/ / | immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/ X / | on December 28, 2015 pursuant to paragraph (b) |
/ / | 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (1) |
/ / | 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) |
/ / | on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (2) of Rule 485(b) |
/ / | This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RISK/RETURN SUMMARY
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2
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OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND'S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, STRATEGIES AND RISKS
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7
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FUND MANAGEMENT
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8
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ADVISER’S CORE VALUE EQUITY STRATEGY ACCOUNTS
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10
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HOW THE FUND VALUES ITS SHARES
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11
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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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17
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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18
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CUSTOMER PRIVACY NOTICE
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19
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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back cover
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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 (as a percentage of amount redeemed on shares held fewer than 90 days)
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2%
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Management Fees
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1.00%
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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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1.66%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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2.66%
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Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursement
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1.41%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursement
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1.25%
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(1) | “Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year. |
(2) |
Marshfield Associates, Inc. (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2018, to reduce
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1 Year
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3 Years
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$127
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$397
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· | Rigorous analysis that entails developing an understanding of the ecosystem in which a company operates. The Adviser seeks to review all relevant materials about a company and its industry such as journal articles and securities filings, talk with the management personnel of both the subject company and its competitors, and research the economics underlying the relevant industry or industries in order to have a deep understanding of how the company works. |
· | Determining the value of the company, which the Adviser conducts using conservative assumptions. The Adviser stress tests its valuation based upon a series of different scenarios and sets a target price that incorporates a substantial discount between the company’s market price and the Adviser’s estimate of the company’s value (i.e. intrinsic value). |
· | Selecting portfolio investments in companies that the Adviser believes: (i) are in an industry that allows the company to earn high returns on equity over time, (ii) pass the Adviser’s tests of corporate culture (the internal compass expressed by the company’s attitude toward customer and shareholders), industry structure (attributes like competitive rivalry and the discipline to remain focused on maintaining and exploiting advantages) and management quality (integrity, courage and resolve) and (iii) are trading at a price that is below the Adviser’s estimate intrinsic value of the company. |
· | Continuous review of all Fund holdings with ongoing monitoring of the financial performance of each company in the portfolio as well as analysis of whether each holding is performing as the Adviser’s conceptual case suggested. |
· | The company fails to perform as anticipated; |
· | The company’s or the relevant industry’s outlook has changed for the worse; |
· | Systemic risk to the portfolio should be limited, as with too great an exposure to a single industry or sector of the economy; |
· | A company’s stock becomes excessively overvalued in relationship to its intrinsic value; or |
· | The Adviser decides to readjust the size of the Fund’s investment in the company’s stock (e.g. the company’s stock comprises too great a portion of the Fund, such as if the value of the company’s stock exceeds 20% of the Fund’s portfolio). |
· | Large-Capitalization Company Risk. Large-capitalization companies are generally more mature and may be unable to respond as quickly as smaller companies to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes, and also may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion. |
· | Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Company Risk . Investing in small- and mid-capitalization companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with larger, more established companies. Small- and mid-cap companies frequently have less management depth and experience, narrower market penetrations, less diverse product lines, less competitive strengths and fewer resources. Due to these and other factors, stocks of small- and mid-cap companies may be more susceptible to market downturns and other events, less liquid, and their prices may be more volatile. |
Portfolio Managers
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Investment Experience with the Fund
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Primary Title with Adviser
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Christopher M. Niemczewski
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Co-managing the Fund since its inception in 2015
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Managing Principal
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Elise J. Hoffmann
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Co-managing the Fund since its inception in 2015
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Principal
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Average Annual Total Returns
for Periods Ended September 30
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Core Value Equity
Composite Accounts
(1)
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Standard & Poor’s 500
®
Index
(2)
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1 Year
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5.31%
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-0.62%
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5 Years
(3)
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10.77%
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13.32%
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10 Years
(3)
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5.82%
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6.79%
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(1) | The performance of the Accounts, which is unaudited, has been computed by the Adviser in accordance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ® ). Calculating performance in accordance with GIPS ® differs 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 Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index is an unmanaged index of the common stocks of 500 widely held U.S. companies. Unlike mutual funds, the index does not incur expenses. If expenses were deducted, the actual returns of this index would be lower. |
(3) | Annualized. |
• | Complete and sign the account application. |
• | Enclose a check payable to the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund. |
• | Mail the application and the check to the Transfer Agent at the following address: |
• | By sending a check, made payable to the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity 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 should call the Transfer Agent at 1-855-691-5288 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. |
Who we are
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Who is providing this notice?
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Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (Distributor)
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (Administrator)
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What we do
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How does the Fund protect my personal information?
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To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.
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How does the Fund collect my personal information?
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We collect your personal information, for example, when you
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Open an account
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Provide account information
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Give us your contact information
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Make deposits or withdrawals from your account
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Make a wire transfer
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Tell us where to send the money
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Tell us who receives the money
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Show your government-issued ID
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Show your driver’s license
We also collect your personal information from other companies.
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Why can’t I limit all sharing?
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Federal law gives you the right to limit only
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Sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness
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Affiliates from using your information to market to you
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Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.
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Definitions
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Affiliates
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Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
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Marshfield Associates, Inc., the investment adviser to the Fund, could be deemed to be an affiliate.
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Nonaffiliates
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Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies
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The Fund does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.
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Joint marketing
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A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
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The Fund does not jointly market.
