REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Pre-Effective Amendment No.
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Post-Effective Amendment No. 38
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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[X ]
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Amendment No. 41
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/ X / | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/ / | on ________ pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/ / | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) of Rule 485(b) |
/ / | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. |
This Prospectus has information about the Fund that you should know before you invest. You should read it carefully and keep it with your investment records.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved the Fund’s shares or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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Risk/Return Summary
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Additional Information Regarding the Fund’s Investment Objective, Investment Strategies and Related Risks
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Fund Management
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8
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Historical Performance of the Adviser’s Long/Short Equity Private Accounts
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9
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How the Fund Values its Shares
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10
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How to Buy Shares
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11
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How to Redeem Shares
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15
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Dividends, Distributions and Taxes
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18
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Financial Highlights
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Customer Privacy Notice
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For Additional Information
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back cover
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Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
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None
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Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
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None
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends
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None
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Redemption Fee
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None
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Management Fees
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1.99%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
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None
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Other Expenses
(1)
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Dividend expense on securities sold short
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0.87%
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Brokerage expense on securities sold short
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0.21%
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Other operating expenses
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0.48%
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Total Other Expenses
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1.56%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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3.55%
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Less Management Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements
(2)
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(0.32%)
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements
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3.23%
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(1) | “Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year. |
(2) | Waycross Partners, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed, until July 1, 2018, to reduce Management Fees and reimburse Other Expenses to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (exclusive of brokerage costs, taxes, borrowing costs such as interest and dividend expenses on securities sold short, interest, acquired fund fees and expenses, costs to organize the Fund, extraordinary expenses such as litigation and merger or reorganization costs and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business) to an amount not exceeding 2.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Management Fee reductions and expense reimbursements by the Adviser are subject to repayment by the Fund for a period of 3 years after such fees and expenses were incurred, provided that the repayments do not cause Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed (i) the expense limitation then in effect, if any, and (ii) the expense limitation in effect at the time the expenses to be repaid were incurred. Prior to July 1, 2018, this agreement may not be modified or terminated without the approval of the Board of Trustees. This agreement will terminate automatically if the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with the Adviser is terminated. |
1 Year
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3 Years
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$326
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$1,028
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Average Annual Total Returns
for Period Ended December 31 |
Long/Short Equity
Composite Accounts
(1)
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Credit Suisse AllHedge
Long/Short Equity Index
(2)
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1 Year
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7.80%
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2.23%
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5 Years
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4.81%
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4.43%
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Since Inception (July 1, 2005)
(3)
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5.39%
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3.18%
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(1) | The performance of the Accounts is audited annually. The Accounts’ performance is calculated differently from the standardized methodology promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the 1940 Act and used by mutual funds to calculate performance and results in performance data different from that derived from the standardized methodology. |
(2) | The Credit Suisse AllHedge Long/Short Equity Index is an asset-weighted hedge fund index derived from the market leading Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index. The Credit Suisse AllHedge Index provides a rules-based measure of an investable portfolio. Index performance data is published monthly and constituents are rebalanced semi-annually according to the sector weights of the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index. Unlike mutual funds, the index does not incur expenses. If expenses were deducted, the actual returns of this index would be lower. |
(3)
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Annualized.
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• | Complete and sign the account application. |
• | Enclose a check payable to the Fund. |
• | Mail the application and the check to the Transfer Agent at the following address: |
• | By sending a check, made payable to the Fund, c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 46707, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246-0707. Be sure to note your account number on the memo line of your check. The shareholder will be responsible for any fees incurred or losses suffered by the Fund as a result of any check returned for insufficient funds. |
• | By wire to the Fund account as described under “Opening an Account – By Wire.” Shareholders are required to call the Transfer Agent at 1-866-267-4304 before wiring funds. |
• | Through your brokerage firm or other financial institution. |
• | Name; |
• | Date of birth (for individuals); |
• | Residential or business street address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing); and |
• | Social security number, taxpayer identification number, or other identifying number. |
CUSTOMER PRIVACY NOTICE
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FACTS
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WHAT DOES THE WAYCROSS LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND (the “Fund”) DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
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Why?
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Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
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What?
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The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
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Social Security number
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Assets
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Retirement Assets
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Transaction History
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Checking Account Information
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Purchase History
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Account Balances
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Account Transactions
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Wire Transfer Instructions
When you are
no longer
our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
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How?
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All financial companies need to share your personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons the Fund chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
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Reasons we can share your personal information
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Do the
Funds share? |
Can you limit this sharing?
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For our everyday business purposes –
Such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus |
Yes
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No
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For our marketing purposes –
to offer our products and services to you |
No
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We don’t share
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For joint marketing with other financial companies
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No
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We don’t share
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For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your transactions and experiences |
No
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We don’t share
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For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
information about your creditworthiness |
No
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We don’t share
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For nonaffiliates to market to you
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No
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We don’t share
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Questions?
