Exhibit 10.15

 

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Agreement, originally made the 1st day of July, 1990, by and between W&R
TARGET FUNDS, INC., f.k.a. TMK/United Funds, Inc., (hereinafter called
“Corporation”) and Waddell & Reed, Inc. (“W&R”), and assigned to WADDELL & REED
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY (“WRIMCO”) on January 8, 1992, and amended and
restated as of August 21, 2002, has been approved, annually, by the Board of
Directors, including separate approval by the Disinterested Directors, as
prescribed by Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended
(“1940 Act”), and is hereby further amended and effective November 9, 2005.

 

WITNESSETH:

 

In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

 

I.  In General

 

WRIMCO agrees to act as investment adviser to the Corporation with respect to
the investment of its assets and in general to supervise the investments of the
Corporation with regard to each of its series listed in Exhibit A, the Fee
Schedule, subject at all times to the direction and control of the Board of
Directors of the Corporation, all as more fully set forth herein.

 

II.  Duties of WRIMCO with respect to investment of assets of the Corporation

 

A.  WRIMCO shall regularly provide investment advice to the Corporation and
shall, subject to the succeeding provisions of this section, continuously
supervise the investment and reinvestment of cash, securities or other property
comprising the assets of the investment portfolio of the Corporation; and in
furtherance thereof, WRIMCO shall:

 

1.  obtain and evaluate pertinent information about significant developments and
economic, statistical and financial data, domestic, foreign or otherwise,
whether affecting the economy generally or the portfolio of the Corporation, and
whether concerning the individual companies whose securities are included in the
Corporation’s portfolio or the industries in which they engage, or with respect
to securities which WRIMCO considers desirable for inclusion in the
Corporation’s portfolio;

 

2.  furnish continuously an investment program for the portfolio of the
Corporation;

 

3.  determine what securities shall be purchased or sold by the Corporation;

 

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4.  take, on behalf of the Corporation, all actions which appear to WRIMCO
necessary to carry into effect such investment programs and supervisory
functions as aforesaid, including the placing of purchase and sale orders.

 

B.  WRIMCO shall make appropriate and regular reports to the Board of Directors
of the Corporation on the actions it takes pursuant to Section II.A. above.  Any
investment programs furnished by WRIMCO under this section, or any supervisory
function taken hereunder by WRIMCO shall at all times conform to and be in
accordance with any requirements imposed by:

 

1.  the provisions of the 1940 Act and any rules or regulations in force
thereunder;

 

2.  any other applicable provision of law;

 

3.  the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation as
amended from time to time;

 

4.  the provisions of the Bylaws of the Corporation as amended from time to
time;

 

5.  the terms of the registration statement of the Corporation, as amended from
time to time, under the Securities Act of 1933 and the 1940 Act.

 

C.  Any investment programs furnished by WRIMCO under this section or any
supervisory functions taken hereunder by WRIMCO shall at all times be subject to
any directions of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, its Executive
Committee, or any committee or officer of the Corporation acting pursuant to
authority given by the Board of Directors.

 

III.  Allocation of Expenses

 

The expenses of the Corporation and the expenses of WRIMCO in performing its
functions under this Agreement shall be divided into two classes, to wit: 
(i) those expenses which will be paid in full by WRIMCO as set forth in
subparagraph “A” hereof, and (ii) those expenses which will be paid in full by
the Corporation, as set forth in subparagraph “B” hereof.

 

A.  With respect to the duties of WRIMCO under Section II above, it shall pay in
full, except as to the brokerage and research services acquired through the
allocation of commissions as provided in Section IV hereinafter, for (a) the
salaries and employment benefits of all employees of WRIMCO who are engaged in
providing these advisory services; (b) adequate office space and suitable office
equipment for such employees; and (c) all telephone and communications costs
relating to such functions.  In addition, WRIMCO shall pay the fees and expenses
of all directors of the Corporation who are employees of WRIMCO or an affiliated
corporation and the salaries and employment benefits of all officers of the
Corporation who are affiliated persons of WRIMCO.