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· | Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund managed by Alambic Investment Management, L.P. of, San Francisco, CA; |
· | APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund managed by Apex Capital Management, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio; |
· | Barrow Value Opportunity Fund and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund managed by Barrow Street Advisors LLC of Stamford, Connecticut; |
· | Blue Current Global Dividend Fund managed by Edge Advisors, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia ; |
· | Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund managed by Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio; |
· | Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund managed by Galapagos Partners, L.P. of Houston, Texas; |
· | Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund managed by Lyrical Asset Management LP of New York, New York; |
· | Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund managed by Ryan Labs, Inc. of New York, New York; |
· | Topturn OneEighty Fund managed by Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC of Monterey, CA; and |
· | Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund managed by Wavelength Capital Management, LLC of New York, New York; |
· | Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund managed by Waycross Partners, LLC of Louisville, Kentucky. |
* | Because the Funds are newly organized, none of the Trustees has any beneficial ownership of Fund shares as of the date of this SAI. |
Name of Trustee
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Compensation
From the Fund
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Pension or Retirement
Benefits Accrued As
Part of Fund Expenses
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Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement
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Total Compensation
From all Funds
Within the Trust
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Interested Trustee
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Robert G. Dorsey
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None
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None
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None
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None
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Independent Trustees
|
||||
John J. Discepoli
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$2,500
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None
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None
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$29,250
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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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$29,250
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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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$29,250
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Portfolio Manager
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Type of Accounts
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Total Number of Other Accounts Managed
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Total Assets of
Other Accounts Managed (million)
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Number of Accounts Managed with Advisory Fee Based on Performance
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Total Assets of Accounts Managed with Advisory Fee Based on Performance (million)
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Christopher M. Niemczewski
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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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1,975
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$1,852
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1
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$0.86
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Other Accounts
|
1
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$2,401
|
1
|
1.56
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Elise J. Hoffmann
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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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1,975
|
$1,852
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1
|
$0.86
|
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Other Accounts
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1
|
$2.401
|
1
|
1.56
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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 Board upon its reasonable request. |
· | 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 and other information regarding the investment activities of the Fund, may be disclosed to rating and ranking organizations for use in connection with their rating or ranking of the Fund, but only if such disclosure is approved and monitored by the Trust’s CCO. Each disclosure arrangement has been authorized by the Fund and/or the Adviser in accordance with the Fund’s disclosure of portfolio holdings policy upon a determination that this disclosure serves a legitimate business purpose of the Fund and that each organization is subject to a duty of confidentiality. |
· | Information regarding the general market exposure of the Fund may be disclosed, if such information is also disclosed on the Fund’s website and the information does not identify specific Portfolio Securities. |
· | The Trust’s CCO 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
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Ethical
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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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regarding the portfolio requires counsel’s review
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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 CCO 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 CCO 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 CCO must inform the Board of any such arrangements that are approved by the CCO, and the rationale supporting approval, at the next regular quarterly meeting of the Board following such approval. |
· | Neither the Adviser or the Trust (or any affiliated person, employee, officer, trustee or director of the Adviser or the Trust) may receive any direct or indirect compensation in consideration of the disclosure of information relating to Portfolio Securities held, purchased, or sold by the Fund. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length of
Time Served
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Position(s)
Held with Trust
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
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Number of
Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee**
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Directorships
of Public Companies
Held by Trustee During Past
5 Years
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Interested Trustees
:
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Robert G. Dorsey *
Year of Birth: 1957
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Since February 2012
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Trustee
(2012 to present)
President (June 2012 to October 2013)
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Managing Director of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC and Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (1999 to present)
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21
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n/a
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Independent Trustees
:
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John C. Davis
Year of Birth: 1952
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Since June 2012
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Chairman
(July 2014 to present)
Trustee (2012 to present)
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Consultant since May 2011; Retired Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1974-2010)
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21
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n/a
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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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21
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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 Treasury at Standard Register, Inc. (formerly The Standard Register Company) since November 2011; Tax Partner at Deloitte Tax LLP from 1984 to 2011
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21
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n/a
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* | Mr. Dorsey is considered an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act because of his relationship with the Trust’s administrator, transfer agent and distributor. Mr. Dorsey was President of the Trust from June 2012 to October 2013. |
** | As of December 27, 2015. |
Name and Year of Birth
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Length of
Time Served
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Position(s)
Held withTrust
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Principal Occupation(s)During Past 5 Years
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Executive Officers
:
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David R. Carson^
Year of Birth: 1958
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Since April 2013
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President
of the Trust (October 2013 to present); Principal Executive Officer of Ryan Labs Funds (October 2014 to present); Vice President
Of the Trust (April 2013 to October 2013)
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Vice President and Director of Client Strategies of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2013 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, The Huntington Funds (2005 to 2013), The Flex-Funds (2006 to 2011), Meeder Financial (2007 to 2011), Huntington Strategy Shares (2012 to 2013), and Huntington Asset Advisors (2013); Vice President, Huntington National Bank (2001 to 2013)
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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)
|
Michael Kalbfleisch
8163 Old Yankee Road, Suite E
Dayton, Ohio 45458
Year of Birth: 1959
|
Since June 2012
|
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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William S. Sloneker
8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Year of Birth: 1953
|
Since June 2012
|
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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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 and Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund
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Managing Director of Lyrical Asset Management LP (2008 to present)
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Nicholas Chermayeff
300 First Stamford Place
3
rd
Floor East
Stamford, CT 06902
Year of Birth: 1969
|
Since April 2013
|
Principal Executive Officer of Barrow Value Opportunity Fund and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund
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Co-Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Barrow Street Capital LLC (1997 to present) and Barrow Street Advisors LLC
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Andrew Dassori
215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1902
New York, NY 10003
Year of Birth: 1984
|
Since July 2013
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Principal Executive Officer of Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund
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Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (2013 to present); Formerly, Portfolio Manager, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (2007-2013)
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Henry M.T. Jones
1380 West Paces Ferry Rd.
Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30327
Year of Birth: 1971
|
Since July 2014
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Principal Executive Officer of Blue Current Global Dividend Fund
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Co-Managing Partner of Edge Advisors, LLC (2012 to present); co-founder and partner (2006 to present)
|
Stephen P. Lack
55 Waugh Drive
Suite 1130
Houston, TX 770077
Year of Birth: 1957
|
Since October 2014
|
Principal Executive Officer of Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund
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Founder, President and Chief Investment Officer of Galapagos Partners, L.P. (2007 to present)