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Call 1-866-267-4304
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· | APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund managed by Apex Capital Management, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio; |
· | Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund managed by Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio; |
· | Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Equity Fund managed by Lyrical Asset Management LP of New York, New York; |
· | Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund managed by Barrow Street Advisors LLC of Stamford, Connecticut; |
· | Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund managed by Wavelength Capital Management, LLC of New York, New York; |
· | Blue Current Global Dividend Fund managed by Edge Advisers, LLC, of Atlanta, Georgia; |
· | Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund managed by Galapagos Partners, L.P. of Houston, Texas; and |
· | Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund managed by Ryan Labs, Inc. of New York, New York. |
Name of Trustee
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Dollar Range of Shares of
the Fund Owned by Trustee *
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Aggregate Dollar
Range of Shares Owned of All Funds
in Trust Overseen by Trustee
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Interested Trustee
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Robert G. Dorsey
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None
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$50,001 - $100,000
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
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None
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None
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John C. Davis
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None
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None
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David M. Deptula
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None
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None
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Name of Trustee
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Compensation
From the Fund
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Pension or Retirement Benefits Accrued As Part of Fund Expenses
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Estimated Annual Benefits Upon Retirement
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Total Compensation From all Funds Within the Trust
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Interested Trustee
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Robert G. Dorsey
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None
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None
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None
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None
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$30,000
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John C. Davis
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$30,000
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David M. Deptula
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$30,000
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Portfolio Manager
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Type of Accounts
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Total
Number of Other Accounts Managed |
Total
Assets of Other Accounts Managed |
Number of
Accounts Managed with Advisory Fee Based on Performance |
Total Assets
of Accounts Managed with Advisory Fee Based on Performance |
Benjamin Thomas
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Registered Investment Companies
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0
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$
0
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0
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$
0
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
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2
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$29,685,815
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2
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$29,685,815
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Other Accounts
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18
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$5,379,605
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0
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$
0
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· | prepares and assembles reports required to be sent to the Fund’s shareholders and arranges for the printing and dissemination of such reports; |
· | assembles reports required to be filed with the SEC and files such completed reports with the SEC; |
· | files the Fund’s federal income and excise tax returns and the Fund’s state and local tax returns; |
· | assists and advises the Fund regarding compliance with the 1940 Act and with its investment policies and limitations; and |
· | makes such reports and recommendations to the Trust’s Board of Trustees as the Board reasonably requests or deems appropriate. |
· | Public disclosure regarding Portfolio Securities is made in the Fund’s Annual Reports and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders, and in quarterly holdings reports on Form N-Q (“Official Reports ”), which are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. . Except for such Official Reports and as otherwise expressly permitted by the Trust’s policy, shareholders and other persons may not be provided with information regarding Portfolio Securities held, purchased or sold by the Fund. |
· | Information regarding Portfolio Securities as of the end of the most recent month, and other information regarding the investment activities of the Fund during such month, may be disclosed to rating and ranking organizations for use in connection with their rating or ranking of the Fund, but only if such information is at least 30 days old. |
· | Information regarding the general market exposure of the Fund may be disclosed, provided that such information is also disclosed on the Fund’s website and the information does not identify specific Portfolio Securities. |
· | Information regarding Portfolio Securities as of the end of the most recent calendar quarter may be disclosed to any other person or organization at the request of such person or organization, but only if such information is at least 30 days old. |
· | The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer may approve the disclosure of holdings of or transactions in Portfolio Securities that is made on the same basis to all shareholders of the Fund. |
· | The Fund’s policy relating to disclosure of holdings of Portfolio Securities does not prohibit disclosure of information to the Adviser or to other Trust service providers, including the Trust’s administrator, distributor, custodian, legal counsel, accountants and printers/typesetters, or to brokers and dealers through which the Fund purchases and sells Portfolio Securities. Below is a table that lists each service provider that may receive non-public portfolio information along with information regarding the frequency of access to, and limitations on use of, portfolio information. |
Type of Service Provider
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Typical Frequency of Access to
Portfolio Information
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Restrictions on Use
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Adviser
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Daily
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Contractual and Ethical
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Administrator and Distributor
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Daily
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Contractual and Ethical
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Custodian
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Daily
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Ethical
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Accountants
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During annual audit
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Ethical
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Legal counsel
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Regulatory filings, board meetings, and if a legal issue regarding the portfolio requires counsel’s review
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Ethical
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Printers/Typesetters
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Twice a year – printing of semi-annual and annual reports
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No formal restrictions in place – typesetter or printer would not receive portfolio information
until at least 30 days old
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Broker/dealers through which the Fund purchases and sells portfolio securities
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Daily access to the relevant purchase and/or sale – no broker/dealer has access to the Fund’s entire portfolio
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Contractual and Ethical
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· | The Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer may approve other arrangements under which information relating to Portfolio Securities held by the Fund, or purchased or sold by the Fund (other than information contained in Official Reports), may be disclosed. The Chief Compliance Officer shall approve such an arrangement only if he or she concludes (based on a consideration of the information to be disclosed, the timing of the disclosure, the intended use of the information and other relevant factors) that the arrangement is reasonably necessary to aid in conducting the ongoing business of the Trust and is unlikely to affect adversely the Fund or any shareholder of the Fund. The Chief Compliance Officer must inform the Board of Trustees of any such arrangements that are approved by the Chief Compliance Officer, and the rationale supporting approval, at the next regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees following such approval. |
· | Neither the Adviser nor the Trust (or any affiliated person, employee, officer, trustee or director of the Adviser or the Trust) may receive any direct or indirect compensation in consideration of the disclosure of information relating to Portfolio Securities held, purchased or sold by the Fund. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length
of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Interested Trustees
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Robert G. Dorsey*
Year of Birth: 1957
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Since February 2012
June 2012 to October 2013
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Trustee
President
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Managing Director of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC and Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (1999 to present)
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11
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n/a
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Independent Trustees
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John J. Discepoli
Year of Birth: 1963
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Since June 2012
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Trustee
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Owner of Discepoli Financial Planning, LLC (personal financial planning company) since November 2004
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11
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n/a
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John C. Davis
Year of Birth: 1952
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Since July 2014
Since June 2012
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Chairman
Trustee
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Consultant ( government services) since May 2011; Retired Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1974-2010)
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11
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n/a
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David M. Deptula
Year of Birth: 1958
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Since June 2012
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Trustee
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Vice President of Tax at The Standard Register Company since November 2011; Tax Partner at Deloitte Tax LLP from 1984 to 2011
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11
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n/a
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* | Mr. Dorsey is considered an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act because of his relationship with the Trust’s administrator, transfer agent and distributor . Mr. Dorsey was President of the Trust from June 2012 to October 2013. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length
of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Executive Officers
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David R. Carson
Year of Birth: 1958
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Since October 2013
April 2013 to October 2013
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President
Vice President
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Vice President and Director of Client Strategies of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2013 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, The Huntington Funds (2005 to 2013), The Flex-Funds (2006 to 2011), Meeder Financial (2007 to 2011), Huntington Strategy Shares (2012 to 2013), and Huntington Asset Advisors (2013); Vice President, Huntington National Bank (2001 to 2013).