 

B.  The Corporation shall pay in full for all of its expenses which are not
listed above (other than those assumed by W&R or its affiliates in their
respective capacities as principal

 

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underwriter of the shares of the Corporation, as Shareholder Servicing Agent or
as Accounting Services Agent for the Corporation), including (a) the costs of
preparing and printing prospectuses and reports to shareholders of the
Corporation including mailing costs; (b) the costs of printing all proxy
statements and all other costs and expenses of meetings of shareholders of the
Corporation (unless the Corporation and WRIMCO shall otherwise agree);
(c) interest, taxes, brokerage commission and premiums on fidelity and other
insurance; (d) audit fees and expenses of independent accountants and legal fees
and expenses of attorneys, but not of attorneys who are employees of WRIMCO or
an affiliated company; (e) fees and expenses of its directors not affiliated
with WRIMCO or its affiliates; (f) custodian fees and expenses; (g) fees payable
by the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, the 1940 Act, and the
securities or “Blue-Sky” laws of any jurisdiction; (h) fees and assessments of
the Investment Company Institute or any successor organization; (i) such non
recurring or extraordinary expenses as may arise, including litigation affecting
the Corporation and any indemnification by the Corporation of its officers,
directors, employees and agents with respect thereto; (j) the costs and expenses
provided for in any Shareholder Servicing Agreement or Accounting Services
Agreement, including amendments thereto, contemplated by subsection C of this
Section III.  In the event that any of the foregoing shall, in the first
instance, be paid by WRIMCO, the Corporation shall pay the same to WRIMCO on
presentation of a statement with respect thereto.

 

C.  WRIMCO, or an affiliate of WRIMCO, may also act as (i) transfer agent or
shareholder servicing agent of the Corporation and/or as (ii) accounting
services agent of the Corporation if at the time in question there is a separate
agreement, “Shareholder Servicing Agreement” and/or “Accounting Services
Agreement,” covering such functions between the Corporation and WRIMCO or such
affiliate.  The corporation, whether WRIMCO or its affiliate, which is the party
to such Agreement with the Corporation is referred to as the “Agent.”  Each such
Agreement shall provide in substance that it shall not go into effect, or be
amended, or a new agreement covering the same topics between the Corporation and
the Agent be entered into unless the terms of such Agreement, such amendment or
such new agreement have been approved by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation, including the vote of a majority of the directors who are not
“interested persons” as defined in the 1940 Act, of either party to the
Agreement, such amendment or such new agreement (considering WRIMCO to be such a
party even if at the time in question the Agent is an affiliate of WRIMCO), cast
in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.  Such
a vote is referred to as a “disinterested director” vote.  Each such Agreement
shall also provide in substance for its continuance, unless terminated, for a
specified period which shall not exceed two years from the date of its execution
and from year to year thereafter only if such continuance is specifically
approved at least annually by a disinterested director vote, and that any
disinterested director vote shall include a determination that (i) the
Agreement, amendment, new agreement or continuance in question is in the best
interests of the Corporation and its shareholders; (ii) the services to be
performed under the Agreement, the Agreement as amended, new agreement or
agreement to be continued are services required for the operation of the
Corporation; (iii) the Agent can provide services the nature and quality of
which are at least equal to those provided by others offering the same or
similar services; and (iv) the fees for such services are fair and reasonable in
light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same
nature and quality.  Any such Agreement may also provide in substance that any
disinterested director vote may be conditioned

 

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on the favorable vote of the holders of a majority (as defined in or under the
1940 Act) of the outstanding shares of each class of the Corporation.  Any such
Agreement shall also provide in substance that it may be terminated by the Agent
at any time without penalty upon giving the Corporation one hundred twenty (120)
days’ written notice (which notice may be waived by the Corporation) and may be
terminated by the Corporation at any time without penalty upon giving the Agent
sixty (60) days’ written notice (which notice may be waived by the Agent),
provided that such termination by the Corporation shall be directed or approved
by the vote of a majority of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in office
at the time or by the vote of the holders of a majority (as defined in or under
the 1940 Act) of the outstanding shares of each class of the Corporation.

