contact the Chief Compliance Officer.

This Code requires Supervised Persons to report or disclose to and/or seek approval from the Chief Compliance Officer for certain activities. In the case of the Chief Compliance Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer will report to and seek approval from the President, who will review such activities. The President will also serve as a backup to the Chief Compliance Officer in the absence of the Chief Compliance Officer during vacations, extended illness, or incapacity. However, neither the President nor the Chief Compliance Officer may approve their own activities.

III. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Code:

A. "ACCESS PERSON" shall mean: (a) any Supervised Person: (i) who has access to nonpublic information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or nonpublic information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, or (ii) who is involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who has access to such recommendations that are nonpublic; and (b) SGA's managers and officers.

The Chief Compliance Officer will maintain a list of individuals currently and formerly deemed to be Access Persons.

B. "AUTOMATED INVESTMENT PLAN" means a program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An automatic investment plan includes a dividend reinvestment plan.

C. "BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP" is interpreted in the same manner as it would be under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) in determining whether a person has beneficial ownership of a security for purposes of Section 16 of the 1934 Act. In general, beneficial ownership means that a person, directly, or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the securities. A pecuniary interest means the opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the securities.

LEGAL_US_W # 53326799.3
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An indirect pecuniary interest includes (i) securities held by a member of a person's immediate family sharing the same household, (ii) a persons' interest in securities held by a trust, and (iii) a person's right to acquire securities through the exercise of a derivative security. The definition of "beneficial ownership" is complex, and if you have any question whether you have a beneficial interest in a security, please consult with the Chief Compliance Officer. Any report filed under this Code may state that the report is not to be construed as an admission that the person making the report has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the security to which the report relates.

D. "CONTRIBUTION" is defined as any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made for: (i) The purpose of influencing any election for federal, state or local office; (ii) Payment of debt incurred in connection with any such election; or (iii) Transition or inaugural expenses of the successful candidate for state or local office.

E. "COVERED ASSOCIATE" of an investment adviser is defined as: (i) Any general partner, managing member or executive officer, or other individual with a similar status or function; (ii) Any employee who solicits a government entity for the investment adviser and any person who supervises, directly or indirectly, such employee; and (iii) Any political action committee controlled by the investment adviser or by any of its Covered Associates.

F. "EQUITY SECURITY" means any stock or similar security; or any security future on any such security; or any security convertible, with or without consideration, into such a security, or carrying any warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase such a security; or any such warrant or right; or any stock or similar security, certificate of interest or participation in any profit sharing agreement, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, voting trust certificate or certificate of deposit for an equity security, limited partnership interest, interest in a joint venture, or certificate of interest in a business trust; any security future on any such security; or any security convertible, with or without consideration into such a security, or carrying any warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase such a security; or any such warrant or right; or any put, call, straddle, or other option or privilege of buying such a security from or selling such a security to another without being bound to do so.

G. "FOREIGN EQUITY SECURITY" means any equity security of a foreign issuer and is to include ordinary shares, depositary shares evidenced by American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipt ("GDRs"), European Depositary Receipt ("EDRs"), and open-ended collective investment schemes, such as exchange-traded funds, investing in securities of foreign issuers.

H. "INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO)" means an offering of securities registered under the 1933 Act, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act.

I. "INSIDE INFORMATION" means material, nonpublic information (i.e., information which is not available to investors generally) that a reasonable investor would consider to be important in deciding whether to buy, sell or retain a security, including for example non-public information relating to a pending merger, acquisition, disposition, joint venture, contract award or termination, major lawsuit or claim, earnings announcement or change in dividend policy, significant product development, or the gain or loss of a significant customer or supplier. Any non-public information may be inside information regardless of whether it is developed internally or obtained from others (e.g., the issuer, current or prospective customers, suppliers or business

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partners). Information is considered non-public until the market has had a reasonable time after public announcement to assimilate and react to the information.

J. "LIMITED OFFERING" means an offering that is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act pursuant to Sections 4(2) or 4(6) or Rule 504, 505 or
506. Limited Offerings are sometimes referred to as private placements of securities.