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n/a
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n/a
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Nitin N. Kumbhani
8163 Old Yankee Road, Suite E
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Year of Birth: 1948
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Since June 2012
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Principal Executive Officer of APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
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President and Chief Investment Officer of Apex Capital Management, Inc. (1987 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Michael Kalbfleisch
8163 Old Yankee Road, Suite E
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Year of Birth: 1959
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Since June 2012
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Vice President of APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
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Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Apex Capital Management, Inc. (2001 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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William S. Sloneker
8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Year of Birth: 1953
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Since June 2012
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Principal Executive Officer of Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund
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Chairman, Chief Executive Office and Portfolio Manager of Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (1989 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Andrew B. Wellington
405 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Year of Birth: 1968
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Since January 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund
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Managing Director of Lyrical Asset Management LP (2008 to present)
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n/a
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n/a
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Nicholas Chermayeff
300 First Stamford Place
3
rd
Floor East
Stamford, CT 06902
Year of Birth: 1969
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Since April 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Barrow SQV Long All Cap Fund and Barrow SQV Hedged All Cap Fund
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Co-Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Barrow Street Capital LLC (since 1997)
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n/a
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n/a
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Name and Year of Birth
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Length
of Time
Served
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Position(s)
Held with
Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen
by Trustee
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Directorships
of Public
Companies
Held by Trustee During Past 5
Years
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Bo J. Howell
Year of Birth: 1981
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Since October 2014
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Secretary (2015 to present); Assistant Secretary (2014)
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V.P., Director of Fund Administration for Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2014 to present); Counsel – Securities and Mutual Funds for Western & Southern Financial Group (2012 to 2014); U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Senior Counsel (2009 to 2012)
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n/a
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n/a
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Stephen L. Preston
Year of Birth: 1966
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Since June 2012
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC and Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC since 2011; Senior Consultant at Mainstay Capital Markets Consultants (2010 to 2011); Chief Compliance Officer at INTL Trading, Inc. (2008 to 2010); Chief Compliance Officer at FSC Securities Corporation/Advantage Capital Corporation (2003 to 2008).
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n/a | n/a |
Mark J. Seger
Year of Birth: 1962
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Since October 2014
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Assistant Treasurer (2014 to present); Treasurer (2012 to 2014)
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Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (1999 to present)
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n/a | n/a |
Frank L. Newbauer
Year of Birth: 1954
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Since February 2012
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Assistant Secretary (2015 to present); Secretary (2012 to 2015)
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Assistant Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2010 to present); Assistant Vice President of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (1999 to 2010)
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n/a | n/a |
Charles C. Black
Year of Birth: 1979
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Since April 2015
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Assistant Chief Compliance Officer
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Senior Compliance Officer of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2015 to present); Senior Compliance Manager at Touchstone Mutual Funds (2013 to 2015), Senior Compliance Manager at Fund Evaluation Group (2011 to 2013); Regulatory Administration Specialist (2006 to 2011) and Senior Mutual Fund Accountant (2003 to 2006) at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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n/a | n/a |
(a) Proxy . A proxy permits a shareholder to vote without being present at annual or special meetings. A proxy is the form whereby a person who is eligible to vote on corporate matters transmits written instructions for voting or transfers the right to vote to another person in place of the eligible voter. Proxies are generally solicited by management, but may be solicited by dissident shareholders opposed to management’s policies or strategies. |
(b) Proxy Manager. Proxy manager, as used herein, refers to the individual, individuals or committee of individuals appointed by the investment advisers to each Fund (each, an “Investment Adviser”) as being responsible for supervising and implementing these Policies and Procedures. |
· | Uncontested elections of Directors, including the number and terms of office, attendance, and the number of meetings held. |
· | Selection and ratification of auditors. |
· | Stock splits, dividend, and fractional share issues. |
· | Application for listing of securities. |
· | Corporate name changes. |
· | Pollution, environment, or conservation issues. |
· | Employment issues. |
· | Restore or eliminate pre-emptive rights. |
· | Fees paid to auditors for consultants. |
· | Business abroad. |
· | Date, location of annual meeting. |
· | Contributions to charity or for education. |
· | All other items which aren’t expected to have a material adverse effect on the price of stock. |
· | Increases in authorized shares, common or preferred. |
· | Acquisitions, mergers, and spin-offs. |
· | Significant changes in the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws, such as anti- takeover provisions, poison pills, and rights issues. |
· | Proxy fight or other control contest. |
· | Remuneration of management, directors, and employees. Employee Stock Option Plans. |
· | Cumulative voting issues. |
· | Golden parachute plans or any unusual compensation benefits to be awarded contingent upon the merger or acquisition of the particular company. |
· | To avoid excessive storage space, Waycross Partners, LLC retains only one copy of each annual report and proxy statement received from the reporting companies. All others will not be retained. |
· | All proxy ballots are collected and grouped with that company’s annual report and proxy statement. |
· | Every proxy ballot is recorded via an Excel spreadsheet on the day of receipt by: |
i. | Broker/dealer/custodian and account number |
ii. | Date received in office of Waycross Partners, LLC |
iii. | Stock symbol |
iv. | Number of shares to be voted |
v. | Voting deadline |
vi. | Shareholder name – where possible |
vii. | Proxy control number (on proxy statement) |
· | Once the individual company’s proxies are received, that company is assigned to a designated Portfolio Manager. |
· | For companies with 5000 shares/votes or more, the Waycross Partners, LLC Client Service & Operations Manager for each client account where these shares are held will conduct an in-depth analysis of the entire proxy ballot and all corporate board proposals. This analysis will be conducted to avoid any actual or potential material conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is evident after in-depth analysis, Clients will be contacted prior to voting to discuss the exact nature of the conflict and to obtain consent prior to voting. The Client Service & Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining evidence of the client contact. |
· | For companies with fewer than 5000 shares/votes, the Client Service & Operations Manager votes in the manner that he/she believes is in the best interest of the shareholder(s)/client(s). |
· | If for some reason, Waycross Partners, LLC determines that it is in the best interest of the client to refrain from voting (i.e. the expense of voting outweighs any benefit, etc.), then the Client Service & Operations Manager maintains documentation to support the reasoning. The CCO is responsible for maintaining evidence of the supporting rational for abstaining and the client notification. |
· | After making his/her decision, the Client Service & Operations Manager then electronically votes each ballot. |
· | After voting the proxy ballots, an electronic confirmation of the vote(s) cast are sent to the CCO for his information and possibly comments. |
· | All electronic confirmations are printed, matched, and attached (by group) with the actual proxy ballots (ballot groupings). |
· | The reporting company’s annual report, proxy statement and ballot groupings are then be preserved and maintained and available for retrieval if requested by any client/shareholder. |
· | The proxy voting policies and procedures; |
· | Copies of proxy statements Waycross Partners, LLC received for client securities; |
· | A record of each vote Waycross Partners, LLC cast on behalf of a client; |
· | A copy of any document Waycross Partners, LLC created that was material to making a decision on how to vote proxies on behalf of a client or that memorializes the basis for that decision; and |
· | A copy of each written client request for information on how Waycross Partners, LLC voted proxies on behalf of the client, and a copy of any written response by Waycross Partners, LLC to any (written or oral) client request for that information on behalf of the requesting client. |
PART C. | OTHER INFORMATION |
Item 28. | Exhibits |
(a) | Agreement and Declaration of Trust (1) |
(b) | Bylaws (1) |
(c) | Incorporated by reference to Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Bylaws |