|
Benjamin H. Thomas
401 West Main Street
Suite 2100
Louisville, KY 40202
Year of Birth: 1974
|
Since April 2015
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Principal Executive Officer of Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund
|
Founder, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager for Waycross Partners, LLC (2005 to present)
|
Robert T. Slaymaker
655 Montgomery Street, Suite 1905
San Francisco, CA 94000
Year of Birth: 1951
|
Since September
2015
|
Principal Executive Officer of Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund
|
Partner and Head of Client Service at Alambic Investment Management L.P. (2013 to present); Operating Partner at Advent International, Inc. (2008 to 2013)
|
Daniel Darchuck
30 Ragsdale Dr.,
Monterey, CA 93940
Year of Birth: 1958
|
Since September 2015
|
Principal Executive Officer of Topturn OneEighty Fund
|
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Topturn Capital, LLC (2009 to present); Chief Executive Officer of Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC (2015 to present)
|
Christopher M. Niemczewski
21 Dupont Circle NW,
Suite 500,
Washington, D.C. 20036
Year of Birth: 1951
|
Since October 2015
|
Principal Executive Officer of Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
|
Founder, Managing Principal of Marshfield Associates, Inc. (1989 to present)
|
Jennifer L. Leamer^
Year of Birth: 1976
|
Since April 2014
|
Treasurer (2014-present); Assistant Treasurer (April 2014-
October 2014)
|
Mutual Fund Controller of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2014 to present); Business Analyst (2007 to 2014)
|
Bo J. Howell^
Year of Birth: 1981
|
Since October 2014
|
Secretary (2015 to present); Assistant Secretary (2014)
|
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)
|
Stephen L. Preston^
Year of Birth: 1966
|
Since June 2012
|
Chief Compliance Officer
|
Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC and Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2011 to present); Senior Consultant at Mainstay Capital Markets Consultants (2010 to 2011); Chief Compliance Officer at INTL Trading, Inc. (2008 to 2010);
|
Mark J. Seger^
Year of Birth: 1962
|
Since February 2012
|
Assistant Treasurer (2014 to present); Treasurer (2012 to 2014)
|
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (1999 to present)
|
Frank L. Newbauer^
Year of Birth: 1954
|
Since February 2012
|
Assistant Secretary (2015 to present); Secretary (2012 to 2015)
|
Assistant Vice President of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (2010 to present)
|
Charles C. Black^
Year of Birth: 1979
|
Since April 2015
|
Assistant Chief Compliance Officer
|
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)
|
^ | Address is 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 |
1. | PURPOSE; DELEGATION |
2. | DEFINITIONS |
3. | POLICY FOR VOTING PROXIES RELATED TO EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS AND OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
4. | POLICY FOR VOTING PROXIES RELATED TO OTHER PORTFOLIO SECURITIES |
5. | CONFLICTS OF INTEREST |
6. | ROUTINE PROPOSALS |
7. | PROXY MANAGER APPROVAL |
8. | PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES |
9. | FORM N-PX |
10. | INVESTMENT ADVISERS’ VOTING PROCEDURES |
I. | Policy |
1. | Marshfield Proxies |
2. | ERISA Account Proxies |
(a) | Plan trustees are ordinarily responsible for voting proxies, unless the Plan documents direct Marshfield to vote the proxies. |
(b) | If we are directed to vote proxies, voting may be subject to specific guidelines issued by the Plan’s trustees. |
3. | Mutual Fund Proxies |
II. | The Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures are supervised by the Proxy Voting Manager(s) and executed under the direction of a Proxy Voting Coordinator. The Proxy Voting Coordinator is responsible for executing the Proxy Voting Procedures on behalf of each client, or delegating such authority to another employee, subject to the supervision of the Proxy Voting Coordinator. Proxy Voting Procedure |
1. | All proxies received for the Advisors will be sent to the appropriate proxy voting manager. If a proxy notification is received via Governance Analytics: |
i. | The Proxy Voting Coordinator will log into the Governance Analytics system, and print the security-holder report to ascertain which clients hold the security in question. |
ii. | The Proxy Voting Coordinator will then reconcile that report against a Security Cross Reference Report printed from Axys, to verify that the information from Governance Analytics is correct as of the record date. Any corrections will be made by the Proxy Voting Coordinator as necessary. |
iii. | The Proxy Voting Coordinator will provide the voting information, any relevant research, recommendations from Governance Analytics, and any relevant client instructions or recommendations to the Voting Manager. |
2. | Absent any material conflicts, the Proxy Voting Manager will first determine if the firm wants to only vote proxies where required by the client or for all accounts where we have discretion to do so. |
3. | The proxy manager will alert compliance as to whether we only voted where required by the client or if for all clients where we have the discretion to vote proxies, if we voted with or against an ISS recommendation and why if against the recommendation. This information will be maintained in a file on the share drive. |
4. | Resolution of Conflicts Of Interest |
a. | The advisors will identify any conflicts that exist between the interests of the advisor and client, by reviewing the relationship of the firm with the issuer of each security to determine if the firm or any of its employees/affiliates has any financial, business or personal relationship with the issuer. |
b. | If material conflict of interest exists, the CCO will be notified. In the case of MA,-the Voting Manager (or Proxy Voting Coordinator) will refer the vote back to the client, disclosing the conflict of interest. The Voting Manager will then vote the proxy according to the direction of the client. For the Mutual Funds, the CCO shall promptly notify the Mutual Funds Trusts of any material conflict of best interest of the Mutual Funds and its shareholders. Consultation with outside counsel may be sought. |
c. | The advisors will maintain a record of the voting resolution as well as any conflict of interest. |
III. | Reports |
1. | Marshfield |
2. | Bushido / Marshfield Mutual Funds |
i. | A separate report will be provided for proxies involving conflict of interest; indicating the nature of the conflict, and how the conflict was resolved. |
IV. | Annual Filing |
V. | Review of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures |
A. | On a regular basis, the Proxy Voting Coordinator will verify that proxies held by the advisors, that are instructed to be voted, have been voted. The coordinator may, in addition, verify that individual votes were processed according to the Voting Manager’s instructions. |
B. | Annually, the CCO will: |
(i) | Verify that all annual proxies for the securities held in the client accounts managed by each Advisors were voted; |
(ii) | Verify that each proxy received was voted in a manner consistent with these Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and the guidelines (if any) issued by the client (or in the case of an employee benefit plan, the plan's trustee or other fiduciaries); |
(iii) | Review any instances where errors occurred, and determine what steps, if any, may be taken to prevent similar error in the future; and |
(iv) | Review the files to verify that records of the voting of the proxies have been properly maintained. |
PART C. | OTHER INFORMATION |
Item 28. | Exhibits |
(a)
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Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated February 28, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(b)
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Bylaws, dated February 28, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(c)
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Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a) of Registrant’s initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 23, 2012.
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(d)(1)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc., dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(1) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(d)(2)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated June 5, 2012, for CAM: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(d)(3)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management L.P., dated January 22, 2013, for Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 1, 2013.
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(d)(4)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for Barrow Value Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Core Fund) and Barrow Long/Short Opportunity Fund (formerly Barrow All-Cap Long/Short Fund) (collectively, the “
Barrow Funds
”) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(d)(5)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(d)(6)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated April 22, 2014, for Lyrical U.S. Hedged Value Fund (collectively with the Lyrical U.S. Value Fund, the “
Lyrical Funds
”) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(d)(7)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(d)(8)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Galapagos Partners, LP, dated December 29, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(d)(9)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (formerly Ryan Labs, Inc.), dated December 29, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(d)(10)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(d)(11)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (formerly Ryan Labs, Inc.), dated November 13, 2015, for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund (collectively with Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, the “
Ryan Labs Funds
”) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(11) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(d)(12)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2015, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(12) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(d)(13)(A)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015, for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund and Alambic Small Cap Growth Plus Fund (the “
Alambic Funds
”), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(13) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(d)(13)(B)
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First Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Investment Advisory Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(13)(B) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(d)(14)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Castlemaine LLC, for Castlemaine Emerging Markets Opportunity Fund, Castlemaine Event Driven Fund, Castlemaine Long/Short Fund, Castlemaine Market Neutral Fund, and Castlemaine Multi-Strategy Fund (collectively the “
Castlemaine Funds
”), will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(d)(15)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Marshfield Associates, Inc., dated December 27, 2015, for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, is filed herewith.
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(e)(1)(A)
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Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated June 7, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (e) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(e)(1)(B)
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Amended Schedule A, dated December 27, 2015, to Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated June 7, 2012 is filed herewith.
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(f)
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None
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(g)(1)(A)
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Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(g)(1)(B)
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Second Amendment, dated August 21, 2012, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(g)(1)(C)
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Third Amendment, dated December 31, 2012, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Lyrical U.S. Value Equity Fund is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(iii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 1, 2013.
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(g)(1)(D)
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Fourth Amendment, dated May 28, 2013, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for the Barrow Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 20, 2013.