K. "PERSONAL ACCOUNT" means any securities and futures account of an Access Person in which the Access Person has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest and which account holds Reportable Securities. An account established for the benefit of the following will be presumed to be a Personal Account unless the Access Person and the Chief Compliance Officer agree otherwise in writing: (1) an Access Person; (2) the spouse of an Access Person; (3) any child of any Access Person under the age of 21 of an Access Person, whether or not residing with the Access Person; (4) any other family member of the Access Person residing in the same household with the Access Person or to whose financial support the Access Person makes a significant contribution; and (5) any other account in which the Access Person has a direct or indirect beneficial interest (e.g. joint accounts, trustee accounts, partnerships, investment clubs, estates or closely held corporations in which the Access Person has a beneficial interest).

L. "PROHIBITED SECURITY" means any US or Foreign Equity Security and any Exchange Traded Fund that is a SECURITY HELD OR TO BE ACQUIRED (as defined below).

M. "PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITY" means any equity or debt instrument traded on an exchange, through NASDAQ or through the "Pink Sheets," any option to purchase or sell such equity or debt instrument, any index stock or bond group option that includes such equity or debt instrument, and futures contract on stock or bond groups that includes such equity or debt instrument, and any option on such futures contract. A Publicly Traded Security also means any security traded on foreign security exchanges, and publicly traded shares of registered closed-end investment companies, unit trusts, partnership and similar interests, notes, warrants, or fixed income instruments, and bonds and debt obligations issued by foreign governments, states, or municipalities. Securities issued by mutual funds, U.S. treasury bonds, notes and bills, U.S. savings bonds and other instruments issued by the U.S. government, debt instruments issued by a banking institution (such as bankers' acceptances, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and other high-quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements) and U.S. and foreign currency (collectively, "Non-covered Securities") are not considered Publicly Traded Securities for the purpose of this Code.

N. "PURCHASE OR SALE OF A SECURITY" includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a security.

O. "REPORTABLE SECURITY" means a Security, except that it does not include:
(1) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (2) bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments (including repurchase agreements); (3) shares issued by money market funds; (4) shares issued by open-end funds other than exchange-traded funds; and (5) shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more open-end mutual funds other than exchange-traded funds.

P. "SECURITY" means any note, stock, treasury stock, security future, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral- trust certificate, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest

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in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security (including a certificate of deposit) or on any group or index of securities (including any interest therein or based on the value thereof), or any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency, or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a "security", or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guaranty of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing.

Q. "SECURITY HELD OR TO BE ACQUIRED" includes: (1) any Reportable Security which, within the most recent 15 days: (a) is or has been held by any client of SGA in an account managed by SGA; or (b) is being or has been considered by SGA for purchase on behalf of any client of SGA; and (2) any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Reportable Security described in clauses (1) or (2) above.

R. "SUPERVISED PERSON" shall mean any officer or manager (or other person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), or employee, or any other person who provides investment advice on SGA's behalf and is subject to SGA's supervision or control.

IV. INSIDER TRADING

It is unlawful to engage in "Insider Trading." This means, in general, that no "insider" may (1) purchase or sell a security on the basis of material, nonpublic information or (2) communicate material, nonpublic information about a company to another person where the communication leads to, or is intended to lead to, a purchase or sale of securities of such company. Because SGA does not have an investment banking division or affiliate, it is anticipated that Supervised Persons will not routinely receive "inside information." From time to time, however, Supervised Persons may receive such information. To educate Supervised Persons, more information describing "Insider Trading" and the penalties for such trading is set forth below. Compliance procedures regarding the use of inside information by Supervised Persons are also described.

A. INSIDER TRADING DEFINED

The term " Insider Trading" is generally used to refer to ( 1) a person's use of material, nonpublic information in connection with transactions in securities and (2) certain communications of material, nonpublic information.

The laws concerning Insider Trading generally prohibit:

o The purchase or sale of securities by an insider, on the basis of material, nonpublic information;

o The purchase or sale of securities by a non-insider, on the basis of material, nonpublic information where the information was disclosed to the non-insider in violation of an insider' s duty to keep the information confidential or was misappropriated; or

o The communication of material, nonpublic information in violation of a confidentiality obligation where the information leads to a purchase or sale of securities.

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1. WHO IS AN INSIDER?