(d) | (i) Investment Advisory Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc. (5) |
(ii) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (5) |
(iii) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Veripax Financial Management, LLC (5) |
(iv) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund (7) |
(v) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC (8) |
(vi) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (11) |
(vii) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP regarding Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(viii) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC (17) |
(ix) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Galapagos Partners, L.P. (19) |
(x) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Ryan Labs, Inc. (20) |
(xi) | Investment Advisory Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC – Filed Herewith |
(e) |
(i)
Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
(16)
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(ii) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (16) |
(iii) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(iv) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (16) |
(v) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (16) |
(vi) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(vii) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(viii) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(ix) | Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(f) | Inapplicable |
(g) | Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank (5) |
(i) | First Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding VFM Steadfast Fund (5) |
(ii) | Second Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (5) |
(iii) | Third Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund (7) |
(iv) | Fourth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (10) |
(v) | Fifth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (11) |
(vi) | Sixth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Lyrical U.S. Hedged Equity Fund (17) |
(vii) | Seventh Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(viii) | Eighth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(ix) | Eighth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(x) | Ninth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(h) | (i) First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc. (18) |
(ii) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (16) |
(iii) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (16) |
(iv) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(v) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (16) |
(vi) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (16) |
(vii) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (16) |
(viii) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (16) |
(ix) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(x) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (16) |
(xi) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (16) |
(xii) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC with APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (16) |
(xiii) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC with Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (16) |
(xiv) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC with Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(xv) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC with Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (16) |
(xvi) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC with Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (16) |
(xvii) | Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (4) |
(xviii) | First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (18) |
(xix) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Veripax Financial Management, LLC (5) |
(xx) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP regarding Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund (7) |
(xxi) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC (8) |
(xxii) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (11) |
(xxiii) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP regarding Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(xxiv) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(xxv) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(xxvi) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(xxvii) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC (17) |
(xxviii) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(xxix) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(xxx) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(xxxi) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Galapagos Partners, L.P. (19) |
(xxxii) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(xxxiii) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(xxxiv) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(xxxv) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Ryan Labs, Inc. (20) |
(xxxvi) | Form of Master Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund (21) |
(xxxvii) | Expense Limitation Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC – Filed Herewith |
(xxxviii) | Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(xxxix) | Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(xl) | Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(i) | (i) Legal Opinion on behalf of APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (3) |
(iii) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund (5) |
(iv) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund (7) |
(v) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Barrow All-Cap Core Fund and Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund (10) |
(vi) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund (11) |
(vii) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (16) |
(viii) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Blue Current Global Dividend Fund (17) |
(ix) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund (19) |
(x) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund (20) |
(xi) | Legal Opinion on behalf of Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund – Filed Herewith |
(j) | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – To be filed by Amendment |
(k) | Inapplicable |
(l) | Initial Capital Agreement (5) |
(m) | Rule 12b-1 Plan (17) |
(n) | Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan (8) |
(o) | Reserved |
(i) | Code of Ethics of the Registrant (3) |
(ii) | Code of Ethics of Apex Capital Management, Inc. (14) |
(iii) | Code of Ethics of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (1) |
(iv) | Code of Ethics of Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (14) |
(v) | Code of Ethics of Veripax Financial Management, LLC (5) |
(vi) | Code of Ethics of Lyrical Asset Management LP (14) |
(vii) | Code of Ethics of Barrow Street Advisors LLC (10) |
(viii) | Code of Ethics of Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (11) |
(ix) | Code of Ethics of Edge Advisors, LLC (17) |
(x) | Code of Ethics of Galapagos Partners, L.P. (19) |
(xi) | Code of Ethics of Ryan Labs, Inc. (20) |
(xii) | Code of Ethics of Waycross Partners, LLC – Filed Herewith |
Other: | Powers of Attorney for David M. Deptula, John J. Discepoli and John C. Davis (2) |
(1) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s initial Registration Statement, filed March 23, 2012 |
(2) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed June 8, 2012 |
(3) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3, filed June 26, 2012 |
(4) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, filed June 29, 2012 |
(5) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2, filed September 11, 2012 |
(6) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 4, filed November 21, 2012 |
(7) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 5, filed February 1, 2013 |
(8) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 8, filed June 6, 2013 |
(9) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 9, filed July 5, 2013 |
(10) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 10, filed August 20, 2013 |
(11) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 13, filed September 27, 2013 |
(12) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 14, filed September 30, 2013 |
(13) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 18, filed December 24, 2013 |
(14) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 19, filed February 21, 2014 |
(15) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 21, filed April 28, 2014 |
(16) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 23, filed July 11, 2014 |
(17) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 25, filed September 15, 2014 |
(18) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 26, filed September 29, 2014 |
(19) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 31, filed December 22, 2014 |
(20) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 32, filed December 24, 2014. |
(21) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 35, filed February 13, 2015. |
(22) | Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 39, filed March 30, 2015. |
Item 29 . | Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant |
Item 30 . | Indemnification |
Item 31 . | Business and Other Connections of the Investment Advisers |
(a) | Apex Capital Management, Inc. (“Apex”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1987. Apex provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations and, corporations and other businesses. |
(b) | Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (“CAM”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. CAM provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations and other businesses, state and municipal government entities and insurance companies. |
(c) | Lyrical Asset Management LP (“Lyrical”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2008. Lyrical provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, corporations and other businesses and a UCITS fund. |
(d) | Barrow Street Advisors LLC (“Barrow Street”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. Barrow Street provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles. |
(e) | Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (“Wavelength”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. |
(f) | Edge Advisors, LLC (“Edge”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2006. |
(g) | Galapagos Partners, L.P. (“Galapagos”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2007. |
(h) | Ryan Labs, Inc. (“Ryan Labs”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. |
(i) | Waycross Partners, LLC (“Waycross”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
Item 32 . | Principal Underwriters |
(a) | The Distributor also acts as the principal underwriter for the following other open-end investment companies: |
(c) | Inapplicable |
Item 33 . | Location of Accounts and Records |
Item 34 . | Management Services Not Discussed in Parts A or B |
Item 35 . | Undertakings |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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David R. Carson
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President
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/s/Robert G. Dorsey
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Trustee
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April 29, 2015
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Robert G. Dorsey
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/s/Jennifer L. Leamer
