# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2025-7
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001623632-25-000897.hdr.sgml**: 20250729

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001623632-25-000897

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BPOS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 40

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250729

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250728

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250729

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000770116

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 251495199
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0531

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-04314
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251156840

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8003417400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130122

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930709

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930709
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000770116

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 251495199
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0531

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 002-98237
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251156839

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8003417400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4000 ERICSSON DRIVE
- **CITY:** WARRENDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15086-7561

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130122

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930709

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19930709

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund (Series ID: S000009084)

| Class ID   | Class Name           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000024675 | Institutional Shares | FIMYX           |
| C000024676 | Class A Shares       | FIMTX           |

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**1933 Act File No. 002-98237**

**1940 Act File No. 811-04314**

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**As Filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2024**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, DC 20549

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**Form N-1A**

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT**

***UNDER***

***THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933***

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**Pre-Effective Amendment No.**

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**Post-Effective Amendment No. 74**

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**and/or**

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT**

***UNDER***

***THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940***

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**Amendment No. 68**

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**Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)**

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**Federated Hermes Funds**

4000 Ericsson Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

**(412) 288-1900**

(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)

**Peter J. Germain, Esquire**

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

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

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immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

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On July 29, 2025 pursuant to paragraph (b)

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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

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On __________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

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75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

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On __________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485

**If appropriate, check the following:**

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This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

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**Prospectus** 

***July 31, 2025***![](img41bbbe9a1.gif)

*Disclosure contained herein relates to all classes of the Fund, as listed below, unless otherwise noted.* 

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| **Share Class** \| Ticker | **A** \| FIMTX | **Institutional** \| FIMYX |

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Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

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A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust

A mutual fund seeking to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt securities with a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not less than three years nor more than ten years.

As with all mutual funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

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**Not FDIC Insured ▪ May Lose Value ▪ No Bank Guarantee**

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**CONTENTS** 

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| [Fund Summary Information](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_1) | [1](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_1) |
| [What are the Fund's Investment Strategies?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_7) | [7](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_7) |
| [What are the Fund's Principal Investments?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_9) | [9](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_9) |
| [What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_15) | [15](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_15) |
| [What Do Shares Cost?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_19) | [19](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_19) |
| [How is the Fund Sold?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_24) | [24](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_24) |
| [Payments to Financial Intermediaries](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_25) | [25](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_25) |
| [How to Purchase Shares](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_26) | [26](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_26) |
| [How to Redeem and Exchange Shares](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_28) | [28](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_28) |
| [Security and Privacy Protection](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_31) | [31](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_31) |
| [Account and Share Information](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_32) | [32](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_32) |
| [Who Manages the Fund?](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_34) | [34](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_34) |
| [Financial Information](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_35) | [35](#xx_bbf38cd1-5843-454f-b8cc-8210ad14715c_35) |
| [Appendix A: Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information](#xx_3c204a4b-a3b2-4422-801d-1cc2d7501421_1) | [38](#xx_3c204a4b-a3b2-4422-801d-1cc2d7501421_1) |
| [Appendix B: Sales Charge Waivers and Exchange Features for](#xx_66ea6237-a109-4132-b920-0a37a0c8207f_1)<br> [Shareholders Purchasing Through Certain Financial Intermediaries](#xx_66ea6237-a109-4132-b920-0a37a0c8207f_1)<br>| [39](#xx_66ea6237-a109-4132-b920-0a37a0c8207f_1) |

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Fund Summary Information

**Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund (the "Fund")**

**RISK/RETURN SUMMARY: INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE**

The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax.

**RISK/RETURN SUMMARY: FEES AND EXPENSES**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell Class A Shares (A) or Institutional Shares (IS) of the Fund. **You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the tables and examples below.** You may qualify for certain sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in certain classes of Federated Hermes Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional, in the "What Do Shares Cost?" section of the Prospectus on page 19 and in "Appendix B" to this Prospectus.

**Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)** 

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|  | **A** | **IS** |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.50% |  |
| Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable) |  |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions)<br> (as a percentage of offering price)<br>|  |  |
| Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable) |  |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |  |

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**Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** 

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|  | **A** | **IS** |
| Management Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.40% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.40% |
| Distribution (12b-1) Fee |  |  |
| Other Expenses | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.56% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.96% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.71% |
| Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.26)% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45% |

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The Adviser and certain of its affiliates, on their own initiative, have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total

annual fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, extraordinary expenses and proxy-related expenses, if any)

paid by the Fund's A and IS classes (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.70% and 0.45% (the "Fee Limit"), respectively, up to

but not including the later of (the "Termination Date"): (a) August 1, 2026; or (b) the date of the Fund's next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Fund's Board of Trustees.

**Example**

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

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and then redeem or hold all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that operating expenses remain the same. The Example does not reflect sales charges (loads) on reinvested dividends. If these sales charges (loads) were included, your costs would be higher. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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| **Share Class** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| A | &nbsp;&nbsp; $544 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $742 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $957 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1575 |
| IS | &nbsp;&nbsp; $73 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $227 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $395 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $883 |

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**Portfolio Turnover** 

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund Shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 29% of the average value of its portfolio.

**RISK/RETURN SUMMARY: INVESTMENTS, RISKS and PERFORMANCE**

**What are the Fund's Main Investment Strategies?**

The Fund pursues its objective by investing its assets so that, normally, distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax. The Fund's investment adviser ("Adviser") may invest the Fund's assets without limitation in investments the interest from which (while exempt from the federal regular income tax) may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals (AMT). The Adviser may lengthen or shorten the duration of the Fund's portfolio from time to time based on its interest rate outlook. Duration measures the price sensitivity of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates.

At least 75% of the Fund's portfolio securities will be investment grade or of comparable quality. The Fund's Adviser expects that, normally, up to 15% of the Fund's total assets may be invested in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), which are also known as junk bonds. The Adviser may opportunistically invest up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality). Investment-grade securities are securities that receive investment-grade ratings (i.e., generally ratings in the first, second, third or fourth highest rating categories) by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) or unrated securities of comparable quality. For example, securities rated "AAA," "AA," "A" or "BBB" (including modifiers, sub-categories or gradations) by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global"), an NRSRO, would be rated in the first, second, third or fourth ratings categories, respectively. Securities rated below investment grade (or noninvestment-grade securities) are securities that do not receive investment-grade ratings (i.e., generally ratings below one of the four highest rating categories) by an NRSRO or unrated securities of comparable quality. For example, securities rated B or BB (including modifiers, sub-categories or gradations) by S&P Global, an NRSRO, would be noninvestment-grade securities. The presence of a ratings modifier, sub-category, or gradation (for example, a (+) or (-)) is intended to show relative standing within the major rating categories and does not affect the security credit rating for purposes of the Fund's investment parameters. The Fund does not have a specific minimum quality rating. The Adviser considers among other factors, a security's duration (or sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates), credit quality and structural attributes (such as call protection) in seeking to select securities for the Fund's portfolio that offer, or that are in sectors that offer, enhanced levels of income. The Fund's average weighted maturity is not less than three nor more than ten years.

The securities in which the Fund may principally invest include tax-exempt securities, which may include, for example, general obligation bonds, special revenue bonds, private activity bonds, tax increment financing bonds, municipal leases, zero-coupon securities, inverse floaters, municipal mortgage-backed securities, planned amortization classes, variable rate demand instruments, municipal notes and municipal auction rate securities. Certain of the tax-exempt securities in which the Fund invests may be subject to credit enhancement. The Adviser may also allocate investments in sectors of the tax-exempt market that offer the highest return. The Fund also may principally invest in derivative contracts (such as, for example, futures contracts, option contracts and swap contracts) and hybrid instruments to implement its investment strategies. For example, the Fund may use derivative contracts or hybrid instruments to increase or decrease the portfolio's exposure to the investment(s) underlying the derivative contracts or hybrid instruments in an attempt to benefit from changes in the value of the underlying investment(s), to gain exposure to the municipal bond sector, to increase or decrease the effective duration of the Fund's portfolio or to hedge against potential losses. A hybrid instrument is a form of investment that combines elements of two different kinds of securities or financial instruments. There can be no assurance that the Fund's use of derivative contracts or hybrid instruments will work as intended. Derivative investments made by the Fund are included within the Fund's 80% policy (as described below) and are calculated at market value.

The Fund also may invest in certain securities or other investments (such as money market funds, market discount bonds, credit default swaps and other derivative transactions) that will likely cause the Fund to realize a limited amount of ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes) and, as a result, may result in taxable distributions to shareholders. The ordinary income derived from these investment strategies generally will be limited to approximately 5% or less of the Fund's annual distributions.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities the income of which is exempt from federal regular income tax with an average weighted maturity of not less than three nor more than ten years. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

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**What are the Main (or Principal) Risks of Investing in the Fund?**

All mutual funds take investment risks. Therefore, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The primary factors that may reduce the Fund's returns include:

■ **Tax-Exempt Securities Risk.** The amount of public information available about tax-exempt securities is generally less than for corporate equities or bonds. The secondary market for tax-exempt securities also tends to be less well-developed and less liquid than many other securities markets, which may limit the Fund's ability to sell its tax-exempt securities at attractive prices. Special factors, such as legislative changes, and state and local economic and business developments, may adversely affect the yield and/or value of the Fund's investments in tax-exempt securities. Changes in tax policy could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund. Tax-exempt issuers can and have defaulted on obligations, been downgraded or commenced insolvency proceedings. Like other issuers and securities, the likelihood that the credit risk associated with such issuers and such securities will increase is greater during times of economic stress and financial instability.

■ **Interest Rate Risk.** Prices of fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities) generally fall when interest rates rise. The longer the duration of a fixed-income security, the more susceptible it is to interest rate risk. Recent and potential future changes in monetary policy made by central banks and/or their governments are likely to affect the level of interest rates.

■ **Issuer Credit Risk.** It is possible that interest or principal on securities will not be paid when due. Noninvestment-grade securities generally have a higher default risk than investment-grade securities. Such non-payment or default may reduce the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings, its share price and its performance.

■ **Counterparty Credit Risk.** A party to a transaction involving the Fund may fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose money or to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategies.

■ **Liquidity Risk.** Certain securities in which the Fund invests may be less readily marketable and may be subject to greater fluctuation in price than other securities. These features may make it more difficult to sell or buy a security at a favorable price or time. Noninvestment-grade securities generally have less liquidity than investment-grade securities. Liquidity risk also refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able to sell a security or close out a derivative contract when it wants to. Over-the-counter derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts.

■ **Tax Risk.** In order to be tax-exempt, tax-exempt securities must meet certain legal requirements. Failure to meet such requirements may cause the interest received and distributed by the Fund to shareholders to be taxable. Income from tax-exempt securities held by the Fund could also become taxable because of changes in tax laws or interpretations by taxing authorities, resulting in a higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially impacting Fund performance. The federal income tax treatment of payments in respect of certain derivative contracts is unclear. The Fund also may invest in money market funds, market discount bonds, enter into credit default swap arrangements and other derivative transactions, and engage in other permissible activities that will likely cause the Fund to realize a limited amount of ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes). Consequently, for each of these reasons, the Fund may receive payments, and make distributions, that are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Income from the Fund also may be subject to AMT.

■ **Leverage Risk.** Leverage risk is created when an investment, which includes, for example, a derivative contract, exposes the Fund to a level of risk that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain. Investments can have these same results if their returns are based on a multiple of a specified index, security or other benchmark.

■ **Call Risk.** The Fund's performance may be adversely affected by the possibility that an issuer of a security held by the Fund may redeem the security prior to maturity at a price below or above its current market value.

■ **Sector Risk.** A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of securities issued or credit enhanced by companies in similar businesses, or with other similar characteristics. As a result, the Fund will be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these issuers or entities.

■ **Prepayment and Extension Risk.** When homeowners prepay their mortgages in response to lower interest rates, the Fund will be required to reinvest the proceeds at the lower interest rates available. Also, when interest rates fall, the price of municipal mortgage-backed securities may not rise to as great an extent as that of other fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, homeowners are less likely to prepay their mortgages. A decreased rate of prepayments lengthens the expected maturity of a mortgage-backed security, and the price of mortgage-backed securities may decrease more than the price of other fixed-income securities when interest rates rise.

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■ **Credit Enhancement Risk.** The securities in which the Fund invests may be subject to credit enhancement (for example, guarantees, letters of credit or bond insurance). If the credit quality of the credit enhancement provider (for example, a bank or bond insurer) is downgraded, the rating on a security credit enhanced by such credit enhancement provider also may be downgraded. Having multiple securities credit enhanced by the same enhancement provider will increase the adverse effects on the Fund that are likely to result from a downgrading of, or a default by, such an enhancement provider. Adverse developments in the banking or bond insurance industries also may negatively affect the Fund.

■ **Risk Related to the Economy.** The value of the Fund's portfolio may decline in tandem with a drop in the overall value of the markets in which the Fund invests and/or other markets. Global economic, political and financial conditions including geopolitical conflicts, legislative changes, industry or economic trends and developments or public health risks, such as epidemics or pandemics, may, from time to time, and for varying periods of time, have a significant effect on financial markets generally and cause the Fund to experience volatility, illiquidity, shareholder redemptions and/or other potentially adverse effects. Among other investments, lower-grade bonds may be particularly sensitive to changes in the economy.

■ **Risk of Investing in Derivative Contracts and Hybrid Instruments.** Derivative contracts and hybrid instruments involve risks different from, or possibly greater than, risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. Specific risk issues related to the use of such contracts and instruments include valuation and tax issues, increased potential for losses and/or costs to the Fund, and a potential reduction in gains to the Fund. Each of these issues is described in greater detail in this Prospectus. Derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may also involve other risks described in this Prospectus, such as interest rate, credit, liquidity and leverage risks.

■ **Risk Associated with Noninvestment-Grade Securities.** Securities rated below investment grade may be subject to greater interest rate, credit and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities. These securities are considered speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to pay interest and repay principal.

■ **Technology Risk.** The Adviser uses various technologies in managing the Fund, consistent with its investment objective(s) and strategy described in this Prospectus. For example, proprietary and third-party data and systems are utilized to support decision making for the Fund. Data imprecision, software or other technology malfunctions, programming inaccuracies and similar circumstances may impair the performance of these systems, which may negatively affect Fund performance.

The Shares offered by this Prospectus are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not endorsed or guaranteed by any bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency.

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**Performance: Bar Chart and Table**

**Risk/Return Bar Chart**

Effective at the open of business on July 28, 2022, the Fund's Service Shares (SS) were redesignated as Class A Shares. The performance shown below for the Class A Shares reflects the historical performance for the SS class. The performance of the Fund's A class has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses applicable to the SS class since the Class A Shares charge the same expense ratio as the SS class. The performance of the A class has been adjusted though to reflect the difference in sales charges imposed on the purchase of the Fund's A and SS classes of shares. The bar chart and performance table below reflect historical performance data for the Fund and are intended to help you analyze the Fund's investment risks in light of its historical returns. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund's A class total returns on a calendar year-by-year basis. The Average Annual Total Return table shows returns for each class *averaged* over the stated periods, and includes comparative performance information with a broad-based securities market index. The Fund's performance is also compared to a secondary index to show how the Fund's performance compares with the returns of an index with similar investments. *The Fund's performance will fluctuate, and past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of future results.* Updated performance information for the Fund is available under the "Products" section at FederatedHermes.com/us or by calling 1-800-341-7400.

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*The total returns shown in the bar chart do not reflect the payment of any sales charges or recurring shareholder account fees. If these charges or fees had been included, the returns shown would have been lower.* 

*The Fund's A class total return for the six-month period from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, was 0.54%.* 

*Within the periods shown in the bar chart, the Fund's A class highest quarterly return was 6.57% (quarter ended December 31, 2023). Its lowest quarterly return was (5.59)% (quarter ended March 31, 2022).*

**Average Annual Total Return Table**

As stated above, effective at the open of business on July 28, 2022, the Fund's Service Shares (SS) were redesignated as Class A Shares. The performance shown below for the Class A Shares reflects the historical performance for the SS class. The performance of the Fund's A class has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses applicable to the SS class since the Class A Shares charge the same expense ratio as the SS class. The performance of the A class has been adjusted though to reflect the difference in sales charges imposed on the purchase of the Fund's A and SS classes of shares. In addition to Return Before Taxes, Return After Taxes is shown for the Fund's A class to illustrate the effect of federal taxes on Fund returns. After-tax returns are shown only for the A class and after-tax returns for the IS class will differ from those shown for the A class. *Actual after-tax returns depend on each investor's personal tax situation and are likely to differ from those shown.* After-tax returns are calculated using a standard set of assumptions. The stated returns assume the highest historical **federal** income and capital gains tax rates. These after-tax returns do **not** reflect the effect of any applicable **state** and **local** taxes. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors holding shares through tax-deferred programs, such as a 401(k) Plan, an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged investment plan.

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(For the Period Ended December 31, 2024)

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| **Share Class** | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| **A:** |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3.19)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.09% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.52% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; (3.19)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.04% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.42% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.76)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.55% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.63% |
| **IS:** |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.58% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.28% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.22% |
| **S&P Municipal Bond Index**<sup>2</sup> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.90% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.19% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.34% |
| **S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index**<sup>3</sup><br> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.09% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.11% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.20% |
| **Morningstar Municipal National Intermediate Funds Average**<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.83% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.92% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.88% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Prior to December 29, 2017, Institutional Shares (IS) were designated as Class Y Shares and Service Shares (SS) were designated as Institutional Shares.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*The S&P Municipal Bond Index is a broad, market value-weighted index that seeks to measure the performance of the U.S. municipal bond market. It* 

*tracks fixed-rate tax-free bonds and bonds subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). The index includes bonds of all quality–from AAA to non-*

*rated, including defaulted bonds–from all sectors of the municipal bond market.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum* 

*maturity of 15 years. The S&P Municipal Bond Index is designed to track fixed-rate tax-free bonds and bonds subject to the alternative minimum tax* 

*(AMT). The S&P Municipal Bond Index includes bonds of all quality–from AAA to non-rated, including defaulted bonds–and from all sectors of the* 

*municipal bond market.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Morningstar figures represent the average of the total returns reported by all the mutual funds designated by Morningstar as falling into the respective* 

*category indicated.*

**FUND MANAGEMENT** 

The Fund's Investment Adviser is Federated Investment Management Company.

R.J. Gallo, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since July of 2017.

Ann Ferentino, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since April of 2022.

Derek Plaski, CFA, Associate Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since July of 2025.

**purchase and sale of fund shares**

You may purchase, redeem or exchange Shares of the Fund on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open. Shares may be purchased through a financial intermediary firm that has entered into a Fund selling and/or servicing agreement with the Distributor or an affiliate ("Financial Intermediary") or directly from the Fund, by wire or by check. Please note that certain purchase restrictions may apply. Redeem or exchange Shares through a financial intermediary or directly from the Fund by telephone at 1-800-341-7400 or by mail.

**A Class** 

The minimum investment amount for the Fund's Class A Shares is generally $1,500 for initial investments and $100 for subsequent investments. Certain types of accounts are eligible for lower minimum investments. The minimum investment amount for Systematic Investment Programs is $50.

**IS Class** 

The minimum initial investment amount for the Fund's IS class is generally $1,000,000 and there is no minimum subsequent investment amount. Certain types of accounts are eligible for lower minimum investments. The minimum investment amount for Systematic Investment Programs is $50.

**Tax Information** 

It is anticipated that Fund distributions will be primarily dividends that are exempt from federal regular income tax, although a portion of the Fund's dividends may not be tax-exempt. Dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. Although the Fund does not seek to realize capital gains, the Fund may realize and distribute capital gains from time to time as a result of the Fund's normal investment activities. Any Fund distributions of capital gains are taxable at applicable capital gains rates. The Fund is generally not a suitable investment for retirement accounts.

The Fund pursues its objective by investing its assets so that, normally (except as discussed in this Prospectus), distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax. The Adviser may invest the Fund's assets without limitation in investments the interest from which (while exempt from the federal regular income tax) may be subject to the AMT for individuals.

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**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries** 

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

What are the Fund's Investment Strategies?

The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax. While there is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, it endeavors to do so by following the principal strategies and policies described in this Prospectus. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) provides information about the Fund's non-principal strategies.

The Fund pursues its objective by investing its assets so that, normally, distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax. The Fund's investment adviser ("Adviser") may invest the Fund's assets without limitation in investments the interest from which (while exempt from the federal regular income tax) may be subject to the AMT.

The Fund's average weighted maturity is not less than three nor more than 10 years. The Adviser actively manages the Fund's portfolio, seeking to manage the interest rate risk and credit risk assumed by the Fund and provide enhanced levels of income and after-tax total return.

The securities in which the Fund may principally invest include tax-exempt securities, which may include, for example, general obligation bonds, special revenue bonds, private activity bonds, tax increment financing bonds, municipal leases, zero-coupon securities, inverse floaters, municipal mortgage-backed securities, planned amortization classes, variable rate demand instruments, municipal notes and municipal auction rate securities. Certain of the tax-exempt securities in which the Fund invests may be subject to credit enhancement. At least 75% of the Fund's portfolio securities will be investment grade or of comparable quality. The Fund's Adviser expects that, normally, up to 15% of the Fund's total assets may be invested in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), which are also known as junk bonds. The Fund's Adviser may opportunistically invest up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality). Investment-grade securities are securities that receive investment-grade ratings (i.e., generally ratings in the first, second, third or fourth highest ratings categories) by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) or unrated securities of comparable quality. For example, securities rated "AAA," "AA," "A" or "BBB" (including modifiers, sub-categories or gradations) by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global"), an NRSRO, would be rated in the first, second, third or fourth highest ratings categories, respectively. Securities rated below investment grade (or noninvestment-grade securities) are securities that do not receive investment-grade ratings (i.e., generally ratings below one of the four highest rating categories) by an NRSRO or unrated securities of comparable quality. For example, securities rated B or BB (including modifiers, sub-categories or gradations) by S&P Global, an NRSRO, would be noninvestment-grade securities. The presence of a ratings modifier, sub-category, or gradation (for example, a (+) or (-)) is intended to show relative standing within the major rating categories and does not affect the security credit rating for purposes of the Fund's investment parameters. The Fund does not have a specific minimum quality rating. Whether a security is an investment-grade, tax-exempt security will be determined at the time when the security is purchased. For example, a downgrade in a security's rating/quality will not require the Fund to sell any tax-exempt security held in the Fund's portfolio.

The Adviser manages the Fund's interest rate risk by adjusting the duration of its portfolio. The Adviser may lengthen or shorten duration from time to time based on its interest rate outlook. "Duration" measures the price sensitivity of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates. The greater a portfolio's duration, the greater the change in the portfolio's value in response to a change in market interest rates. When the Adviser expects interest rates to fall, it will maintain a longer portfolio duration. When the Adviser expects interest rates to increase, it will shorten the portfolio duration. The Adviser uses hedging transactions for purposes of duration management. The Adviser considers a variety of factors in formulating its interest rate outlook, including (among others) the following:

■ current and expected U.S. economic growth;

■ current and expected interest rates and inflation;

■ the Federal Reserve's monetary policy; and

■ supply and demand factors related to the municipal market and the effect they may have on the returns offered for various bond maturities.

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The Adviser manages credit risk by performing a fundamental credit analysis on tax-exempt securities before the Fund purchases such securities. The Adviser considers various factors, including (among others) the following:

■ the economic feasibility of revenue bond financings and general purpose financings;

■ the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor; and

■ political developments that may affect credit quality.

The Adviser monitors the credit risks of all portfolio securities on an ongoing basis by reviewing, as the Adviser considers necessary or appropriate in accordance with its procedures, periodic financial data and ratings of NRSROs.

To select securities, the Adviser focuses on several factors. First, it considers sources available to the issuer for making principal and interest payments to assess whether the security's risk is commensurate with its potential return. Second, the Adviser considers the structure of the security; it seeks securities with favorable structural attributes such as protection against issuer calls. The Adviser attempts to provide enhanced levels of income, subject to these considerations and the Fund's maturity and quality constraints, by purchasing securities offering the highest expected returns.

The Adviser attempts to provide after-tax total return. Total return consists of two components: (1) income received from the Fund's portfolio securities; and (2) changes in the market value of the Fund's portfolio securities and attendant increase or decrease in the net asset value (NAV) of Fund Shares. The Adviser seeks total return on an after-tax basis, so that it will try to maximize distributions of income exempt from federal regular income tax; make limited ordinary income distributions; and minimize or eliminate capital gains distributions. In seeking to increase incremental after-tax total returns, the Fund also may invest in certain securities or other investments (such as money market funds, market discount bonds, credit default swaps and other derivative transactions), and engage in other permissible activities that will likely cause the Fund to realize a limited amount of ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes) and, as a result, may result in taxable distributions to shareholders. The ordinary income derived from these investment strategies generally will be limited to approximately 5% or less of the Fund's annual distributions.

The Adviser's ability to formulate an accurate interest rate outlook, coupled with effective management of the Fund's duration as described above, is critical to the Adviser's achievement of this component of its strategy. The Adviser will seek to further enhance after-tax total return by engaging in a relative value analysis; that is, the Adviser will assess the cost of a tax-exempt security compared with other tax-exempt securities and taxable securities such as U.S. Treasury obligations. The Adviser may also allocate investments in sectors of the tax-exempt market that may offer the highest potential return.

The Fund may use derivative contracts and/or hybrid instruments to implement elements of its investment strategy. For example, the Fund may use derivative contracts or hybrid instruments to increase or decrease the portfolio's exposure to the investment(s) underlying the derivative contract or hybrid instrument in an attempt to benefit from changes in the value of the underlying instrument(s) or to gain exposure to the municipal bond sector. Additionally, by way of example, the Fund may use derivative contracts in an attempt to:

■ increase or decrease the effective duration of the Fund's portfolio;

■ obtain premiums from the sale of derivative contracts;

■ realize gains from trading a derivative contract; or

■ hedge against potential losses.

There can be no assurance that the Fund's use of derivative contracts or hybrid instruments will work as intended. Derivative investments made by the Fund are included within the Fund's 80% policy (as described below) and are calculated at market value.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities the income of which is exempt from federal regular income tax with an average weighted maturity of not less than three nor more than ten years. This policy cannot be changed without shareholder approval.

**TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS** 

The Fund may temporarily depart from its principal investment strategies by investing its assets in taxable securities or holding cash. It may do this in response to unusual circumstances, such as: adverse market, economic or other conditions (for example, to help avoid potential losses, or during periods when there is a shortage of appropriate tax-exempt securities); to maintain liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions; or to accommodate cash inflows. It is possible that such temporary investments could affect the Fund's investment returns. If the Fund invests in taxable securities, it may receive and distribute taxable income to investors and to that extent fail to meet its investment objectives.

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What are the Fund's Principal Investments?

The following provides general information on the Fund's principal investments. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information (SAI) provides information about the Fund's non-principal investments and may provide additional information about the Fund's principal investments.

**TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES** 

Tax-exempt securities are fixed-income securities that, in the opinion of bond counsel to the issuer or on the basis of another authority believed by the Adviser to be reliable, pay interest that is not subject to federal regular income taxes. Fixed-income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed-income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Typically, states, counties, cities and other political subdivisions and authorities issue tax-exempt securities. The market categorizes tax-exempt securities by their source of repayment. Certain of these tax-exempt securities may be subject to credit enhancement.

The following describes the principal types of tax-exempt securities in which the Fund may invest:

**General Obligation Bonds (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

General obligation bonds are supported by the issuer's power to exact property or other taxes. The issuer must impose and collect taxes sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds. However, the issuer's authority to impose additional taxes may be limited by its charter or state law.