The concept of "insider" is broad. It generally includes officers, directors, partners, employees and controlling shareholders of a company or other entity. In addition, a person can be considered a "temporary insider" of a company or other entity if he or she enters into a confidential relationship in the conduct of the company's or entity's affairs and, as a result, is given access to information that is intended to be used solely for such company's or entity's purposes. A temporary insider can include, among others, an entity's attorneys, accountants, consultants, investment bankers, commercial bankers and the employees of such organizations. In order for a person to be considered a temporary insider of a particular entity, the entity must expect that the person receiving the information keep the information confidential and the relationship between the entity and the person must at least imply such a duty. Analysts are usually not considered insiders of the entities that they follow, although if an analyst is given confidential information by an entity's representative in a manner which the analyst knows or should know to be a breach of that representative's duties to the entity, the analyst may become a temporary insider.

2. WHAT IS MATERIAL INFORMATION?

Trading on the basis of inside information is not a basis for liability unless the information is "material." Material information is generally defined as information that a reasonable investor would likely consider important in making his or her investment decision, or information that is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect on the price of a company's securities. Information that should be considered material includes, but is not limited to: dividend changes, earnings estimates, changes in previously released earnings estimates, significant merger or acquisition proposals or agreements, major litigation, liquidity problems and extraordinary management developments. Material information does not have to relate to a company's business; it can be significant market information. For example, a reporter for THE WALL STREET JOURNAL was found criminally liable for disclosing to others the dates on which reports on various companies would appear in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL and whether or not those reports would be favorable.

3. WHAT IS NONPUBLIC INFORMATION?

Information is nonpublic unless it has been effectively communicated to the market place. For information to be considered public, one must be able to point to some fact to show that the information has been generally disseminated to the public. For example, information found in a report filed with the SEC or appearing in DOW JONES, REUTERS ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL or another publication of general circulation is considered public. Market rumors are not considered public information.

4. WHAT IS "TRADING ON THE BASIS OF" MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATION?

Generally, a purchase or sale of a security is made "on the basis of" material nonpublic information about that security or issuer if the person making the purchase or sale was aware of the material nonpublic information when the person made the purchase of sale.

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B. PENALTIES FOR INSIDER TRADING

Penalties for trading on or communicating material, nonpublic information are severe, both for the individuals involved in the unlawful conduct and for their employers. A person can be subject to some or all of the penalties set forth below even if he or she does not personally benefit from the violation. Penalties include:

o civil injunctions;

o disgorgement of profits; o jail sentences;

o fines for the person who committed the violation of up to three times the profit gained or loss avoided (per violation or illegal trade), whether or not the person actually benefited from the violation; and

o fines for the employer or other controlling person of the person who committed the violation of up to the greater of $1,000,000 or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided (per violation or illegal trade).

In addition, any violation of the procedures set forth in this Code can be expected to result in serious sanctions by SGA, including dismissal of the persons involved.

C. POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING INSIDER TRADING

SGA expects that each of its Supervised Persons will obey the law and not trade on the basis of material, nonpublic information. In addition, SGA discourages its Supervised Persons from seeking or knowingly obtaining material, nonpublic information.

D. PROCEDURES TO PREVENT INSIDER TRADING

If any Supervised Person receives any information which may constitute material, nonpublic information, the Supervised Person (1) may not buy or sell any securities, including options or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for such securities, for a Personal Account or a client account, (2) may not communicate such information to any other person, including family members and friends (other than the Chief Compliance Officer) and (3) must discuss promptly such information with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). If the information is deemed material, nonpublic the CCO will add the company to the firm's material, nonpublic information restricted trading list which is part of pre-trade compliance checklist.

It is a good practice for each Supervised Person who routinely contacts issuers or analysts to identify himself or herself as being associated with SGA and identify SGA as an investment management firm, and, after the conversation, make a memorandum memorializing the conversation with the issuer or analyst (including the beginning of the conversation where such Supervised Person identified himself as associated with SGA).

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V. OTHER CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Certain information obtained by SGA that does not constitute "inside" information still constitutes confidential information that must be protected by SGA and its Supervised Persons. Compliance procedures regarding the use and treatment of that confidential information are set forth below.

A. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION DEFINED

As noted above, even if SGA and its Supervised Persons do not receive material, nonpublic information (i. e. , "inside information"), such persons may receive other confidential or sensitive information from or about SGA's clients , and they will also receive confidential or proprietary information about SGA's affairs.

"CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION" means any non -public information concerning SGA's activities or developed by SGA or received by SGA under an express or implied agreement or understanding the information will be treated in confidence or used only for a limited purpose, regardless of whether or not it would be considered to be important by any other person.

Confidential Information may be in written, audio, video or computer readable form, or may be acquired through conversations in which a Supervised Person is a party or which he or she has overheard. Such Confidential Information may include, among other things, information entrusted to SGA by its clients, including his or her name and related financial information, the names of securities SGA intends to buy or sell, and new product information or business plans.

Given the breadth of the above, ALL information that a Supervised Person obtains through SGA should be considered confidential unless that information is specifically available to the public.

B. POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING USE AND TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

All Confidential Information, whatever the source, may be used only in the performance of the Supervised Person' s duties with SGA. Confidential Information may not be used for any personal purpose, including the purchase or sale of securities for a Personal Account.

C. PROCEDURES REGARDING USE AND TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Supervised Persons have an obligation to be aware of, and sensitive to their treatment of Confidential Information. To safeguard this information:

o Precautions must be taken to avoid storing Confidential Information in plain view in public areas of SGA's facilities, including the reception areas, conference rooms and kitchens, and Supervised Persons must remove Confidential Information from these areas where it may be seen by visitors or other third parties.

o Visitors must be escorted in and out of the office by Supervised Persons.

o Particular care must be exercised when Confidential Information must be discussed in public places, such as restaurants, elevators, taxicabs, trains or airplanes.

o Unless required by law, Confidential Information may not be shared with any person, including any spouse or other family member, who is not a Supervised Person (or is not otherwise subject to a confidentiality agreement with SGA) and who does not have a

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reason relating to such Supervised Person's responsibilities within SGA to know that information.

VI. PERSONAL TRADING

A. FIDUCIARY DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH CLIENT ACCOUNTS

Because SGA and each of its Access Persons is a fiduciary of SGA's clients, such persons must avoid actual and apparent conflicts of interest with SGA's clients. A client's interest takes precedence over the personal interests of SGA and its Access Persons. If a potential conflict arises, SGA and the Access Person must resolve the matter in the client's favor.

An actual or apparent conflict of interest could arise when both an Access Person and SGA, on behalf of a client, engage in a transaction involving the same security. In such cases, transactions for client accounts must take precedence over personal transactions.

Conflicts of interest also may arise when an Access Person becomes aware of Limited Offerings, such as private placements, or offerings in interests in limited partnerships or any thinly traded securities, whether public or private. Because of the inherent potential for conflict, Limited Offerings demand extreme care and are subject to closer scrutiny in the pre-approval procedures discussed below.

B. POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING PERSONAL TRADING

SGA recognizes that the personal investment transactions of its Access Persons and members of their immediate families demand the application of a strict code of ethics. Consequently, SGA requires that all personal investment transactions be carried out in a manner that will not endanger the interest of any client or create any apparent or actual conflict of interest between SGA and its Access Persons, on the one hand, and the client, on the other hand. Thus, SGA has adopted the procedures set forth below.

C. PERSONAL ACCOUNT EXEMPTIONS FOR PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES

If an Access Person certifies in writing that (1) the certifying Access Person does not influence the investment decisions for any specified account of a spouse, child or dependent person and (2) the person or persons making the investment decisions for such account do not make such decisions, in whole or in part, upon information that the certifying Access Person has provided, the Chief Compliance Officer may, in his or her discretion, determine that such an account is not the Access Person's Personal Account and that purchases and sales of Publicly Traded Securities for such account are not subject to the pre-clearance requirements of this Code set forth below.

Similarly, if an Access Person certifies in writing that trading in an account in which he or she has direct or indirect beneficial ownership is managed by someone other than the Access Person, such as a third party who exercises complete investment discretion in managing the account, the Chief Compliance Officer, may, in his or her discretion, determine that purchases and sales of Publicly Traded Securities for such account are not subject to the pre-clearance requirements of this Code set forth below. In addition, written verification by the third party involved in the management of the account may also be required in certain circumstances. If the Access Person has any role in the managing the account, then this exception does not apply.

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Finally, if an Access Person engages SGA to manage an account on a fully discretionary basis, purchases and sales of Publicly Traded Securities for such account will not be subject to the pre-clearance requirements of this Code set forth below.