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Treasurer
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April 29, 2015
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Jennifer L. Leamer
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Trustee
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David M. Deptula
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/s/Frank L. Newbauer
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Frank L. Newbauer
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John J. Discepoli
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April 29, 2015
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John C. Davis
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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28(d)(xi)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC
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28(e)(ix)
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Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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28(g)(x)
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Ninth Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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28(h)(xxxvii)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC
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28(h)(xxxviii)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Fund
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28(h)(xxxix)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity fund
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28(h)(xl)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC regarding Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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28(i)(xi)
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Legal Opinion on behalf of Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
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28(o)(xii)
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Code of Ethics of Waycross Partners, LLC
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2. | Obligations of Investment Adviser |
(a) | Services . The Adviser agrees to perform the following services (the “ Services ”) for the Trust: |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST, on
behalf of the
Fund listed on Schedule A
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WAYCROSS PARTNERS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson |
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/s/ Benjamin Thomas | ||
Name:
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David R. Carson |
Name:
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Benjamin Thomas | ||
Title:
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President | Title: | Managing Partner |
Name of Fund
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Management Fee*
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Waycross Long/Short Fund
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1.99%
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* | As a percent of average daily net assets. Note, however, that the Adviser shall have the right, but not the obligation, to voluntarily waive any portion of the advisory fee from time to time. |
1. | Appointment. |
2. | Sale and Repurchase of Shares. |
(a) | Distributor will have the right, as agent for the Trust, to enter into dealer agreements with responsible investment dealers, and to sell Shares to such investment dealers against orders therefor at the public offering price (as defined in subparagraph 2(d) hereof) stated in the Trust’s effective Registration Statement on Form N-1A under the Act and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including the then current prospectus and statement of additional information (the “Registration Statement”). Upon receipt of an order to purchase Shares from a dealer with whom Distributor has a dealer agreement, Distributor will promptly cause such order to be filled by the Trust. All dealer agreements shall be in such form as has been approved by the Trust. |
(b) | Distributor will also have the right, as agent for the Trust, to sell such Shares to the public against orders therefor at the public offering price. |
(c) | Distributor will also have the right to take, as agent for the Trust, all actions which, in Distributor’s reasonable judgment, are necessary to carry into effect the distribution of the Shares. |
(d) | The public offering price for the Shares of each Fund shall be the respective net asset value of the Shares of that Fund then in effect, plus any applicable sales charge determined in the manner set forth in the Registration Statement or as permitted by the Act and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder. In no event shall any applicable sales charge exceed the maximum sales charge permitted by the Rules of FINRA. |
(e) | The net asset value of the Shares of each Fund shall be determined in the manner provided in the Registration Statement, and when determined shall be applicable to transactions as provided for in the Registration Statement. The net asset value of the Shares of each Fund shall be calculated by the Trust or by another entity on behalf of the Trust. Distributor shall have no duty to inquire into or liability for the accuracy of the net asset value per Share as calculated. |
(f) | On every sale, the Trust shall receive the applicable net asset value of the Shares promptly, but in no event later than the third business day following the date on which Distributor shall have received an order for the purchase of the Shares. |
(g) | Upon receipt of purchase instructions, Distributor will transmit such instructions to the Trust or its transfer agent for the issuance and registration of the Shares purchased. |
(h) | Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Distributor or any affiliated person (as defined in the Act) of Distributor from acting as distributor for any other person, firm or corporation (including other investment companies) or in any way limit or restrict Distributor or any such affiliated person from buying, selling or trading any securities for its or their own account or for the accounts of others from whom it or they may be acting; provided, however, that Distributor expressly represents that it will undertake no activities which, in its reasonable judgment, will adversely affect the performance of its obligations to the Trust under this Agreement. |
(i) | Distributor, as agent of and for the account of the Trust, may repurchase the Shares at such prices and upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified in the Registration Statement. |
3. | Sale of Shares by the Trust. |
4. | Basis of Sale of Shares. |
5. | Rules of FINRA, etc. |
(a) | In providing services hereunder, Distributor will comply with the Rules of FINRA, the federal securities laws and the rules thereunder and the securities laws and regulations of each state and other jurisdiction in which it sells, directly or indirectly, any Shares. |
(b) | Distributor will require each dealer with whom Distributor has a dealer agreement to conform to the applicable provisions hereof and the Registration Statement with respect to the public offering price of the Shares, and neither Distributor nor any such dealers shall withhold the placing of purchase orders so as to make a profit thereby. |
(c) | Distributor agrees to furnish to the Trust sufficient copies of any agreements, plans or other materials it intends to use in connection with any sales of Shares in reasonably adequate time for the Trust to file and clear them with the proper authorities before they are put in use, and not to use them until so filed and cleared. At the request of the Fund, Distributor will assume responsibility for the review and clearance of all advertisements and sales literature. |
(d) | Distributor, at its own expense, will qualify as dealer or broker, or otherwise, under all applicable state or federal laws required in order that Shares may be sold in such States as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties. |
(e) | Distributor shall not make, or permit any representative, broker or dealer to make, in connection with any sale or solicitation of a sale of the Shares, any representations concerning the Shares except those contained in the then current prospectus and statement of additional information covering the Shares and in printed information approved by the Trust as information supplemental to such prospectus and statement of additional information. Copies of the then effective prospectus and statement of additional information and any such printed supplemental information will be supplied by the Trust to Distributor in reasonable quantities upon request. |
6. | Records to be supplied by Trust. |
7. | Fees and Expenses. |
8. | Indemnification of Trust. |
9. | Indemnification of Distributor. |
10. | Representations of the Parties. |
(a) | The Trust certifies to Distributor that: (1) as of the date of the execution of this Agreement, each Fund that is in existence as of such date has an unlimited number of authorized shares, and (2) this Agreement has been duly authorized by the Trust and, when executed and delivered by the Trust, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Trust, enforceable against the Trust in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties. |
(b) | Distributor represents and warrants that: (1) the various procedures and systems which Distributor has implemented with regard to safeguarding from loss or damage attributable to fire, theft, or any other cause the records and other data of the Trust and Distributor’s records, data, equipment facilities and other property used in the performance of its obligations hereunder are adequate and that it will make such changes therein from time to time as are required for the secure performance of its obligations hereunder, and (2) this Agreement has been duly authorized by Distributor and, when executed and delivered by Distributor, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of Distributor, enforceable against Distributor in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties. |
11. | Termination and Amendment of this Agreement. |
12. | Effective Period of this Agreement. |
13. | Successor Investment Company. |
14. | Limitation of Liability. |
15. | Severability. |
16. | Questions of Interpretation. |
(a) | This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. |
(b) | Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from a term or provision of the Act shall be resolved by reference to such term or provision of the Act and to interpretation thereof, if any, by the United States courts or in the absence of any controlling decision of any such court, by rules, regulations or orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued pursuant to said Act. In addition, where the effect of a requirement of the Act, reflected in any provision of this Agreement is revised by rule, regulation or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order. |
17. | Notices. |
18. | Execution |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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David R. Carson
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ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Robert G. Dorsey
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President
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ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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U.S. BANK, N.A.