 

IV.  Brokerage

 

(A)  WRIMCO may select brokers to effect the portfolio transactions of the
Corporation on the basis of its estimate of their ability to obtain, for
reasonable and competitive commissions, the best execution of particular and
related portfolio transactions.  For this purpose, “best execution” means prompt
and reliable execution at the most favorable price obtainable.  Such brokers may
be selected on the basis of all relevant factors including the execution
capabilities required by the transaction or transactions, the importance of
speed, efficiency, or confidentiality, and the willingness of the broker to
provide useful or desirable investment research and/or special execution
services.  WRIMCO shall have no duty to seek advance competitive commission bids
and may select brokers based solely on its current knowledge of prevailing
commission rates.

 

(B)  Subject to the foregoing, WRIMCO shall have discretion, in the interest of
the Corporation, to direct the execution of its portfolio transactions to
brokers who provide brokerage and/or research services (as such services are
defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) for the
Corporation and/or other accounts for which WRIMCO and its affiliates exercise
“investment discretion” (as that term is defined in Section 3(a)(35) of the
Securities Act of 1934); and in connection with such transactions, to pay
commission in excess of the amount another adequately qualified broker would
have charged if WRIMCO determines, in good faith, that such commission is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or research services
provided by such broker, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction
or the overall responsibilities of WRIMCO and its investment advisory affiliates
with respect to the accounts for which they exercise investment discretion.  In
reaching such determination, WRIMCO will not be required to attempt to place a
specified dollar amount on the brokerage and/or research services provided by
such broker; provided that WRIMCO shall be prepared to demonstrate that such
determinations were made in good faith, and that all commissions paid by the
Corporation over a representative period selected by its Board of Directors were
reasonable in relation to the benefits to the Corporation.

 

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V.  Compensation of WRIMCO

 

As compensation in full for services rendered and for the facilities and
personnel furnished under sections I, II, and IV of this Agreement, the
Corporation will pay to WRIMCO for each day the fees specified in Exhibit A
hereto.

 

The amounts payable to WRIMCO shall be determined as of the close of business
each day; shall, except as set forth below, be based upon the value of net
assets computed in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of the
Corporation; and shall be paid in arrears whenever requested by WRIMCO.  In
computing the value of the net assets of the Corporation, there shall be
excluded the amount owed to the Corporation with respect to shares which have
been sold but not yet paid to the Corporation by WRIMCO.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the laws, regulations or policies of any state
in which shares of the Corporation are qualified for sale limit the operation
and management expenses of the Corporation, WRIMCO will refund to the
Corporation the amount by which such expenses exceed the lowest of such state
limitations.

 

VI.  Undertakings of WRIMCO; Liabilities

 

WRIMCO shall give to the Corporation the benefit of its best judgment, efforts
and facilities in rendering advisory services hereunder.

 

WRIMCO shall at all times be guided by and be subject to the Corporation’s
investment policies, the provisions of the Corporation’s Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws as each shall from time to time be amended, and to the
decision and determination of the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

 

This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the
1940 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to the extent that the subject matter of
this Agreement is within the purview of such Acts.  Insofar as applicable to
WRIMCO as an investment adviser and affiliated person of the Corporation, WRIMCO
shall comply with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of
1940 and the respective rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission thereunder.

 

In the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless
disregard of obligations or duties hereunder on the part of WRIMCO, it shall not
be subject to liability to the Corporation or to any stockholder of the
Corporation (direct or beneficial) for any act or omission in the course of or
connected with rendering services thereunder or for any losses that may be
sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security.