Securities held or traded in an excepted account are nonetheless required to be included in the Access Person's initial, annual and quarterly reports. Any actual or appearance of a conflict of interest in the trading in the Access Person's excepted accounts may render these accounts subject to all of the provisions of this Code.

D. PROCEDURES REGARDING PERSONAL TRADING

1. PROHIBITED PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS

SGA generally prohibits purchases or sales of Prohibited Securities that are or will be held in an Access Person's Personal Account. This prohibition is intended to protect both SGA and its Access Persons from even the appearance of impropriety with respect to any personal transactions.

If you have any doubt as to whether the prohibition requirement applies to a particular security, please check with the Chief Compliance Officer before entering into that transaction.

The prohibition on personal trading shall not apply to Personal or Proprietary Accounts managed by SGA for the sole purpose of incubating or launching new strategies which invest in a universe of Securities different from the universe of Securities applied in managing existing client accounts.

At times, an Access Person may be unable to avoid trading in a Prohibited Security for the Access Person's Personal Account, such as when an Access Person needs to sell a Prohibited Security that was owned prior to becoming an Access Person of SGA. When an Access Person is unable to avoid trading in a Prohibited Security, the Access Person must follow the pre-clearance policies below.

2. PRE-CLEARANCE

Even when an Access Person is unable to avoid trading in a Prohibited Security, as referenced above, or when an Access Person desires to purchase a Limited Offering or IPO, SGA requires written pre-clearance of purchases and sales of (i) all Prohibited Securities that are or will be held in an Access Person's Personal Account and (ii) all Limited Offerings or IPOs that are or will be beneficially owned by its Access Persons. This pre-clearance is intended to protect both SGA and its Access Persons from even the appearance of impropriety with respect to any personal transactions.

At this time, pre-clearance is not required for personal trading in securities other than Prohibited Securities, Limited Offerings, or IPOs.

If you have any doubt as to whether the pre-clearance requirement applies to a particular security, please check with the Chief Compliance Officer before entering into that transaction.

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The pre-clearance requirement is satisfied by completing the appropriate pre-clearance form. The Intention to Execute Access Person Personal Trades form is to be used in most cases, with the exception of investments in Limited Offerings or IPOs, which requires completion of the Intention to participate in a Limited Investment Opportunity form (the "Limited Investment Opportunity Form"). A copy of each form is attached as Exhibit
A. SGA will treat the pre-clearance process as Confidential Information and will not disclose this information except as required by law or for appropriate business purposes, and Access Persons must do the same with respect to approvals or denials of any request for pre-clearance.

As part of the pre-clearance process, each Access Person wishing to buy or sell a security for a Personal Account must first confirm that he or she is not in receipt of any material, nonpublic information (i.e., "inside information") that would affect the price of that security. Pre-clearance is not automatically granted for every trade. Trades for Personal Accounts generally must be consistent with recommendations and actions that SGA has taken on behalf of its clients. Therefore, without the prior approval of the Chief Compliance Officer, an Access Person may not take a position in a security contrary to the position taken by SGA for its clients.

Approval of a trade in a Personal Account means that, to the best of the Chief Compliance Officer's knowledge:

o The security is not then being considered for purchase or sale by SGA for any client. A security is "being considered for purchase or sale" when a recommendation to purchase or sell a security has been made and communicated to the trading desk.

o The security is not in the process of being purchased or sold for a client of SGA, unless (1) such purchases or sales have been substantially completed, or (2) the transaction in the Personal Account that is managed by SGA, will be blocked with the client trades, in accordance with SGA's Trade Allocation Procedures.

o The security was not purchased by any client of SGA within 7 calendar days prior to the purchase by the Access Person.

If within the 7 calendar day period following a personal trade, a decision is made to purchase or sell the same security for a client of SGA, the trade should be done for the client and an explanation of the circumstances must be reviewed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

3. EXECUTION OF TRADES

The pre-clearance form must be completed on the day the Access Person intends to initiate a transaction and the trade must be executed on that day. If for some reason an Access Person cannot initiate trade instructions on that date, or the trade cannot be executed on that date, a new form must be completed and the appropriate authorization must be obtained again.