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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By:
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/s/ Michael R. McVoy
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Name:
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David R. Carson |
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Michael R. McVoy | ||
Title:
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President
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Senior Vice President |
I. | Annual Fee Based Upon Market Value Fee Per Fund(*) |
II. | Portfolio Transaction Fees: |
III. | Out-of-Pocket Expenses |
§ | A transaction is a purchase/sale of a security, free receipt/free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange. |
§ | No charge for the initial conversion free receipt. |
§ | Overdrafts – charged to the account at prime interest rate plus 2. |
IV. | Additional Services |
§ | 1-25 foreign securities: $500 |
§ | 26-50 foreign securities: $1,000 |
§ | Over 50 foreign securities: $1,500 |
§ | Euroclear – Eurobonds only. Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge. |
§ | For all other markets specified above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market. |
§ | Charges incurred by U.S. Bank, N. A. directly or through sub-custodians for local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, foreign exchange transactions, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees, proxy services and other shareholder communications or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred. |
§ | A surcharge may be added to certain out-of-pocket expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate. |
§ | SWIFT reporting and message fees. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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WAYCROSS PARTNERS, LLC
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By:
/s/ David R. Carson
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By:
/s/ Benjamin Thomas
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Name: David R. Carson
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Name: Benjamin Thomas
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Title: President
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Title: Managing Partner
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Fund Name
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Maximum Operating
Expense Limit
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Waycross Long/Short Fund
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2.15%
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* | Expressed as a percentage of a Fund’s average daily net assets. This amount is exclusive of brokerage costs, taxes, interest, costs to organize the Fund, Acquired Fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses such as litigation and merger or reorganization costs and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund’s business, and amounts, if any, payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. |
1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS. |
(a) | calculate Trust expenses and administer all disbursements for the Trust, and as appropriate compute the Trust’s yields, total return, expense ratios and portfolio turnover rate; |
(b) | prepare, in consultation with Trust counsel, and supervise the filing of annual updates to prospectuses, statements of additional information and registration statements; |
(c) | prepare such reports, notice filing forms and other documents (including reports regarding the sale and redemption of shares of the Trust as may be required in order to comply with federal and state securities law) as may be necessary or desirable to make notice filings relating to the Trust’s shares with state securities authorities, monitor the sale of Trust shares for compliance with state securities laws, and file with the appropriate state securities authorities compliance filings as may be necessary or convenient to enable the Trust to make a continuous offering of its shares; |
(d) | develop and prepare, with the assistance of the Trust’s investment adviser(s), communications to shareholders, including the annual and semiannual reports to shareholders, coordinate the mailing of prospectuses, notices and other reports to Trust shareholders; |
(e) | administer contracts on behalf of the Trust with, among others, the Trust’s investment adviser(s), distributor, custodian, transfer agent and fund accountant; |
(f) | calculate performance data of the Trust; |
(g) | assist the Trust’s independent public accountants with the preparation and filing of the Trust’s tax returns, and prepare and mail annual Form 1099, Form W-2P and Form 5498 to appropriate shareholders, with a copy to the Internal Revenue Service; |
(h) | provide individuals reasonably acceptable to the Trust’s Trustees to serve as officers of the Trust, who will be responsible for the management of certain of the Trust’s affairs as determined by the Trustees; |
(i) | advise the Trust and its Trustees on matters concerning the Trust and its affairs including making recommendations regarding dividends and distributions; |
(j) | coordinate the acquisition of and maintain fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Trust in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act and as such bonds and policies are approved by the Trustees; |
(k) | monitor and advise the Trust and its Funds on their registered investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; |
(l) | assist the Trust, each Fund’s investment adviser(s) and the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer in monitoring the Trust and its Funds for compliance with applicable limitations as imposed by the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder or set forth in the Trust’s or any Fund’s then current Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information; |
(m) | coordinate meetings of and prepare materials for the quarterly meetings of the Trustees; |
(n) | cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that all necessary information is made available to, the Trust’s independent public accountants in connection with the preparation of any audit or report requested by the Trust; |
(o) | cooperate with, and take all reasonable actions in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, to ensure that the necessary information is made available to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or any other regulatory authority in connection with any regulatory audit of the Trust or any Fund; |
(p) | perform all reasonable and customary administrative services and functions of the Trust to the extent such administrative services and functions are not provided to the Trust by other agents of the Trust; |
(q) | prepare and file with the SEC (i) the reports for the Trust on Forms N-CSR, N-Q and N-SAR, (ii) Form N-PX, and (iii) all required notices pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the 1940 Act; and |
(r) | furnish advice and recommendations with respect to other aspects of the business and affairs of the Trust as the Trust and Ultimus shall determine desirable. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING. |
3. | ALLOCATION OF CHARGES AND EXPENSES. |
4. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE. |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE. |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST. |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS. |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY. |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE. |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS. |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST. |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS. |
15. | INSURANCE. |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST. |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT. |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. |
19. | NOTICES. |
20. | ASSIGNMENT. |
21. | GOVERNING LAW. |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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Its:
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President
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Robert G. Dorsey
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Its:
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President
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Average Daily Net Assets
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Administration Fee
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Up to $100 million
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0.100%
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$100 million to $250 million
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0.075%
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In excess of $250 million
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0.050%
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1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS. |
(a) | MAINTENANCE OF BOOKS AND RECORDS. |
(b) | PERFORMANCE OF DAILY ACCOUNTING SERVICES. |
(i) | Calculate the net asset value per share utilizing prices obtained from the sources described in subsection 1(b)(ii) below; |
(ii) | Obtain security prices from independent pricing services, or if such quotes are unavailable, then obtain such prices from each Fund’s investment adviser or its designee, as approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (hereafter referred to as “Trustees”); |
(iii) | Verify and reconcile with the Funds’ custodian all daily trade activity; |