**Special Revenue Bonds (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Special revenue bonds are payable solely from specific revenues received by the issuer such as specific taxes, assessments, tolls or fees. Bondholders may not collect from the municipality's general taxes or revenues. For example, a municipality may issue bonds to build a toll road and pledge the tolls to repay the bonds. Therefore, a shortfall in the tolls normally would result in a default on the bonds, or in certain cases, may result in a reduction in payments received in respect of the bonds.

**Private Activity Bonds (A Type of Special Revenue Bond)** 

Private activity bonds are special revenue bonds used to finance private projects. A certain percentage of the proceeds from a private activity bond is used for a private business use or a certain percentage of the debt service regarding a private activity bond is paid directly or indirectly from a private business use. A private business use is a trade or business carried on by any person or entity other than a governmental unit. Private activity bonds are secured primarily by revenues derived from loan repayments or lease payments due from the private entity, which may or may not be guaranteed by a parent company or otherwise secured. Private activity bonds generally are not secured by a pledge of the taxing power of the issuer of such bonds. For example, a municipality may issue bonds to finance a new factory to improve its local economy. The municipality would lend the proceeds from its bonds to the company using the factory, and the company would agree to make loan payments sufficient to cover interest and principal payments on the bonds. The bonds would be payable from the company's loan payments, and generally not from any other revenues of the municipality. Therefore, any default of the loan normally would result in a default on the bonds.

Types of private activity bonds include, for example: bonds issued to obtain funds to provide water, sewage and solid waste facilities, qualified residential rental projects, certain local electric, gas and other heating and cooling facilities, qualified hazardous waste facilities, high speed intercity rail facilities, certain airports, docks, wharves and mass transportation facilities and qualified mortgages; qualified student loan bonds; qualified redevelopment bonds; and bonds used for certain organizations exempt from federal income taxation (qualified 501(c)(3) bonds).

The interest on many types of private activity bonds is subject to AMT. The Fund may invest in bonds subject to AMT.

**Tax Increment Financing Bonds (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Tax increment financing (TIF) bonds are payable from increases in taxes or other revenues attributable to projects within the TIF district. For example, a municipality may issue TIF bonds to redevelop a commercial area. The TIF bonds would be payable solely from any increase in sales taxes collected from the merchants in the area. The bonds could fail to pay principal or interest if merchants' sales, and related tax collections, failed to increase as anticipated.

**Municipal Leases (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Municipalities may enter into leases for equipment or facilities. In order to comply with state public financing laws, these leases are typically subject to annual appropriation. In other words, a municipality may end a lease, without penalty, by not providing for the lease payments in its annual budget. After the lease ends, the lessor can resell the equipment or facility but may lose money on the sale.

The Fund may invest in securities supported by pools of municipal leases. The most common type of lease-backed securities is certificates of participation (COPs). However, the Fund may also invest directly in individual leases.

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**Zero-Coupon Securities (A Type of Fixed-Income, Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Zero-coupon securities do not pay interest or principal until final maturity unlike debt securities that provide periodic payments of interest (referred to as a coupon payment). Investors buy zero-coupon securities at a price below the amount payable at maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the amount paid at maturity represents interest on the zero-coupon security. Investors must wait until maturity to receive interest and principal, which increases the interest rate and credit risks of a zero-coupon security. A zero-coupon, step-up security converts to a coupon security before final maturity.

There are many forms of zero-coupon securities. Some are issued at a discount and are referred to as zero-coupon or capital appreciation bonds. In addition, some securities give the issuer the option to deliver additional securities in place of cash interest payments, thereby increasing the amount payable at maturity. These are referred to as pay-in-kind, PIK securities or toggle securities.

**Inverse Floaters (A Type of Fixed-Income, Tax-Exempt Security)** 

An inverse floater has a floating or variable interest rate that moves in the opposite direction of market interest rates. Inverse floaters are used to enhance the income from a bond investment by employing leverage. When short-term market interest rates go up, the interest rate paid on the inverse floater goes down; when short-term market interest rates go down, the interest rate paid on the inverse floater goes up. Inverse floaters generally respond more rapidly to market interest rate changes than fixed-rate, tax-exempt securities. Inverse floaters are subject to interest rate risks and leverage risks.

**Municipal Mortgage-Backed Securities (A Type of Fixed-Income, Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Municipal mortgage-backed securities are special revenue bonds, the proceeds of which may be used to provide mortgage loans for single family homes or to finance multifamily housing. Municipal mortgage-backed securities represent interests in pools of mortgages. The mortgages that comprise a pool normally have similar interest rates, maturities and other terms. Mortgages may have fixed or adjustable rates. Municipal mortgage-backed securities generally have fixed interest rates.

Municipal mortgage-backed securities come in a variety of forms. The simplest forms of municipal mortgage-backed securities are unstructured bonds backed by the net interest and principal payments and prepayments from the underlying mortgages. As a result, the holders assume all interest rate and prepayment risks of the underlying mortgages. Other municipal mortgage-backed securities may have more complicated financial structures.

**PACs (A Type of Municipal Mortgage-Backed Security)** 

PACs (planned amortization classes) are a sophisticated form of municipal mortgage-backed security issued with a companion class(es). PACs receive principal payments and prepayments at a specified rate. The companion classes receive principal payments and prepayments in excess of the specified rate. In addition, PACs will receive the companion classes' share of principal payments, if necessary, to cover a shortfall in the prepayment rate. This helps PACs to control prepayment risks by increasing the risks to their companion classes.

**Variable Rate Demand Instruments (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Variable rate demand instruments are tax-exempt securities that require the issuer or a third party, such as a dealer or bank (the "Demand Provider"), to repurchase the security for its face value upon demand. The securities also pay interest at a variable rate intended to cause the securities to trade at their face value. Some variable rate demand instruments are "conditional," so that the occurrence of certain conditions discharges the Demand Provider's obligation to repurchase the security. Other variable rate demand instruments are "unconditional," so that there are no conditions under which the Demand Provider's obligation to repurchase the security can terminate. The Fund treats variable rate demand instruments as short-term securities even though their maturity may extend beyond 397 days because, within 397 days, their variable interest rate adjusts in response to changes in market rates and the repayment of their principal amount can be demanded. Certain variable rate demand instruments that may be invested in by the Fund, referred to as "synthetic" variable rate demand instruments, have certain features, such as call features, that make it possible that the Fund will realize capital gains.

**Municipal Notes (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Municipal notes are short-term, tax-exempt securities. Many municipalities issue such notes to fund their current operations before collecting taxes or other municipal revenues. Municipalities may also issue notes to fund capital projects prior to issuing long-term bonds. The issuers typically repay the notes at the end of their fiscal year, either with taxes, other revenues or proceeds from newly issued notes or bonds.

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**Municipal Auction Rate Securities (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Municipal auction rate securities are tax-exempt securities that are issued (without a demand feature) generally for a specified term, during which the interest rate may be reset at specified intervals (such as, for example, every 7, 28, 35 or 49 days) by means of a "Dutch Auction" or similar competitive process. These securities may be referred to as "municipal auction rate notes." In the auction, holders of such securities, and investors who seek to acquire such securities, indicate their interest in continuing to hold, or to purchase, the securities at rates that they specify to broker-dealers that serve as auction agents for the auction. If the auction is successful, a holder of such securities will be able to sell them at par value through the auction process. A "failed auction" occurs when, for example, the auction agent does not receive enough bids to cover the aggregate amount of securities that have been put up for sale at the auction, or the lowest interest rate at which all of the securities that have been put up for sale at the auction would be above the "maximum interest rate" set forth in the documentation for the securities, or some other reason. When a failed auction occurs, a holder of the securities may not be able to sell all or a portion of the securities it desired to sell at the auction, in which case the affected securities would pay the maximum interest rate set forth in their documentation until the next successful auction. The maximum interest rate may be a multiple of a specified index or a fixed rate and may be dependent on other factors, such as the credit rating of the securities at the time of auction. Municipal auction rate securities may be subject to interest rate, credit, credit enhancement, prepayment, liquidity and economic risks.

**Derivative Contracts** 

Derivative contracts are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying securities, commodities, currencies, indices or other assets or instruments, including other derivative contracts (each a "Reference Instrument" and collectively, "Reference Instruments"). The most common types of derivative contracts are swaps, futures and options, and major asset classes include interest rates, equities, commodities and foreign exchange. Each party to a derivative contract may sometimes be referred to as a "counterparty." Some derivative contracts require payments relating to an actual, future trade involving the Reference Instrument. These types of derivatives are frequently referred to as "physically settled" derivatives. Other derivative contracts require payments relating to the income or returns from, or changes in the market value of, a Reference Instrument. These types of derivatives are known as "cash-settled" derivatives since they require cash payments in lieu of delivery of the Reference Instrument.

Many derivative contracts are traded on exchanges. In these circumstances, the relevant exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price. Parties to an exchange-traded derivative contract make payments through the exchange. Most exchanges require traders to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to cover their potential obligations to the exchange. Parties to the contract make (or collect) daily payments to the margin accounts to reflect losses (or gains) in the value of their contracts. This protects traders against a potential default by their counterparty. Trading contracts on an exchange also allows traders to hedge or mitigate certain risks or carry out more complex trading strategies by entering into offsetting contracts.

The Fund may also trade derivative contracts over-the-counter (OTC), meaning off-exchange, in transactions negotiated directly between the Fund and an eligible counterparty, which may be a financial institution. OTC contracts do not necessarily have standard terms, so they may be less liquid and more difficult to close out than exchange-traded derivative contracts. In addition, OTC contracts with more specialized terms may be more difficult to value than exchange-traded contracts, especially in times of financial stress.

The market for swaps and other OTC derivatives was largely unregulated prior to the enactment of federal legislation known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). Regulations enacted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") under the Dodd-Frank Act require the Fund to clear certain types of swap contracts (including certain interest rate and credit default swaps) through a central clearinghouse known as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO).

To clear a swap through a DCO, the Fund will submit the contract to, and post margin with, a futures commission merchant (FCM) that is a clearinghouse member. The Fund may enter into the swap with a counterparty other than the FCM and arrange for the contract to be transferred to the FCM for clearing or enter into the contract with the FCM itself. If the Fund must centrally clear a transaction, the CFTC's regulations also generally require that the swap be executed on a registered exchange (either a designated contract market (DCM) or swap execution facility (SEF)). Central clearing is presently required only for certain swaps; the CFTC is expected to impose a mandatory central clearing requirement for additional derivative instruments over time.

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DCOs, DCMs, SEFs and FCMs are all subject to regulatory oversight by the CFTC. In addition, certain derivative market participants that act as market makers and engage in a significant amount of "dealing" activity are also required to register as swap dealers with the CFTC. Among other things, swap dealers are subject to minimum capital requirements and business conduct standards and must also post and collect initial and variation margin on uncleared swaps with certain of their counterparties. Because of this, if the Fund enters into uncleared swaps with any swap dealers, it may be subject to initial and variation margin requirements that could impact the Fund's ability to enter into swaps in the OTC market, including making transacting in uncleared swaps significantly more expensive.

At this point in time, most of the Dodd-Frank Act has been fully implemented, though a small number of remaining rulemakings are unfinished or are subject to phase-in periods. Any future regulatory or legislative activity would not necessarily have a direct, immediate effect upon the Fund, though it is within the realm of possibility that, upon implementation of these measures or any future measures, they could potentially limit or completely restrict the ability of the Fund to use these instruments as a part of its investment strategy, increase the costs of using these instruments or make them less effective.

Depending on how the Fund uses derivative contracts and the relationships between the market value of a derivative contract and the Reference Instrument, derivative contracts may increase or decrease the Fund's exposure to the risks of the Reference Instrument and may also expose the Fund to liquidity and leverage risks. OTC contracts also expose the Fund to credit risks in the event that a counterparty defaults on the contract, although this risk may be mitigated by submitting the contract for clearing through a DCO, or certain other factors, such as collecting margin from the counterparty.

As discussed above, a counterparty's exposure under a derivative contract may in some cases be required to be secured with initial and/or variation margin (a form of "collateral").

The Fund may invest in a derivative contract if it is permitted to own, invest in, or otherwise have economic exposure to the Reference Instrument. The Fund is not required to own a Reference Instrument in order to buy or sell a derivative contract relating to that Reference Instrument. The Fund may trade in the following specific types and/or combinations of derivative contracts:

**Futures Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a Reference Instrument at a specified price, date and time. Entering into a contract to buy a Reference Instrument is commonly referred to as buying a contract or holding a long position in the asset. Entering into a contract to sell a Reference Instrument is commonly referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position in the Reference Instrument. Futures contracts are considered to be commodity contracts. The Adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act with respect to the Fund, and therefore is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the Act with respect to the Fund. Futures contracts traded OTC are frequently referred to as forward contracts. The Fund can buy or sell financial futures (such as interest rate futures, index futures and security futures).

**Option Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

Option contracts (also called "options") are rights to buy or sell a Reference Instrument for a specified price (the exercise price) during, or at the end of, a specified period. The seller (or writer) of the option receives a payment, or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps regardless of whether the buyer uses (or exercises) the option. A put option gives the holder the right to sell the Reference Instrument to the writer of the option. Options can trade on exchanges or in the OTC market and may be bought or sold on a wide variety of Reference Instruments. The Fund may buy options on tax-exempt, or municipal, securities.

**Swap Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

A swap contract (also known as a "swap") is a type of derivative contract in which two parties agree to pay each other (swap) the returns derived from Reference Instruments. Swaps do not always involve the delivery of the Reference Instruments by either party, and the parties might not own the Reference Instruments underlying the swap. The payments are usually made on a net basis so that, on any given day, the Fund would receive (or pay) only the amount by which its payment under the contract is less than (or exceeds) the amount of the other party's payment. Swap agreements are sophisticated instruments that can take many different forms and are known by a variety of names. Common types of swaps in which the Fund may invest include interest rate swaps, total return swaps, credit default swaps and caps and floors.

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**OTHER INVESTMENTS, TRANSACTIONS, TECHNIQUES**

**Investing in Securities of Other Investment Companies** 

The Fund may invest its assets in shares of other investment companies as an efficient means of implementing its investment strategies, managing its uninvested cash and/or other investment reasons consistent with the Fund's investment objective and investment strategies. These other investment companies are managed independently of the Fund and incur additional fees and/or expenses which would, therefore, be borne indirectly by the Fund in connection with any such investment. In the case of an investment in an affiliated fund, these investments also can create conflicts of interests for the Adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to the acquired fund. For example, a conflict of interest can arise due to the possibility that the Adviser to the Fund could make a decision to redeem the Fund's investment in the acquired fund. A conflict of interest can also arise if, because of the Fund's investment in the acquired fund, the acquired fund is able to garner more assets, thereby growing the acquired fund and increasing the management fees received by the investment adviser to the acquired fund, which would either be the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. However, the Adviser believes that the benefits and efficiencies of making investments in other investment companies should outweigh the potential additional fees and/or expenses and resulting conflicts of interest. The Fund may invest in money market securities directly.

**Credit Enhancement** 

The Fund may invest in securities that have credit enhancement. Credit enhancement consists of an arrangement in which a company agrees to pay amounts due on a fixed-income security (including a tax-exempt security) if the issuer defaults. In some cases the company providing credit enhancement makes all payments directly to the security holders and receives reimbursement from the issuer. Normally, the credit enhancer has greater financial resources and liquidity than the issuer. For this reason, the Adviser may evaluate the credit risk of a fixed-income security based solely upon its credit enhancement.

Common types of credit enhancement include guarantees, letters of credit, bond insurance and surety bonds. Credit enhancement also includes arrangements where securities or other liquid assets secure payment of a fixed-income security. If a default occurs, these assets may be sold and the proceeds paid to the security's holders. Either form of credit enhancement reduces credit risks by providing another source of payment for a fixed-income security.

**Hybrid Instruments** 

Hybrid instruments combine elements of two different kinds of securities or financial instruments (such as a derivative contract). Frequently, the value of a hybrid instrument is determined by reference to changes in the value of a Reference Instrument (that is a designated security, commodity, index or other asset or instrument including a derivative contract). The Fund may use hybrid instruments only in connection with permissible investment activities. Hybrid instruments can take on many forms including, but not limited to, the following forms. First, a common form of a hybrid instrument combines elements of a derivative contract with those of another security (typically a fixed-income security). In this case all or a portion of the interest or principal payable on a hybrid security is determined by reference to changes in the price of a Reference Instrument. Second, hybrid instruments may include convertible securities with conversion terms related to a Reference Instrument.

Depending on the type and terms of the hybrid instrument, its risks may reflect a combination of the risks of investing in the Reference Instrument with the risks of investing in other securities and derivative contracts. Thus, an investment in a hybrid instrument may entail significant risks in addition to those associated with traditional investments or the Reference Instrument. Hybrid instruments are also potentially more volatile than traditional securities or the Reference Instrument. Moreover, depending on the structure of the particular hybrid, it may expose the Fund to leverage risks or carry liquidity risks.

**Delayed Delivery Transactions** 

Delayed delivery transactions, including when-issued transactions, are arrangements in which the Fund buys securities for a set price, with payment and delivery of the securities scheduled for a future time. During the period between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund to the issuer and no interest accrues to the Fund. The Fund records the transaction when it agrees to buy the securities and reflects their value in determining the price of its Shares. Settlement dates may be a month or more after entering into these transactions so that the market values of the securities bought may vary from the purchase prices. Therefore, delayed delivery transactions create interest rate risks for the Fund. Delayed delivery transactions also involve credit risks in the event of a counterparty default. These transactions create leverage risks.

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**Derivatives Regulation and Asset Coverage** 

The regulation of the U.S. and non-U.S. derivatives markets has undergone substantial change in recent years and such change may continue. In addition, effective August 19, 2022, Rule 18f-4 (the "Derivatives Rule") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), replaced the asset segregation framework previously used by funds to comply with limitations on leverage imposed by the 1940 Act. The Derivatives Rule generally mandates that a fund either limit derivatives exposure to 10% or less of its net assets, or in the alternative implement: (i) limits on leverage calculated based value-at-risk (VAR); (ii) a written derivatives risk management program (DRMP) administered by a derivatives risk manager appointed by the Fund's Board, including a majority of the independent Board members, that is periodically reviewed by the Board; and (iii) new reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

As the Fund's derivative exposure, if any, is 10% or less of its net assets, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, the Fund is classified as a limited derivatives user under the Derivatives Rule and will not be subject to the full requirements of the Derivatives Rule as noted above, including VAR testing and stress testing and certain Board reporting requirements. However, the Fund is still required to implement written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to manage its derivatives risks and monitor its derivatives exposure daily.

**Securities Lending** 

The Fund may lend portfolio securities to borrowers that the Adviser deems creditworthy. In return, the Fund receives cash or liquid securities from the borrower as collateral. The borrower must furnish additional collateral if the market value of the loaned securities increases. Also, the borrower must pay the Fund the equivalent of any dividends or interest received on the loaned securities.

The Fund will reinvest cash collateral in securities that qualify as an acceptable investment for the Fund. However, the Fund must pay interest to the borrower for the use of cash collateral. An acceptable investment into which the Fund may reinvest cash collateral includes, among other acceptable investments, securities of affiliated money market funds (including affiliated institutional prime money market funds with a "floating" net asset value that can impose redemption fees and liquidity gates, impose certain operational impediments to investing cash collateral, and, if net asset value decreases, result in the Fund having to cover the decrease in the value of the cash collateral).

Loans are subject to termination at the option of the Fund or the borrower. The Fund will not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan. However, the Fund will attempt to terminate a loan in an effort to reacquire the securities in time to vote on matters that are deemed to be material by the Adviser. There can be no assurance that the Fund will have sufficient notice of such matters to be able to terminate the loan in time to vote thereon. The Fund may pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan and may pay a negotiated portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral to a securities lending agent or broker. Securities lending activities are subject to interest rate risks and credit risks.

**Investment Ratings for Investment-Grade Securities** 

The Adviser will determine whether a security is investment grade based upon the credit ratings given by one or more NRSROs. For example, S&P Global, an NRSRO, assigns ratings to investment-grade securities (AAA, AA, A and BBB) based on their assessment of the likelihood of the issuer's inability to pay interest or principal ("default") when due on each security. Lower credit ratings correspond to higher credit risk. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the Adviser's credit assessment that the security is comparable to investment grade.

As disclosed in this prospectus, at least 75% of the Fund's portfolio securities will be investment grade or of comparable quality; the Fund's Adviser expects that, normally, up to 15% of the Fund's total assets may be invested in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), which are also known as junk bonds, and the Adviser may opportunistically invest up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality). The Fund does not have a specific minimum quality rating requirement.

If a security is downgraded below any minimum-quality grade discussed above, the Adviser will reevaluate the security, but will not be required to sell it.

**Investment Ratings for Noninvestment-Grade Securities** 

Noninvestment-grade securities are rated below BBB- by an NRSRO. These bonds have greater economic, credit and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities.

**Additional Information Regarding the Security Selection Process** 

As part of analysis in its security selection process, among other factors, the Adviser also evaluates whether environmental, social and governance factors could have a positive or negative impact on the risk profiles of many issuers or guarantors in the universe of securities in which the Fund may invest. This may include primary information that the Adviser and its affiliates capture through direct interactions or engagements with issuers or guarantors. Such interactions and engagements are undertaken to seek to improve long-term risk-adjusted returns, and to create long-term value for

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investors, consistent with applicable fiduciary duties and relevant objectives. The level of interaction with a company, governmental body or other entity (as applicable) can be subject to any limitations required, either explicitly or implicitly, in the jurisdiction in which a company, governmental body or other entity (as applicable) is domiciled in an effort to comply with applicable laws and/or to avoid legal or regulatory risk for the Fund and/or investors. This qualitative analysis does not automatically result in including or excluding specific securities but may be used by Federated Hermes as an additional input in its primary analysis.

What are the Specific Risks of Investing in the Fund?

The following provides general information on the risks associated with the Fund's principal investments. Any additional risks associated with the Fund's non-principal investments are described in the Fund's SAI. The Fund's SAI also may provide additional information about the risks associated with the Fund's principal investments.

**TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES Risk** 

The securities in which the Fund invests may include those issued by state or local governments, other political subdivisions or authorities, or directly or indirectly supported by taxes, assessments, tolls, fees or other revenue collected by or otherwise derived from or through such issuers. The amount of public information available about tax-exempt securities is generally less than for corporate equities or bonds. The secondary market for tax-exempt securities also tends to be less well-developed and less liquid than many other securities markets, which may limit the Fund's ability to sell its tax-exempt securities at attractive prices. Special factors, such as legislative changes, and state and local economic and business developments, may adversely affect the yield and/or value of the Fund's investments in tax-exempt securities. Changes in tax policy could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund. Other factors include the general conditions of the tax-exempt securities market, the size of the particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue. Like other issuers, there is no guarantee that the issuers of such securities will have sufficient revenues to satisfy their obligations (such as, for example, the payment of interest or principal when due). Legal, economic, political or other developments may raise impairments (such as, for example, limitations under applicable law on the issuer's authority to raise taxes, prolonged budgetary processes, declining real estate values, increasing pension liabilities or declining tax revenues which may occur due to shifting demographics or other factors) to such issuer's budgetary flexibility, liquidity and ability to satisfy its obligations. Such impairments may cause a downgrade in the credit ratings of such an issuer, or the securities issued or supported by it, and may cause such an issuer to defer payment of certain obligations, reduce or eliminate appropriations and/or default on its obligations.

Tax-exempt issuers can and have defaulted on obligations, been downgraded or commenced insolvency proceedings. Financial difficulties of such issuers may continue or get worse. Like other issuers and securities, the likelihood that the credit risk associated with such issuers and such securities will increase is greater during times of economic stress and financial instability. As a result, in such situations, there would be heightened risk that there could be an interruption in payments to holders of tax-exempt securities in some cases. There also could be a reduction in the market value of the tax-exempt securities held by the Fund, which could adversely affect the Fund's net asset value or the distributions paid by the Fund.

To the extent that the Fund invests a larger portion of its assets in the tax-exempt securities of a particular state or U.S. territory or possession, there is greater risk that political, regulatory, economic or other developments within that state or U.S. territory or possession may impact on the Fund's investment performance.

**INTEREST RATE RISK** 

Prices of fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities) rise and fall in response to changes in interest rates. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed-income securities fall. However, market factors, such as the demand for particular fixed-income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed-income securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged.

The longer the duration of a fixed-income security, the more susceptible it is to interest rate risk. The duration of a fixed-income security may be equal to or shorter than the stated maturity of a fixed-income security. Recent and potential future changes in monetary policy made by central banks and/or their governments are likely to affect the level of interest rates. Duration measures the price sensitivity of a fixed-income security given a change in interest rates. For example, if a fixed-income security has an effective duration of three years, a 1% increase in general interest rates would be expected to cause the security's value to decline about 3% while a 1% decrease in general interest rates would be expected to cause the security's value to increase about 3%.

The impact of interest rate changes on the value of floating rate investments is typically reduced by periodic interest rate resets. Variable and floating rate securities generally are less sensitive to interest rate changes, but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much or as quickly as interest rates in general. Conversely, variable and floating rate securities generally will not increase in value as much as fixed rate debt instruments if interest rates decline. Certain of

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the Fund's investments may also be valued, in part, by reference to the relative relationship between interest rates on tax-exempt securities and taxable securities. With respect to the Fund's investments described in the preceding sentence, the value of such Fund investments may be negatively affected (or positively affected) when the market for tax-exempt securities underperforms (or outperforms) the market for taxable securities.

**ISSUER Credit Risk** 

It is possible that interest or principal on securities will not be paid when due. Noninvestment-grade securities generally have a higher default risk than investment-grade securities. Such non-payment or default may reduce the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings, its share price and its performance.

Many fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities) receive credit ratings from NRSROs such as Fitch Ratings, Inc., Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and S&P Global Ratings that assign ratings to securities by assessing the likelihood of an issuer and/or guarantor default. Higher credit ratings correspond to lower perceived credit risk and lower credit ratings correspond to higher perceived credit risk. Credit ratings may be upgraded or downgraded from time to time as an NRSRO's assessment of the financial condition of a party obligated to make payments with respect to such securities and credit risk changes. The impact of any credit rating downgrade can be uncertain. Credit rating downgrades may lead to increased interest rates and volatility in financial markets, which in turn could negatively affect the value of the Fund's portfolio holdings, its share price and its investment performance. Credit ratings are not a guarantee of quality. Credit ratings may lag behind the current financial conditions of the issuer and/or guarantor and do not provide assurance against default or other loss of money. Credit ratings do not protect against a decline in the value of a security. If a security has not received a rating, the Fund must rely entirely upon the Adviser's credit assessment.

Fixed-income securities generally compensate for greater credit risk by paying interest at a higher rate. The difference between the yield of a security and the yield of a U.S. Treasury security or other appropriate benchmark with a comparable maturity (the "spread") measures the additional interest paid for risk. Spreads may increase generally in response to adverse economic or market conditions. A security's spread may also increase if the security's rating is lowered, or the security is perceived to have an increased credit risk. An increase in the spread will cause the price of the security to decline.

**COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK** 

Counterparty credit risk includes the possibility that a party to a transaction involving the Fund will fail to meet its obligations. This could cause the Fund to lose money or to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to implement its investment strategy.

**LIQUIDITY RISK** 

Trading opportunities are more limited for fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities) that have not received any credit ratings, have received any credit ratings below investment grade or are not widely held. Trading opportunities also are more limited for inverse floaters that have complex terms or that are not widely held. These features may make it more difficult to sell or buy a security at a favorable price or time. Consequently, the Fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on the Fund's performance. Infrequent trading of securities may also lead to an increase in their price volatility. Noninvestment-grade securities generally have less liquidity than investment-grade securities.

Liquidity risk also refers to the possibility that the Fund may not be able to sell a security or close out a derivative contract when it wants to. If this happens, the Fund will be required to continue to hold the security or keep the position open, and the Fund could incur losses.