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4. LIMITED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

When an Access Person intends to effect a transaction that is an investment in a Limited Offering (e. g. , a private placement, limited partnership (including hedge funds)), an IPO or any thinly traded public security (each, a "Limited Investment Opportunity"), the Access Person must first consider whether or not the planned investment is one that is appropriate for any clients of SGA. Generally, SGA's strategies would not include Limited Investment Opportunities. However, if a client's account restrictions do not prohibit the acquisition of the security, the Limited Investment Opportunity may be an appropriate investment for the client. Therefore, the Access Person must complete the Limited Investment Opportunity Form (attached as Exhibit A) and, through the Form, bring the Limited Investment Opportunity to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer, to allow him or her to determine if the Limited Investment Opportunity should be offered to the clients of SGA. Access Persons should be aware that completion of the Limited Investment Opportunity Form serves as confirmation that the Access Person has considered the interests of the clients of SGA.

An Access Person must complete a Limited Investment Opportunity Form for all transactions in which an Access Person may acquire beneficial ownership in the security being offered by the Limited Investment Opportunity, regardless of whether or not such security will be held in the Access Person's Personal Account.

The date on which the Limited Investment Opportunity Form is completed will generally be considered to be the trade date. However, in many cases, the trade date may not have been established by the issuer or seller of the Limited Offering or IPO at the time the trade is initiated. The Access Person should then indicate that the trade date will be the date on which the seller or issuer finalizes the trade. As long as the Limited Investment Opportunity Form is completed within 15 days prior to the closing date of the transaction, the Access Person will be considered to be in compliance with this Code. This is also the case if an Access Person is the seller of a security originally purchased by such Access Person in a Limited Investment Opportunity such as a Limited Offering.

5. EXCEPTIONS TO THE PRE-CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

The following types of investments are not required to be pre-cleared. However, none of the transactions listed below are exempt from the periodic reporting requirements discussed below.

o BLOCKED TRADES. If a proposed trade in a security for a Personal Account that is managed by SGA is blocked with client trades in that security in compliance with SGA's Trade Allocation Procedures, the t rade may be executed without obtaining pre-approval on the standard form and without determining that the proposed trade complies with the requirements above. However, such transactions must be reported on the Access Person's Quarterly Transaction Report, and any holdings acquired in this manner must also be reported on the Annual Holdings Report.

o NON-VOLITIONAL TRANSACTIONS. The pre-clearance requirements do not apply to transactions as to which an Access Person does not exercise investment discretion at the time of the transaction. For example, if a security owned by an Access Person is called by the issuer of that security, the transaction does not

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have to be pre-cleared and the security may be delivered without pre-clearance. Similarly, if an option written by an Access Person is exercised, then the stock may be delivered pursuant to that option without pre-clearing the transaction. However, if it is necessary to purchase securities in order to deliver them, the purchase of the securities must be pre-cleared. If the rules of an exchange provide for automatic exercise or liquidation of an in-the-money derivative instrument upon expiration, the exercise or liquidation of that position by the exchange does not require pre-clearance. All non-volitional transactions are required to be reported on the Access Person's Quarterly Transaction Report and, if necessary, the Annual Holdings Report.

o AUTOMATED INVESTMENT PLANS. Purchases that are part of an established periodic Automated Investment Plan do not have to be pre-cleared, but participation in the plan should be pre-cleared prior to the first purchase. If an Access Person's spouse participates in such a plan at his or her place of employment, the Access Person must pre-clear participation in the plan upon commencement of employment, or upon the spouse's commencement of participation in the plan. Investments made through an automated investment plan must be reported on an Access Person's Quarterly Transaction Report and on his or her Annual Holdings Report.

o TENDER OFFERS. Tendering shares pursuant to a public tender offer is subject to special rules. If the tender offer is for 100% of the outstanding shares of a particular class, pre-clearance is not required with respect to securities of that class. If the tender offer is for less than 100% of the outstanding shares of a particular class, pre-clearance is required. (SGA may be participating in the transaction on behalf of client accounts and an Access Person's participation could reduce the number of shares able to be tendered on behalf of a client. ) In either case, tender offers must be reported on an Access Person's Quarterly Transaction Report and, if necessary, the Annual Holdings Report.