(iv) | Compute, as appropriate, each Fund’s net income and capital gains, dividend payables, dividend factors, yields, and weighted average portfolio maturity; |
(v) | Review daily the net asset value calculation and dividend factor (if any) for each Fund prior to release to shareholders, check and confirm the net asset values and dividend factors for reasonableness and deviations, and distribute net asset values and yields to NASDAQ and such other entities as directed by the Fund; |
(vi) | Determine unrealized appreciation and depreciation on securities held by the Funds; |
(vii) | Amortize premiums and accrete discounts on securities purchased at a price other than face value, if requested by the Trust; |
(viii) | Update fund accounting system to reflect rate changes, as received from a Fund’s investment adviser, on variable interest rate instruments; |
(ix) | Post Fund transactions to appropriate categories; |
(x) | Accrue expenses of each Fund; |
(xi) | Determine the outstanding receivables and payables for all (1) security trades, (2) Fund share transactions and (3) income and expense accounts; |
(xii) | Provide accounting reports in connection with the Trust’s regular annual audit and other audits and examinations by regulatory agencies; and |
(xiii) | Provide such periodic reports as the parties shall reasonably agree upon. |
(c) | SPECIAL REPORTS AND SERVICES. |
(i) | Ultimus may provide additional special reports upon the request of the Trust or a Fund’s investment adviser, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to the reports being made available. |
(ii) | Ultimus may provide such other similar services with respect to a Fund as may be reasonably requested by the Trust, which may result in an additional charge, the amount of which shall be agreed upon between the parties prior to such services being provided. |
(d) | ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES. |
(i) | Provide monthly (or as frequently as may reasonably be requested by the Trust or a Fund’s investment adviser) a set of financial statements for each Fund as described below, upon request of the Trust: |
(ii) | Provide accounting information for the following: |
(A) | federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax returns; |
(B) | the Trust’s quarterly and semiannual reports with the SEC on Form N-Q, Form N-SAR and Form N-CSR; |
(C) | registration statements on Form N-1A and other filings relating to the registration of shares; |
(D) | Ultimus’ monitoring of the Trust’s status as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended; |
(E) | annual audit by the Trust’s auditors; and |
(F) | examinations performed by the SEC. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING. |
3. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS |
4. | REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. |
(a) | All freight and other delivery and bonding charges incurred by Ultimus in delivering materials to and from the Trust; |
(b) | All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by Ultimus in communication with the Trust, the Trust’s investment adviser(s) or custodian, counsel for the Trust or a Fund, counsel for the Trust’s independent Trustees, dealers or others as required for Ultimus to perform the services to be provided hereunder; |
(c) | The cost of obtaining security market quotes; |
(d) | All fees and expenses incurred in connection with any licensing of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust; |
(e) | Any expenses Ultimus shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the Trust for certain purposes; |
(f) | A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Service Organization Control 1 Reports (“SSAE 16 Reports”); and |
(g) | Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE. |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE. |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST. |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS. |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY. |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE. |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS. |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST. |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS. |
15. | INSURANCE. |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST. |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT. |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. |
19. | NOTICES. |
20. | ASSIGNMENT. |
21. | GOVERNING LAW. |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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Its:
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President
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Robert G. Dorsey
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Its:
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President
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Number of Share Classes
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One
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Two
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Three
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Year 1
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$24,000
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$30,000
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$36,000
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Year 2
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$27,000
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$33,000
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$39,000
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Year 3
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$30,000
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$36,000
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$42,000
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Average Daily Net Assets
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Asset Based Fee
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$0 to $500 million
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0.010%
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In excess of $500 million
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0.005%
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1. | RETENTION OF ULTIMUS. |
(a) | Shareholder Transactions |
(i) | Process shareholder purchase and redemption orders in accordance with conditions set forth in the applicable Fund’s prospectus(es); |
(ii) | Set up account information, including address, dividend option, taxpayer identification numbers and wire instructions; |
(iii) | Issue confirmations in compliance with Rule 10b-10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”); |
(iv) | Issue periodic statements for shareholders; |
(v) | Process transfers and exchanges; |
(vi) | Act as a service agent and process dividend payments, including the purchase of new shares, through dividend reimbursement; |
(vii) | Record the issuance of shares and maintain pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) of the 1934 Act a record of the total number of shares of each Fund which are authorized, based upon data provided to it by the Trust, and issued and outstanding; |
(viii) | Perform such services as are required to comply with Rules 17a-24 and 17Ad-17 of the 1934 Act (the “Lost Shareholder Rules”); |
(ix) | Provide cost basis reporting for shareholders; and |
(x) | Administer and/or perform all other customary services of a transfer agent. |
(b) | Shareholder Information Services |
(i) | Make information available to shareholder servicing unit and other remote access units regarding trade date, share price, current holdings, yields, and dividend information. |
(ii) | Produce detailed history of transactions through duplicate or special order statements upon request. |
(iii) | Provide mailing labels for distribution of financial reports, prospectuses, proxy statements or marketing material to current shareholders. |
(iv) | Respond as appropriate to all inquiries and communications from shareholders relating to shareholder accounts. |
(c) | Compliance Reporting |
(i) | Provide reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the states in which the Funds are registered. |
(ii) | Prepare and distribute appropriate Internal Revenue Service forms for shareholder income and capital gains. |
(iii) | Issue tax withholding reports to the Internal Revenue Service. |
(d) | Dealer/Load Processing (if applicable) |
(i) | Provide reports for tracking rights of accumulation and purchases made under a Letter of Intent. |
(ii) | Account for separation of shareholder investments from transaction sale charges for purchase of Fund shares. |
(iii) | Calculate fees due under Rule 12b-1 plans for distribution and marketing expenses. |
(iv) | Track sales and commission statistics by dealer and provide for payment of commissions on direct shareholder purchases in each load Fund. |
(e) | Shareholder Account Maintenance |
(i) | Maintain all shareholder records for each account in each Fund. |
(ii) | Issue customer statements on scheduled cycle, providing duplicate second and third party copies if required. |
(iii) | Record shareholder account information changes. |
(iv) | Maintain account documentation files for each shareholder. |
2. | SUBCONTRACTING. |
3. | COMPENSATION OF ULTIMUS. |
4. | REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. |
(a) | All freight and other delivery and bonding charges incurred by Ultimus in delivering materials to and from the Trust; |