OTC derivative contracts generally carry greater liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts. This risk may be increased in times of financial stress, if the trading market for OTC derivative contracts becomes restricted.

**Tax Risk** 

In order to pay interest that is exempt from federal regular income tax, tax-exempt securities must meet certain legal requirements. Failure to meet such requirements may cause the interest received and distributed by the Fund to shareholders to be taxable. Income from tax-exempt securities held by the Fund could also become taxable because of changes in tax laws or interpretations by taxing authorities, resulting in a higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially impacting Fund performance.

Changes or proposed changes in federal, state or local tax laws may cause the prices of tax-exempt securities to fall and/or may affect the tax-exempt status of the securities in which the Fund invests.

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The federal income tax treatment of payments in respect of certain derivative contracts is unclear. Additionally, the Fund may not be able to close out certain derivative contracts when it wants to. The Fund also may invest in money market funds, market discount bonds, enter into credit default swap arrangements and other derivative transactions, and engage in other permissible activities that will likely cause the Fund to realize a limited amount of ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes). Consequently, for each of these reasons, the Fund may receive payments, and make distributions, that are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Income from the Fund also may be subject to AMT.

**Leverage Risk** 

The tax-exempt securities, derivative contracts and hybrid instruments in which the Fund may invest can be principal investment strategies for the Fund and may be subject to leverage risk. Leverage risk is created when an investment, which includes, for example, an investment in a derivative contract, exposes the Fund to a level of risk that exceeds the amount invested. Changes in the value of such an investment magnify the Fund's risk of loss and potential for gain. Investments can have these same results if their returns are based on a multiple of a specified index, security or other benchmark.

**CALL RISK** 

The tax-exempt securities in which the Fund may invest can be principal investment strategies for the Fund and may be subject to call risk. Call risk is the possibility that an issuer may redeem a fixed-income security (including a tax-exempt security) before maturity (a "call") at a price below or above its current market price. An increase in the likelihood of a call may reduce the security's price. If a fixed-income security is called, the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds in other fixed-income securities with lower interest rates, higher credit risks or other less favorable characteristics.

**SECTOR RISK** 

A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of securities issued or credit-enhanced by companies in similar businesses or with other similar characteristics. As a result, the Fund will be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these issuers or entities. Developments affecting companies with similar characteristics might include changes in interest rates, changes in economic cycle affecting credit losses and regulatory changes.

**PREPAYMENT AND EXTENSION RISK** 

Unlike traditional fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities), which pay a fixed rate of interest until maturity (when the entire principal amount is due), payments on municipal mortgage-backed securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Partial payment of principal may be comprised of scheduled principal payments as well as unscheduled payments from the voluntary prepayment, refinancing or foreclosure of the underlying loans. These unscheduled prepayments of principal create risks that can adversely affect a fund holding municipal mortgage-backed securities.

For example, when interest rates decline, the values of municipal mortgage-backed securities generally rise. However, when interest rates decline, unscheduled prepayments can be expected to accelerate, and the Fund would be required to reinvest the proceeds of the prepayments at the lower interest rates then available. Unscheduled prepayments would also limit the potential for capital appreciation on municipal mortgage-backed securities.

Conversely, when interest rates rise, the values of municipal mortgage-backed securities generally fall. Since rising interest rates typically result in decreased prepayments, this could lengthen the average lives of municipal mortgage-backed securities, and cause their value to decline more than traditional fixed-income securities.

Generally, municipal mortgage-backed securities compensate for the increased risk associated with prepayments by paying a higher yield. The additional interest paid for risk is measured by the difference between the yield of a municipal mortgage-backed security and the yield of a U.S. Treasury security or other appropriate benchmark with a comparable maturity (the "spread"). An increase in the spread will cause the price of the municipal mortgage-backed security to decline. Spreads generally increase in response to adverse economic or market conditions. Spreads may also increase if the security is perceived to have an increased prepayment risk or is perceived to have less market demand.

**Credit Enhancement Risk** 

The securities in which the Fund invests may be subject to credit enhancement (for example, guarantees, letters of credit or bond insurance). Credit enhancement is designed to help assure timely payment of the security; it does not protect the Fund against losses caused by declines in a security's value due to changes in market conditions. Securities subject to credit enhancement generally would be assigned a lower credit rating if the rating were based primarily on the credit quality of the issuer without regard to the credit enhancement. If the credit quality of the credit enhancement provider (for example, a bank or bond insurer) is downgraded, the rating on a security credit enhanced by such credit enhancement provider also may be downgraded.

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A single enhancement provider may provide credit enhancement to more than one of the Fund's investments. Having multiple securities credit enhanced by the same enhancement provider will increase the adverse effects on the Fund that are likely to result from a downgrading of, or a default by, such an enhancement provider. Adverse developments in the banking or bond insurance industries also may negatively affect the Fund, as the Fund may invest in securities credit enhanced by banks or by bond insurers without limit. Bond insurers that provide credit enhancement for large segments of the fixed-income markets, including the municipal bond market, may be more susceptible to being downgraded or defaulting during recessions or similar periods of economic stress.

**RISK RELATED TO THE ECONOMY** 

The value of the Fund's portfolio may decline in tandem with a drop in the overall value of the markets in which the Fund invests and/or other markets based on negative developments in the U.S. and global economies. Global economic, political and financial conditions including geopolitical conflicts, legislative changes, industry or economic trends and developments, or public health risks, such as epidemics or pandemics, may, from time to time, and for varying periods of time, have a significant effect on financial markets generally and cause volatility, illiquidity and/or other potentially adverse effects in the financial markets, including the fixed-income market. The commencement or threat thereof, continuation or ending of government policies and economic stimulus programs, changes in monetary policy, tariffs and other trade restrictions, political or economic sanctions, increases or decreases in interest rates, or other factors or events that affect the financial markets, including the fixed-income markets, may contribute to the development of or increase in volatility, illiquidity, shareholder redemptions and other adverse effects which could negatively impact the Fund's performance. For example, the value of certain portfolio securities may rise or fall in response to changes in interest rates, which could result from a change in government policies, and has the potential to cause investors to move out of certain portfolio securities, including fixed-income securities. This may increase redemptions from funds that hold large amounts of certain securities, and may result in decreased liquidity and increased volatility in the financial markets. Market factors, such as the demand for particular portfolio securities, may cause the price of certain portfolio securities to fall while the prices of other securities rise or remain unchanged. Among other investments, lower-grade bonds may be particularly sensitive to changes in the economy.

**Risk of Investing in Derivative Contracts and Hybrid Instruments** 

The Fund's exposure to derivative contracts and hybrid instruments (either directly or through its investment in another investment company) involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. First, changes in the value of the derivative contracts and hybrid instruments in which the Fund invests may not be correlated with changes in the value of the underlying Reference Instruments or, if they are correlated, may move in the opposite direction than originally anticipated. Second, while some strategies involving derivatives may reduce the risk of loss, they may also reduce potential gains or, in some cases, result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in portfolio holdings. Third, there is a risk that derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may be erroneously priced or improperly valued and, as a result, the Fund may need to make increased cash payments to the counterparty. Fourth, exposure to derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may have tax consequences to the Fund and its shareholders. For example, derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may cause the Fund to realize increased ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes) and, as a result, may increase taxable distributions to shareholders. In addition, under certain circumstances certain derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may cause the Fund to: (a) incur an excise tax on a portion of the income related to those contracts and instruments; and/or (b) reclassify, as a return of capital, some or all of the distributions previously made to shareholders during the fiscal year as dividend income. Fifth, a common provision in OTC derivative contracts permits the counterparty to terminate any such contract between it and the Fund, if the value of the Fund's total net assets declines below a specified level over a given time period. Factors that may contribute to such a decline (which usually must be substantial) include significant shareholder redemptions and/or a marked decrease in the market value of the Fund's investments. Any such termination of the Fund's OTC derivative contracts may adversely affect the Fund (for example, by increasing losses and/or costs, and/or preventing the Fund from fully implementing its investment strategies). Sixth, the Fund may use a derivative contract to benefit from a decline in the value of a Reference Instrument. If the value of the Reference Instrument declines during the term of the contract, the Fund makes a profit on the difference (less any payments the Fund is required to pay under the terms of the contract). Any such strategy involves risk. There is no assurance that the Reference Instrument will decline in value during the term of the contract and make a profit for the Fund. The Reference Instrument may instead appreciate in value creating a loss for the Fund. Seventh, a default or failure by a CCP or an FCM (also sometimes called a "futures broker"), or the failure of a contract to be transferred from an Executing Dealer to the FCM for clearing, may expose the Fund to losses, increase its costs, or prevent

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the Fund from entering or exiting derivative positions, accessing margin, or fully implementing its investment strategies. The central clearing of a derivative and trading of a contract over a SEF could reduce the liquidity in, or increase costs of entering into or holding, any contracts. Finally, derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may also involve other risks described in this Prospectus, such as interest rate, credit, liquidity and leverage risks.

**Risk Associated with Noninvestment-Grade Securities** 

Securities rated below investment grade, also known as junk bonds, generally entail greater economic, credit and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities. For example, their prices are more volatile, economic downturns and financial setbacks may affect their prices more negatively, and their trading market may be more limited. These securities are considered speculative with respect to the issuer's ability to pay interest and repay principal. At least 75% of the Fund's portfolio securities will be investment grade or of comparable quality; the Fund's Adviser expects that, normally, up to 15% of the Fund's total assets may be invested in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), and the Adviser may opportunistically invest up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality). The Fund does not have a specific minimum quality rating requirement.

**technology Risk** 

The Adviser uses various technology in managing the Fund, consistent with its investment objective and strategy described in this Prospectus. For example, proprietary and third-party data and systems are utilized to support decision-making for the Fund. Data imprecision, software or other technology malfunctions, programming inaccuracies and similar circumstances may impair the performance of these systems, which may negatively affect Fund performance.

What Do Shares Cost?

**CALCULATION OF NET ASSET VALUE**

When the Fund receives your transaction request in proper form (as described in this Prospectus under the sections entitled "How to Purchase Shares" and "How to Redeem and Exchange Shares"), it is processed at the next calculated net asset value of a Share (NAV). A Share's NAV is determined as of the end of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time), each day the NYSE is open. The Fund calculates the NAV of each class by valuing the assets allocated to the Share's class, subtracting the liabilities allocated to each class and dividing the balance by the number of Shares of the class outstanding. The NAV for each class of Shares may differ due to the level of expenses allocated to each class as well as a result of the variance between the amount of accrued investment income and capital gains or losses allocated to each class and the amount actually distributed to shareholders of each class. The Fund's current NAV and/or public offering price may be found at FederatedHermes.com/us, via online news sources and in certain newspapers.

You can purchase, redeem or exchange Shares any day the NYSE is open.

When the Fund holds fixed-income securities that trade on days the NYSE is closed, the value of the Fund's assets may change on days you cannot purchase or redeem Shares.

In calculating its NAV, the Fund generally values investments as follows:

■ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

■ Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price, except that options are valued at the mean of closing bid and ask quotations.

■ Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, if the Fund cannot obtain price evaluations from a pricing service or from more than one dealer for an investment within a reasonable period of time as set forth in the Adviser's valuation policies and procedures, or if information furnished by a pricing service, in the opinion of the Valuation Committee, is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures generally described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share.

Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs. The prospectuses for these mutual funds explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

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**Fair Valuation** 

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board has designated the Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee to perform the fair valuation determination for securities and other assets held by the Fund. The Adviser, acting through its "Valuation Committee," is responsible for determining the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee is comprised of officers of the Adviser and certain of the Adviser's affiliated companies and determines fair value and oversees the calculation of the NAV. The Valuation Committee is subject to Board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to provide the Board the information it needs to oversee the Adviser's fair value determinations.

The Valuation Committee is also authorized to use pricing services to provide fair price evaluations of the current fair value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser as the valuation designee. The Board periodically reviews the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee. The Board has also approved the Adviser's fair valuation and significant events procedures as part of the Fund's compliance program and will review any changes made to the procedures. The Fund's SAI discusses the methods used by pricing services and the Valuation Committee in valuing investments.

Using fair value to price investments may result in a value that is different from an investment's most recent closing price and from the prices used by other registered funds to calculate their NAVs. The application of the fair value procedures to an investment represents a good faith determination of such investment's fair value. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share, and the actual value could be materially different.

**SALES CHARGE INFORMATION**

Effective July 28, 2022, the Fund's former Service Shares have been redesignated as Class A Shares. The former Service Shares were not subject to any sales charge prior to the redesignation and shareholders who purchased the former Service Shares prior to July 28, 2022 when they were redesignated as Class A Shares, will not be subject to any sales charge on any future purchases of Class A Shares of the Fund. It is possible that your financial intermediary may not, in accordance with its policies, procedures and system limitations, be able to ensure your receipt of this waiver. In this situation, you would need to invest directly through the Fund's Transfer Agent. If you do not let your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent know that your investment is eligible for a sales charge waiver at the time of purchase, you may not receive the waiver to which you may otherwise be entitled.

The following table summarizes the minimum investment amount and the maximum sales charge, if any, that you will pay on an investment in the Fund. Keep in mind that financial intermediaries may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.

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| | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Minimum** <br> **Initial/Subsequent** <br> **Investment** <br> **Amounts**<sup>1</sup>  | **Maximum Sales Charges** | **Maximum Sales Charges** |
| <br>**Shares Offered** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Minimum** <br> **Initial/Subsequent** <br> **Investment** <br> **Amounts**<sup>1</sup>  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Front-End** <br> **Sales Charge**<sup>2</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent** <br> **Deferred** <br> **Sales Charge**<sup>3</sup> <br>|
| A | $1,500/$100 | 4.50% | 0.00% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Please see "By Systematic Investment Program" for applicable minimum investment. Financial intermediaries may impose higher or lower minimum* 

*investment requirements on their customers than those imposed by the Fund.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Front-End Sales Charge is expressed as a percentage of public offering price. See "Sales Charge When You Purchase."* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*See "Sales Charge When You Redeem."* 

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Among the important factors to consider are the amount you plan to invest and the length of time you expect to hold your investment (for example, whether the investment is in connection with a long-term retirement program). You should also consider, for example, that it may be possible to reduce, or eliminate, the front-end sales charges imposed on purchases of the A class. Among other ways, the A class has a series of "breakpoints," which means that the front-end sales charges decrease (and can be eliminated entirely) as the amount invested increases. (The breakpoint schedule is set out below, along with detailed information on ways to reduce, or eliminate, front-end sales charges.)

**SALES CHARGE WHEN YOU PURCHASE**

The following table lists the sales charges which will be applied to your Class A Share purchase, subject to the breakpoint discounts indicated in the table and described below.

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| **A:** | **A:** | **A:** |
| Purchase Amount | &nbsp;&nbsp; Sales Charge <br> as a Percentage <br> of Public <br> Offering Price<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Sales Charge <br> as a Percentage <br> of Net Amount Invested<br>|
| Less than $100,000 | 4.50% | 4.71% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.75% | 3.90% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.50% | 2.56% |
| $500,000 but less than $1 million | 2.00% | 2.04% |
| $1 million or greater<sup>1</sup> <br>| 0.00% | 0.00% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 0.75% of the redemption amount applies to Shares originally purchased in an amount of $1 million or* 

*more and redeemed up to 24 months after purchase under certain investment programs where a financial intermediary received an advance payment on* 

*the transaction. CDSC exceptions may apply. See "Sales Charge When You Redeem."*

**REDUCING THE SALES CHARGE WITH BREAKPOINT DISCOUNTS**

Your Class A Share investment may qualify for a reduction or elimination of the sales charge, also known as a breakpoint discount. The breakpoint discounts offered by the Fund are indicated in the tables above.

You or your financial intermediary must notify the Fund's Transfer Agent of eligibility for any applicable breakpoint discount at the time of purchase.

In order to receive the applicable breakpoint discount, it may be necessary at the time of purchase for you to inform your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent of the existence of other accounts in which there are holdings eligible to be aggregated to meet a sales charge breakpoint ("Qualifying Accounts"). Qualifying Accounts mean those share accounts in the Federated Hermes funds held directly or through a financial intermediary or through a single-participant retirement account by you, your spouse, your parents (if you are under age 21) and/or your children under age 21, which can be linked using tax identification numbers (TINs), social security numbers (SSNs) or broker identification numbers (BINs). Accounts held through 401(k) plans and similar multi-participant retirement plans, or through "Section 529" college savings plans or those accounts which cannot be linked using TINs, SSNs or BINs, are not Qualifying Accounts.

In order to verify your eligibility for a breakpoint discount, you will be required to provide to your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent certain information on your New Account Form and may be required to provide account statements regarding Qualifying Accounts. If you purchase through a financial intermediary, you may be asked to provide additional information and records as required by the financial intermediary. Failure to provide proper notification or verification of eligibility for a breakpoint discount may result in your not receiving a breakpoint discount to which you are otherwise entitled. Breakpoint discounts apply only to your current purchase and do not apply retroactively to previous purchases. The sales charges applicable to the Shares offered in this Prospectus, and the breakpoint discounts offered with respect to such Shares, are described in full in this Prospectus. Because the Prospectus is available on FederatedHermes.com/us free of charge, Federated Hermes does not disclose this information separately on the website.

**Contingent upon notification to the Transfer Agent, the sales charge at purchase of the A class only, may be reduced or eliminated by:** 

**Larger Purchases** 

■ Purchasing the A class in greater quantities to reduce the applicable sales charge;

**Concurrent and Accumulated Purchases** 

■ Excluding any Federated Hermes fund A class without a sales charge ("no-load A class"), combining concurrent purchases of and/or current investments in the A class, C class, F class and R class of any Federated Hermes fund made or held by Qualifying Accounts; the purchase amount used in determining the sales charge on your additional Share purchase will be calculated by multiplying the respective maximum public offering price times the number of the A class, C class, F class and R class Shares of any Federated Hermes fund currently held in Qualifying Accounts and adding the dollar amount of your current purchase; or

**Letter of Intent** 

■ Signing a letter of intent to purchase a qualifying amount of the A class within 13 months. (Call your financial intermediary or the Fund for more information.) The Fund's custodian will hold Shares in escrow equal to the maximum applicable sales charge. If you complete the Letter of Intent, the Custodian will release the Shares in escrow to your account. If you do not fulfill the Letter of Intent, the Custodian will redeem the appropriate amount from the Shares held in escrow to pay the sales charges that were not applied to your purchases.

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**ELIMINATING The SALES CHARGE**

Your Class A Share investment may qualify for a sales charge waiver. Sales charge waivers offered by the Fund are listed below. In order to receive a sales charge waiver, you must inform your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent at the time of each purchase that your investment is eligible for a waiver. It is possible that your financial intermediary may not, in accordance with its policies, procedures and system limitations, be able to ensure your receipt of one or more of these waiver categories. In this situation, you would need to invest directly through the Fund's Transfer Agent. If you do not let your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent know that your investment is eligible for a sales charge waiver at the time of purchase, you may not receive the waiver to which you may otherwise be entitled.

**Contingent upon notification to the Transfer Agent, the sales charge will be eliminated when you purchase or acquire Shares:**

■ within 120 days of redeeming Shares of an equal or greater amount (see "120 Day Reinstatement Program" below);

■ through an eligible program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary);

■ with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

■ issued in connection with the merger, consolidation or acquisition of the assets of another fund. Further, the sales charge will be eliminated on purchases of Shares made by a shareholder that originally became a shareholder of a Federated Hermes Fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits shareholders to acquire Shares at NAV, provided that such purchased Shares are held directly with the Fund's transfer agent. If the Shares are held through a financial intermediary, the sales charge waiver will not apply (A class only);

■ as a shareholder that originally became a shareholder of Class A Shares of the Fund through a redesignation of an existing no-load share class of the Fund;

■ as a Federated Life Member (Federated Hermes shareholders who originally were issued shares through the "Liberty Account," which was an account for the Liberty Family of Funds on February 28, 1987, or who invested through an affinity group prior to August 1, 1987, into the Liberty Account) (A class only);

■ as a Trustee, employee or former employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates, an employee of any financial intermediary that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the Distributor, an immediate family member of these individuals or a trust, pension or profit-sharing plan for these individuals; or

■ pursuant to the exchange privilege.

The sales charge will not be eliminated if you purchase Shares of the Fund through an exchange of shares of any no-load A class unless your no-load A class shares were acquired through an exchange of shares on which the sales charge had previously been paid.

**120 Day reinstatement program** 

Within 120 days of redeeming Class A Shares of the Fund, upon proper notification to the Fund's Transfer Agent, you may reinvest all or a portion of the redemption proceeds in Class A Shares of the Fund at net asset value, without the imposition of a sales charge or CDSC. Please note:

■ The ownership of the account receiving the purchase is not required to be identical to that of the account in which the redemption was placed; however, the registration of the account receiving the purchase must include at least one registered shareholder of the account from which the redemption occurred.

■ You will not be reimbursed for any fees originally incurred on the redemption (e.g., CDSC or redemption fees) by subsequently participating in the 120 Day Reinstatement Program.

■ The 120 Day Reinstatement Program does not supersede or override any restrictions placed on an account due to frequent trading and/or client contractual issues.

Additional operational restrictions may apply, please contact a Client Service Representative at 1-800-341-7400 for more information.

**sales charge when you redeem** 

Your redemption proceeds may be reduced by a sales charge, commonly referred to as a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC). Shares otherwise subject to a CDSC will not be charged a CDSC at the time of an exchange; however, the CDSC will continue to be measured from the date of your original purchase. The CDSC schedule applicable to your original purchase will continue to apply to the shares you receive in an exchange.

**To keep the sales charge as low as possible, the Fund redeems your Shares in this order:** 

■ Shares that are not subject to a CDSC; and

■ Shares held the longest. (To determine the number of years your Shares have been held, include the time you held shares of other Federated Hermes funds that have been exchanged for Shares of this Fund.)

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The CDSC is then calculated using the Share price at the time of purchase or redemption, whichever is lower.

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| **A:** |
| If you make a purchase of the A class in the amount of $1 million or more and your financial intermediary received an advance commission on the sale, you will <br> pay a 0.75% CDSC on any such Shares redeemed within 24 months of the purchase. |

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Your redemption may qualify for a waiver of the CDSC. The CDSC waivers offered by the Fund are listed below. In order to receive a waiver of the CDSC, you must inform your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent at the time of each redemption that your investment is eligible for a waiver. It is possible that your financial intermediary may not, in accordance with its policies, procedures and system limitations, be able to ensure your receipt of one or more of these waiver categories. In this situation, you would need to invest directly through the Fund's Transfer Agent in order to take advantage of the waiver. If you do not let your financial intermediary or the Transfer Agent know that your redemption is eligible for a CDSC waiver at the time of redemption, you may not receive the waiver to which you may otherwise be entitled.

**Contingent upon notification to the Transfer Agent, you will not be charged a CDSC when redeeming Shares:**

■ following the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account or the post-purchase disability of all registered shareholders, as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the beneficiary on an account with a Transfer on Death registration is deemed the last surviving shareholder on the account);

■ due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death;

■ representing minimum required distributions from an IRA or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

■ purchased by Trustees, employees of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates, by employees of a financial intermediary that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the Distributor, by the immediate family members of the above persons and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

■ purchased through an eligible program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary);

■ purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

■ redeemed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements;

**A Class Only** 

■ purchased in the amount of $1 million or more and redeemed within 24 months of purchase if the Shares were originally purchased through an eligible program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary).

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN WAIVERS AND DISCOUNTS** 

The availability of certain sales charge waivers and discounts will depend on whether you purchase your shares directly from the Fund or through a financial intermediary. **Certain financial intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the availability of front-end sales load waivers or CDSC waivers which are discussed in Appendix B to this Prospectus. The information contained in Appendix B is provided by these financial intermediaries. Please contact your financial intermediary to ensure that you have the information regarding the sales charge waivers and discounts available to you and that you understand the steps you must take to qualify for available waivers and discounts.** In all instances, it is the shareholder's responsibility to notify the Fund or the shareholder's Financial Intermediary at the time of purchase of any relationship or other facts qualifying the investor for sales charge waivers or discounts. **For waivers and discounts not available through a particular financial intermediary, shareholders will have to purchase Fund shares directly from the Fund or through another financial intermediary to receive these waivers or discounts.**

**COMMISSIONS ON CERTAIN SHARES** 

The Fund does not charge any front-end load, deferred sales charge or other asset-based fee for sales or distribution of Institutional Shares. However, if you purchase Institutional Shares through a broker acting solely as an agent on behalf of its customers, you may be required to pay a commission to the broker in an amount determined and separately disclosed to you by the broker.

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Because the Fund is not a party to any such commission arrangement between you and your broker, any purchases and redemptions of Institutional Shares will be made at the applicable net asset value (before imposition of the sales commission). Any such commissions charged by a broker are not reflected in the fees and expenses listed in the "Risk/Return Summary: Fees and Expenses" section of the Fund's Prospectus and described above nor are they reflected in the "Performance: Bar Chart and Table," because they are not charged by the Fund.

Shares of the Fund are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

How is the Fund Sold?

The Fund offers the following Share classes: Class A Shares (A) and Institutional Shares (IS), each representing interests in a single portfolio of securities. All Share classes have different expenses which affect their performance. Please note that certain purchase restrictions may apply.

Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor, Federated Securities Corp., offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Federated Hermes, Inc. ("Federated Hermes," formerly, Federated Investors, Inc.).

**A Class** 

The Fund's Distributor markets the A class to retail and private banking customers of financial institutions and to accounts for which financial institutions act in a fiduciary, advisory, agency, custodial or similar capacity or to individuals, directly or through financial intermediaries.

**IS Class** 

The Fund's Distributor markets the IS class to Eligible Investors, as described below. In connection with a request to purchase the IS class, you should provide documentation sufficient to verify your status as an Eligible Investor. As a general matter, the IS class is not available for direct investment by natural persons.

The following categories of Eligible Investors are not subject to any minimum initial investment amount for the purchase of the IS class (however, such accounts remain subject to the Fund's policy on "Accounts with Low Balances" as discussed later in this Prospectus):

■ An investor participating in a no-load platform, network or other fee-based program offered by a financial intermediary, for example, a wrap-account or retirement platform where Federated Hermes has entered into an agreement with the intermediary;

■ A trustee/director or former trustee/director (e.g., Trustee/Director Emeritus), employee or former employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates; an immediate family member of these individuals or a trust, pension or profit-sharing plan for these individuals;

■ An employer-sponsored retirement plan;

■ A trust institution investing on behalf of its trust customers;

■ Additional sales to an investor (including a natural person) who owned the IS class of the Fund as of December 31, 2008;

■ A Federated Hermes Fund;

■ An investor (including a natural person) who acquired the IS class of a Federated Hermes fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits the investor to acquire such shares; and

■ In connection with an acquisition of an investment management or advisory business, or related investment services, products or assets, by Federated Hermes or its investment advisory subsidiaries, an investor (including a natural person) who: (1) becomes a client of an investment advisory subsidiary of Federated Hermes; or (2) is a shareholder or interest holder of a pooled investment vehicle or product that becomes advised or sub-advised by a Federated Hermes investment advisory subsidiary as a result of such an acquisition other than as a result of a fund reorganization transaction pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization.

The following categories of Eligible Investors are subject to applicable minimum initial investment amounts for the purchase of the IS class (see "How to Purchase Shares" below):

■ An investor, other than a natural person, purchasing the IS class directly from the Fund; and

■ In connection with an initial purchase of the IS class through an exchange, an investor (including a natural person) who owned the IS class of another Federated Hermes fund as of December 31, 2008.

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**Intra-Fund Share Conversion Program** 

A shareholder in the Fund's Shares may convert their Shares at net asset value to any other share class of the Fund if the shareholder meets the investment minimum and eligibility requirements for the share class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. The share conversion program is not applicable to the Fund's Class A Shares subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Such conversion of classes should not result in a realization event for tax purposes. Contact your financial intermediary or call 1-800-341-7400 to convert your Shares.