E. REPORTS OF PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS (FOR ALL REPORTABLE SECURITIES)

1. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS. In order for SGA to monitor compliance with this Code, each Access Person shall submit, or shall cause to be submitted, to the Chief Compliance Officer the following reports:

a. INITIAL HOLDINGS REPORT. Each Access Person shall submit to the Chief Compliance Officer a complete and accurate Initial Holdings Report in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B within 10 days of becoming an Access Person, with information current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date of his or her employment. The Initial Holdings Report includes all Reportable Securities the Access Person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership of upon commencement of employment by SGA, regardless of whether or not the Reportable Securities are held in the Access Person's Personal Account . The Initial Holdings Report must contain, at a minimum, the following information:

o The name of each Reportable Security and type of security.

o As applicable, the ticker symbol or CUSIP number.

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o As applicable, the number of shares or principal amount of each Reportable Security.

o The name of any broker, dealer, or bank with which the Access Person maintains an account in which any Reportable Securities.

o The Access Person's signature and the date the Initial Holdings Report is being submitted.

b. DUPLICATE CONFIRMATIONS AND ACCOUNT STATEMENTS. Each Access Person shall authorize the brokerage firm or other firm where such Access Person's Personal Accounts are maintained to send to the Chief Compliance Officer duplicate confirmations of all transactions in Reportable Securities effected for such Access Person's Personal Accounts. A form letter to be used for this purpose is attached hereto as Exhibit C.

In addition, each Access Person shall cause all of his or her brokers or other custodians to submit at least quarterly account statements for each of his or her Personal Accounts to SGA. The account statements shall be sent directly by the broker or other custodian to the Chief Compliance Officer regardless of whether any trading activity took place in the Personal Account during the quarter.

c. QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORTS. Each Access Person must submit Quarterly Transactions Reports in the form attached as Exhibit D within 30 days of the each calendar quarter end for all transactions during the quarter in Reportable Securities. The Quarterly Transaction Reports must contain, at a minimum, the following information:

o The trade date of the transaction and the name of each Reportable Security.

o As applicable, the ticker symbol or CUSIP number, interest rate and maturity date, number of shares, and principal amount of each Reportable Security.

o The nature of the transaction (i. e. , purchase, sale or other type of acquisition or disposition).

o The price of the Reportable Security at which the transaction was effected.

o The name of the broker, dealer, bank or transfer agent with or through which the transaction was effected.

o Each transaction report must also contain the following information with respect to any account established by the Access Person in which any securities were held during the quarter for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person: The name of the broker, dealer, or bank with which the Access Person established the account and the date the account was established.

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o The signature of the Access Person and the date the report is being submitted.

d. ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORT. Each Access Person shall submit a complete and accurate Annual Holdings Report in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E. The Annual Holdings Report is due within a reasonable period of time after the fiscal year end and the information in the Annual Holdings Report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the Annual Holdings Report is submitted. If there are not any changes to outside brokerage accounts, at a minimum, the Annual Holdings Report must contain the same information as required in the Initial Holdings Report.

2. REVIEW AND RETENTION OF REPORTS

The Chief Compliance Officer or other designee shall review each duplicate confirmation, transaction report and holdings report, and compare the transactions reported against the Pre-approval Forms that were prepared during the month or the quarter, as the case may be, to determine whether any violations of SGA's policies or of the applicable securities laws took place. If there are any discrepancies between trade confirmations and Pre-approval Forms, the Chief Compliance Officer or other designee shall contact such Access Person to resolve the discrepancy. Upon discovering a violation of these procedures, SGA may impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate, including a letter of censure or suspension, a fine or termination of the employment of the violator. Where a violation of procedures affects a client account, SGA may require the trade to be unwound and any profits disgorged to the client account.

VII. OTHER BUSINESS CONDUCT

A. DIRECTORSHIPS REQUIRE APPROVAL

Supervised Persons should discuss with the Chief Compliance Officer any invitations to serve on the board of directors for any private or public operating company (non-profits, excepted). Care in this area is necessary because of the potential conflict of interest involved and the potential impediment created for accounts managed by SGA in situations where Supervised Persons serving on boards obtain material nonpublic information in connection with their directorship, thereby effectively precluding the investment freedom that otherwise would be available to clients of SGA. Each Supervised Person should advise the Chief Compliance Officer annually of any operating company directorship held by that Supervised Person.