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(g)(1)(E)
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Fifth Amendment, dated September 11, 2013, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(v) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(g)(1)(F)
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Sixth Amendment, dated May 15, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Lyrical U.S. Hedged Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(g)(1)(G)
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Seventh Amendment, dated August 26, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(vii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(g)(1)(H)
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Eighth Amendment, dated November 11, 2014, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund and Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(g)(1)(I)
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Ninth Amendment, dated March 24, 2015, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(g)(1)(J)
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Tenth Amendment, dated April 6, 2015, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(1)(J) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(g)(1)(K)
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Twelfth Amendment, dated August 8, 2015, to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(1)(K) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(g)(1)(L)
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Amendment to the Custody Agreement with U.S. Bank, dated June 5, 2012, for Castlemaine Funds, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(g)(2)(A)
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Global Custody Agreement with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., dated July 21, 2015, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), for Alambic Small Cap Value Plus Fund, filed on August 19, 2015.
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(g)(2)(B)
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Amended Appendix D, dated October 19, 2015, to the Global Custody Agreement with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., dated July 21, 2015, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(2)(B) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), for Alambic Small Cap Growth Plus Fund and Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(1)(A)
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Administration Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, the Lyrical Funds, the Barrow Funds, and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(ii) through (h)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(1)(B)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 14, 2014.
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(h)(1)(C)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20,2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxviii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(1)(D)(i)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Labs Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(1)(D)(ii)
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Amended Schedule A, dated November 13, 2015, to the Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Labs Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(F) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(h)(1)(E)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxviii)of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(1)(F)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated September 1, 2015, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(G) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(h)(1)(G)(i)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(H) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(h)(1)(G)(ii)
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First Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(1)(H)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(1)(H)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, for the Castlemaine Funds, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(1)(I)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated December 27, 2015, for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, is filed herewith.
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(h)(2)(A)
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Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on, June 29, 2012.
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(h)(2)(B)
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Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Compliance Consulting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, is filed incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(2)(B) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(3)(A)
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Fund Accounting Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, the Lyrical Funds, the Barrow Funds, and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(xii) through (h)(xvi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(3)(B)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(3)(C)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(3)(D)(i)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Labs Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxviii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(3)(D)(ii)
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Amended Schedule A, dated November 13, 2015, to the Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Labs Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(3)(F) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(h)(3)(E)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(3)(F)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated September 1, 2015, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(3)(G) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(h)(3)(G)(i)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(3)(H) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(h)(3)(H)(ii)
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First Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Fund Accounting Agreement, dated August 19, 2015, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, for Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(3)(H)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(3)(I)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, for the Castlemaine Funds, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(3)(J)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated December 27, 2015, for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, is filed herewith.
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(h)(4)(A)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreements, each dated separately, with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, the Lyrical Funds, Barrow Funds, and Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, are incorporated by reference to Exhibits (h)(vii) through (h)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on July 11, 2014.
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(h)(4)(B)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated June 5, 2012, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxvi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(4)(C)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxx) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(4)(D)(i)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxiv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(4)(D)(ii)
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Amended Schedule A, dated November 13, 2015, to the Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated October 20, 2014, for the Ryan Labs Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(4)(F) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(h)(4)(E)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xl) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(4)(F)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated September 1, 2015, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(4)(G) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(h)(4)(G)(i)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(4)(H) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(h)(4)(G)(ii)
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First Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(4)(H)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(4)(H)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, for the Castlemaine Funds, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(4)(I)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, dated December 27, 2015, for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, is filed herewith.
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(h)(5)(A)
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First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Apex Capital Management, Inc., dated April 21, 2014, for APEXcm Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 29, 2014.
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(h)(5)(B)(i)
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First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated April 21, 2014, for Cincinnati Asset Management Funds: Broad Market Strategic Income Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(B)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(h)(5)(D)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated April 23, 2013, for the Barrow Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(h)(5)(E)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated July 23, 2013, for Wavelength Interest Rate Neutral Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(h)(5)(F)(i)
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First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated January 21, 2014, for the Lyrical Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(F)(i) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(5)(F)(ii)
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Amended Schedule A, dated April 22, 2014, to the First Amended Expense Limitation Agreement with Lyrical Asset Management LP, dated January 21, 2014, for the Lyrical Funds, is by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(F)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(5)(G)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Edge Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2014, for Blue Current Global Dividend Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxvii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(h)(5)(H)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Galapagos Partners, L.P., dated December 29, 2014, for Galapagos Partners Select Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(h)(5)(I)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc., dated December 29, 2014, for Ryan Labs Core Bond Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(h)(5)(J)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Waycross Partners, LLC, dated April 20, 2015, for Waycross Long/Short Equity Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(xxxvii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(h)(5)(K)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc., dated November 13, 2015, for Ryan Labs Long Credit Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(K) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 57 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on November 12, 2015.
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(h)(5)(L)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC, dated July 21, 2015, for Topturn OneEighty Fund, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(L) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(h)(5)(M)(i)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(M) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(h)(5)(M)(ii)
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First Amended Schedule A, dated December 13, 2015, to the Expense Limitation Agreement with Alambic Investment Management, LP, dated August 19, 2015, for the Alambic Funds, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(5)(M)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 60 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 16, 2015.
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(h)(5)(N)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Castlemaine LLC, for the Castlemaine Funds, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(h)(5)(O)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Marshfield Associates, Inc. for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund, is filed herewith.
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(i)
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Opinion of counsel is filed herewith.
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(j)
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Inapplicable
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(k)
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Inapplicable
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(l)
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Initial Capital Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (l) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 11, 2012.
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(m)(1)
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Rule 12b-1 Plan, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(m)(2)
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Amended Appendix A, dated July 21, 2014), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (m) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(n)
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Rule 18f-3 Multi-Class Plan, dated June 6, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (n) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 6, 2013.
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(o)
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Reserved.
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(p)(1)
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Code of Ethics of the Registrant, dated June 5, 2012, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(i) of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 26, 2012.
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(p)(2)
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Code of Ethics of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, dated September 30, 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(2) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(p)(3)
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Code of Ethics of Apex Capital Management is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(ii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(4)
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Code of Ethics of Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc., dated November 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(iv) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(5)
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Code of Ethics of Lyrical Asset Management LP is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(vi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on February 21, 2014.
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(p)(6)
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Code of Ethics of Barrow Street Advisors LLC, dated January 2015, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(6) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 5, 2015.
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(p)(7)
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Code of Ethics of Wavelength Capital Management, LLC, dated July 15, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(viii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 27, 2013.
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(p)(8)
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Code of Ethics of Edge Advisors, LLC, dated December 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(ix) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on September 15, 2014.
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(p)(9)
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Code of Ethics of Galapagos Partners, L.P., dated October 29, 2014, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(x) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 22, 2014.
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(p)(10)
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Code of Ethics of Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (formerly Ryan Labs, Inc.) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(xi) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on December 24, 2014.
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(p)(11)
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Code of Ethics of Waycross Partners, LLC is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (o)(xii) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on April 29, 2015.
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(p)(12)
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Code of Ethics of Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(12) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 46 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 27, 2015.
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(p)(13)
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Code of Ethics of Alambic Investment Management, LP is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (p)(13) of Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 of Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on August 19, 2015.
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(p)(14)
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Code of Ethics of Castlemaine LLC, will be filed by post-effective amendment.