Payments to Financial Intermediaries

The Fund and its affiliated service providers may pay fees as described below to financial intermediaries (such as broker-dealers, banks, investment advisers or third-party administrators) whose customers are shareholders of the Fund.

**FRONT-END SALES CHARGE REALLOWANCES** 

The Distributor receives a front-end sales charge on certain Share sales. The Distributor pays a portion of this charge to financial intermediaries that are eligible to receive it (the "Dealer Reallowance") and retains any remaining portion of the front-end sales charge.

When a financial intermediary's customer purchases Class A Shares, the financial intermediary may receive a Dealer Reallowance as follows:

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| Purchase Amount | &nbsp;&nbsp; Dealer Reallowance <br> as a Percentage of <br> Public Offering Price<br>|
| Less than $100,000 | 4.00% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.25% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.25% |
| $500,000 but less than $1 million | 1.80% |
| $1 million or greater | 0.00% |

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**ADVANCE COMMISSIONS** 

When a financial intermediary's customer purchases Class A Shares, the financial intermediary may receive an advance commission as follows:

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| **A (for purchases over $1 million):** |  |
| Purchase Amount | &nbsp;&nbsp; Advance Commission<br> as a Percentage of<br> Public Offering Price<br>|
| First $1 million - $5 million | 0.75% |
| Next $5 million - $20 million | 0.50% |
| Over $20 million | 0.25% |

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Advance commissions are calculated on a year-by-year basis based on amounts invested during that year. Accordingly, with respect to additional purchase amounts, the advance commission breakpoint resets annually to the first breakpoint on the anniversary of the first purchase.

The A class purchases under this program may be made by Letter of Intent or by combining concurrent purchases. The above advance commission will be paid only on those purchases that were not previously subject to a front-end sales charge or dealer advance commission. Certain retirement accounts may not be eligible for this program.

**service fees** 

**A Class** 

The Fund may pay Service Fees of up to 0.25% of average net assets to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC), a subsidiary of Federated Hermes, for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Intermediaries that receive Service Fees may include a company affiliated with management of Federated Hermes. If a financial intermediary receives Service Fees on an account, it is not eligible to also receive Account Administration Fees on that same account.

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**ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION FEES** 

**A Class** 

The Fund may pay Account Administration Fees of up to 0.25% of average net assets to banks that are not registered as broker-dealers or investment advisers for providing administrative services to the Fund and its shareholders. If a financial intermediary receives Account Administration Fees on an account, it is not eligible to also receive Service Fees or Recordkeeping Fees on that same account.

**RECORDKEEPING FEES** 

The Fund may pay Recordkeeping Fees on an average-net-assets basis or on a per-account-per-year basis to financial intermediaries for providing recordkeeping services to the Fund and its shareholders. If a financial intermediary receives Recordkeeping Fees on an account, it is not eligible to also receive Account Administration Fees or Networking Fees on that same account.

**networking fees** 

The Fund may reimburse Networking Fees on a per-account-per-year basis to financial intermediaries for providing administrative services to the Fund and its shareholders on certain non-omnibus accounts. If a financial intermediary receives Networking Fees on an account, it is not eligible to also receive Recordkeeping Fees on that same account.

**ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES AND OTHER PERSONS** 

The Distributor may pay out of its own resources amounts to certain financial intermediaries, including broker-dealers, banks, registered investment advisers, independent financial planners and retirement plan administrators, and other persons, that support the sale of Shares or provide services to the Fund and/or its shareholders. The amounts of these payments could be significant, and may create an incentive for the financial intermediary or its employees or associated persons or other persons to recommend or sell Shares of the Fund to you. Not all financial intermediaries and other persons receive such payments, and the amount of compensation may vary. In some cases, such payments may be made by or funded from the resources of companies affiliated with the Distributor (including the Adviser). These payments are not reflected in the fees and expenses listed in the fee table section of the Fund's Prospectus and described above because they are not paid by the Fund.

These payments are negotiated and may be based on such factors as: the number or value of Shares that the financial intermediary or other person sells, may sell or arrange for the sale of Shares; the value of client assets invested; the level and types of services or support furnished by the financial intermediary; or the Fund's and/or other Federated Hermes funds' relationship with the financial intermediary. These payments may be in addition to payments, as described above, made by the Fund to the financial intermediary or other person. In connection with these payments, the financial intermediary may elevate the prominence or profile of the Fund and/or other Federated Hermes funds, within the financial intermediary's organization by, for example, placement on a list of preferred or recommended funds and/or granting the Distributor preferential or enhanced opportunities to promote the funds in various ways within the financial intermediary's organization. In addition, as discussed above in "Commissions on Shares," if you purchase IS Shares through a broker acting solely as an agent on behalf of its customers, you may be required to pay a commission to the broker in an amount determined and separately disclosed to you by the broker. You can ask your financial intermediary, or any other person that provides services to you, for information about any payments it receives from the Distributor or the Fund and any services provided, as well as about fees and/or commissions it charges.

How to Purchase Shares

You may purchase Shares of the Fund any day the NYSE is open. Shares will be purchased at the NAV next calculated after your investment is received by the Fund, or its agent, in proper form. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase or exchange Shares. New investors must submit a completed New Account Form. All accounts, including those for which there is no minimum initial investment amount required, are subject to the Fund's policy on "Accounts with Low Balances" as discussed later in this Prospectus.

If you seek to purchase Shares directly from the Fund and do not specify the class choice on your New Account Form or form of payment (e.g., Federal Reserve wire or check), you automatically will receive the A class of the Fund.

For important account information, see the section "Security and Privacy Protection."

**IS Class** 

Eligible investors may purchase Shares through a financial intermediary, directly from the Fund or through an exchange from another Federated Hermes fund in the manner described above under "How is the Fund Sold?"

Where applicable, the required minimum initial investment for IS class is generally $1,000,000. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount.

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**A Class** 

You may purchase Shares through a financial intermediary, directly from the Fund or through an exchange from another Federated Hermes fund.

**THROUGH A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY**

■ Establish an account with the financial intermediary; and

■ Submit your purchase order to the financial intermediary before the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time).

The Fund has authorized certain intermediaries to accept share purchase orders on its behalf. When authorized intermediaries receive an order in proper form, the order is considered as being placed with the Fund, and shares will be bought at the NAV next calculated after such an order is received by the authorized intermediary. If your financial intermediary is not an authorized intermediary, the Fund or its agent must receive the purchase order in proper form from your financial intermediary by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) in order for your transaction to be priced at that day's NAV. In addition, your financial intermediary must forward your payment by the prescribed trade settlement date (typically within one to three business days) to the Fund's transfer agent, SS&C GIDS, Inc. ("Transfer Agent"). You will become the owner of Shares and receive dividends when your payment is received in accordance with these time frames (provided that, if payment is received in the form of a check, the check clears). If your payment is not received in accordance with these time frames, or a check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses, fees or expenses incurred by the Fund or the Fund's Transfer Agent.

Financial intermediaries should send payments according to the instructions in the sections "By Wire" or "By Check."

Financial intermediaries may impose higher or lower minimum investment requirements on their customers than those imposed by the Fund. Keep in mind that financial intermediaries may charge you fees for their services in connection with your Share transactions.

Shareholders are encouraged to ask their financial intermediary if they are an authorized agent for the Fund and about any fees that may be charged by the financial intermediary.

**DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND** 

■ Establish your account with the Fund by submitting a completed New Account Form; and

■ Send your payment to the Fund by Federal Reserve wire or check.

You will become the owner of Shares and your Shares will be priced at the next calculated NAV after the Fund receives your wire or your check. If your check does not clear, your purchase will be canceled and you could be liable for any losses or fees incurred by the Fund or the Fund's Transfer Agent.

**By Wire** 

To facilitate processing your order, please call the Fund before sending the wire. Send your wire to:

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA

Dollar Amount of Wire

ABA Number 011000028

BNF: 23026552

Attention: Federated Hermes EDGEWIRE

Wire Order Number, Dealer Number or Group Number

Nominee/Institution Name

Fund Name and Number and Account Number

You cannot purchase Shares by wire on holidays when wire transfers are restricted.

**By Check** 

Make your check payable to **The Federated Hermes Funds**, note your account number on the check, and send it to:

The Federated Hermes Funds

P.O. Box 219318

Kansas City, MO 64121-9318

If you send your check by a **private courier or overnight delivery service** that requires a street address, send it to:

The Federated Hermes Funds

801 Pennsylvania Avenue

Suite 219318

Kansas City, MO 64105-1307

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Payment should be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. The Fund reserves the right to reject **any** purchase request. For example, to protect against check fraud the Fund may reject any purchase request involving a check that is not made payable to **The Federated Hermes Funds** (including, but not limited to, requests to purchase Shares using third-party checks) or involving temporary checks or credit card checks.

**By Direct Deposit** 

You may establish Payroll Deduction/Direct Deposit arrangements for investments into the Fund by either calling a Client Service Representative at 1-800-341-7400; or by completing the Payroll Deduction/Direct Deposit Form, which is available on FederatedHermes.com/us under "Resources" and then "Literature and Forms," then "Forms." You will receive a confirmation when this service is available.

**THROUGH AN EXCHANGE**

You may purchase Fund Shares through an exchange from another Federated Hermes fund. To do this you must:

■ meet any applicable shareholder eligibility requirements;

■ ensure that the account registrations are identical;

■ meet any applicable minimum initial investment requirements; and

■ receive a prospectus for the fund into which you wish to exchange.

An exchange is treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and is a taxable transaction. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase or exchange Shares. The Fund may modify or terminate the exchange privilege at any time.

**A Class** 

You may purchase Shares through an exchange from the same share class of another Federated Hermes fund.

**IS Class** 

You may purchase Shares through an exchange from any Federated Hermes fund or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust, Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund.

**By Online Account Services** 

You may access your accounts online to purchase Shares through FederatedHermes.com/us's Shareholder Account Access system once you have registered for access. Online transactions may be subject to certain limitations including limitations as to the amount of the transaction. For more information about the services available through Shareholder Account Access, please visit FederatedHermes.com/us and select "Sign In" and "Access and Manage Investments," or call 1-800-341-7400, Option #4 to speak with a Client Service Representative.

**BY SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SIP)**

Once you have opened an account, you may automatically purchase additional Shares on a regular basis by completing the SIP section of the New Account Form or by contacting the Fund or your financial intermediary. The minimum investment amount for SIPs is $50.

**BY AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH)** 

Once you have opened an account, you may purchase additional Shares through a depository institution that is an ACH member. This purchase option can be established by completing the appropriate sections of the New Account Form.

How to Redeem and Exchange Shares

You should redeem or exchange Shares:

■ through a financial intermediary if you purchased Shares through a financial intermediary; or

■ directly from the Fund if you purchased Shares directly from the Fund.

Shares of the Fund may be redeemed for cash, or exchanged for shares of other Federated Hermes funds as described herein, on days on which the Fund computes its NAV. Redemption requests may be made by telephone or in writing.

Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day for each method of payment after receiving a timely request in proper form. Depending upon the method of payment, when shareholders receive redemption proceeds can differ. Payment may be delayed for up to seven days under certain circumstances (see "Limitations on Redemption Proceeds").

For important account information, see the section "Security and Privacy Protection."

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**THROUGH A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY** 

Submit your redemption or exchange request to your financial intermediary by the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). The redemption amount you will receive is based upon the next calculated NAV after the Fund receives the order from your financial intermediary.

**DIRECTLY FROM THE FUND**

**By Telephone** 

You may redeem or exchange Shares by simply calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400.

If you call before the end of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time), you will receive a redemption amount based on that day's NAV.

**By Mail** 

You may redeem or exchange Shares by sending a written request to the Fund.

You will receive a redemption amount based on the next calculated NAV after the Fund receives your written request in proper form.

Send requests by mail to:

The Federated Hermes Funds

P.O. Box 219318

Kansas City, MO 64121-9318

Send requests by **private courier or overnight delivery service** to:

The Federated Hermes Funds

801 Pennsylvania Avenue

Suite 219318

Kansas City, MO 64105-1307

All requests must include:

■ Fund name and Share class, account number and account registration;

■ amount to be redeemed or exchanged;

■ signatures of all shareholders exactly as registered; and

■ **if exchanging**, the Fund name and Share class, account number and account registration into which you are exchanging.

Call your financial intermediary or the Fund if you need special instructions.

**Signature Guarantees** 

Signatures must be guaranteed by a financial institution which is a participant in a Medallion signature guarantee program if:

■ your redemption will be sent to an address other than the address of record;

■ your redemption will be sent to an address of record that was changed within the last 30 days;

■ a redemption is payable to someone other than the shareholder(s) of record; or

■ transferring into another fund with a different shareholder registration.

A Medallion signature guarantee is designed to protect your account from fraud. Obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, savings association, credit union or broker, dealer or securities exchange member. **A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee.**

**By Online Account Services** 

You may access your accounts online to redeem or exchange Shares through FederatedHermes.com/us's Shareholder Account Access system once you have registered for access. Online transactions may be subject to certain limitations including limitations as to the amount of the transaction. For more information about the services available through Shareholder Account Access, please visit FederatedHermes.com/us and select "Sign In" and "Access and Manage Investments," or call 1-800-341-7400, Option #4 to speak with a Client Service Representative.

**PAYMENT METHODS FOR REDEMPTIONS**

Your redemption proceeds will be mailed by check to your address of record. The following payment options are available if you complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form. These payment options require a signature guarantee if they were not established when the account was opened:

■ An electronic transfer to your account at a financial institution that is an ACH member; or

■ Wire payment to your account at a domestic commercial bank that is a Federal Reserve System member.

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**Methods the Fund May Use to Meet Redemption Requests** 

The Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash. To ensure that the Fund has cash to meet Share redemptions on any day, the Fund typically expects to hold a cash or cash equivalent reserve or sell portfolio securities.

In unusual or stressed circumstances, the Fund may generate cash in the following ways:

■ **Inter-fund Borrowing and Lending.** The SEC has granted an exemption that permits the Fund and all other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes ("Federated Hermes funds") to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other Federated Hermes funds. Inter-fund borrowing and lending is permitted only: (a) to meet shareholder redemption requests; (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades; and (c) for other temporary purposes. All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less.

■ **Committed Line of Credit.** The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the funds, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding.

■ **Redemption in Kind.** Although the Fund intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by an "in-kind" distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities. Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such Share class during any 90-day period. Redemptions in kind are made consistent with the procedures adopted by the Fund's Board, which generally include distributions of a pro rata share of the Fund's portfolio assets. Redemption in kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. If redemption is made in kind, securities received may be subject to market risk and the shareholder could incur taxable gains and brokerage or other charges in converting the securities to cash.

**LIMITATIONS ON REDEMPTION PROCEEDS**

Redemption proceeds normally are wired or mailed within one business day after receiving a request in proper form. Payment may be delayed for up to seven days:

■ to allow your purchase to clear (as discussed below);

■ during periods of market volatility;

■ when a shareholder's trade activity or amount adversely impacts the Fund's ability to manage its assets; or

■ during any period when the Federal Reserve wire or applicable Federal Reserve banks are closed, other than customary weekend and holiday closings.

If you request a redemption of Shares recently purchased by check (including a cashier's check or certified check), money order, bank draft or ACH, your redemption proceeds may not be made available for up to seven calendar days to allow the Fund to collect payment on the instrument used to purchase such Shares. If the purchase instrument does not clear, your purchase order will be canceled and you will be responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund as a result of your canceled order.

In addition, the right of redemption may be suspended, or the payment of proceeds may be delayed (including beyond seven days), during any period:

■ when the NYSE is closed, other than customary weekend and holiday closings;

■ when trading on the NYSE is restricted, as determined by the SEC;

■ in which an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, so that disposal of the Fund's investments or determination of its NAV is not reasonably practicable; or

■ as the SEC may by order permit for the protection of Fund shareholders.

You will not accrue interest or dividends on uncashed redemption checks from the Fund when checks are undeliverable and returned to the Fund.

**EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE**

You may exchange Shares of the Fund. To do this, you must:

■ meet any applicable shareholder eligibility requirements;

■ ensure that the account registrations are identical;

■ meet any applicable minimum initial investment requirements; and

■ receive a prospectus for the fund into which you wish to exchange.

An exchange is treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and is a taxable transaction. The Fund reserves the right to reject any request to purchase or exchange Shares. The Fund may modify or terminate the exchange privilege at any time.

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Financial intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the availability of intra-fund exchanges ("automatic exchanges"). These exchanges which are directed by the financial intermediary and not the Fund are discussed in Appendix B to this Prospectus.

In addition, the Fund may terminate your exchange privilege if your exchange activity is found to be excessive under the Fund's frequent trading policies. See "Account and Share Information–Frequent Trading Policies."

**A Class** 

You may exchange Shares into shares of the same class of another Federated Hermes fund. Shareholders that originally became a shareholder of A class shares of the Fund through a redesignation of an existing no-load share class of the Fund are not subject to sales charges on exchanges into A class shares of other Federated Hermes funds.

**IS Class** 

You may exchange Shares of the Fund for shares of any Federated Hermes fund or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust, Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund.

**Systematic Withdrawal/Exchange Program**

You may automatically redeem or exchange Shares. The minimum amount for all new or revised systematic redemptions or exchanges of Shares is $50 per transaction per fund. Complete the appropriate section of the New Account Form or an Account Service Options Form or contact your financial intermediary or the Fund. Your account value must meet the minimum initial investment amount at the time the program is established. This program may reduce, and eventually deplete, your account. Payments should not be considered yield or income.

**ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS** 

**Telephone Transactions** 

The Fund will record your telephone instructions. If the Fund does not follow reasonable procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone instructions.

**Share Certificates** 

The Fund no longer issues share certificates. If you are redeeming or exchanging Shares represented by certificates previously issued by the Fund, you must return the certificates with your written redemption or exchange request. For your protection, send your certificates by registered or certified mail, but do not endorse them.

Security and Privacy Protection

**ONLINE ACCOUNT and TELEPHONE ACCESS SECURITY** 

Federated Hermes will not be responsible for losses that result from unauthorized transactions, unless Federated Hermes does not follow procedures designed to verify your identity. When initiating a transaction by telephone or online, shareholders should be aware that any person with access to your account and other personal information including PINs (Personal Identification Numbers) may be able to submit instructions by telephone or online. Shareholders are responsible for protecting their identity by using strong usernames and complex passwords which utilize combinations of mixed case letters, numbers and symbols, and change passwords and PINs frequently.

Using FederatedHermes.com/us's Account Access website means you are consenting to sending and receiving personal financial information over the Internet, so you should be sure you are comfortable with the risks. You will be required to accept the terms of an online agreement and to establish and utilize a password in order to access online account services. The Transfer Agent has adopted security procedures to confirm that Internet instructions are genuine. The Transfer Agent will also send you written confirmation of share transactions. The Transfer Agent, the Fund and any of its affiliates will not be liable for losses or expenses that occur from fraudulent Internet instructions reasonably believed to be genuine.

The Transfer Agent or the Fund will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that telephone transaction requests are genuine, which may include recording calls, asking the caller to provide certain personal identification information, sending you written confirmation, or requiring other confirmation security procedures. The Transfer Agent, the Fund and any of its affiliates will not be liable for relying on instructions submitted by telephone that the Fund reasonably believes to be genuine.

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**ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE** 

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each new customer who opens a Fund account and to determine whether such person's name appears on governmental lists of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations. Pursuant to the requirements under the USA PATRIOT Act, the information obtained will be used for compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act or other applicable laws, regulations and rules in connection with money laundering, terrorism or other illicit activities.

Information required includes your name, residential or business address, date of birth (for an individual), and other information that identifies you, including your social security number, tax identification number or other identifying number. The Fund cannot waive these requirements. The Fund is required by law to reject your Account Application if the required information is not provided. If, after reasonable effort, the Fund is unable to verify your identity or that of any other person(s) authorized to act on your behalf, or believes it has identified potentially suspicious, fraudulent or criminal activity, the Fund reserves the right to close your account and redeem your shares at the next calculated NAV without your permission. Any applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) will be assessed upon redemption of your shares.

The Fund has a strict policy designed to protect the privacy of your personal information. A copy of Federated Hermes' privacy policy notice was given to you at the time you opened your account. The Fund sends a copy of the privacy notice to you annually. You may also obtain the privacy notice by calling the Fund, or through FederatedHermes.com/us.

Account and Share Information

**CONFIRMATIONS AND ACCOUNT STATEMENTS** 

You will receive confirmation of purchases, redemptions and exchanges (except for systematic transactions). In addition, you will receive periodic statements reporting all account activity, including systematic transactions, dividends and capital gains paid.

**DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS**

The Fund declares any dividends daily and pays them monthly to shareholders. If you purchase Shares by wire, you begin earning dividends on the day your wire is received. If you purchase Shares by check, you begin earning dividends on the business day after the Fund receives your check. In either case, you earn dividends through the day your redemption request is received.

In addition, the Fund pays any capital gains at least annually, and may make such special distributions of dividends and capital gains as may be necessary to meet applicable regulatory requirements. Your dividends and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional Shares without a sales charge, unless you elect cash payments. Dividends may also be reinvested without sales charges in shares of any class of any other Federated Hermes fund of which you are already a shareholder.

If you purchase Shares just before the record date for a capital gain distribution, you will pay the full price for the Shares and then receive a portion of the price back in the form of a taxable distribution, whether or not you reinvest the distribution in Shares. Therefore, you should consider the tax implications of purchasing Shares shortly before the record date for a capital gain. Contact your financial intermediary or the Fund for information concerning when dividends and capital gains will be paid.

Under the federal securities laws, the Fund is required to provide a notice to shareholders regarding the source of distributions made by the Fund if such distributions are from sources other than ordinary investment income. In addition, important information regarding the Fund's distributions, if applicable, is available via the link to the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation.

**Small Distributions and Uncashed Checks** 

Generally, dividend and/or capital gain distributions payable by check in an amount of less than $25 will be automatically reinvested in additional shares. This policy does not apply if you have elected to receive cash distributions that are directly deposited into your bank account via wire or ACH.

Additionally, if one or more dividend or capital gain distribution checks are returned as "undeliverable," or remain uncashed for 180 days, all subsequent dividend and capital gain distributions will be reinvested in additional shares. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed distribution checks. For questions on whether reinvestment applies to your distributions, please contact a Client Service Representative at 1-800-341-7400.

Certain states, including the State of Texas, have laws that allow shareholders to designate a representative to receive abandoned or unclaimed property ("escheatment") notifications by completing and submitting a designation form that generally can be found on the official state website. If a shareholder resides in an applicable state and elects to designate a representative to receive escheatment notifications, escheatment notices generally will be delivered as required by such

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state laws, including, as applicable, to both the shareholder and the designated representative. A completed designation form may be mailed to the Fund (if Shares are held directly with the Fund) or to the shareholder's financial intermediary (if Shares are not held directly with the Fund). Shareholders should refer to relevant state law for the shareholder's specific rights and responsibilities under his or her state's escheatment law(s), which can generally be found on a state's official website.

**ACCOUNTS WITH LOW BALANCES**

Federated Hermes reserves the right to close accounts if redemptions or exchanges cause the account balance to fall below:

■ $1,500 for the A class; and

■ $25,000 for the IS class.

Before an account is closed, you will be notified and allowed at least 30 days to purchase additional Shares to meet the minimum.

**TAX INFORMATION**

The Fund and/or your financial intermediary provides year-end tax information and an annual statement of your account activity to assist you in completing your federal, state and local tax returns. It is anticipated that Fund distributions will be primarily dividends that are exempt from federal regular income tax, although a portion of the Fund's dividends may not be exempt. Dividends may be subject to state and local taxes. In addition, the Fund may realize and distribute capital gains from time to time as a result of the Fund's normal investment activities. Distributions of net short-term capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions of net long-term capital gains are taxable to you as long-term capital gains regardless of how long you have owned your Shares. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities that generate income that is not exempt from federal or state income tax. Capital gains and non-exempt dividends are taxable whether paid in cash or reinvested in the Fund. Redemptions and exchanges are taxable sales. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your federal, state and local tax liability.

**FREQUENT TRADING POLICIES**

Frequent or short-term trading into and out of the Fund can have adverse consequences for the Fund and shareholders who use the Fund as a long-term investment vehicle. Such trading in significant amounts can disrupt the Fund's investment strategies (e.g., by requiring it to sell investments at inopportune times or maintain excessive short-term or cash positions to support redemptions), increase brokerage and administrative costs and affect the timing and amount of taxable gains distributed by the Fund. Investors engaged in such trading may also seek to profit by anticipating changes in the Fund's NAV in advance of the time as of which NAV is calculated.

The Fund's Board has approved policies and procedures intended to discourage excessive frequent or short-term trading of the Fund's Shares. The Fund monitors trading in Fund Shares in an effort to identify disruptive trading activity. The Fund monitors trades into and out of the Fund within a period of 30 days or less. The Fund may also monitor trades into and out of the Fund for potentially disruptive trading activity over periods longer than 30 days. The size of Share transactions subject to monitoring varies. Where it is determined that a shareholder has exceeded the detection amounts twice within a period of 12 months, the Fund will temporarily prohibit the shareholder from making further purchases or exchanges of Fund Shares. If the shareholder continues to exceed the detection amounts for specified periods, the Fund will impose lengthier trading restrictions on the shareholder, up to and including permanently prohibiting the shareholder from making any further purchases or exchanges of Fund Shares. Whether or not the specific monitoring limits are exceeded, the Fund's management or the Adviser may determine from the amount, frequency or pattern of purchases and redemptions or exchanges that a shareholder is engaged in excessive trading that is or could be detrimental to the Fund and other shareholders and may prohibit the shareholder from making further purchases or exchanges of Fund Shares. No matter how the Fund defines its limits on frequent trading of Fund Shares, other purchases and sales of Fund Shares may have adverse effects on the management of the Fund's portfolio and its performance.

The Fund's frequent trading restrictions do not apply to purchases and sales of Fund Shares by other Federated Hermes funds. These funds impose the same frequent trading restrictions as the Fund at their shareholder level. In addition, allocation changes of the investing Federated Hermes fund are monitored, and the managers of the recipient fund must determine that there is no disruption to their management activity. The intent of this exception is to allow investing fund managers to accommodate cash flows and other activity that result from non-abusive trading in the investing fund, without being stopped from such trading because the aggregate of such trades exceeds the monitoring limits. Nonetheless, as with any trading in Fund Shares, purchases and redemptions of Fund Shares by other Federated Hermes funds could adversely affect the management of the Fund's portfolio and its performance.

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The Fund will not restrict transactions made on a non-discretionary basis by certain asset allocation programs, wrap programs, fund of funds, collective funds or other similar accounts that have been pre-approved by Federated Hermes ("Approved Accounts"). The Fund will continue to monitor transactions by the Approved Accounts and will seek to limit or restrict even non-discretionary transactions by Approved Accounts that are determined to be disruptive or harmful to the Fund.

The Fund's objective is that its restrictions on short-term trading should apply to all shareholders that are subject to the restrictions, regardless of the number or type of accounts in which Shares are held. However, the Fund anticipates that limitations on its ability to identify trading activity to specific shareholders, including where Shares are held through intermediaries in multiple or omnibus accounts, will mean that these restrictions may not be able to be applied uniformly in all cases.