(b) | All direct telephone, telephone transmission and telecopy or other electronic transmission expenses incurred by Ultimus in communication with the Trust, the Trust's investment adviser(s) or custodian, dealers or others as required for Ultimus to perform the services to be provided hereunder; |
(c) | The cost of microfilm, microfiche or other methods of storing records or other materials; |
(d) | The cost of printing and generating confirmations, statements and other documents and the cost of mailing such documents to shareholders and others; |
(e) | All expenses incurred in connection with any licenses of software, subscriptions to databases, custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any special reports or services requested by the Trust; |
(f) | Any expenses Ultimus shall incur at the direction of an officer of the Trust thereunto duly authorized other than an employee or other affiliated person of Ultimus who may otherwise be named as an authorized representative of the trust for certain purposes; |
(g) | A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Service Organization Control 1 Reports (“SSAE 16 Reports”); and |
(h) | Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement. |
5. | EFFECTIVE DATE. |
6. | TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. |
7. | STANDARD OF CARE. |
8. | INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUST. |
9. | INDEMNIFICATION OF ULTIMUS. |
10. | RECORD RETENTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY. |
11. | FORCE MAJEURE. |
12. | RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP; RETURN OF RECORDS. |
13. | REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TRUST. |
14. | REPRESENTATIONS OF ULTIMUS. |
15. | INSURANCE. |
16. | INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE TRUST. |
(a) | Copies of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration of Trust”) and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. |
(b) | Copies of the following documents: |
(1) | The Trust’s Bylaws and any amendments thereto; and |
(2) | Certified copies of resolutions of the Trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of the Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of the Trust to instruct Ultimus thereunder. |
(c) | A list of all the officers of the Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct Ultimus in all matters. |
(d) | Copies of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each Fund. |
17. | AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT. |
18. | COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. |
19. | NOTICES. |
20. | ASSIGNMENT. |
21. | GOVERNING LAW. |
22. | LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. |
23. | MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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Its:
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President
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ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Robert G. Dorsey
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Its:
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President
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Annual fee per shareholder account:
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Direct Accounts
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$20.00 per open account
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NSCC Fund/Serve Accounts
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$15.00 per open account
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Closed Accounts
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$0.00 per closed account
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Minimum fee per year
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$18,000 per Fund/share class
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1. | Determine whether a given proposed action is legal and complies with the Code of Ethics and Compliance Manual |
2. | Determine whether a given proposed action is in the best interest of the firm’s clients and in line with the principal of delivering true and outstanding value while maintaining the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethical conduct |
3. | Determine whether a given proposed action could be interpreted differently and less favorably than intended, with consideration for both today and any prospective future impact |
· | Clients’ interests come first. |
· | Avoid conflicts of interest. |
· | Avoid taking advantage of your position or trust. |
· | The title and type of security, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares, and principal amount of each reportable security in which the access person has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; |
· | The name of any broker, dealer or bank with which the access person maintains an account in which any securities are held for the access person's direct or indirect benefit; and |
· | The date the access person submits the report. |
· | No later than 10 days after the person becomes an access person, and the information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the person becomes an access person. |
· | At least once each 12-month period thereafter on a date you select, and the information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the report was submitted. |
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Each transaction report must contain, at a minimum, the following information about each transaction involving a reportable security in which the access person had, or as a result of the transaction acquired, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership:
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a) | The date of the transaction, the title, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, interest rate and maturity date, number of shares, and principal amount of each reportable security involved; |
b) | The nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition); |
c) | The price of the security at which the transaction was effected; |
d) | The name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and |
e) | The date the access person submits the report. |
· | Each access person must submit a transaction report no later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, which report must cover, at a minimum, all transactions during the quarter. |
a) | Any report with respect to securities held in accounts over which the access person had no direct or indirect influence or control; |
b) | A transaction report with respect to transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan; |
c) | A transaction report if the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements that you hold in your records so long as you receive the confirmations or statements no later than 30 days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter. |
· | This Code requires access persons to obtain your approval before they directly or indirectly acquire beneficial ownership in any security in an initial public offering or in a limited offering. In addition, pre-approval is required for any security within the Waycross Focus Universe, which is updated and distributed to access persons on a quarterly basis. |
· | Interfere with or otherwise compromise the Associated Person’s responsibilities to the Firm and/or Shareholders or |
· | Be viewed by Shareholders or the public as part of the Firm's business based upon, among other factors, the nature of the proposed activity and the manner in which it will be offered. |
· | Prior to giving a gift to a client or potential client the Chief Compliance Officer must be notified and provided an opportunity to review the item or items being given and the recipient or recipients receiving the gifts. The Chief Compliance Officer will determine whether or not the gift may be given. |
· | Associated Persons may not solicit gifts or gratuities from Shareholders or other persons having business dealings with the Firm. Associated Persons are not permitted to accept gifts from outside vendors currently doing business with the Firm or seeking future business without the written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer. This policy does not preclude acceptance of customary business lunches or entertainment, promotional items or gifts of nominal (less than $100) value. |
· | That all expenses are documented with a receipt. Any item missing a receipt must be fully documented as to a description of the item, its place of purchase and a reference to determine value. |
· | That the gift(s) was/were appropriate and business related. |
· | The gift(s) is valued at the higher of cost or market value. |
· | The aggregated total of gifts to an individual does not exceed $100 annually. |
· | That a gift given to a group is documented as to the names of the persons included in that group. |
· | That any gift given incidental to business entertainment is recorded as such and included in the aggregated gift total. For example, purchasing a team tee shirt for $30.00 and presenting it to the recipient while attending a sporting event is considered a gift. |
· | That all expenses are documented with a receipt. |
· | That the entertainment and its venue were appropriate. |
· | That entertainment provided to a group is documented as to the names of the persons in that group. |
· | That any gift given incidental to business entertainment is recorded as such and is segregated from entertainment expense documentation. For example, purchasing a team tee shirt for $30.00 and presenting it to the recipient while attending a sporting event is considered a gift. |
· | The business purpose for the entertainment. |