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(p)(15)
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Code of Ethics of Marshfield Associates, Inc., is filed herewith.
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(q)
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Powers of Attorney, dated June 5, 2012, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (poa) of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 of Registration’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-180308), filed on June 8, 2012.
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Item 29. | Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant |
Item 30. | Indemnification |
Item 31. | Business and Other Connections of the Investment Advisers |
(a) | Apex Capital Management, Inc. (“ Apex ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1987. Apex provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations and, corporations and other businesses. |
(b) | Cincinnati Asset Management, Inc. (“ CAM ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. CAM provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations and other businesses, state and municipal government entities and insurance companies. |
(c) | Lyrical Asset Management LP (“ Lyrical ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2008. Lyrical provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, corporations and other businesses and a UCITS fund. |
(d) | Barrow Street Advisors LLC (“ Barrow Street ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. Barrow Street provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles. |
(e) | Wavelength Capital Management, LLC (“ Wavelength ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2013. |
(f) | Edge Advisors, LLC (“ Edge ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2006. |
(g) | Galapagos Partners, L.P. (“ Galapagos ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2007. |
(h) | Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc. (“ Ryan Labs ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. |
(i) | Waycross Partners, LLC (“ Waycross ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(j) | Topturn Fund Advisors, LLC (“ Topturn ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(k) | Alambic Investment Management, LP (“ Alambic ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(l) | Castlemaine LLC (“ Castlemaine ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 2015. |
(m) | Marshfield Associates, Inc. (“ Marshfield ”) has been registered as an investment adviser since 1989. |
Item 32. | Principal Underwriters |
(a) | The Distributor also acts as the principal underwriter for the following other open-end investment companies: |
AlphaMark Investment Trust
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Schwartz Investment Trust
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BPV Family of Funds
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Stralem Fund
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CM Advisors Family of Funds
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TFS Capital Investment Trust
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Eubel Brady & Suttman Mutual Fund Trust
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The Berwyn Funds
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Gardner Lewis Investment Trust
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The Cutler Trust
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Hussman Investment Trust
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The First Western Funds Trust
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Papp Investment Trust
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The Investment House Funds
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Piedmont Investment Trust
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Williamsburg Investment Trust
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Profit Funds Investment Trust
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WST Investment Trust
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FSI Low Beta Absolute Return Fund
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New Century Portfolios
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Pinnacle Captial Management Funds
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Name
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Position with Distributor
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Position with Registrant
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Robert G. Dorsey
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President/Managing Director
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Trustee
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Mark J. Seger
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Treasurer/Managing Director
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Assistant Treasurer
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Wade R. Bridge
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Vice President
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None
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Craig J. Hunt
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Vice President
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None
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Stephen L. Preston
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Jeffrey D. Moeller
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Vice President
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None
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Tina H. Bloom
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Vice President
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None
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Kristine M. Limbert
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Vice President
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None
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Nancy Aleshire
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Vice President
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None
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Douglas K. Jones
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Vice President
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None
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(c) | Inapplicable |
Item 33. | Location of Accounts and Records |
Item 34. | Management Services Not Discussed in Parts A or B |
Item 35. | Undertakings |
ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
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By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
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David R. Carson
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President
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Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
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Trustee
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December 24
, 2015
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Robert G. Dorsey
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||||
/s/ Jennifer L. Leamer
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Treasurer/Controller
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December 24
, 2015
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Jennifer L. Leamer
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||||
*
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Trustee
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David M. Deptula
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/s/ Frank L. Newbauer
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Frank L. Newbauer
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||||
*
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Trustee
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Attorney-in-Fact*
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John J. Discepoli
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December 24
, 2015
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*
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Trustee
|
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John C. Davis
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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(d)(15)
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Investment Advisory Agreement with Marshfield Associates, Inc. for Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(e)(1)(B)
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Amended Schedule A to Distribution Agreement with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC for the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(h)(1)(I)
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Administration Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(h)(3)(J)
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Fund Accounting Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(h)(4)(I)
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Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services Agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC for the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(h)(5)(O)
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Expense Limitation Agreement with Marshfield Associates, Inc. for the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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(i)
|
Opinion of Counsel
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(p)(15)
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Code of Ethics of Marshfield Associates, Inc.
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ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST,
on behalf of the Fund listed on Schedule A |
Marshfield Associates, Inc.
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||||
By:
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/s/David R. Carson |
By:
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/s/Christopher M. Niemczewski
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||
Name:
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David R. Carson
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Name:
|
Christopher M. Niemczewski
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||
Title:
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President
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|
Title:
|
Managing Partner
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Name of Fund
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Fee*
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Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity
Fund
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1.00%
|
* | 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. | 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
|
|||
By:
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/s/ David R. Carson
|
||
David R. Carson
|
|||
Its:
|
President
|
||
ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
|
|||
By:
|
/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
|
||
Robert G. Dorsey
|
|||
Its:
|
President
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Administration Fee
|
Up to $100 million
|
0.100%
|
$100 million to $250 million
|
0.075%
|
In excess of $250 million
|
0.050%
|
(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
|
|||
By:
|
/s/ David R. Carson
|
||
David R. Carson
|
|||
Its:
|
President
|
||
ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC
|
|||
By:
|
/s/ Robert G. Dorsey
|
||
Robert G. Dorsey
|
|||
Its:
|
President
|
Number of Share Classes
|
|||
One
|
Two
|
Three
|
|
Year 1
|
$24,000
|
$30,000
|
$36,000
|
Year 2
|
$27,000
|
$33,000
|
$39,000
|
Year 3
|
$30,000
|
$36,000
|
$42,000
|
Average Daily Net Assets
|
Asset Based Fee
|
$0 to $500 million
|
0.010%
|
In excess of $500 million
|
0.005%
|
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)
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A reasonable allocation of the costs associated with the preparation of Service Organization Control 1 Reports (“
SOC 1 Reports
”); and
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(h)
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Any additional expenses reasonably incurred by Ultimus in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
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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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/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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ULTIMUS MANAGERS TRUST
On behalf of the Fund listed on Schedule A |
MARSHFIELD ASSOCIATES, INC.