 

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VII.  Duration of this Agreement

 

This Agreement shall be renewed at the start of business on the date hereof and
shall continue in effect, unless terminated as hereinafter provided, for a
period of one year and from year-to-year thereafter only if such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Directors, including the
vote of a majority of the directors who are not parties to this Agreement or
“interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any such party, cast in
person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, or by the
vote of the holders of a majority (as so defined) of the outstanding voting
securities of each class of the Corporation and by the vote of a majority of the
directors who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as so
defined) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose
of voting on such approval.

 

VIII.  Termination

 

This Agreement may be terminated by WRIMCO at any time without penalty upon
giving the Corporation one hundred twenty (120) days’ written notice (which
notice may be waived by the Corporation) and may be terminated by the
Corporation at any time without penalty upon giving WRIMCO sixty (60) days’
written notice (which notice may be waived by WRIMCO), provided that such
termination by the Corporation shall be directed or approved by the vote of a
majority of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in office at the time or
by the vote of a majority (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting
securities of the Corporation.  This Agreement shall automatically terminate in
the event of its assignment, the term “assignment” for this purpose having the
meaning defined in Section 2(a)(4) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the foregoing instrument to
be executed by their duly authorized officers and their corporate seal to be
hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

(Seal)

 

 

W&R TARGET FUNDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/Kristen A. Richards

 

 

Kristen A. Richards

 

Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

/s/Megan E. Bray

 

Megan E. Bray

 

Assistant Secretary

 

 

 

(Seal)

 

 

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WADDELL & REED INVESTMENT

 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY

 

 

 

By:

/s/Henry J. Herrmann

 

 

Henry J. Herrmann

 

President

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

/s/Wendy J. Hills

 

Wendy J. Hills

 

Secretary

 

 

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EXHIBIT A TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

W&R TARGET FUNDS, INC.

 

FEE SCHEDULE

 

A cash fee computed each day on net asset value for each Portfolio at the annual
rates listed below*:

 

Effective June 30, 1999:

 

Asset Strategy Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

 

 

Balanced Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

 

 

CORE EQUITY PORTFOLIO

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

 

 

Growth Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

 

 

High Income Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $500 million

 

0.625%

Over $500 million and up to $1 billion

 

0.600%

Over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion

 

0.550%

Over $1.5 billion

 

0.500%

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PORTFOLIO

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.85%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.83%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.80%

Over $3 billion

 

0.76%

 

 

 

Money Market Portfolio

 

 

A cash fee computed each day on net asset values for the Portfolio at the annual
rate of 0.40% of net assets.

 

 

 

Science & Technology Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.85%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.83%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.80%

Over $3 billion

 

0.76%

 

 

 

SMALL CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.85%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.83%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.80%

Over $3 billion

 

0.76%

 

Approved February 14, 2001:

 

VALUE PORTFOLIO

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

Approved November 19, 2003:

 

Dividend Income Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.70%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.65%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.60%

Over $3 billion

 

0.55%

 

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Approved November 10, 2004:

 

Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.85%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.83%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.80%

Over $3 billion

 

0.76%

 

Approved August 24, 2005:

 

Energy Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.85%

Over $1 billion and up to $2 billion

 

0.83%

Over $2 billion and up to $3 billion

 

0.80%

Over $3 billion

 

0.76%

 

Effective August 6, 2007:

 

Bond Portfolio

 

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

Up to $1 billion

 

0.475%

Over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion

 

0.450%

Over $1.5 billion

 

0.400%

 

Approved November 28, 2007:

 

W&R Target Pathfinder Aggressive Portfolio

W&R Target Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Portfolio

W&R Target Pathfinder Moderate Portfolio

W&R Target Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Portfolio

W&R Target Pathfinder Conservative Portfolio

Net Assets

 

Fee

All net assets

 

0.00%

 

*If a Portfolio’s net assets are less than $25 million, WRIMCO has agreed to
voluntarily waive the management fee, subject to its right to change or modify
this waiver.

 

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