Other funds in the Federated Hermes family of funds may impose different monitoring policies or in some cases, may not monitor for frequent or short-term trading. Under normal market conditions such monitoring policies are designed to protect the funds being monitored and their shareholders and the operation of such policies and shareholder investments under such monitoring are not expected to have materially adverse impact on the Federated Hermes funds or their shareholders. If you plan to exchange your Fund Shares for shares of another Federated Hermes fund, please read the prospectus of that other Federated Hermes fund for more information.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION** 

Information concerning the Fund's portfolio holdings is available via the link to the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. A complete listing of the Fund's portfolio holdings as of the end of each month is posted on the website 15 days (or the next business day) after the end of the month and remains posted for six months thereafter. Summary portfolio composition information as of the close of each month is posted on the website 15 days (or the next business day) after month-end and remains posted until replaced by the information for the succeeding month. The summary portfolio composition information may include identification of the Fund's top 10 holdings, portfolio profile statistics (such as weighted average effective maturity and weighted average effective duration) and a percentage breakdown of the portfolio by credit quality and sector.

You may also access portfolio information as of the end of the Fund's fiscal quarters via the link to the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us. The Fund's Form N-CSR contains complete listings of the Fund's portfolio holdings as of the end of the Fund's second and fourth fiscal quarters. Fiscal quarter information is made available on the website within 70 days after the end of the fiscal quarter. This information is also available in reports filed with the SEC at the SEC's website at sec.gov.

Each fiscal quarter, the Fund will file with the SEC a complete schedule of its monthly portfolio holdings on "Form N-PORT." The Fund's holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC's website at sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter upon filing. You may also access this information via the link to the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us.

In addition, from time to time (for example, during periods of unusual market conditions), additional information regarding the Fund's portfolio holdings and/or composition may be posted to FederatedHermes.com/us. If and when such information is posted, its availability will be noted on, and the information will be accessible from, the home page of the website.

Who Manages the Fund?

The Board governs the Fund. The Board selects and oversees the Adviser, Federated Investment Management Company. The Adviser manages the Fund's assets, including buying and selling portfolio securities. Federated Advisory Services Company (FASC), an affiliate of the Adviser, provides certain support services to the Adviser. The fee for these services is paid by the Adviser and not by the Fund. The address of the Adviser and FASC is 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779.

The Adviser and other advisory subsidiaries of Federated Hermes combined, advise approximately 100 registered investment companies spanning equity, fixed-income and money market mutual funds and also manage a variety of other pooled investment vehicles, private investment companies and customized separately managed accounts (including non-U.S./offshore funds). Federated Hermes' assets under management totaled approximately $829.6 billion as of December 31, 2024. Federated Hermes was established in 1955 as Federated Investors, Inc. and is one of the largest investment managers in the United States with more than 2,000 employees. Federated Hermes provides investment products to more than 10,000 investment professionals and institutions.

The Adviser advises approximately 69 registered investment companies and also manages sub-advised funds. The Adviser's assets under management totaled approximately $531.7 billion as of December 31, 2024.

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**PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION**

**R.J. Gallo** 

R.J. Gallo, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since July of 2017.

Mr. Gallo is Head of the Municipal Bonds Group and Head of the Duration Committee. He is responsible for day to day management of the Fund, focusing on asset allocation, interest rate strategy and security selection, as well as overseeing the macro risk elements in the portfolio. He has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2000; has worked in investment management since 1996; has managed investment portfolios since 2002. Education: B.A., University of Michigan; M.P.A., Princeton University.

**Ann Ferentino** 

Ann Ferentino, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since April of 2022.

Ms. Ferentino focuses on asset allocation, interest rate strategy and security selection. She has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 1995; has worked in investment management since 2000; and has managed investment portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., University of Dayton; M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh.

**Derek Plaski** 

Derek Plaski, CFA, Associate Portfolio Manager, has been the Fund's portfolio manager since July of 2025.

Mr. Plaski focuses on asset allocation, interest rate strategy and security selection. He has been with the Adviser or an affiliate since 2018; has worked in investment management since 2020; and has managed investment portfolios since 2024. Education: B.S., M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the Portfolio Managers' compensation, management of other accounts and ownership of securities in the Fund.

**ADVISORY FEES** 

The Fund's investment advisory contract provides for payment to the Adviser of an annual investment advisory fee of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily waive a portion of its fee or reimburse the Fund for certain operating expenses. The Adviser and its affiliates have also agreed to certain "Fee Limits" as described in the footnote to the "Risk/Return Summary: Fees and Expenses" table found in the "Fund Summary" section of the Prospectus.

A discussion of the Board's review of the Fund's investment advisory contract is available in the Fund's Form N-CSR for the periods ended May 31 and November 30, respectively.

Financial Information

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS** 

The Financial Highlights will help you understand the Fund's financial performance for its past five fiscal years. Some of the information is presented on a per Share basis. Total returns represent the rate an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains.

This information has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Fund's audited financial statements, is included in the Fund's filing on Form N-CSR.

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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares<sup>1</sup>

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.59** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.63** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.31** |
| **Income From Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income<sup>2</sup> | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.07) | 0.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88) | 0.31 |
| TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.12 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.73) | 0.47 |
| **Less Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Distributions from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.15) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.16) |
| Distributions from net realized gain | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) |
| TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.24) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Period** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.51** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.59** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.63** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.54** |
| **Total Return**<sup>3</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.13% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.35% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.27% | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6.94)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.58% |
| **Ratios to Average Net Assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net expenses<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.70%<sup>5</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.69%<sup>5</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.69%<sup>5</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.69% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.69%<sup>5</sup> |
| Net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.92% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.83% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.18% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.50% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.54% |
| Expense waiver/reimbursement<sup>6</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.27% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.28% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31% |
| **Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30463 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $33361 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $20854 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $30627 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $43291 |
| Portfolio turnover<sup>7</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10% |

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| 1 | *Prior to July 28, 2022, Class A Shares were designated as Service Shares.* |
| 2 | *Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.* |
| 3 | *Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.* |
| 4 | *Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.* |
| 5 | *The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.70%, 0.69%, 0.69% and 0.69% for the* <br> *years ended May 31, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.*<br>|
| 6 | *The expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income (loss) ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/*<br> *reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.*<br>|
| 7 | *Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.* |

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Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2025, which can be obtained free of charge.

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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares

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|  | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** | **Year Ended May 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.59** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.63** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.31** |
| **Income From Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net investment income<sup>1</sup> | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) | 0.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.09) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.88) | 0.31 |
| TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.14 | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.70) | 0.50 |
| **Less Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Distributions from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.18) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.19) |
| Distributions from net realized gain | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; — | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.03) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.08) |
| TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.31) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.29) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.23) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.21) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (0.27) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Period** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.51** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.59** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.54** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$9.63** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **$10.54** |
| **Total Return**<sup>2</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.35% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.58% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.51% | &nbsp;&nbsp; (6.72)% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4.82% |
| **Ratios to Average Net Assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net expenses<sup>3</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45%<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45%<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45%<sup>4</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.45%<sup>4</sup> |
| Net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.20% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 3.06% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 2.45% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.74% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1.76% |
| Expense waiver/reimbursement<sup>5</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.25% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.27% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.29% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.31% |
| **Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | &nbsp;&nbsp; $144520 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $153072 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $100213 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $93524 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $89109 |
| Portfolio turnover<sup>6</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; 29% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 13% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 40% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 21% | &nbsp;&nbsp; 10% |

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| 1 | *Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.* |
| 2 | *Based on net asset value.* |
| 3 | *Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.* |
| 4 | *The net expense ratios are calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.45%, 0.45%, 0.45% and 0.45% for the* <br> *years ended May 31, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.*<br>|
| 5 | *The expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income (loss) ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/*<br> *reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.*<br>|
| 6 | *Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.* |

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Further information about the Fund's performance is contained in the Fund's Annual Report, dated May 31, 2025, which can be obtained free of charge.

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Appendix A: Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information

The following charts provide additional hypothetical information about the effect of the Fund's expenses, including investment advisory fees and other Fund costs, on the Fund's assumed returns over a 10-year period. The charts show the estimated expenses that would be incurred in respect of a hypothetical investment of $10,000, assuming a 5% return each year, and no redemption of Shares. Each chart also assumes that the Fund's annual expense ratio stays the same throughout the 10-year period and that all dividends and distributions are reinvested. The annual expense ratio used in each chart is the same as stated in the "Fees and Expenses" table of this Prospectus (and thus does not reflect any fee waiver or expense reimbursement currently in effect). The maximum amount of any sales charge that might be imposed on the *purchase* of Shares (and deducted from the hypothetical initial investment of $10,000; the "Front-End Sales Charge") is reflected in the "Hypothetical Expenses" column. The hypothetical investment information does not reflect the effect of charges (if any) normally applicable to *redemptions* of Shares (e.g., deferred sales charges, redemption fees). Mutual fund returns, as well as fees and expenses, may fluctuate over time, and your actual investment returns and total expenses may be higher or lower than those shown below.

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| **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - A CLASS** |
| **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.96%** |
| **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: 4.50%** |
| **Year** | **Hypothetical**<br> **Beginning** <br> **Investment**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Performance** <br> **Earnings**<br>| **Investment** <br> **After**<br> **Returns**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Expenses**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Ending**<br> **Investment**<br>|
| 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10000.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $477.50 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10027.50 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $543.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9935.82 |
| 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $9935.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $496.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10432.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $97.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10337.23 |
| 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10337.23 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $516.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10854.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $101.24 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10754.85 |
| 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10754.85 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $537.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11292.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $105.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11189.35 |
| 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11189.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $559.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11748.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $109.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11641.40 |
| 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11641.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $582.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12223.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $114.01 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12111.71 |
| 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12111.71 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $605.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12717.30 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $118.62 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12601.02 |
| 8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12601.02 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $630.05 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13231.07 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $123.41 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13110.10 |
| 9 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13110.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $655.51 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13765.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $128.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13639.75 |
| 10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13639.75 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $681.99 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14321.74 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $133.59 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14190.80 |
| Cumulative |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $5743.57 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $1575.03 |  |

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| **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND - IS CLASS** |
| **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** | **ANNUAL EXPENSE RATIO: 0.71%** |
| **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** | **MAXIMUM FRONT-END SALES CHARGE: NONE** |
| **Year** | **Hypothetical**<br> **Beginning** <br> **Investment**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Performance** <br> **Earnings**<br>| **Investment** <br> **After**<br> **Returns**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Expenses**<br>| **Hypothetical** <br> **Ending**<br> **Investment**<br>|
| 1 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10000.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $500.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10500.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $72.52 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10429.00 |
| 2 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10429.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $521.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10950.45 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $75.63 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10876.40 |
| 3 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $10876.40 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $543.82 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11420.22 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $78.88 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11343.00 |
| 4 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11343.00 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $567.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11910.15 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $82.26 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11829.61 |
| 5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11829.61 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $591.48 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12421.09 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $85.79 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12337.10 |
| 6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12337.10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $616.86 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12953.96 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $89.47 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12866.36 |
| 7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $12866.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $643.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13509.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $93.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13418.33 |
| 8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13418.33 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $670.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14089.25 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $97.31 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13993.98 |
| 9 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $13993.98 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $699.70 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14693.68 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $101.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14594.32 |
| 10 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $14594.32 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $729.72 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15324.04 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $105.84 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $15220.42 |
| Cumulative |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $6084.42 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; $882.50 |  |

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Appendix B: Sales Charge Waivers and Exchange Features for Shareholders Purchasing Through Certain Financial Intermediaries

**The term "fund family," used herein, shall refer to the Federated Hermes mutual funds.** 

**The following Appendix applies to certain share classes offered by the Fund.** 

***Ameriprise Financial***

Effective November 1, 2024, the following information applies to Class A shares purchases if you have an account with or otherwise purchase Fund shares through Ameriprise Financial:

**Front-End Sales Charge Reductions on Class A Shares Purchased Through Ameriprise Financial** 

Shareholders purchasing Class A shares of the fund through an Ameriprise Financial platform or account are eligible only for the following sales charge reductions, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the SAI. Such shareholders can reduce their initial sales charge on the purchase of Class A shares as follows:

■ *Transaction size breakpoints,* as described in this prospectus or the SAI.

■ *Rights of accumulation (ROA),* as described in this prospectus or the SAI.

■ *Letter of intent,* as described in this prospectus or the SAI.

**Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Class A Shares Purchased Through Ameriprise Financial** 

Shareholders purchasing Class A shares of the fund through an Ameriprise Financial platform or account are eligible only for the following sales charge waivers, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the SAI. Such shareholders may purchase Class A shares at NAV without payment of a sales charge as follows:

■ shares purchased by employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer- sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs.

■ shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the same fund family).

■ shares exchanged from Class C shares of the same fund in the month of or following the seven-year anniversary of the purchase date. To the extent that this prospectus elsewhere provides for a waiver with respect to such shares following a shorter holding period, that waiver will apply to exchanges following such shorter period. To the extent that this prospectus elsewhere provides for a waiver with respect to exchanges of Class C shares for load waived shares, that waiver will also apply to such exchanges.

■ shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates and their immediate family members.

■ shares purchased by or through qualified accounts (including IRAs, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, 401(k)s, 403(b) TSCAs subject to ERISA and defined benefit plans) that are held by a covered family member, defined as an Ameriprise Financial advisor and/or the advisor's spouse, advisor's lineal ascendant (mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, great grandmother, great grandfather), advisor's lineal descendant (son, step-son, daughter, step-daughter, grandson, granddaughter, great grandson, great granddaughter) or any spouse of a covered family member who is a lineal descendant.

■ shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided: (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption; (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account; and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (i.e. Rights of Reinstatement).

**CDSC Waivers on Class A and C Shares Purchased Through Ameriprise Financial** 

Fund shares purchased through an Ameriprise Financial platform or account are eligible only for the following CDSC waivers, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the SAI:

■ redemptions due to death or disability of the shareholder

■ shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in this prospectus or the SAI

■ redemptions made in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account

■ shares purchased through a Right of Reinstatement (as defined above)

■ redemptions made as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code

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***Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.*** 

Effective June 15, 2020, shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Baird platform or account will only be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and CDSC waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the SAI.

**Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Investors A-shares Available at Baird** 

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing share of the same fund;

■ Share purchase by employees and registered representatives of Baird or its affiliate and their family members as designated by Baird;

■ Shares purchase from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided: (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption; (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same accounts; and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge (known as rights of reinstatement);

■ Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a CDSC and are exchanged to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the same fund pursuant to Baird's intra-fund share class policies and procedures;

■ Employer-sponsored retirement plans or charitable accounts in a transactional brokerage account at Baird, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs.

**CDSC Waivers on Investor A and C Shares Available at Baird** 

■ Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder;

■ Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund's Prospectus;

■ Shares bought due to returns of excess contributions from an IRA Account;

■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code;

■ Shares sold to pay Baird fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Baird;

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

**Front-End Sales Charge Discounts Available at Baird: Breakpoints and/or Rights of Accumulations** 

■ Breakpoints as described in this prospectus;

■ Rights of accumulations which entitles shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Baird. Eligible fund family assets not held at Baird may be included in the rights of accumulations calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets;

■ Letters of Intent (LOI) allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family through Baird, over a 13-month period of time.

***Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (EDWARD JONES)*** 

**Policies Regarding Transactions Through Edward Jones** 

**Effective on or after September 1, 2024, the following information supersedes prior information with respect to transactions and positions held in fund shares through an Edward Jones system. Clients of Edward Jones (also referred to as "shareholders") purchasing fund shares on the Edward Jones commission and fee-based platforms are eligible only for the following sales charge discounts (also referred to as "breakpoints") and waivers, which can differ from discounts and waivers described elsewhere in the mutual fund prospectus or statement of additional information ("SAI") or through another broker-dealer. In all instances, it is the shareholder's responsibility to inform Edward Jones at the time of purchase of any relationship, holdings of fund family, or other facts qualifying the purchaser for discounts or waivers. Edward Jones can ask for documentation of such circumstance. Shareholders should contact Edward Jones if they have questions regarding their eligibility for these discounts and waivers.** 

**Breakpoints** 

■ Breakpoint pricing, otherwise known as volume pricing, at dollar thresholds as described in the prospectus.

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**Rights of Accumulation ("ROA")** 

■ The applicable sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares is determined by taking into account all share classes (except certain money market funds and any assets held in group retirement plans) of the mutual fund family held by the shareholder or in an account grouped by Edward Jones with other accounts for the purpose of providing certain pricing considerations ("pricing groups"). If grouping assets as a shareholder, this includes all share classes held on the Edward Jones platform and/or held on another platform. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the ROA calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Money market funds are included only if such shares were sold with a sales charge at the time of purchase or acquired in exchange for shares purchased with a sales charge.

■ The employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan may elect to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping as opposed to including all share classes at a shareholder or pricing group level.

■ ROA is determined by calculating the higher of cost minus redemptions or market value (current shares x NAV).

**Letter of Intent ("LOI")** 

■ Through a LOI, shareholders can receive the sales charge and breakpoint discounts for purchases shareholders intend to make over a 13-month period from the date Edward Jones receives the LOI. The LOI is determined by calculating the higher of cost or market value of qualifying holdings at LOI initiation in combination with the value that the shareholder intends to buy over a 13-month period to calculate the front-end sales charge and any breakpoint discounts. Each purchase the shareholder makes during that 13-month period will receive the sales charge and breakpoint discount that applies to the total amount. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the LOI calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Purchases made before the LOI is received by Edward Jones are not adjusted under the LOI and will not reduce the sales charge previously paid. Sales charges will be adjusted if LOI is not met.

■ If the employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan has elected to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping, LOIs will also be at the plan-level and may only be established by the employer.

**Sales Charge Waivers** 

Sales charges are waived for the following shareholders and in the following situations:

■ Associates of Edward Jones and its affiliates and other accounts in the same pricing group (as determined by Edward Jones under its policies and procedures) as the associate. This waiver will continue for the remainder of the associate's life if the associate retires from Edward Jones in good-standing and remains in good standing pursuant to Edward Jones' policies and procedures.

■ Shares purchased in an Edward Jones fee-based program.

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment.

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of redeemed shares of the same fund family so long as the following conditions are met: the proceeds are from the sale of shares within 60 days of the purchase, the sale and purchase are made from a share class that charges a front load and one of the following ("Right of Reinstatement"):

– The redemption and repurchase occur in the same account.

– The redemption proceeds are used to process an: IRA contribution, excess contributions, conversion, recharacterizing of contributions, or distribution, and the repurchase is done in an account within the same Edward Jones grouping for ROA.

The Right of Reinstatement excludes systematic or automatic transactions including, but not limited to, purchases made through payroll deductions, liquidations to cover account fees, and reinvestments from non-mutual fund products.

■ Shares exchanged into Class A shares from another share class so long as the exchange is into the same fund and was initiated at the discretion of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable. Any future purchases are subject to the applicable sales charge as disclosed in the prospectus.

■ Exchanges from Class C shares to Class A shares of the same fund, generally, in the 84th month following the anniversary of the purchase date or earlier at the discretion of Edward Jones.

■ Purchases of Class 529-A shares through a rollover from either another education savings plan or a security used for qualified distributions.

■ Purchases of Class 529-A shares made for recontribution of refunded amounts.

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**Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") Waivers** 

If the shareholder purchases shares that are subject to a CDSC and those shares are redeemed before the CDSC is expired, the shareholder is responsible to pay the CDSC except in the following conditions:

■ The death or disability of the shareholder.

■ Systematic withdrawals with up to 10% per year of the account value.

■ Return of excess contributions from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

■ Shares redeemed as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts if the redemption is taken in or after the year the shareholder reaches qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.

■ Shares redeemed to pay Edward Jones fees or costs in such cases where the transaction is initiated by Edward Jones.

■ Shares exchanged in an Edward Jones fee-based program. Edward Jones is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable.

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

■ Shares redeemed at the discretion of Edward Jones for Minimum Balances, as described below.

**<u>Other Important Information Regarding Transactions Through Edward Jones</u>** 

**Minimum Purchase Amounts** 

■ Initial purchase minimum: $250

■ Subsequent purchase minimum: none

**Minimum Balances** 

■ Edward Jones has the right to redeem at its discretion fund holdings with a balance of $250 or less. The following are examples of accounts that are not included in this policy:

– A fee-based account held on an Edward Jones platform

– A 529 account held on an Edward Jones platform

– An account with an active systematic investment plan or LOI

**Exchanging Share Classes** 

■ At any time it deems necessary, Edward Jones has the authority to exchange at NAV a shareholder's holdings in a fund to Class A shares of the same fund.

***Janney Montgomery Scott LLC*** 

Effective May 1, 2020, if you purchase or redeem Fund shares through a Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney") brokerage account, you will be eligible for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), or back-end sales charge, waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales charge waivers on Class A Shares available at Janney** 

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family).

■ Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Janney or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Janney.

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided: (1) the repurchase occurs within ninety (90) days following the redemption; (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account; and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (i.e., right of reinstatement).

■ Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans.

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

■ Class C shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are exchanged to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the same fund pursuant to Janney's intra-fund share class policies and procedures.

**CDSC Waivers on Class A and C Shares available at Janney** 

■ Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder.

■ Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund's Prospectus.

■ Shares purchased in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account.

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■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts if the redemption is taken in or after the year the shareholder reaches qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.

■ Shares sold to pay Janney fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Janney.

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

■ Shares exchanged into the same share class of a different Federated Hermes fund, if the shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period (the holding period on the shares purchased in the exchange will include the holding period of the shares sold in the exchange).

**Front-end sales charge discounts available at Janney: Breakpoints, Rights of Accumulation, and/or Letters of Intent** 

■ Breakpoints as described in the fund's Prospectus.

■ Rights of accumulation (ROA), which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Janney. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

■ Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

***J.P. Morgan Securities LLC*** 

Effective September 29, 2023, if you purchase or hold Fund shares through an applicable J.P. Morgan Securities LLC brokerage account, you will be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), or back-end sales charge, waivers), share class conversion policy and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales charge waivers on Class A shares available at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC** 

■ Shares exchanged from Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a CDSC and are exchanged into Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC's share class exchange policy.

■ Qualified employer-sponsored defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, other employee benefit plans and trusts used to fund those plans. For purposes of this provision, such plans do not include SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SAR-SEPs or 501(c)(3) accounts.

■ Shares of funds purchased through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Self-Directed Investing accounts.

■ Shares purchased through rights of reinstatement.

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family).

■ Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC or its affiliates and their spouse or financial dependent as defined by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

**Class C to Class A share conversion** 

■ A shareholder in the Fund's Class C shares will have their shares converted by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the same fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is consistent with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC's policies and procedures.

**CDSC waivers on Class A and C shares available at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC** 

■ Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder.

■ Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund's prospectus.

■ Shares purchased in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account.

■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

**Front-end load discounts available at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC: breakpoints, rights of accumulation & letters of intent** 

■ Breakpoints as described in the prospectus.

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■ Rights of Accumulation (ROA) which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts as described in the Fund's prospectus will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Eligible fund family assets not held at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (including 529 program holdings, where applicable) may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies their financial advisor about such assets.

■ Letters of Intent (LOI) which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, over a 13-month period of time (if applicable).

***Merrill Lynch*** 

Purchases or sales of front-end (i.e. Class A) or level-load (i.e., Class C) mutual fund shares through a Merrill platform or account will be eligible only for the following sales load waivers (front-end, contingent deferred, or back-end waivers) and discounts, which differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's prospectus. Purchasers will have to buy mutual fund shares directly from the mutual fund company or through another intermediary to be eligible for waivers or discounts not listed below.

It is the client's responsibility to notify Merrill at the time of purchase or sale of any relationship or other facts that qualify the transaction for a waiver or discount. A Merrill representative may ask for reasonable documentation of such facts and Merrill may condition the granting of a waiver or discount on the timely receipt of such documentation.

Additional information on waivers and discounts is available in the Merrill Sales Load Waiver and Discounts Supplement (the "Merrill SLWD Supplement") and in the Mutual Fund Investing at Merrill pamphlet at ml.com/funds. Clients are encouraged to review these documents and speak with their financial advisor to determine whether a transaction is eligible for a waiver or discount.

**Front-end Load Waivers Available at Merrill** 

■ Shares of mutual funds available for purchase by employer-sponsored retirement, deferred compensation, and employee benefit plans (including health savings accounts) and trusts used to fund those plans provided the shares are not held in a commission-based brokerage account and shares are held for the benefit of the plan. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans

■ Shares purchased through a Merrill investment advisory program

■ Brokerage class shares exchanged from advisory class shares due to the holdings moving from a Merrill investment advisory program to a Merrill brokerage account

■ Shares purchased through the Merrill Edge Self-Directed platform

■ Shares purchased through the systematic reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same mutual fund in the same account

■ Shares exchanged from level-load shares to front-end load shares of the same mutual fund in accordance with the description in the Merrill SLWD Supplement

■ Shares purchased by eligible employees of Merrill or its affiliates and their family members who purchase shares in accounts within the employee's Merrill Household (as defined in the Merrill SLWD Supplement)

■ Shares purchased by eligible persons associated with the fund as defined in this prospectus (e.g. the fund's officers or trustees)

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of a mutual fund redemption in front-end load shares provided (1) the repurchase is in a mutual fund within the same fund family; (2) the repurchase occurs within 90 calendar days from the redemption trade date, and (3) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account (known as Rights of Reinstatement). Automated transactions (i.e. systematic purchases and withdrawals) and purchases made after shares are automatically sold to pay Merrill's account maintenance fees are not eligible for Rights of Reinstatement

**Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") Waivers on Front-end, Back-end, and Level Load Shares Available at Merrill** 

■ Shares sold due to the client's death or disability (as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 22e(3))

■ Shares sold pursuant to a systematic withdrawal program subject to Merrill's maximum systematic withdrawal limits as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement

■ Shares sold due to return of excess contributions from an IRA account

■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the investor reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulation

■ Front-end or level-load shares held in commission-based, non-taxable retirement brokerage accounts (e.g. traditional, Roth, rollover, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans) that are transferred to fee-based accounts or platforms and exchanged for a lower cost share class of the same mutual fund

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**Front-end Load Discounts Available at Merrill: Breakpoints, Rights of Accumulation & Letters of Intent** 

■ Breakpoint discounts, as described in this prospectus, where the sales load is at or below the maximum sales load that Merrill permits to be assessed to a front-end load purchase, as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement

■ Rights of Accumulation (ROA), as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement, which entitle clients to breakpoint discounts based on the aggregated holdings of mutual fund family assets held in accounts in their Merrill Household

■ Letters of Intent (LOI), which allow for breakpoint discounts on eligible new purchases based on anticipated future eligible purchases within a fund family at Merrill, in accounts within your Merrill Household, as further described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement

***Morgan Stanley Smith Barney*** 

Shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management transactional brokerage account will be eligible only for the following front-end sales charge waivers with respect to Class A shares, which may differ from and may be more limited than those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Class A Shares Available at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management** 

■ Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans;

■ Morgan Stanley employee and employee-related accounts according to Morgan Stanley's account linking rules;

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions when purchasing shares of the same fund;

■ Shares purchased through a Morgan Stanley self-directed brokerage account;

■ Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are exchanged to Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's intra-fund share class exchange program;

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (i) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (ii) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (iii) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge.

***OPPENHEIMER & CO., INC.*** 

Effective May 1, 2020, shareholders purchasing Fund shares through an Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (OPCO) platform or account are eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end Sales Load Waivers on Class A Shares available at OPCO** 

■ Employer-sponsored retirement, deferred compensation and employee benefit plans (including health savings accounts) and trusts used to fund those plans, provided that the shares are not held in a commission-based brokerage account and shares are held for the benefit of the plan

■ Shares purchased by or through a 529 Plan

■ Shares purchased through an OPCO affiliated investment advisory program

■ Shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family)

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided: (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption; (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account; and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).