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By:
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/s/David R. Carson
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By:
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/s/Christopher M. Niemczewski
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Name:
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David R. Carson
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Name:
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Christopher M. Niemczewski
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Title:
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President
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Title:
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Managing Principal
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Fund Name
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Maximum Operating Expense Limit*
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Expiration Date
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Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund
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1.25%
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December 31, 2016
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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. |
Re: | Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund |
I. | BACKGROUND: |
II. | POLICY: |
A. | Definitions : |
1) | Affiliated Company : The Adviser and any additional entities tied to the Adviser through ownership, contract, operating agreement or other form of defined business relationship. |
2) | Access Person : An Access Person includes all (a) officers, principals, members and shareholders of the Adviser, and (b) employees or consultants of the Adviser who have access to non-public information regarding portfolio holdings of clients or regarding clients’ purchases or sales of securities; are involved in making securities recommendations to clients or have access to such recommendations that are non-public, or have access to non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of affiliated mutual funds. Thus all employees are considered Access Persons. |
3) | Beneficial Ownership : Beneficial Ownership is interpreted in this Code in the same manner as it would be in determining whether a person is subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), except that the determination of such ownership applies to all securities. You should generally consider yourself the “beneficial owner” of any securities in which you have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest . |
a. | Securities held by any member of your immediate family sharing the same household; however this presumption may be rebutted by convincing evidence that profits derived from transactions in these securities will not provide you with any financial benefit. |
b. | Your interest as a general partner in securities held by a general or limited partnership |
c. | Your interest as a manager-member in the securities held by a limited liability company. |
a. | Your ownership of securities as a trustee where either you or members of your immediate family sharing the same household have a vested interest in the principal or income of the trust. |
b. | Your ownership of a vested interest in a trust. |
c. | Your status as a settler of a trust, unless the consent of all the beneficiaries is required for you to revoke the trust. |
4) | Client Security : A security that is held in an Adviser’s managed client portfolios. |
5) | Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) : An employee designated by the Adviser to monitor and enforce compliance with these procedures and all applicable laws. |
6) | Employees: An ‘Employee’ or ‘employee’ includes all employees of the Adviser, except those who are hired on a temporary basis with restricted access. . |
7) | Immediate Family : Any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, step-parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law and includes step and adoptive relationships. |
8) | Investment Decision: The deliberation and subsequent execution of a purchase or sale of a security by an investment professional on behalf of clients of the Adviser. |
9) | Key Employee: A Key Employee includes (a) officers, principals, members or shareholders of the Advisers and (b) employees of the Advisers who play a significant role in research or marketing, are involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or recommend the Adviser or the Advisers’ products to potential clients or Financial Advisors. Key Employees are subject to special trading restrictions under Section D(7) of this Policy. Refer to Appendix G for a complete list of Key Employees for each Adviser. |
10) | Marshfield Core Product : The Marshfield Core Product is its value equity management offered through separate custodial client accounts. |
11) | The Product: Affiliated Funds managed by Bushido Capital Partners and Yogi Advisors |
12) | Personal Account : |
a) | An Access Persons own portfolio or security holdings; |
b) | A portfolio in which an Access Person has a beneficial ownership and can influence investment decisions (see definition of beneficial ownership , above); |
c) | A portfolio or security holding of an Immediate Family member of an Access Person’s household; or an account over which an Access Person exercises investment discretion in a capacity other than as an Employee. |
13) | Pre-Clearance Committee: Means those Employee(s) designated by management to pre-clear personal securities transactions. |
14) | Reportable Securities : Are all securities, with the EXCEPTION of the following transaction and holdings: |
a) | Direct obligations of the Government of the United States, its states and/or municipalities |
b) | Money Market Instruments – bankers’ acceptance, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt instruments. |
c) | Shares of Money Market Funds |
d) | Shares of other types of mutual funds or variable annuities, unless the Adviser or an affiliated company acts as the investment adviser or principal underwriter for the fund. |
e) | Actions pursuant to an automatic investment plan |
f) | Securities held in accounts over which the supervised person has no direct or indirect influence or control |
B: | Compliance with Laws and Regulations: |
1. | To employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Mutual Fund; |
2. | To make any untrue statement of a material fact to the Mutual Fund or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made to the Mutual Fund, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; |
3 | To engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on the Mutual Fund; or |
4 | To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Mutual Fund. |
C: | Reporting Requirements of Persons Subject to the Code : |
1) | It is the responsibility of each person subject to the Code to ensure that a particular securities transaction being considered for his/her Personal Account is not subject to a restriction contained in this Code or otherwise prohibited by any applicable laws. Personal securities transactions may be effected only in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Every person subject to the Code must give priority to the interest of the Advisers’ clients over his or her own interest in making a personal investment. |
2) | No person subject to the Code may knowingly buy, sell or dispose in any manner, including by gift, a personal securities investment that would cause, or appear to cause, a conflict with the interest of the Advisers’ client. |
3) | No person subject to the Code will use the influence of his or her position to obtain a personal trading advantage. |
4) | No person subject to the Code may knowingly execute a transaction involving a Client Security without complying with the “Pre-Clearance of Investments” provision in the Procedures Section of the Code. |
5) | In order to enable the Adviser to determine compliance with the Code, every Key Employee is required to maintain their security holdings at a firm designated custodian where Marshfield maintain client’s separately managed accounts. Fidelity and RBC are currently the required custodians. All accounts held at Marshfield custodian(s) of choice, will undergo periodic spot-check, quarterly, and annual monitor by the CCO. Key Employee who refuses to maintain accounts with the Advisers’ custodian(s) of choice will be considered to be in violation of the Advisers’ policy, unless prior approval has been obtained from the CCO. Exceptions will be granted for accounts that hold exempt securities or the Key Employee does not have trading discretion. |
6) | The following reports of Personal Accounts will be required of all Access Persons: |
a. | Duplicate Copies of Broker’s Confirmations and Account Statements . All Access Persons are required to direct their brokers or custodians or any persons managing the Access Person’s Personal Account to supply the CCO with (i) duplicate copies of one of the following: (1) trade confirmation, (2) monthly transaction report or (3) monthly account statement within 30 days after the end of the close of the calendar quarter and (ii) the Access Person must submit annual account statements within 45 days of year end. An Access Person shall not be required to submit trade confirmations, monthly transaction reports or monthly account statements, or an annual holdings report for any Personal Account that meets the criteria for Exempt Security. The transactions and holdings reported will be reviewed and compared against client transactions. All Access Person are allowed to maintain security holdings at the Advisers’ custodian(s) of choice upon written notification to CCO. Once the account is maintained with the Advisers’ custodian(s) of choice, the CCO will continue to monitor the accounts as previously mentioned. Access Person who maintains accounts at the Advisers’ custodian(s) of choice must file an Annual Holdings Reports. Each Access Person has an affirmative obligation to notify the CCO promptly if the Access Person opens any new account with a broker or custodian or moves an existing account to a different broker or custodian. |
b. | Disclosure of Securities Holdings and Business Activities . |