B. NO SPECIAL FAVORS

No Supervised Person may purchase or sell securities pursuant to any reciprocal arrangement arising from the allocation of brokerage or any other business dealings with a third party. Accepting information on or access to personal investments as an inducement to doing business with a specific broker on behalf of clients of SGA -- regardless of the form the favor takes -- is strictly prohibited. Personal transactions which create the appearance of special favoritism should be avoided.

C. RESTRICTIONS ON GIFTS

1. POLICY STATEMENT. A conflict of interest occurs when the personal interests of Supervised

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Persons interfere or could potentially interfere with their responsibilities to SGA and its clients. The overriding principle is that Supervised Persons should not accept inappropriate gifts, favors, entertainment, special accommodations, or other things of material value that could influence their decision-making or make them feel beholden to a person or firm. Similarly, Supervised Persons should not offer gifts, favors, entertainment or other things of value that could be viewed as overly generous or aimed at influencing decision-making or making a client feel beholden to the firm or the supervised person.

2. GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.

From time to time SGA and/or Supervised Persons may receive gifts or entertainment from third parties. Any gift, including favors, food or entertainment, received that has a value in excess of $75 should not be accepted unless approved by the Chief Compliance Officer. The firm may give approval on occasion with the stipulation that reimbursement to the provider may be required. Any gift or entertainment received, valued in excess of $10, should be disclosed to the Supervised Person's supervisor and the CCO and effectively belongs to the firm.

From time to time, SGA and/or Supervised Persons may give or offer gifts, or entertainment, to existing clients, prospective clients, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of SGA. If the gift or entertainment has a value in excess of $10, such gift or entertainment must be approved by the Chief Compliance Officer. When a business entertainment event, such as dinner or a sporting event, is approved as a gift or as a "reimbursement item," the Supervised Person will report the person or entity providing the entertainment, and verify the business purpose and who was present.

The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for logging gifts or entertainment in excess of $10. If an Supervised Person is unsure of the value of a gift, they should consider it reportable.

D. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Covered Associates are prohibited from making any direct or indirect (e.g. through another person, firm, family member, or political action committee) political contribution, either personally or on behalf of SGA, to any political party, elected official or candidate with the intention of obtaining or maintaining any business for SGA. ANY political contribution made by a Covered Associate to an elected official or candidate, state or local political party, or political action committee must be PRE-APPROVED by the CCO. See the POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS policy in SGA's compliance policies and procedures for complete policies and procedures with respect to political contributions. Among other things, those procedures require a two-year "look-back" for political contributions made by Supervised Persons from the time they become Covered Associates.

VIII. Reports to Mutual Funds

Per Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act, investment advisers to mutual funds must annually provide to the mutual fund's board of directors a written report that:

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1. Describes any issues arising under the code of ethics or procedures since the last report to the board of directors, including, but not limited to, information about material violations of the code or procedures and sanctions imposed in response to the material violations; and

2. Certifies that the investment adviser has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Fund Access Persons from violating the code.

IX. MISCELLANEOUS

A. IMPORTANCE OF ADHERENCE TO PROCEDURES

It is very important that all Supervised Persons adhere strictly to this Code. Any violations may result in serious sanctions, including dismissal from SGA.

B. ANNUAL CIRCULATION/ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CODE AND AMENDMENTS

This Code shall be circulated at least annually to all Supervised Persons, and at least annually each Supervised Person shall be asked to certify in writing pursuant to the form attached hereto as Exhibit F that he or she has received and followed this Code. Each Supervised Person will also be asked to certify to the receipt of any amendments to the Code circulated during the year.

C. REPORTING OF VIOLATION OF THE CODE

All Supervised Persons should report promptly to the Chief Compliance Officer any violation of this Code. All such reports will be treated confidentially to the extent permitted by law and SGA shall not retaliate against any individual who reports a violation of this Code.

D. RETENTION OF RECORDS

SGA shall retain all documents produced by the Chief Compliance Officer as required by this Code and all documents required to be submitted by Supervised Persons under this Code, including all duplicate confirmations and any documents referred to or incorporated therein, as part of the books and records required by the Advisers Act and the rules thereunder.

E. QUESTIONS

Any questions regarding this Code should be referred to the Chief Compliance Officer.

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