■ A shareholder in the Fund's Class C shares will have their shares automatically exchanged at net asset value to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the automatic exchange is in line with the policies and procedures of OPCO

■ Employees and registered representatives of OPCO or its affiliates and their family members

■ Directors or Trustees of the Fund, and employees of the Fund's investment adviser or any of its affiliates, as described in this prospectus

**CDSC Waivers on A and C Shares available at OPCO** 

■ Death or disability of the shareholder

■ Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund's prospectus

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■ Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account

■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code

■ Shares sold to pay OPCO fees but only if the transaction is initiated by OPCO

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement

**Front-end load Discounts Available at OPCO: Breakpoints, Rights of Accumulation & Letters of Intent** 

■ Breakpoints as described in this prospectus.

■ Rights of Accumulation (ROA), which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at OPCO. Eligible fund family assets not held at OPCO may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets

***Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and each entity's affiliates ("Raymond James")*** 

Effective March 1, 2019, shareholders purchasing and redeeming Fund shares through a Raymond James platform or account, or through an introducing broker-dealer or independent registered investment adviser for which Raymond James provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund's prospectus or SAI.

**Front-End Sales Load Waivers on Class A Shares Available at Raymond James** 

■ Shares purchased in an investment advisory program.

■ Shares purchased within the same fund family through a systematic reinvestment of capital gains and dividend distributions.

■ Employees and registered representatives of Raymond James or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Raymond James.

■ Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided: (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption; (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account; and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).

■ A shareholder in the Fund's Class C shares will have their shares automatically exchanged at net asset value to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the automatic exchange is in line with the policies and procedures of Raymond James.

**CDSC Waivers on A and C Shares Available at Raymond James** 

■ Death or disability of the shareholder.

■ Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund's prospectus.

■ Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.

■ Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations as described in the fund's prospectus.

■ Shares sold to pay Raymond James fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Raymond James.

■ Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

**Front-End Load Discounts Available at Raymond James: Breakpoints, Rights of Accumulation, and/or Letters of Intent** 

■ Breakpoints as described in this prospectus;

■ Rights of accumulation which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Raymond James. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of rights of accumulation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

■ Letters of Intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

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***Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated*** 

Effective July 1, 2020, shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated ("Stifel") platform or account or who own shares for which Stifel or an affiliate is the broker-dealer of record are eligible for the following additional sales charge waiver.

**Front-End Sales Load Waiver on Class A Shares** 

■ Class C shares that have been held for more than seven (7) years will be converted to Class A shares of the same Fund pursuant to Stifel's policies and procedures

All other sales charge waivers and reductions described elsewhere in the Fund's Prospectus or SAI still apply.

***U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.*** 

Effective November 1, 2021, shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. (USBI) platform or who own shares for which USBI is the broker-dealer, where the shares are held in an omnibus account, will be eligible for the following front-end sales charge waivers and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in the Funds' Prospectus or SAI. All other sales charge waivers and reductions described elsewhere in the Fund's Prospectus or SAI still apply.

**USBI Conversion of Class C Shares** 

Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge are systematically converted to the Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to USBI's intra-fund share class policy. No front-end sales charge will apply to such conversions.

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An SAI dated July 31, 2025, is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. Additional information about the Fund and its investments is contained in the Fund's SAI, Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to shareholders and in Form N-CSR as they become available. In Form N-CSR, you will find, among other information, the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements. The Annual Report's Management's Discussion of Fund Performance discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during its last fiscal year. The SAI contains a description of the Fund's policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of its portfolio securities. To obtain the SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other information, such as financial statements, without charge, to make inquiries or request e-delivery, call your financial intermediary or the Fund at 1-800-341-7400. You may also access the Fund's Prospectus, SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report, financial statements and other information on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation.

These documents, as well as additional information about the Fund (including portfolio holdings, performance and distributions), are also available on FederatedHermes.com/us.

You can obtain information about the Fund (including the SAI) by accessing Fund information from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website at sec.gov. You can purchase copies of this information by contacting the SEC by email at publicinfo@sec.gov.

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Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Funds

4000 Ericsson Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us at **<u>FederatedHermes.com/us</u>**

or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

*Investment Company Act File No. 811-4314* 

*CUSIP 458810108*

*CUSIP 458810603*

*43502 (7/25)*© 2025 Federated Hermes, Inc.

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**Statement of Additional Information**

***July 31, 2025***

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| **Share Class** \| Ticker | **A** \| FIMTX | **Institutional** \| FIMYX |

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Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

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A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust

This Statement of Additional Information (SAI) is not a Prospectus. Read this SAI in conjunction with the Prospectus for Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund (the "Fund"), dated July 31, 2025.

This SAI incorporates by reference the Fund's annual financial statements filed on Form N-CSR. Obtain the Fund's Prospectus, SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other information, such as financial statements, without charge by calling 1-800-341-7400. You may also access the Fund's Prospectus, SAI, Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report, financial statements and other information on the Fund's website at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation.

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|  | **Contents** |
| 1 | [How is the](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_1)[Fund Organized?](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_1) |
| 1 | [Securities in Which the](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_1)[Fund Invests](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_1) |
| 8 | [Investment Risks](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_8) |
| 11 | [Investment Objective (and Policies) and](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_11)[Investment Limitations](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_11) |
| 13 | [What Do](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_13)[Shares Cost?](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_13) |
| 15 | [How is the](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_15)[Fund Sold?](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_15) |
| 18 | [Purchases In-Kind](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_18) |
| 18 | [Redemption In-Kind](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_18) |
| 19 | [Massachusetts](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_19)[Partnership Law](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_19) |
| 19 | [Account and](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_19)[Share Information](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_19) |
| 19 | [Tax Information](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_19) |
| 20 | [Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_20) |
| 37 | [Financial Information](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_37) |
| 37 | [Investment Ratings](#xx_0d9ebb40-c930-467f-9cdc-c5dea546bec1_37) |
| 42 | [Addresses](#xx_96c69748-fe16-416c-9886-6b81247fc3aa_1) |
| 43 | [Appendix](#xx_3ad8e945-3ced-470c-9a87-99645cec4506_1) |

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Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Funds

4000 Ericsson Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us at **<u>FederatedHermes.com/us</u>**

or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

*8061702B (7/25)*© 2025 Federated Hermes, Inc.

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How is the Fund Organized?

The Fund is a diversified portfolio of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust ("Trust"). The Trust is an open-end, management investment company that was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on May 31, 1985. The Trust may offer separate series of shares representing interests in separate portfolios of securities.

Effective June 26, 2020, the Trust changed its name from Intermediate Municipal Trust to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust, and the Fund changed its name from Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund. The Board of Trustees ("Board") has established two classes of shares of the Fund, known as Class A Shares and Institutional Shares ("Shares"). This SAI relates to both classes of Shares. The Fund's investment adviser is Federated Investment Management Company ("Adviser").

Effective July 28, 2022, Service Shares were redesignated as Class A Shares.

Securities in Which the Fund Invests

The principal securities or other investments in which the Fund invests are described in the Fund's Prospectus. The Fund also may invest in securities or other investments as non-principal investments for any purpose that is consistent with its investment objective. The following information is either additional information in respect of a principal security or other investment referenced in the Prospectus or information in respect of a non-principal security or other investment (in which case there is no related disclosure in the Prospectus).

**Securities Descriptions And Techniques**

**Fixed-Income Securities** 

Fixed-income securities pay interest, dividends or distributions at a specified rate. The rate may be a fixed percentage of the principal or may be adjusted periodically. In addition, the issuer of a fixed-income security must repay the principal amount of the security, normally within a specified time. Fixed-income securities provide more regular income than equity securities. However, the returns on fixed-income securities are limited and normally do not increase with the issuer's earnings. This limits the potential appreciation of fixed-income securities as compared to equity securities.

A security's yield measures the annual income earned on a security as a percentage of its price. A security's yield will increase or decrease depending upon whether it costs less (a "discount") or more (a "premium") than the principal amount. If the issuer may redeem the security before its scheduled maturity, the price and yield on a discount or premium security may change based upon the probability of an early redemption. Securities with higher risks generally have higher yields.

The following further describes the types of fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest.

**Asset-Backed Securities (A Type of Fixed-Income, Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Asset-backed securities are payable from pools of obligations other than mortgages. Most asset-backed securities involve consumer or commercial debts with maturities of less than 10 years. However, almost any type of fixed-income assets (including other fixed-income securities) may be used to create an asset-backed security. Asset-backed securities may take the form of commercial paper, notes or pass-through certificates or other similar securities. Asset-backed securities have prepayment risks.

**Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper (A Type of Tax-Exempt Security)** 

Tax-exempt commercial paper is an obligation issued by a tax-exempt issuer with a maturity of generally less than nine months. Tax-exempt issuers may issue commercial paper to pay for current expenditures or other permissible activities. Tax-exempt issuers may constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the proceeds (or other sources) to repay maturing paper. If the tax-exempt issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, and if there is not another available source of liquidity, its commercial paper may default or there may be a reduction in payments received in repayment of the tax-exempt commercial paper.

**Derivative Contracts** 

Derivative contracts are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying securities, commodities, currencies, indices or other assets or instruments, including other derivative contracts (each a "Reference Instrument" and collectively, "Reference Instruments"). The most common types of derivative contracts are swaps, futures and options, and the major asset classes include interest rates, equities, commodities and foreign exchange. Each party to a derivative contract may sometimes be referred to as a "counterparty." Some derivative contracts require payments relating to an actual, future trade involving the

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Reference Instrument. These types of derivatives are frequently referred to as "physically settled" derivatives. Other derivative contracts require payments relating to the income or returns from, or changes in the market value of, a Reference Instrument. These types of derivatives are known as "cash settled" derivatives, since they require cash payments in lieu of delivery of the Reference Instrument.

Many derivative contracts are traded on exchanges. In these circumstances, the relevant exchange sets all the terms of the contract except for the price. Parties to an exchange-traded derivative contract make payments through the exchange. Most exchanges require traders to maintain margin accounts through their brokers to cover their potential obligations to the exchange. Parties to the contract make or collect daily payments to the margin accounts to reflect losses (or gains), respectively, in the value of their contracts. This protects traders against a potential default by their counterparty. Trading contracts on an exchange also allows traders to hedge or mitigate certain risks or carry out more complex trading strategies by entering into offsetting contracts.

For example, the Fund could close out an open contract to buy an asset at a future date by entering into an offsetting contract to sell the same asset on the same date. If the offsetting sale price is more than the original purchase price, the Fund realizes a gain; if it is less, the Fund realizes a loss. Exchanges may limit the amount of open contracts permitted at any one time. Such limits may prevent the Fund from closing out a position. If this happens, the Fund will be required to keep the contract open (even if it is losing money on the contract), and to make any payments required under the contract (even if it has to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices to do so). Inability to close out a contract could also harm the Fund by preventing it from disposing of or trading any assets it has been using to secure its obligations under the contract.

The Fund may also trade derivative contracts over-the-counter (OTC), meaning off-exchange, in transactions negotiated directly between the Fund and an eligible counterparty, which may be a financial institution. OTC contracts do not necessarily have standard terms, so they may be less liquid and more difficult to close out than exchange-traded derivative contracts. In addition, OTC contracts with more specialized terms may be more difficult to value than exchange-traded contracts, especially in times of financial stress.

The market for swaps and other OTC derivatives was largely unregulated prior to the enactment of federal legislation known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). Regulations enacted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") under the Dodd-Frank Act require the Fund to clear certain types of swap contracts (including certain interest rate and credit default swaps) through a central clearinghouse known as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO).

To clear a swap through a DCO, the Fund will submit the contract to, and post margin with, a futures commission merchant (FCM) that is a clearinghouse member. The Fund may enter into the swap with a counterparty other than the FCM and arrange for the contract to be transferred to the FCM for clearing or enter into the contract with the FCM itself. If the Fund must centrally clear a transaction, the CFTC's regulations also generally require that the swap be executed on a registered exchange (either a designated contract market (DCM) or swap execution facility (SEF)). Central clearing is presently required only for certain swaps; the CFTC is expected to impose a mandatory central clearing requirement for additional derivative instruments over time.

DCOs, DCMs, SEFs and FCMs are all subject to regulatory oversight by the CFTC. In addition, certain derivative market participants that act as market makers, and engage in a significant amount of "dealing" activity are as also required to register as swap dealers with the CFTC. Among other things, swap dealers are subject to minimum capital requirements and business conduct standards and must also post and collect initial and variation margin on uncleared swaps with certain of their counterparties. Because of this, if the Fund enters into uncleared swaps with any swap dealers, it may be subject to initial and variation margin requirements that could impact the Fund's ability to enter into swaps in the OTC market, including making transacting in uncleared swaps significantly more expensive.

At this point in time, most of the Dodd-Frank Act has been fully implemented, though a small number of remaining rulemakings are unfinished or are subject to phase-in periods. Any future regulatory or legislative activity would not necessarily have a direct, immediate effect upon the Fund, though it is within the realm of possibility that, upon implementation of these measures or any future measures, they could potentially limit or completely restrict the ability of the Fund to use these instruments as a part of its investment strategy, increase the costs of using these instruments or make them less effective.

Depending on how the Fund uses derivative contracts and the relationships between the market value of a derivative contract and the Reference Instrument, derivative contracts may increase or decrease the Fund's exposure to the risks of the Reference Instrument and may also expose the Fund to liquidity and leverage risk. OTC contracts also expose the Fund to credit risk in the event that a counterparty defaults on the contract, although this risk may be mitigated by submitting the contract for clearing through a DCO, or certain other factors, such as collecting margin from the counterparty.

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The Fund may invest in a derivative contract if it is permitted to own, invest in or otherwise have economic exposure to the Reference Instrument. The Fund is not required to own a Reference Instrument in order to buy or sell a derivative contract relating to that Reference Instrument. The Fund may trade in the following specific types and/or combinations of derivative contracts:

**Futures Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a Reference Instrument at a specified price, date and time. Entering into a contract to buy a Reference Instrument is commonly referred to as buying a contract or holding a long position in the asset. Entering into a contract to sell a Reference Instrument is commonly referred to as selling a contract or holding a short position in the Reference Instrument. Futures contracts are considered to be commodity contracts. The Adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act with respect to the Fund, and therefore is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the Act with respect to the Fund. Futures contracts traded OTC are frequently referred to as forward contracts. The Fund can buy or sell financial futures (such as interest rate futures, index futures and security futures).

**Interest Rate Futures** 

An interest rate futures contract is an exchange-traded contract for which the Reference Instrument is an interest-bearing, fixed-income security or an inter-bank deposit. Two examples of common interest rate futures contracts are U.S. Treasury futures contracts and Eurodollar futures contracts. The Reference Instrument for a U.S. Treasury futures contract is a U.S. Treasury security. The Reference Instrument for a Eurodollar futures contract is the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (commonly referred to as SOFR); Eurodollar futures contracts enable the purchaser to obtain a fixed rate for the lending of funds over a stated period of time and the seller to obtain a fixed rate for a borrowing of funds over that same period.

**Index Futures** 

An index futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to make or receive a payment based upon changes in the value of an index. An index is a statistical composite that measures changes in the value of designated Reference Instruments within the index.

**Security Futures** 

A security futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to purchase or sell in the future a specific quantity of a security (other than a Treasury security) or a narrow-based securities index at a certain price. Presently, the only available security futures contracts use shares of a single equity security as the Reference Instrument. However, it is possible that in the future, security futures contracts will be developed that use a single fixed-income security as the Reference Instrument.

**Option Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

Option contracts (also called "options") are rights to buy or sell a Reference Instrument for a specified price (the "exercise price") during, or at the end of, a specified period. The seller (or "writer") of the option receives a payment, or premium, from the buyer, which the writer keeps regardless of whether the buyer uses (or exercises) the option. Options may be bought or sold on a wide variety of Reference Instruments.

The Fund may buy the following types of options:

**Put Options** 

A put option gives the holder the right to sell the Reference Instrument to the writer of the option. Subject to compliance with its fundamental investment limitation regarding "Dealing in Puts and Calls," the Fund may buy put options on tax-exempt, or municipal, securities (and, as needed, write options to close out such positions).

**Swap Contracts (A Type of Derivative)** 

A swap contract (also known as a "swap") is a type of derivative contract in which two parties agree to pay each other (swap) the returns derived from Reference Instruments. Most swaps do not involve the delivery of the underlying assets by either party, and the parties might not own the Reference Instruments. The payments are usually made on a net basis so that, on any given day, the Fund would receive (or pay) only the amount by which its payment under the contract is less than (or exceeds) the amount of the other party's payment. Swap agreements are sophisticated instruments that can take many different forms and are known by a variety of names.

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Common swap agreements that the Fund may use include:

**Interest Rate Swaps** 

Interest rate swaps are contracts in which one party agrees to make regular payments equal to a fixed or floating interest rate times a stated principal amount (commonly referred to as a "notional principal amount") in return for payments equal to a different fixed or floating rate times the same principal amount, for a specific period.

**Total Return Swaps** 

A total return swap is an agreement between two parties whereby one party agrees to make payments of the total return from a Reference Instrument (or a basket of such instruments) during the specified period, in return for payments equal to a fixed or floating rate of interest or the total return from another Reference Instrument. Alternately, a total return swap can be structured so that one party will make payments to the other party if the value of a Reference Instrument increases, but receive payments from the other party if the value of that instrument decreases.

**Credit Default Swaps** 

A credit default swap (CDS) is an agreement between two parties whereby one party (the "Protection Buyer") agrees to make payments over the term of the CDS to the other party (the "Protection Seller"), provided that no designated event of default, restructuring or other credit related event (each a "Credit Event") occurs with respect to Reference Instrument that is usually a particular bond, loan or the unsecured credit of an issuer, in general (the "Reference Obligation"). Many CDS are physically settled, which means that if a Credit Event occurs, the Protection Seller must pay the Protection Buyer the full notional value, or "par value," of the Reference Obligation in exchange for delivery by the Protection Buyer of the Reference Obligation or another similar obligation issued by the issuer of the Reference Obligation (the "Deliverable Obligation"). The Counterparties agree to the characteristics of the Deliverable Obligation at the time that they enter into the CDS. Alternately, a CDS can be "cash-settled," which means that upon the occurrence of a Credit Event, the Protection Buyer will receive a payment from the Protection Seller equal to the difference between the par amount of the Reference Obligation and its market value at the time of the Credit Event. The Fund may be either the Protection Buyer or the Protection Seller in a CDS. If the Fund is a Protection Buyer and no Credit Event occurs, the Fund will lose its entire investment in the CDS (i.e., an amount equal to the payments made to the Protection Seller over the term of the CDS). However, if a Credit Event occurs, the Fund (as "Protection Buyer") will deliver the Deliverable Obligation and receive a payment equal to the full notional value of the Reference Obligation, even though the Reference Obligation may have little or no value. If the Fund is the Protection Seller and no Credit Event occurs, the Fund will receive a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the CDS. However, if a Credit Event occurs, the Fund (as "Protection Seller") will pay the Protection Buyer the full notional value of the Reference Obligation and receive the Deliverable Obligation from the Protection Buyer. A CDS may involve greater risks than if the Fund invested directly in the Reference Obligation. For example, a CDS may increase credit risk since the Fund has exposure to both the issuer of the Reference Obligation and the Counterparty to the CDS.

**Caps and Floors (A Type of Swap Contract)** 

Caps and Floors are contracts in which one party agrees to make payments only if an interest rate or index goes above (Cap) or below (Floor) a certain level in return for a fee from the other party.

**Other Investments, Transactions, Techniques**

**Hedging** 

Hedging transactions are intended to reduce specific risks. For example, to protect the Fund against circumstances that would normally cause the Fund's portfolio securities to decline in value, the Fund may buy or sell a derivative contract that would normally increase in value under the same circumstances. The Fund may also attempt to hedge by using combinations of different derivative contracts, or derivative contracts and securities. The Fund's ability to hedge may be limited by the costs of the derivative contracts. The Fund may attempt to lower the cost of hedging by entering into transactions that provide only limited protection, including transactions that: (1) hedge only a portion of its portfolio; (2) use derivative contracts that cover a narrow range of circumstances; or (3) involve the sale of derivative contracts with different terms. Consequently, hedging transactions will not eliminate risk even if they work as intended. In addition, hedging strategies are not always successful, and could result in increased expenses and losses to the Fund.

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**Hybrid Instruments** 

Hybrid instruments combine elements of two different kinds of securities or financial instruments (such as a derivative contract). Frequently, the value of a hybrid instrument is determined by reference to changes in the value of a Reference Instrument (that is a designated security, commodity, index or other asset or instrument including a derivative contract). Hybrid instruments can take on many forms including, but not limited to, the following forms. First, a common form of a hybrid instrument combines elements of a derivative contract with those of another security (typically a fixed-income security). In this case, all or a portion of the interest or principal payable on a hybrid security is determined by reference to changes in the price of a Reference Instrument. Second, hybrid instruments may include convertible securities with conversion terms related to a Reference Instrument.

Depending on the type and terms of the hybrid instrument, its risks may reflect a combination of the risks of investing in the Reference Instrument with the risks of investing in other securities and derivative contracts. Thus, an investment in a hybrid instrument may entail significant risks in addition to those associated with traditional securities or the Reference Instrument. Hybrid instruments are also potentially more volatile than traditional securities or the Reference Instrument. Moreover, depending on the structure of the particular hybrid, it may expose the Fund to leverage risks or carry liquidity risks.

**Credit Linked Notes (A Type of Hybrid Instrument)** 

A credit linked note (CLN) is a type of hybrid instrument in which a special purpose entity issues a structured note (the "Note Issuer") with respect to which the Reference Instrument is a single bond, a portfolio of bonds or the unsecured credit of an issuer, in general (each a "Reference Credit"). The purchaser of the CLN (the "Note Purchaser") invests a par amount and receives a payment during the term of the CLN that equals a fixed or floating rate of interest equivalent to a high rated funded asset (such as a bank certificate of deposit) plus an additional premium that relates to taking on the credit risk of the Reference Credit. Upon maturity of the CLN, the Note Purchaser will receive a payment equal to: (i) the original par amount paid to the Note Issuer, if there is no occurrence of a designated event of default, restructuring or other credit event (each a "Credit Event") with respect to the issuer of the Reference Credit; or (ii) the market value of the Reference Credit, if a Credit Event has occurred. Depending upon the terms of the CLN, it is also possible that the Note Purchaser may be required to take physical delivery of the Reference Credit in the event of a Credit Event. Most credit linked notes use a corporate bond (or a portfolio of corporate bonds) as the Reference Credit. However, almost any type of fixed-income security (including foreign government securities), index or derivative contract (such as a credit default swap) can be used as the Reference Credit.

**Derivatives Regulation and Asset Coverage** 

The regulation of the U.S. and non-U.S. derivatives markets has undergone substantial change in recent years and such change may continue. In addition, effective August 19, 2022, Rule 18f-4 (the "Derivatives Rule") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), replaced the asset segregation framework previously used by funds to comply with limitations on leverage imposed by the 1940 Act. The Derivatives Rule generally mandates that a fund either limit derivatives exposure to 10% or less of its net assets, or in the alternative implement: (i) limits on leverage calculated based value-at-risk (VAR); and (ii) a written derivatives risk management program (DRMP) administered by a derivatives risk manager appointed by the Fund's Board, including a majority of the independent Board members, that is periodically reviewed by the Board.

As the Fund's derivative exposure, if any, is 10% or less of its net assets, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, the Fund is classified as a limited derivatives user under the Derivatives Rule and will not be subject to the full requirements of the Derivatives Rule as noted above, including VAR testing and stress testing and certain Board reporting requirements. However, the Fund is still required to implement written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to manage its derivatives risks and monitor its derivatives exposure daily.

In accordance with the requirements of Section 18 of the 1940 Act, any borrowings by the Fund will be made only to the extent the value of its assets, less its liabilities other than borrowings, is equal to at least 300% of all of its borrowings (the "300% Asset Coverage Ratio"). The Derivatives Rule permits the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions, notwithstanding limitations on the issuance of senior securities under Section 18 of the 1940 Act, provided that the Fund either (i) treats these transactions as derivatives transactions under the Derivatives Rule, or (ii) ensures that the 300% Asset Coverage Ratio with respect to such transactions and any other borrowings in the aggregate. While reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions aggregated with other indebtedness do not need to be included in the calculation of whether a fund satisfies the Limited Derivatives Users exception, for funds subject to the VAR testing requirement, reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions must be included for purposes of such testing whether treated as derivatives transactions or not. See "Borrowing Money and Issuing Senior Securities" and "Additional Information" below.

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**Repurchase Agreements** 

Repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund buys a security from a dealer or bank and agrees to sell the security back at a mutually agreed-upon time and price. The repurchase price exceeds the sale price, reflecting the Fund's return on the transaction. This return is unrelated to the interest rate on the underlying security. The Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as securities dealers, deemed creditworthy by the Adviser.

The Fund's custodian or subcustodian will take possession of the securities subject to repurchase agreements. The Adviser or subcustodian will monitor the value of the underlying security each day to ensure that the value of the security always equals or exceeds the repurchase price.

Repurchase agreements are subject to credit risks.

**Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds** 

The Fund may invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as an efficient means of carrying out its investment strategies. As with traditional mutual funds, ETFs charge asset-based fees, although these fees tend to be relatively low. ETFs are traded on stock exchanges or on the over-the-counter market. ETFs do not charge initial sales charges or redemption fees and investors pay only customary brokerage fees to buy and sell ETF shares.

**Temporary Investments** 

The Fund may make temporary investments in taxable, fixed-income securities and the following other taxable securities:

**Treasury Securities (A Type of Fixed-Income Security)** 

Treasury securities are direct obligations of the federal government of the United States. Treasury securities are generally regarded as having minimal credit risks.

**Bank Instruments (A Type of Fixed-Income Security)** 

Bank instruments are unsecured interest-bearing deposits with banks. Bank instruments include, but are not limited to, bank accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposit and banker's acceptances. Yankee instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by U.S. branches of foreign banks. Eurodollar instruments are denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by non-U.S. branches of U.S. or foreign banks.

**Government Securities (A Type of Fixed-Income Security)** 

Government securities are issued or guaranteed by a federal agency or instrumentality acting under federal authority. Some government securities, including those issued by Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States and are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal.

Other government securities receive support through federal subsidies, loans or other benefits, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. For example, the U.S. Treasury is authorized to purchase specified amounts of securities issued by (or otherwise make funds available to) the Federal Home Loan Bank System, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and Tennessee Valley Authority in support of such obligations.

Some government agency securities have no explicit financial support and are supported only by the credit of the applicable agency, instrumentality or corporation. The U.S. government has provided financial support to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, but there is no assurance that it will support these or other agencies in the future.

Investors generally regard government securities as having minimal credit risks, but not as low as Treasury securities.

The Fund treats mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by a federal agency or instrumentality as government securities. Although such a guarantee helps protect against credit risk, it does not eliminate it entirely or reduce other risks.

***Additional Information Related to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae*.** The extreme and unprecedented volatility and disruption that impacted the capital and credit markets beginning in 2008 led to market concerns regarding the ability of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to withstand future credit losses associated with securities held in their investment portfolios, and on which they provide guarantees, without the direct support of the federal government. On September 7, 2008, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were placed under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Under the plan of conservatorship, the FHFA assumed control of, and generally has the power to direct, the operations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and is empowered to exercise all powers collectively held by their respective shareholders, directors and officers, including the power to: (1) take over the assets of and operate Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae with all the powers of the shareholders, the directors and

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the officers of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and conduct all business of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae; (2) collect all obligations and money due to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae; (3) perform all functions of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae which are consistent with the conservator's appointment; (4) preserve and conserve the assets and property of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae; and (5) contract for assistance in fulfilling any function, activity, action or duty of the conservator.

In connection with the actions taken by the FHFA, the Treasury has entered into certain preferred stock purchase agreements (SPAs) with each of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae which establish the Treasury as the holder of a new class of senior preferred stock in each of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The senior preferred stock was issued in connection with financial contributions from the Treasury to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Although the SPAs are subject to amendment from time to time, currently the Treasury is obligated to provide such financial contributions up to an aggregate maximum amount determined by a formula set forth in the SPAs, and until such aggregate maximum amount is reached, there is not a specific end date to the Treasury's obligations.