1. | Initial Holdings Report. Each Access Person must provide an initial holdings report which includes the following information within ten (10) days of becoming an Access Person which information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days of becoming an Access Person : |
· | The title, type of security, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number (as applicable), number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; |
· | The name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintains an account in which any securities are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person; and |
o | The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. |
2. | Quarterly Transaction Reports . An Access Person need not make a quarterly transaction report if the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements so long as the confirmations or account statements are received by the Compliance Officer no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the applicable quarter. No later than 30 days after the end of a calendar quarter, the following information must be provided: |
A. | With respect to any transaction during the quarter in a Covered Security in which the Access Person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership: |
· | The date of the transaction, the title, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of shares and the principal amount of each Covered Security involved; |
· | The nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition); |
· | The price of the Covered Security at which the transaction was effected; |
· | The name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and |
· | The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. |
B. | With respect to any account established by the Access Person in which any securities were held during the quarter for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person: |
· | The name of the broker, dealer or bank where the account is held; |
· | The date the account was established; and |
· | The date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. |
C. | Annual Holdings Reports. Each Access Person shall submit the information required above in Section 6 (b) (1) within 45 days of year end. The information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted. |
c. | Preferential Treatment, Gifts and Entertainment. No employee shall seek or accept favors, preferential treatment or any other personal benefit because of his or her association with the Advisers, except those usual and normal benefits directly provided by the Adviser. No employee shall accept or offer any entertainment, gift or other personal benefit that may create or appears to create a conflict between the interests of such person and the Advisers. Employees are prohibited from receiving any gift or other personal benefit of more than de minimis value from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of the Advisers. In addition, Employees are prohibited from giving or offering any gift or other personal benefit of more than a de minimis value to any person or entity who is an existing or prospective client or any person that does business with or on behalf of the Adviser and shall be absolutely prohibited from giving or offering any gift or other personal benefit to any client or prospective client that is a governmental entity or official thereof or official of any governmental entity investment, retirement or pension fund. For purposes of this Code, de minimis is defined as reasonable and customary business entertainment, such as an occasional dinner, a ticket to a sporting event or the theater, or comparable entertainment which is neither so frequent nor so extensive as to raise any question of propriety. Any questions regarding the receipt of any gift or other personal benefit should be directed to the Chief Compliance Officer. A gift log will be kept by the Advisers. |
D. | Procedures |
1. | Pre-Clearance Requirements : |
2. | Prohibited Transactions: |
(a) | Trading after completion of client’s transaction : No Access Person may execute a personal securities transaction until the following trading day after the “buy” or “sell” order that is the result of a new investment decision being made for a blocked client trade. For purposes of this policy, trades in new accounts, trades in terminating accounts, or trades made to rebalance an existing account as a result of a new inflow of funds do not count as an order that is the result of a “new investment decision,” and as such are exempt from this prohibition except to the extent that any such trade might be expected to affect the market. In addition, in certain limited circumstances, a personal trade may be aggregated with client trades at the initiative of the Trading Team in accordance with the Aggregation and Allocation Policy. |
(b) | Short Sales . No Access Person shall engage in any short sales of a security if, at the time of the transaction, any client account has a long position in such security. Short sales against-the-box in securities held by a client are permitted except not until the next trading day after a client account trades in the same security. |
3. | Exceptions to Pre-Clearance requirements: |
(a) | Transactions in securities which are not eligible for purchase or sale by any client of the Advisers, and the value of which is not based upon, related to or determined by reference to any security which is eligible for purchase or sale by any client of the Advisers; |
(b) | Purchases or sales of securities with respect to which an Access Person has (or by reason of such transaction would have) no beneficial ownership; |
(c) | Purchases or sales that are non-volitional on the part of the Access Person such as purchases that are made pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan; |
(d) | Purchases effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of the issuer’s securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer, and sales of such rights so acquired; |
(e) | Transactions in, and holdings of, exempt securities; and |
(f) | Transactions effected in, and the holdings of, any account over which the Access Person has no direct or indirect influence or control (i.e., blind trust, discretionary account or trust managed by a third party). |
(g) | Non-discretionary trades of the securities in Marshfield Core Product or affiliated products in accounts managed by the Advisors and held at a firm designated custodian pursuant to investment in or sale of such product. |
4. | Pre-Clearance Procedures : |
(a) | Send a notification email to the “Preclearance” email group, listing the security you wish to purchase/sell. |
(b) | You will receive a notification from the Pre-Clearance Committee stating whether or not your transaction has been approved, and the terms of any such approval. The Pre-Clearance Committee will endeavor to approve or deny transactions within 48 hours of any pre-clearance request, but factors (such as research, etc.) may prevent such timing in certain circumstances. Any questions at this time may be addressed to Compliance . |
(c) | If the transaction is for a Marshfield Account, notification will be sent from the Pre-Clearance Committee to the Trading Team that the transaction has been approved, and Trading may commence with the transaction, subject to any blackouts. |
(d) | Please note that approval from the Pre-Clearance group may still be subject to the next trading day blackout from the Trading Team, depending on the status of client trades. Any such blackout will be communicated to the Access Person requesting pre-clearance, to allow them to re-evaluate their investment decision. |
5. | Evaluation of request for Pre-Clearance: |
(a) | Previously submitted requests for Pre-Clearance of personal trades; |
(b) | Information from the portfolio managers regarding Client Securities under consideration for purchase or sale by an Adviser’s clients; |
(c) | Information regarding the average trading volume of the Client Security and the potential impact of the request; and |
6. | Time for which a transaction is approved: |
7. | Special Policy for Key Employees |
(a) | The Key Employees of Marshfield shall buy for themselves what they buy for their clients, subject to the same price constraints as apply to client accounts. |
(b) | Key Employee of Bushido and Yogi shall become shareholders or limited partners of the Product, subject to the constraints outlined in the prospectus or the offering documents. |
(c) | All Key Employee will hold a meaningful position in each Client Security, and/or Product. |
(d) | Direct investment in non-Marshfield Core Product publicly traded stocks is not permitted, except where investments are made in privately-held vehicles or in the Products that might themselves invest in such securities as part of their strategy. |
8. | Confidentiality. |
9. | Other Restrictions. |
III. | OVERSIGHT OF CODE OF ETHICS |
1. | All Access Persons will be provided with a copy of the Code and must initially certify in writing to the CCO on one or more forms that they have: a) received a copy of the Code; b) read and understand all provisions of the Code; c) agreed to abide by the Code, and d) reported all account holdings as required by the Code. |
2. | All Access Persons shall receive any amendments to the Code and must certify to the CCO in writing that they have: a) received a copy of the amendment; b) read and understood the amendment, and c) agreed to abide by the Code as amended. |
3. | All Access Persons must annually certify in writing to the CCO on one or more forms that they have: a) read and understood all provisions of the Code; b) complied with all requirements of the Code, and c) submitted all holdings and transaction reports required by the Code and d) reviewed the Code and its requirements with all Immediate Family members who share in the same household and are subject to the Code. |
B. | Review of Transactions . Each Access Persons’ transactions in his/her Personal Account will be reviewed by the CCO (the CCO’s transactions will be reviewed by Kim Vinick) on a regular basis and compared to transactions entered into by the Advisers for clients. Any transactions that are believed to be a violation of this Code of Ethics will be reported promptly to the CCO who must report to Christopher Niemczewski. Any transactions in the CCO’s personal account that are in violation of this Code of Ethics will be reported promptly to Christopher Niemczewski. |