The future status and role of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could be impacted by (among other things) the actions taken and restrictions placed on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by the FHFA in its role as conservator, the restrictions placed on Freddie Mac's and Fannie Mae's operations and activities under the SPAs, market responses to developments at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, downgrades or upgrades in the credit ratings assigned to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) or ratings services, and future legislative and regulatory action that alters the operations, ownership, structure and/or mission of these institutions, each of which may, in turn, impact the value of, and cash flows on, any securities guaranteed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

In addition, the future of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and other U.S. government-sponsored enterprises that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government (GSEs), remains in question as the U.S. government continues to consider options ranging from structural reform, nationalization, privatization or consolidation, to outright elimination. The issues that have led to significant U.S. government support for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have sparked serious debate regarding the continued role of the U.S. government in providing mortgage loan liquidity.

**Commercial Paper (A Type of Corporate Debt Security)** 

Commercial paper is an issuer's obligation with a maturity of less than nine months. Companies typically issue commercial paper to pay for current expenditures. Most issuers constantly reissue their commercial paper and use the proceeds (or bank loans) to repay maturing paper. If the issuer cannot continue to obtain liquidity in this fashion, its commercial paper may default. The short maturity of commercial paper generally reduces both the market and credit risks as compared to other debt securities of the same issuer.

**INTER-FUND BORROWING AND THIRD-PARTY LENDING ARRANGEMENTS** 

**Inter-Fund Borrowing** 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted an exemption that permits the Fund and all other funds ("Federated Hermes funds") advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc. ("Federated Hermes," formerly, Federated Investors, Inc.) to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other Federated Hermes funds. Participation in this inter-fund lending program is voluntary for both borrowing and lending Federated Hermes funds, and an inter-fund loan is only made if it benefits each participating Federated Hermes fund. Federated Hermes administers the program according to procedures approved by the Fund's Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. Any inter-fund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemption, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating Federated Hermes funds.

For example, inter-fund lending is permitted only: (a) to meet shareholder redemption requests; (b) to meet commitments arising from "failed" trades; and (c) for other temporary purposes. All inter-fund loans must be repaid in seven days or less. The Fund's participation in this program must be consistent with its investment policies and limitations, and must meet certain percentage tests. Inter-fund loans may be made only when the rate of interest to be charged is more attractive to the lending Federated Hermes fund than market-competitive rates on overnight repurchase agreements ("Repo Rate") *and* more attractive to the borrowing Federated Hermes fund than the rate of interest that would be charged by an unaffiliated bank for short-term borrowings ("Bank Loan Rate"), as determined by the Board. The interest rate imposed on inter-fund loans is the average of the Repo Rate and the Bank Loan Rate.

**Third-Party Line of Credit** 

The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding.

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The Fund's ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the 1940 Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of: (i) the federal funds effective rate; (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage; and (iii) 0.0%; plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders' commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of the date of this Statement of Additional Information, there were no outstanding loans. During the most recently ended fiscal year, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.

**LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM** 

The Fund has adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program (LRMP) and related procedures to assess and manage the liquidity risk of the Fund in accordance with Section 22(e) of the 1940 Act and Rule 22e-4 thereunder. The Board has designated the Adviser, together with Federated Hermes, Inc.'s ("Federated Hermes," formerly Federated Investors, Inc.) other affiliated registered investment advisory subsidiaries that serve as investment advisers to other Federated Hermes funds, to collectively serve as the administrator of the LRMP and the related procedures (the "Administrator"). Rule 22e-4 defines "liquidity risk" as the risk that the Fund will be unable to meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of the remaining investors' interests in the Fund. As a part of the LRMP, the Administrator is responsible for classifying the liquidity of the Fund's portfolio investments in accordance with Rule 22e-4. As part of the LRMP, the Administrator is also responsible for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing the Fund's liquidity risk, for making periodic reports to the Board and the SEC regarding the liquidity of the Fund's investments, and for notifying the Board and the SEC of certain liquidity events specified in Rule 22e-4. The liquidity of the Fund's portfolio investments is determined based on relevant market, trading and investment-specific considerations under the LRMP.

Investment Risks

There are many risk factors which may affect an investment in the Fund. The Fund's principal risks are described in its Prospectus. The following information is either additional information in respect of a principal risk factor referenced in the Prospectus or information in respect of a non-principal risk factor applicable to the Fund (in which case there is no related disclosure in the Prospectus).

**Credit Risk** 

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities (including tax-exempt securities) rated BBB or in unrated but comparable securities. The Fund's Adviser expects that, normally, up to 15% of the Fund's total assets may be invested in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), which are also known as junk bonds. The Fund may opportunistically invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities rated below investment grade (or unrated securities of comparable quality), which are also known as junk bonds.

**Prepayment and Extension Risk** 

Like municipal mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities (including fixed-income or tax-exempt securities that are pooled or collateralized) may be subject to prepayment risks and the possibility that interest and other payments may not be made. Such investments also may be subject to interest rate, credit and the other risks described in the Fund's Prospectus and this SAI.

**Risk of Investing in Derivative Contracts and Hybrid Instruments** 

The Fund's exposure to derivative contracts and hybrid instruments (either directly or through its investment in another investment company) involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. First, changes in the value of the derivative contracts and hybrid instruments in which the Fund invests may not be correlated with changes in the value of the underlying Reference Instruments or, if they are correlated, may move in the opposite direction than originally anticipated. Second, while some strategies involving derivatives may reduce the risk of loss, they may also reduce potential gains or, in some cases, result in losses by offsetting favorable price movements in portfolio holdings. Third, there is a risk that derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may be erroneously priced or improperly valued and, as a result, the Fund may need to make increased cash payments to the counterparty. Fourth, exposure to derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may have tax consequences to the Fund and its shareholders. For example, derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may cause the Fund to realize increased ordinary income or short-term capital gains (which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes) and, as a result, may increase taxable distributions to shareholders. In addition, under certain circumstances certain derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may cause the Fund to: (a) incur an excise tax on a portion of the income related to those contracts and instruments; and/or (b) reclassify, as a return of capital, some or all of the distributions previously made to shareholders during the fiscal year as dividend income. Fifth, a

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common provision in OTC derivative contracts permits the counterparty to terminate any such contract between it and the Fund, if the value of the Fund's total net assets declines below a specified level over a given time period. Factors that may contribute to such a decline (which usually must be substantial) include significant shareholder redemptions and/or a marked decrease in the market value of the Fund's investments. Any such termination of the Fund's OTC derivative contracts may adversely affect the Fund (for example, by increasing losses and/or costs, and/or preventing the Fund from fully implementing its investment strategies). Sixth, the Fund may use a derivative contract to benefit from a decline in the value of a Reference Instrument. If the value of the Reference Instrument declines during the term of the contract, the Fund makes a profit on the difference (less any payments the Fund is required to pay under the terms of the contract). Any such strategy involves risk. There is no assurance that the Reference Instrument will decline in value during the term of the contract and make a profit for the Fund. The Reference Instrument may instead appreciate in value creating a loss for the Fund. Seventh, a default or failure by a CCP or an FCM (also sometimes called a "futures broker"), or the failure of a contract to be transferred from an Executing Dealer to the FCM for clearing, may expose the Fund to losses, increase its costs, or prevent the Fund from entering or exiting derivative positions, accessing margin or fully implementing its investment strategies. The central clearing of a derivative and trading of a contract over a SEF could reduce the liquidity in, or increase costs of entering into or holding, any contracts. Finally, derivative contracts and hybrid instruments may also involve other risks described herein or in the Fund's Prospectus, such as interest rate, credit, liquidity and leverage risks.

**ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (ABS) Risk** 

The value of asset-backed securities (ABS) may be affected by certain factors such as interest rate risk, the availability of information concerning the pool of underlying assets and its structure, the creditworthiness of the servicing agent for the pool or the originator of the underlying assets and the ability of the servicing agent to service the underlying collateral. Under certain market conditions, ABS may be less liquid and may be difficult to value. Movements in interest rates (both increases and decreases) may quickly and significantly reduce the value of certain types of ABS. Unscheduled prepayments of ABS may result in a loss of income if the proceeds are invested in lower-yielding securities. Conversely, in a rising interest rate environment, a declining prepayment rate will extend the average life of many ABS, which increases the risk of depreciation due to future increases in market interest rates. ABS can also be subject to the risk of default on the underlying assets.

**Risk Associated with the Investment Activities of Other Accounts** 

Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other accounts managed by the Adviser and accounts managed by affiliates of the Adviser. Therefore, it is possible that investment-related actions taken by such other accounts could adversely impact the Fund with respect to, for example, the value of Fund portfolio holdings and/or prices paid to or received by the Fund on its portfolio transactions and/or the Fund's ability to obtain or dispose of portfolio securities. Related considerations are discussed elsewhere in this SAI under "Brokerage Transactions and Investment Allocation."

**EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS RISK** 

An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in a conventional fund (i.e., one that is not exchange-traded) that has the same investment objectives, strategies and policies. The price of an ETF can fluctuate up or down, and the Fund could lose money investing in an ETF if the prices of the securities owned by the ETF go down. In addition, ETFs may be subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional funds: (i) the market price of an ETF's shares may trade above or below its net asset value; (ii) an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained; or (iii) trading of an ETF's shares may be halted if the listing exchange's officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are delisted from the exchange or the activation of market-wide "circuit breakers" (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally.

**LARGE SHAREHOLDER RISK** 

A significant percentage of the Fund's shares may be owned or controlled by a large shareholder, such as other funds or accounts, including those of which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser may have investment discretion. Accordingly, the Fund can be subject to the potential for large scale inflows and outflows as a result of purchases and redemptions made by significant shareholders. These inflows and outflows could be significant and, if frequently occurring, could negatively affect the Fund's net asset value and performance and could cause the Fund to buy or sell securities at inopportune times in order to meet purchase or redemption requests. Investments in the Fund by other investment companies also can create conflicts of interests for the Adviser to the Fund and the investment adviser to the acquiring fund. For example, a conflict of interest can arise

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due to the possibility that the investment adviser to the acquiring fund could make a decision to redeem the acquiring fund's investment in the Fund. In the case of an investment by an affiliated fund, a conflict of interest can arise if, because of the acquiring fund's investment in the Fund, the Fund is able to garner more assets from third-party investors, thereby growing the Fund and increasing the management fees received by the Adviser, which could also be the investment adviser to the acquiring fund.

**CYBERSECURITY AND OPERATIONAL RISK** 

Like other funds and business enterprises, Federated Hermes' business relies on the security and reliability of information and communications technology, systems and networks. Federated Hermes uses digital technology, including, for example, networked systems, email and the Internet, as well as mobile devices and "cloud"-based service offerings, to conduct business operations and engage clients, customers, employees, products, accounts, shareholders and relevant service providers, among others. Federated Hermes, as well as its funds and certain service providers, also generate, compile and process information for purposes of preparing and making filings or reports to governmental agencies, or providing reports or statements to customers, and a cybersecurity attack or incident that impacts that information, or the generation and filing processes, can prevent required regulatory filings and reports from being made, or reports or statements from being delivered, or cause the inadvertent release of confidential information (possibly resulting in the violation of applicable privacy laws). The use of the Internet and other electronic media and technology exposes the Fund, the Fund's shareholders, and the Fund's service providers, and their respective operations, to potential risks from cybersecurity attacks or incidents (collectively, "cyber-events"). The work-from-home environment necessitated by the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic has increased the risk of cyber incidents given the increase in cyber attack surface stemming from the use of personal devices and non-office or personal technology.

Cyber-events can result from intentional (or deliberate) attacks or unintentional events by insiders (e.g., employees) or third parties, including cybercriminals, competitors, nation-states and "hacktivists," among others. Cyber-events can include, for example, phishing, credential harvesting or use of stolen access credentials, unauthorized access to systems, networks or devices (such as, for example, through "hacking" activity), structured query language attacks, infection from or spread of malware, ransomware, computer viruses or other malicious software code, corruption of data, exfiltration of data to malicious sites, the dark web or other locations or threat actors, and attacks (including, but not limited to, denial of service attacks on websites) which shut down, disable, slow, impair or otherwise disrupt operations, business processes, technology, connectivity or website or Internet access, functionality or performance. Like other funds and business enterprises, the Fund and its service providers have experienced, and will continue to experience, cyber-events on a daily basis. In addition to intentional cyber-events, unintentional cyber-events can occur, such as, for example, the inadvertent release of confidential information. Cyber-events can also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as causing denial-of-service attacks on the service providers' systems or websites rendering them unavailable to intended users or via "ransomware" that renders the systems inoperable until appropriate actions are taken. To date, cyber-events have not had a material adverse effect on the Fund's business operations or performance.

Cyber-events can affect, potentially in a material way, Federated Hermes' relationships with its customers, employees, products, accounts, shareholders and relevant service providers. Any cyber-event could adversely impact the Fund and its shareholders and cause the Fund to incur financial loss and expense, as well as face exposure to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, damage to employee perceptions of the company, and additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures and credit monitoring for impacted individuals. A cyber-event can cause the Fund, or its service providers, to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption, lose operational capacity (such as, for example, the loss of the ability to process transactions, generate or make filings or deliver reports or statements, calculate the Fund's NAV, or allow shareholders to transact business or other disruptions to operations), and/or fail to comply with applicable privacy and other laws. Among other potentially harmful effects, cyber-events also can result in theft, unauthorized monitoring and failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Fund and its service providers. In addition, cyber-events affecting issuers in which the Fund invests could cause the Fund's investments to lose value.

The Fund's Adviser and its relevant affiliates have established risk management systems reasonably designed to seek to reduce the risks associated with cyber-events. The Fund's Adviser employs various measures aimed at mitigating cybersecurity risk, including, among others, use of firewalls, system segmentation, system monitoring, virus scanning, periodic penetration testing, employee phishing training and an employee cybersecurity awareness campaign. Among other service provider management efforts, Federated Hermes also conducts due diligence on key service providers relating to cybersecurity. Federated Hermes has established a committee to oversee Federated Hermes' information security and data governance efforts, and updates on cyber-events and risks are reviewed with relevant committees, as well as Federated Hermes' and the Fund's Boards of Directors or Trustees (or a committee thereof), on a periodic (generally quarterly) basis (and more frequently when circumstances warrant) as part of risk management oversight responsibilities. However, there is no guarantee that the efforts of Federated Hermes, the

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Fund's Adviser or its affiliates, or other service providers, will succeed, either entirely or partially as there are limits on Federated Hermes' and the Fund's ability to prevent, detect or mitigate cyber-events. Among other reasons, the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, the nature of malicious cyber-events is becoming increasingly sophisticated and the Fund's Adviser, and its relevant affiliates, cannot control the cyber systems and cybersecurity systems of issuers or third-party service providers.

The Fund can be exposed to operational risk arising from a number of factors, including, but not limited to, human error, processing and communication errors, errors of the Fund's service providers, counterparties, or other third parties, failed or inadequate processes and technology or system failures. In addition, other disruptive events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters and public health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), can adversely affect the Fund's ability to conduct business, in particular if the Fund's employees or the employees of its service providers are unable or unwilling to perform their responsibilities as a result of any such event. Even if the Fund's employees and the employees of its service providers are able to work remotely, those remote work arrangements could result in the Fund's business operations being less efficient than under normal circumstances, could lead to delays in its processing of transactions, and could increase the risk of cyber-events.

Investment Objective (and Policies) and Investment Limitations

The Fund's investment objective is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax. The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities the income of which is exempt from federal regular income tax with an average weighted maturity of not less than three nor more than ten years. The fundamental investment objective and policy may not be changed by the Fund's Trustees without shareholder approval.

**Investment Limitations** 

**Diversification of Investments** 

With respect to securities comprising 75% of the value of its total assets, the Fund will not purchase securities of any one issuer (other than cash, cash items, securities issued or guaranteed by the government of the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements collateralized by such U.S. government securities, and securities of other investment companies) if as a result more than 5% of the value of its total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer, or it would own more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer.

**Borrowing** 

The Fund will not borrow money except as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in amounts not in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets or in an amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, including the amount borrowed, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio instruments. This borrowing provision is not for investment leverage but solely to facilitate management of the portfolio by enabling the Fund to meet redemption requests when the liquidation of portfolio securities would be inconvenient or disadvantageous. Interest paid on borrowed funds will serve to reduce the Fund's income. The Fund will liquidate any such borrowings as soon as possible.

**Pledging Assets** 

The Fund will not mortgage, pledge or hypothecate any assets except to secure permitted borrowings. In those cases, it may mortgage, pledge or hypothecate assets having a market value not exceeding 10% of the value of total assets at the time of the borrowing.

**Underwriting** 

The Fund will not underwrite any issue of securities, except as it may be deemed to be an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with the sale of securities in accordance with its investment objective, policies and limitations.

**Issuing Senior Securities** 

The Fund will not issue senior securities except for delayed-delivery and when-issued transactions and futures contracts, each of which might be considered senior securities. In addition, the Fund reserves the right to purchase municipal securities which the Fund has the right or obligation to sell to a third party (including the issuer of a participation interest).

**Investing in Real Estate** 

The Fund will not purchase or sell real estate, although it may invest in municipal securities secured by real estate or interests in real estate.

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**Investing in Commodities** 

The Fund will not purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts.

**Lending Cash or Securities** 

The Fund will not lend any of its assets, except that it may acquire publicly or nonpublicly issued municipal securities as permitted by its investment objective and policies.

**Concentration of Investments** 

The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one industry. However, investing in U.S. government securities and domestic bank instruments shall not be considered investments in any one industry.

**Dealing in Puts and Calls** 

The Fund will not purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination of them, except that the Fund may purchase put options on municipal securities in an amount up to 10% of its total assets or may purchase municipal securities accompanied by agreements of sellers to repurchase them at the Fund's option.

**The above limitations are fundamental and cannot be changed unless authorized by the Board and by the "vote of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities," as defined by the 1940 Act, which means the lesser of (a) 67% of the shares of the Fund present or represented by proxy at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present or represented at the meeting or (b) more than 50% of outstanding shares of the Fund. The following limitations, however, may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval. Shareholders will be notified before any material change in these limitations becomes effective.** 

**Acquiring Securities** 

The Fund will not acquire the voting securities of any issuer for the purpose of exercising control.

**Selling Short and Purchases on Margin** 

The Fund will not sell any securities short or purchase any securities on margin, but may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of securities.

**Illiquid Investments** 

The Fund will not make investments in holdings for which there is no readily available market, or enter into repurchase agreements or purchase time deposits that the Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, if immediately after and as a result, the value of such investments would exceed, in the aggregate, 15% of the Fund's net assets.

**Additional Information** 

As a matter of non-fundamental investment policy regarding certain of the Fund's investment restrictions, please note the following additional information.

For purposes of the diversification limitation, each governmental subdivision, including states and the District of Columbia, territories, possessions of the United States, or their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities, instrumentalities, or similar entities, will be considered a separate issuer if its assets and revenues are separate from those of the governmental body creating it and the security is backed only by its own assets and revenues. Industrial development bonds backed only by the assets and revenues of a nongovernmental user are considered to be issued solely by that user. If in the case of an industrial development bond or government-issued security, a governmental or some other entity guarantees the security, such guarantee would be considered a separate security issued by the guarantor, subject to a limit on investments in the guarantor of 10% of total assets. The Fund considers certificates of deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of a domestic bank or savings association having capital, surplus and undivided profits in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be "cash items" and "bank instruments."

In applying the concentration restriction, the Fund will adhere to the requirements of the 1940 Act which limits investments in a particular industry or group of industries to no more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets. Further, in applying the concentration restriction: (a) utility companies will be divided according to their services (for example, gas, gas transmission, electric and telephone will be considered a separate industry); (b) financial service companies will be classified according to the end users of their services (for example, automobile finance, bank finance and diversified finance will each be considered a separate industry); (c) asset-backed securities will be classified according to the underlying assets securing such securities;

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(d) municipal securities shall exclude private activity municipal debt securities, which are principally backed by the assets and revenues of the non-governmental user of the funds generated by securities issuance; and (e) the Fund will typically consider (i.e., look through to) the concentration of an investment company in which it invests only if that investment company is itself a concentrated portfolio.

Except with respect to borrowing money, if a percentage limitation is adhered to at the time of investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from any change in value or net assets will not result in a violation of such limitation. In applying the borrowing limitation, in accordance with Section 18(f)(1) of the 1940 Act and current SEC rules and guidance, the Fund is permitted to borrow money, directly or indirectly, provided that immediately after any such borrowing, the Fund has asset coverage of at least 300% for all of the Fund's borrowings, and provided further that in the event that such asset coverage shall at any time fall below 300% the Fund shall, within three business days, reduce the amount of its borrowings to an extent that the asset coverage of such borrowings shall be at least 300%.

What Do Shares Cost?

**Determining Market Value of Securities** 

A Share's net asset value (NAV) is determined as of the end of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) each day the NYSE is open. The Fund calculates the NAV of each class by valuing the assets allocated to the Share's class, subtracting the liabilities allocated to each class and dividing the balance by the number of Shares of the class outstanding. The NAV for each class of Shares may differ due to the level of expenses allocated to each class as well as a result of the variance between the amount of accrued investment income and capital gains or losses allocated to each class and the amount actually distributed to shareholders of each class. The NAV is calculated to the nearest whole cent per Share.

In calculating its NAV, the Fund generally values investments as follows:

■ Equity securities listed on a U.S. securities exchange or traded through the U.S. national market system are valued at their last reported sale price or official closing price in their principal exchange or market. If a price is not readily available, such equity securities are valued based upon the mean of closing bid and ask quotations from one or more dealers.

■ Other equity securities traded primarily in the United States are valued based upon the mean of closing bid and ask quotations from one or more dealers.

■ Equity securities traded primarily through securities exchanges and regulated market systems outside the United States are valued at their last reported sale price or official closing price in their principal exchange or market. These prices may be adjusted for significant events occurring after the closing of such exchanges or market systems as described below. If a price is not readily available, such equity securities are valued based upon the mean of closing bid and ask quotations from one or more dealers.

■ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser. The methods used by pricing services to determine such price evaluations are described below.

■ Futures contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement price. Option contracts listed on exchanges are valued based upon the mean of closing bid and ask quotations reported by the exchange or from one or more futures commission merchants.

■ OTC derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser. The methods used by pricing services to determine such price evaluations are described below. If a price evaluation from a pricing service is not readily available, such derivative contracts may be fair valued based upon price evaluations from one or more dealers or using a recognized pricing model for the contract.

■ Shares of other mutual funds or nonexchange-traded investment companies are valued based upon their reported NAVs. The prospectuses for these mutual funds explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, if the Fund cannot obtain price evaluations from a pricing service or from more than one dealer for an investment within a reasonable period of time as set forth in the Adviser's valuation policies and procedures, or if information furnished by a pricing service, in the opinion of the Valuation Committee, is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the Fund will use the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund's NAV. The Fund will not use a pricing service or dealer who is an affiliated person of the Adviser to value investments.

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Noninvestment assets and liabilities are valued in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The NAV calculation includes expenses, dividend income, interest income, other income and realized and unrealized investment gains and losses through the date of the calculation. Changes in holdings of investments and in the number of outstanding Shares are included in the calculation not later than the first business day following such change. Any assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using an exchange rate obtained from a third party.

The Fund follows procedures that are common in the mutual fund industry regarding errors made in the calculation of its NAV. This means that, generally, the Fund will not correct errors of less than one cent per Share.

**Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures** 

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Board has designated the Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee to perform the fair value determination for securities and other assets held by the Fund. The Adviser, acting through its "Valuation Committee," is responsible for determining the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee is comprised of officers of the Adviser and certain of the Adviser's affiliated companies and determines fair value and oversees the calculation of the NAV. The Valuation Committee is also authorized to use pricing services to provide price evaluations of the current fair value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee is subject to Board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to provide the Board the information it needs to oversee the Adviser's fair value determinations.

***Pricing Service Valuations.*** The Valuation Committee, subject to Board oversight, is authorized to use pricing services that provide daily fair value evaluations of the current value of certain investments, primarily fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. Different pricing services may provide different price evaluations for the same security because of differences in their methods of evaluating market values. Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. A pricing service may find it more difficult to apply these and other factors to relatively illiquid or volatile investments, which may result in less frequent or more significant changes in the price evaluations of these investments. If a pricing service determines that it does not have sufficient information to use its standard methodology, it may evaluate an investment based on the present value of what investors can reasonably expect to receive from the issuer's operations or liquidation.

Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to the Fund's "odd-lot" positions, if any, as the Fund may receive lower prices when it sells such positions than it would receive for sales of institutional round lot positions. Typically, these securities are valued assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot sizes, but the Fund may hold or, from time to time, transact in such securities in smaller, odd lot sizes.

The Valuation Committee oversees the Fund's pricing services, which includes, among other things, monitoring significant or unusual price fluctuations above predetermined tolerance levels from the prior day, back-testing of pricing services' prices against actual sale transactions, conducting periodic due diligence meetings and reviews, and periodically reviewing the inputs, assumptions and methodologies used by these pricing services. If information furnished by a pricing service is not readily available or, in the opinion of the Valuation Committee, is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the security will be fair valued by the Valuation Committee in accordance with procedures established by the Adviser as discussed below in "Fair Valuation Procedures."

Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a "bid" evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the bid and ask prices for the investment (a "mid" evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for any U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for any other types of fixed-income securities and any OTC derivative contracts.

***Fair Valuation Procedures.*** The Adviser has established procedures for determining the fair value of investments for which price evaluations from pricing services or dealers and market quotations are not readily available. The procedures define an investment's "fair value" as the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive upon its current sale. The procedures assume that any sale would be made to a willing buyer in the ordinary course of trading. The procedures require consideration of factors that vary based on the type of investment and the information available. Factors that may be considered in determining an investment's fair value include: (1) the last reported price at which the investment was traded; (2) information provided by dealers or investment analysts regarding the investment or the issuer; (3) changes in financial conditions and business prospects

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disclosed in the issuer's financial statements and other reports; (4) publicly announced transactions (such as tender offers and mergers) involving the issuer; (5) comparisons to other investments or to financial indices that are correlated to the investment; (6) with respect to fixed-income investments, changes in market yields and spreads; (7) with respect to investments that have been suspended from trading, the circumstances leading to the suspension; and (8) other factors that might affect the investment's value.

The Valuation Committee is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of these procedures subject to the oversight of the Board. The Valuation Committee may also authorize the use of a financial valuation model to determine the fair value of a specific type of investment. The Board periodically reviews the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee. The Board has also approved the Adviser's fair valuation procedures and significant events procedures as part of the Fund's compliance program and will review any changes made to the procedures.

Using fair value to price investments may result in a value that is different from an investment's most recent closing price and from the prices used by other registered funds to calculate their NAVs. The application of the fair value procedures to an investment represents a good faith determination of such investment's fair value. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share, and the actual value could be materially different.

***Significant Events.*** The Adviser has adopted procedures requiring an investment to be priced at its fair value whenever the Adviser determines that a significant event affecting the value of the investment has occurred between the time as of which the price of the investment would otherwise be determined and the time as of which the NAV is computed. An event is considered significant if there is both an affirmative expectation that the investment's value will change in response to the event and a reasonable basis for quantifying the resulting change in value. Examples of significant events that may occur after the close of the principal market on which a security is traded, or after the time of a price evaluation provided by a pricing service or a dealer, include:

■ With respect to securities traded principally in foreign markets, significant trends in U.S. equity markets or in the trading of foreign securities index futures contracts;

■ Political or other developments affecting the economy or markets in which an issuer conducts its operations or its securities are traded; and

■ Announcements concerning matters such as acquisitions, recapitalizations or litigation developments, or a natural disaster affecting the issuer's operations or regulatory changes or market developments affecting the issuer's industry.