C. | Sanctions . Christopher Niemczewski, with advice of legal counsel, at his discretion, shall consider reports made to him and upon determining that a violation of this Code of Ethics has occurred, may impose such sanctions or remedial action as he deems appropriate or to the extent required by law. These sanctions may include, among other things, disgorgement of profits, suspension or termination of employment with the Adviser(s), or criminal or civil penalties. |
D. | Authority to Exempt Transactions . The CCO has the authority to exempt any Access Person or any personal securities transaction of an Access Person from any or all of the provisions of this Code of Ethics if the CCO determines that such exemption would not be against the interests of any client. The CCO shall prepare and file a written memorandum of any exemption granted, describing the circumstances and reasons for the exemption. |
E. | Annual Report. On an annual basis, the Advisers’ Chief Compliance Officer shall prepare a written report describing any issues arising under the Code of Ethics, including information about any material violations of the Code of Ethics or its underlying procedures and any sanctions imposed due to such violations and submit the information to each registered fund client’s Chief Compliance Officer for review by the registered fund client’s Board of Trustees. |
F. | Reporting Obligations. All persons subject to the Code have an obligation to promptly notify the CCO or such other person as indicated in the Code in the event he or she knows or has reason to believe that he or she or any other persons subject to the Code have violated any provision of this Code. If an individual knows or has reason to believe that the CCO has violated any provision of the Code that person must promptly notify Chris Niemczewski and is not required to notify the CCO. |
G. | No Retaliation. There will be no reprisal, retaliation or adverse action taken against any person who, in good faith, reports or assists in the investigation of a known or suspected violation or who makes an inquiry about the appropriateness of an anticipated or actual course of action. Retaliation against a person for the foregoing will not be tolerated and constitutes a violation of this Code. Individuals found to be retaliating will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. |
IV. | RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS |
I. | Introduction |
A. | Scope of the Policy |
B. | Policy Statement on Insider Trading |
1. | Trading by an insider on the basis of material nonpublic information, or |
2. | Trading by a non-insider on the basis of material nonpublic information, where the information either was disclosed to the non-insider in violation of an insider's duty to keep it confidential or was misappropriated, or |
3. | Communicating material nonpublic information to others. |
C. | Who is an Insider? |
D. | What is Material Information? |
E. | Contacts with Public Companies. |
F. | Tender Offers. |
G. | What is Nonpublic Information? |
H. | Bases for Liability |
1. | Fiduciary Duty Theory |
2. | Misappropriation Theory |
J. | Penalties for Insider Trading |
1. | Jail sentences |
2. | Criminal fines |
3. | Civil injunctions |
4. | Disgorgement of profits |
5. | Civil penalties for the person who committed the violation of up to threetimes the profit gained or loss avoided, whether or not the person actuallybenefited, and |
6. | Civil penalties for the employer or other controlling person of up to the greater of $1,425,000 or three times the amount of the profit gained or loss avoided as a result of the insider trader’s violation. |
II. | Procedures to Implement the Policy Statement on Insider Trading |
A. | Identifying Inside Information |
1. | Is the information material? As explained more fully above, is this information that a reasonable investor would consider important in making his or her investment decision? Is this information that would substantially affect the market price of the securities if generally disclosed? |
2. | Is the information nonpublic? As explained more fully above, consider to whom this information has been provided. To what extent, for how long, and by what means has the information been disseminated? Has the information been disseminated broadly to investors in the marketplace? |
1. | Report the information and the proposed trade immediately to the CCO or, in his or her absence, the Director of Operations. |
2. | Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including accounts managed by the Adviser. |
3. | Do not communicate the information inside or outside the Adviser, other than to the CCO or, in his or her absence, the Director of Operations. |
4. | After the CCO has reviewed the issue, the Adviser will determine whether the information is material and nonpublic and, if so, what actions(s) the Adviser should take. |
B. | Personal Securities Trading. |
C. | Restricting Access to Material Nonpublic Information |
III. | Supervisory Procedures |
A. | Prevention of Insider Trading |
1. | Distribute the Adviser's policies and procedures, which include this policy, to new Employees and consultants who are Access Persons, review such policies and procedures with the Employee and consultants who are Access Persons, and insure that each new Employee and consultant who are Access Persons sign the acknowledgement form for both the policies and procedures and, specifically, for the Insider Trading Policy; |
2. | On an annual basis the CCO will provide training to all Access Persons with respect to the Adviser’s policies and procedures, which include this policy, and insure that, annually, each of them has signed the acknowledgment form for both the policies and procedures and the Insider Trading Policy; |
3. | Enforce the applicable Personal Securities Trading Restrictions and reporting requirements provided for in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics; |
4. | Answer questions regarding the Adviser's policies and procedures; |
5. | Resolve issues of whether information received by an Access Person of an Adviser is material and nonpublic; |
6. | Review on an annual basis, and update as necessary, the Adviser's policies and procedures, which include this policy, to determine they are effective in preventing insider trading; |
7. | When it has been determined that an Access Person of the Adviser has material nonpublic information |
a. | Implement measures to prevent dissemination of such information otherthan to appropriate persons on a “need to know” basis, and |
b. | If necessary, restrict Access Persons from trading the securities; |
8. | Promptly review and either approve or disapprove, in writing, each request of an Access Person for clearance to trade in specified securities. |
B. | Detection of Insider Trading |
1. | Monitor trading activities of the Adviser's account, if any, on a monthly basis in addition to review of trade confirmations and monthly customer statements provided by any FINRA Member broker-dealer with whom the firm may establish an account. Transactions taking place in an Adviser's accounts may only be affected by authorized personnel. |
2. | Monitor trading activities of the Adviser's Access Persons through review of duplicates of confirmations and customer statements provided by any FINRA Member broker-dealer with whom the Access Person has an account. |
3. | Coordinate the review of such reports and information with appropriate Access Persons of the Adviser. |
4. | Should the CCO learn, through regular review of personal trading documents, or from any other source, that a violation of this policy is suspected, the CCO shall promptly alert Christopher Niemczewski. Together these parties will determine who should conduct further investigation and what investigation is necessary. |
C. | Special Reports to Management |
1. | The name of particular securities involved, if any. |
2. | The date(s) the CCO learned of the potential violation and began an investigation. |
3. | The accounts and individuals involved. |
4. | Any actions taken as a result of an investigation. |
5. | Recommendations for further action. |
D. | General Reports to Management |
1. | A summary of existing procedures to detect and prevent insider trading; |
2. | A summary of changes in procedures made in the last year; |
3. | Full details of any investigation since the last report (whether internal or by a regulatory agency) of any suspected insider trading, the results of the investigation and a description of any changes in procedures prompted by any such investigation; and |
4. | An evaluation of the current procedures and a description of anticipated changes in procedures. |
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Title and Type of Security |
Ticker Symbol/CUSIP
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No. of Shares
(if applicable) |
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Marshfield Associates
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Bushido Capital Partners
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Yogi LLC
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Christopher Niemczewski
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Christopher Niemczewski
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Christopher Niemczewski
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Bill Stott
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Bill Stott
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Bill Stott
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Elise Hoffmann
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Elise Hoffmann
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Elise Hoffmann
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John Beatson
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John Beatson
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John Beatson
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Carolyn Miller
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Carolyn Miller
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Carolyn Miller
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Melissa Vinick
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Melissa Vinick
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Melissa Vinick
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Chad Goldberg
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Chad Goldberg
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