The Adviser has adopted procedures whereby the Valuation Committee uses a pricing service to provide factors to update the fair value of equity securities traded principally in foreign markets from the time of the close of their respective foreign stock exchanges to the pricing time of the Fund. The pricing service uses models that correlate changes between the closing and opening price of equity securities traded primarily in non-U.S. markets to changes in prices in U.S.-traded securities and derivative contracts. The pricing service seeks to employ the model that provides the most significant correlation based on a periodic review of the results. The model uses the correlation to adjust the reported closing price of a foreign equity security based on information available up to the close of the NYSE.

The fair valuation of securities following a significant event can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities for short-term traders to profit at the expense of long-term investors in the Fund. For example, such arbitrage opportunities may exist when the market on which portfolio securities are traded closes before the Fund calculates its NAV, which is typically the case with Asian and European markets. However, there is no assurance that these significant event procedures will prevent dilution of the NAV by short-term traders.

For other significant events, the Fund may seek to obtain more current quotations or price evaluations from alternative pricing sources. If a reliable alternative pricing source is not available, the fair value of the investment is determined using the methods discussed above in "*Fair Valuation Procedures.*" The Board periodically reviews fair valuations made in response to significant events.

How is the Fund Sold?

Under the Distributor's Contract with the Fund, the Distributor ("Federated Securities Corp.") offers Shares on a continuous, best-efforts basis.

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**Additional Payments To others (including Financial Intermediaries)**

The Distributor may pay out of its own resources amounts to certain financial intermediaries, including broker-dealers, banks, registered investment advisers, independent financial planners and retirement plan administrators, and other persons. In some cases, such payments may be made by, or funded from the resources of, companies affiliated with the Distributor (including the Adviser). While Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) regulations limit the sales charges that you may bear, there are no limits with regard to the amounts that the Distributor may pay out of its own resources.

In addition to the payments which are generally described herein and in the Prospectus, the financial intermediary also may receive payments under, if applicable, a Rule 12b-1 Plan and/or Service Fees. In connection with these payments, the financial intermediary may elevate the prominence or profile of the Fund and/or other Federated Hermes funds within the financial intermediary's organization by, for example, placement on a list of preferred or recommended funds and/or granting the Distributor preferential or enhanced opportunities to promote the funds in various ways within the financial intermediary's organization.

Financial intermediaries and other persons may receive payments under some or all categories described below. These payments assist in the Distributor's efforts to support the sale of Shares and compensate financial intermediaries and other persons for performing ancillary services in connection with effecting sales of the funds. These payments are negotiated and may be based on such factors as: the number or value of Shares that the financial intermediary or other person sells, may sell or arrange for the sale of Shares; the value of client assets invested; the level and types of services or support furnished by the financial intermediary; or the Fund's and/or other Federated Hermes funds' relationship with the financial intermediary.

Not all financial intermediaries and other persons receive such payments and the amount of compensation may vary. You should ask your financial intermediary, or any other person that provides services to you, for information about any payments it receives from the Distributor or the Federated Hermes funds and any services it provides, as well as the fees and/or commissions it charges.

The categories of additional payments are described below.

**Supplemental Payments** 

The Distributor may make supplemental payments to certain financial intermediaries that are holders or dealers of record for accounts in one or more of the Federated Hermes funds. These payments may be based on such factors as: the number or value of Shares the financial intermediary sells or may sell; the value of client assets invested; or the type and nature of services or support furnished by the financial intermediary.

**Processing Support Payments** 

The Distributor may make payments to certain financial intermediaries that offer Federated Hermes investment companies to help offset their costs associated with client accounts in the fund. The types of payments that the Distributor may make under this category include, but are not limited to: payment for administrative services, like account maintenance support and statement processing; payment for costs associated with transacting in the funds, like payment of ticket charges on a per-transaction basis; payment of networking fees; and payment for ancillary services related to setting up funds on the financial intermediary's mutual fund trading system, including technology and programming set-up, platform development and maintenance or similar services.

**Retirement Plan Program Servicing Payments** 

The Distributor may make payments to certain financial intermediaries who sell Federated Hermes fund shares through retirement plan programs. A financial intermediary may perform retirement plan program services itself or may arrange with a third party to perform retirement plan program services. In addition to participant recordkeeping, reporting or transaction processing, retirement plan program services may include: services rendered to a plan in connection with fund/investment selection and monitoring; employee enrollment and education; plan balance rollover or separation; or other similar services.

**Marketing Support Payments** 

From time to time, the Distributor, at its expense, may provide additional compensation to financial intermediaries, or other persons, that sell or arrange for the sale of Shares. Such compensation, provided by the Distributor, may include "finders" or "referral fees" or directing investors to a fund, financial assistance to financial intermediaries that enable the Distributor to participate in or present at meetings, conferences or seminars, sales or education and training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client entertainment, client and investor events and other financial intermediary-sponsored events. The Distributor may also provide additional compensation for the provision of sales or intermediary related data and analytics to the Adviser and/or its affiliates.

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The Distributor also may hold or sponsor, at its expense, sales events, conferences and programs for employees or associated persons of financial intermediaries and may pay the travel and lodging expenses of attendees. The Distributor also may provide, at its expense, meals and entertainment in conjunction with meetings with financial intermediaries. Other compensation may be offered to the extent not prohibited by applicable federal or state law or regulations, or the rules of any self-regulatory agency, such as FINRA. These payments may vary depending on the nature of the event or the relationship.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the following is a list of FINRA member firms that received additional payments from the Distributor or an affiliate. Additional payments may also be made to certain other financial intermediaries or other persons that are not FINRA member firms that sell Federated Hermes fund shares or provide services to the Federated Hermes funds and shareholders. These firms are not included in this list. Any additions, modifications or deletions to the member firms identified in this list that have occurred since December 31, 2024, are not reflected. You should ask your financial intermediary or any other person that provides services to you for information about any additional payments it receives from the Distributor.

ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc.

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Alera Investment Advisors, LLC

American Enterprise Investment Services Inc.

BBVA Securities Inc.

BofA Securities, Inc.

BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc.

Bolton Global Capital, Inc.

Boyd Capital Management

Broadridge Business Process Outsourcing, LLC

Callan

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC

Cetera Advisors LLC

Cetera Investment Services LLC

Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.

CIBC World Markets Corp.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Citizens Securities, Inc.

Comerica Securities, Inc.

Commonwealth Financial Network

D A Davidson & Co.

Davenport & Company LLC

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Edward D. Jones & Co., LP

Ellsworth Advisors, LLC

Emerald Advisors, LLC

Empower Financial Services, Inc.

Envestnet PMC

Equitable Advisors, LLC

FBL Marketing Services, LLC

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc. (FIIOC)

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

Fifth Third Securities, Inc.

FIS Brokerage & Securities Services LLC

Focused Alpha, LLC

Global Retirement Partners LLC

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

Guardian Financial

HighTower Securities, LLC

Hilltop Securities, Inc.

HUB International Investment Services Inc.

Huntington Securities, Inc.

Insigneo Securities, LLC

Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Jefferies LLC

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co

Kestra Investment Services LLC

Key Investment Services LLC

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.

Klingman and Associates, LLC

Kowal Investment Group, LLC

Keystone Financial Planning, Inc

Leafhouse Financial Advisors, LLC

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation

Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc.

Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC

Lyrical Partners, L.P.

LPL Financial LLC

Mainstreet Advisors

Marquette Associates, Inc

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated

MML Investors Inc

Monarch Wealth Strategies

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

National Financial Services LLC

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation

NewEdge Securities, Inc.

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

OneDigital Investment Advisors

OneSeven

Oppenheimer & Company, Inc.

Orion Portfolio Solutions LLC

Osaic FS, Inc.

Osaic Wealth, Inc

Parks Capital

Paychex Securities Corp.

Pershing LLC

PNC Capital Markets, LLC

PNC Investments LLC

Principal Securities, Inc.

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments

Rademacher Financial, Inc.

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Raleigh Capital Management Inc.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.

Robert W Baird & Co. Incorporated

Rockefeller Capital Management

Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

Sanctuary Securities, Inc.

Sanford C. Bernstein & Company, LLC

SBC Wealth Management

Security Distributors, LLC

Sentry Advisors, LLC

State Street Global Markets, LLC

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC

Strategic Financial Partners, Ltd.

TD Ameritrade, Inc.

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America

The London Company of Virginia LLC

The Patriot Financial Group, LLC

The Huntington Investment Company

Three Bell Capital LLC

Towerpoint Wealth, LLC

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc

Treasury Brokerage

Truist Investment Services, Inc.

Truist Securities, Inc.

U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

UBS Financial Services Inc

UBS Securities LLC

UMB Financial Services, Inc.

United Planners Financial Services of America, L.P.

Validus Capital LLC

Vanguard Marketing Corporation

Veridian Capital Partners

Vision Financial Markets, LLC

Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.

Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC

Webb Financial Group, LLC

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Wintrust Investments LLC

World Investment Advisors, LLC

**UNDERWRITING COMMISSIONS** 

The following chart reflects the total front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges paid in connection with the sale of Class A Shares of the Fund and the amount retained by the Distributor for the fiscal year ended May 31:

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| Class A Shares | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $6824 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $759 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $— |

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Purchases In-Kind

You may contact the Distributor to request a purchase of Shares using securities you own. The Fund reserves the right to determine whether to accept your securities and the minimum market value to accept. The Fund will value your securities in the same manner as it values its assets. An in-kind purchase may be treated as a sale of your securities for federal tax purposes; please consult your tax adviser regarding potential tax liability.

Redemption In-Kind

Although the Fund generally intends to pay Share redemptions in cash, it reserves the right, on its own initiative or in response to a shareholder request, to pay the redemption price in whole or in part by a distribution of the Fund's portfolio securities.

Because the Fund has elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund is obligated to pay Share redemptions to any one shareholder in cash only up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net assets represented by such Share class during any 90-day period.

Any Share redemption payment greater than this amount will also be in cash unless the Fund elects to pay all or a portion of the remainder of the redemption in portfolio securities, valued in the same way as the Fund determines its NAV.

Redemption in-kind is not as liquid as a cash redemption. Shareholders receiving the portfolio securities could have difficulty selling them, may incur related transaction costs and would be subject to risks of fluctuations in the securities' values prior to sale.

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Massachusetts Partnership Law

Under certain circumstances, shareholders may be held personally liable as partners under Massachusetts law for obligations of the Trust. To protect its shareholders, the Trust has filed legal documents with Massachusetts that expressly disclaim the liability of its shareholders for acts or obligations of the Trust.

In the unlikely event a shareholder is held personally liable for the Trust's obligations, the Trust is required by the Declaration of Trust to use its property to protect or compensate the shareholder. On request, the Trust will defend any claim made and pay any judgment against a shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust. Therefore, financial loss resulting from liability as a shareholder will occur only if the Trust itself cannot meet its obligations to indemnify shareholders and pay judgments against them.

Account and Share Information

**Voting Rights** 

Each Share of the Fund gives the shareholder one vote in Trustee elections and other matters submitted to shareholders for vote.

All Shares of the Trust have equal voting rights, except that in matters affecting only a particular Fund or class, only Shares of that Fund or class are entitled to vote.

Trustees may be removed by the Board or by shareholders at a special meeting. A special meeting of shareholders will be called by the Board upon the written request of shareholders who own at least 10% of the Trust's outstanding Shares of all series entitled to vote.

As of July 8, 2025, the following shareholders owned of record, beneficially or both, 5% or more of outstanding Class A Shares: National Financial Services LLC, Jersey City, NJ, owned approximately 2,322,543 Shares (73.11%); and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., San Francisco, CA, owned approximately 213,926 Shares (6.73%).

As of July 8, 2025, the following shareholders owned of record, beneficially or both, 5% or more of outstanding Institutional Shares: National Financial Services LLC, Jersey City, NJ, owned approximately 6,245,380 Shares (40.15%); and Saxon & Co., Cleveland, OH, owned approximately 4,492,032 Shares (28.88%).

Shareholders owning 25% or more of outstanding Shares may be in control and be able to affect the outcome of certain matters presented for a vote of shareholders.

National Financial Services LLC is organized in the State of Delaware and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity Global Brokerage Group, Inc., which is organized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Saxon & Co. is a fictitious name registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Tax Information

**Federal Income Tax** 

The Fund intends to meet requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") applicable to regulated investment companies. If these requirements are not met, it will not receive special tax treatment and will be subject to federal corporate income tax.

The Fund is entitled to a loss carryforward, which may reduce the taxable income or gain that the Fund would realize, and to which the shareholder would be subject, in the future.

**Tax Basis Information** 

The Fund's Transfer Agent and/or your financial intermediary is required to provide you with the cost basis information on the sale of any of your Shares in the Fund, subject to certain exceptions.

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Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?

**Board of Trustees** 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the Trust's business affairs and for exercising all the Trust's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Trustee and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Trustees who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Trustees) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Trustees). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779. The address of all Independent Trustees listed is 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7561; Attention: Mutual Fund Board. As of December 31, 2024, the Trust comprised one portfolio, and the Federated Hermes Complex consisted of 32 investment companies (comprising 100 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Trustee oversees all portfolios in the Federated Hermes Complex and serves for an indefinite term.

As of July 8, 2025, the Fund's Officers and Trustees, as a group, owned approximately 316,264 (2.03%) of the outstanding Institutional Shares.

**qualifications of Independent Trustees** 

Individual Trustee qualifications are noted in the "Independent Trustees Background and Compensation" chart. In addition, the following characteristics are among those that were considered for each existing Trustee and will be considered for any Nominee Trustee.

■ Outstanding skills in disciplines deemed by the Independent Trustees to be particularly relevant to the role of Independent Trustee and to the Federated Hermes funds, including legal, accounting, business management, the financial industry generally and the investment industry particularly.

■ Desire and availability to serve for a substantial period of time, taking into account the Board's current mandatory retirement age of 75 years.

■ No conflicts which would interfere with qualifying as independent.

■ Appropriate interpersonal skills to work effectively with other Independent Trustees.

■ Understanding and appreciation of the important role occupied by Independent Trustees in the regulatory structure governing regulated investment companies.

■ Diversity of background.

**Interested Trustees Background and Compensation** 

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,** <br> **Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **J. Christopher Donahue\***<br> Birth Date: April 11, 1949<br> President and Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: October 1999<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Principal Executive Officer and President of certain <br> of the Funds in the Federated Hermes Complex; Director or Trustee of the <br> Funds in the Federated Hermes Complex; Chairman, President, Chief <br> Executive Officer and Director, Federated Hermes, Inc.; Trustee, Federated <br> Administrative Services and Director, Federated Administrative Services, <br> Inc.; Trustee and Chairman, Federated Advisory Services Company; Director <br> or Trustee and Chairman, Federated Investment Management Company, <br> Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Equity <br> Management Company of Pennsylvania, and Federated MDTA LLC; Trustee, <br> Federated Investment Counseling; Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services <br> Company; Director, Federated Services Company.<br> **Previous Positions:** President, Federated Investment Counseling; President <br> and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, <br> Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, <br> Ltd.; Chairman, Passport Research, Ltd.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0  |

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,** <br> **Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **John B. Fisher\***<br> Birth Date: May 16, 1956<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: May 2016<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Principal Executive Officer and President of certain <br> of the Funds in the Federated Hermes Complex; Director or Trustee of <br> certain of the Funds in the Federated Hermes Complex; Director and Vice <br> President, Federated Hermes, Inc.; President, Director/Trustee and CEO, <br> Federated Advisory Services Company, Federated Equity Management <br> Company of Pennsylvania, Federated Global Investment Management <br> Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Investment <br> Management Company and Federated MDTA LLC; Director, Federated <br> Investors Trust Company.<br> **Previous Positions:** President and Director of the Institutional Sales <br> Division of Federated Securities Corp.; President and CEO of Passport <br> Research, Ltd.; Director and President, Technology, Federated <br> Services Company.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 |

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*Reasons for "interested" status: J. Christopher Donahue and John B. Fisher are interested due to their beneficial ownership of shares of Federated Hermes, Inc. and due to positions they hold with Federated Hermes, Inc. and its subsidiaries.*

**Independent Trustees Background, Qualifications and Compensation** 

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships Held for** <br> **Past Five Years, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **John G. Carson**<br> Birth Date: May 15, 1965<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: January 2025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Northstar Asset <br> Management (Financial Services); formerly, Chief Compliance Officer, <br> Northstar Asset Management.<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. Carson has served in various business management <br> roles throughout his career. Mr. Carson was a Vice President at the <br> Glenmede Trust Company and a Managing Director at Oppenheimer & <br> Company. Prior to that he spent more than a decade with the Bank of <br> America/Merrill Lynch as a Director of Institutional Sales. Earlier on, <br> Mr. Carson held similar positions for Wertheim Schroder/Schroders PLC <br> and Drexel Burnham Lambert.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $560.49 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $242570.94 |
| **G. Thomas Hough**<br> Birth Date: February 28, 1955<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: August 2015<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee and Chair of the Board of <br> Directors or Trustees of the Federated Hermes Complex; formerly, <br> Vice Chair, Ernst & Young LLP (public accounting firm) (Retired).<br> **Other Directorships Held:** Director, Chair of the Audit Committee, <br> Member of the Compensation Committee, Equifax, Inc.; Lead Director, <br> Member of the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance <br> Committees, Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. Hough has served in accounting, business management <br> and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Hough most recently <br> held the position of Americas Vice Chair of Assurance with Ernst & <br> Young LLP (public accounting firm). Mr. Hough serves on the President's <br> Cabinet and Business School Board of Visitors for the University of <br> Alabama. Mr. Hough previously served as a Director and Member of the <br> Audit, Governance, and Compensation Committees at Publix Super <br> Markets, Inc., as well as on the Business School Board of Visitors for Wake <br> Forest University. In addition, he previously served as an Executive <br> Committee member of the United States Golf Association.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1284.35 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $395000  |

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships Held for** <br> **Past Five Years, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **Karen L. Larrimer**<br> Birth Date: December 10, 1962<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: January 2025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; formerly, Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Banking <br> and Chief Customer Officer, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. <br> (Retired).<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Ms. Larrimer has served in several business and financial <br> management roles and directorship positions throughout her career. She <br> previously held the position of Executive Vice President and Head of Retail <br> Banking and Chief Customer Officer, The PNC Financial Services Group, <br> Inc. Prior to those roles, Ms. Larrimer held several executive positions at <br> PNC, including Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President for <br> Business Banking. In addition to her various roles at PNC, Ms. Larrimer <br> previously was an assistant director at Ernst & Young LLP and served in <br> several leadership roles at Mellon Bank. Ms. Larrimer also currently holds <br> the positions on not for profit or for profit boards of directors as follows: <br> Director, Highmark Inc. (health insurance organization); Director, Modern <br> Executive Solutions (executive search and advisory solutions firm); Director <br> and former Chair, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh; Director and former <br> Chair, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania; and Emeritus Director, <br> Goodwill Industries Pittsburgh. Ms. Larrimer has held the positions of: <br> President, Duquesne Club of Pittsburgh; Trustee, Robert Morris University; <br> Director, PNC Foundation; and Director, numo (fintech incubator).<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $509.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 |
| **Max F. Miller**<br> Birth Date: December 6, 1968<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: January 2025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; Associate Professor, Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, <br> Director – Ignite Business Incubator, Washington & Jefferson College.<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. Miller has served in several legal, business, and <br> academic roles and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Miller <br> serves as Associate Professor of Business & Entrepreneurship, Director of <br> Entrepreneurial Studies, and Director of Ignite Business Incubator at <br> Washington & Jefferson College. He also serves as President and Chief <br> Tasting Officer of Raise Your Spirits, an experiential engagement firm. <br> Mr. Miller previously served as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating <br> Officer of Urban Innovation 21, an economic development focused public-<br> private partnership; Director of VIP Experiences of MetroMe, a mobile app <br> providing concierge services; Chief Administrative Officer and General <br> Counsel of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; and Director of the <br> University of Pittsburgh School of Law's Innovation Practice Institute. Prior <br> to those roles, Mr. Miller held various operations, marketing and legal <br> leadership roles at H.J. Heinz Company and was an attorney for Federated <br> Investors, Inc. (now Federated Hermes, Inc.) from May 3, 1994, to <br> November 11, 1997.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $509.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0  |

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships Held for** <br> **Past Five Years, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **Frank J. Nasta**<br> Birth Date: October 11, 1964<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: January 2025<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; Chair of the Mutual Fund Advisory Committee and the European <br> Fund Advisory Committee (industry forums sponsored by Broadridge <br> Financial Solutions, Inc.)<sup>1</sup> (Retired).<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. Nasta has served in various legal, compliance, and <br> business roles in the investment management industry throughout his <br> career. He previously was a Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase & Co. <br> and Head of Legal for the JPMorgan U.S. Mutual Funds business. Prior to <br> joining J.P. Morgan, Mr. Nasta was a Partner, General Counsel, Corporate <br> Secretary and Member of the Board of Directors of J. & W. Seligman, an <br> investment management firm. Mr. Nasta previously served as the chair of <br> the Investment Company Institute's (the "ICI") SEC Rules Committee, the <br> ICI's Mutual Funds Conference Advisory Committee, and the Investment <br> Management Regulation Committee of the New York City Bar Association. <br> He also previously served as a Director of The International Preschools in <br> New York City.<br> 1 *Mr. Nasta served as Chair of these committees in the capacity of a non-*<br> *employee consultant, has never been an employee of Broadridge Financial* <br> *Solutions, Inc., and has resigned from these positions, effective* <br> *December 31, 2024, in connection with his election to the Board.*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $509.54 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0 |
| **Thomas M. O'Neill**<br> Birth Date: June 14, 1951<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: August 2006<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee and Chair of the Audit <br> Committee of the Federated Hermes Complex; Sole Proprietor, Navigator <br> Management Company (investment and strategic consulting).<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. O'Neill has served in several business, mutual fund and <br> financial management roles and directorship positions throughout his <br> career. Mr. O'Neill serves as Director, Medicines for Humanity. Mr. O'Neill <br> previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President, Managing <br> Director and Chief Investment Officer, Fleet Investment Advisors; President <br> and Chief Executive Officer, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.; General <br> Partner, Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Boston, MA; Chief Investment <br> Officer, The Putnam Companies, Boston, MA; and Credit Analyst and <br> Lending Officer, Fleet Bank.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1224.92 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $376000 |
| **Madelyn A. Reilly**<br> Birth Date: February 2, 1956<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: November 2020<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; formerly, Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel <br> and Secretary of Board of Directors, Duquesne University (Retired).<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Ms. Reilly has served in various business and legal <br> management roles throughout her career. Ms. Reilly previously served as <br> Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary of <br> Board of Directors and Director of Risk Management and Associate General <br> Counsel, Duquesne University. Prior to her work at Duquesne University, <br> Ms. Reilly served as Assistant General Counsel of Compliance and <br> Enterprise Risk as well as Senior Counsel of Environment, Health and <br> Safety, PPG Industries. Ms. Reilly currently serves as a member of the Board <br> of Directors of UPMC Mercy Hospital, and as a member of the Board of <br> Directors of Catholic Charities, Pittsburgh, and as a member of the <br> Duquesne Kline Law School Advisory Board.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1062.34 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $310000  |

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| **Name**<br> **Birth Date**<br> **Positions Held with Trust**<br> **Date Service Began**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships Held for** <br> **Past Five Years, Previous Position(s) and Qualifications**<br>| **Aggregate**<br> **Compensation**<br> **From Fund**<br> **(past fiscal year)**<br>| **Total Compensation**<br> **From Fund and**<br> **Federated Hermes Complex**<br> **(past calendar year)**<br>|
| **John S. Walsh**<br> Birth Date: November 28, 1957<br> Trustee<br> Indefinite Term<br> Began serving: March 1999<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Director or Trustee of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex; Chairman and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of <br> construction temporary heaters); Chairman and Director, Manufacturers <br> Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); Chairman, <br> Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.; formerly, <br> President, Heat Wagon, Inc. and Manufacturers Products, Inc.<br> **Other Directorships Held:** None.<br> **Qualifications:** Mr. Walsh has served in several business management roles <br> and directorship positions throughout his career. Mr. Walsh previously <br> served as President at Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction <br> temporary heaters), Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable <br> construction heaters), and Portable Heater Parts, a division of <br> Manufacturers Products, Inc. Mr. Walsh previously served as Vice President, <br> Walsh & Kelly, Inc. (paving contractors).<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; $1112.53 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $341000 |

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| **Jeremy D. Boughton**<br> Birth Date: September 29, 1976<br> Treasurer <br> Officer since: March 2024<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Hermes Complex; Senior Vice President, <br> Federated Administrative Services, Federated Administrative Services, Inc., Federated Advisory Services Company, Federated <br> Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment <br> Counseling, Federated Investment Management Company and Federated MDTA, LLC. Formerly, Controller, Federated Hermes, <br> Inc. and Financial and Operations Principal for Federated Securities Corp. Mr. Boughton has received the Certified Public <br> Accountant designation.<br> **Previous Positions:** Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, Federated Investors Management Company; Treasurer, <br> Federated Investors Trust Company; Assistant Treasurer, Federated Administrative Services, Federated Administrative Services, <br> Inc., Federated Securities Corp., Federated Advisory Services Company, Federated Equity Management Company of <br> Pennsylvania, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Investment <br> Management Company, Federated MDTA, LLC and Federated Hermes (UK) LLP, as well as other subsidiaries of Federated <br> Hermes, Inc.<br>|
| **Peter J. Germain**<br> Birth Date: September 3, 1959<br> CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, <br> SECRETARY and EXECUTIVE<br> VICE PRESIDENT<br> Officer since: January 2005<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Mr. Germain is Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Executive Vice President of the Federated Hermes <br> Complex. He is Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Executive Vice President, Federated Hermes, Inc.; Trustee and Senior Vice <br> President, Federated Investors Management Company; Trustee and President, Federated Administrative Services; Director and <br> President, Federated Administrative Services, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Federated Securities Corp.; Director and <br> Secretary, Federated Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Secretary, Federated Shareholder Services Company. Mr. Germain <br> joined Federated Hermes, Inc. in 1984 and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.<br> **Previous Positions:** Deputy General Counsel, Special Counsel, Managing Director of Mutual Fund Services, Federated Hermes, <br> Inc.; Senior Vice President, Federated Services Company; and Senior Corporate Counsel, Federated Hermes, Inc.<br>|
| **Stephen Van Meter**<br> Birth Date: June 5, 1975<br> CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER <br> AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT<br> Officer since: July 2015<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Federated Hermes Complex; Vice President <br> and Chief Compliance Officer of Federated Hermes, Inc. and Chief Compliance Officer of certain of its subsidiaries. <br> Mr. Van Meter joined Federated Hermes, Inc. in October 2011. He holds FINRA licenses under Series 3, 7, 24 and 66.<br> **Previous Positions:** Mr. Van Meter previously held the position of Compliance Operating Officer, Federated Hermes, Inc. Prior to <br> joining Federated Hermes, Inc., Mr. Van Meter served at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in the positions <br> of Senior Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Division of Investment Management and Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement.<br>|
| **Robert J. Ostrowski**<br> Birth Date: April 26, 1963<br> Chief Investment Officer<br> Officer since: February 2010<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupations:** Robert J. Ostrowski joined Federated Hermes, Inc. in 1987 as an Investment Analyst and became a <br> Portfolio Manager in 1990. He was named Chief Investment Officer of Federated Hermes, Inc. taxable fixed-income products in <br> 2004 and also serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Mr. Ostrowski became an Executive Vice President of the Fund's Adviser in <br> 2009 and served as a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser from 1997 to 2009. Mr. Ostrowski has received the Chartered <br> Financial Analyst designation. He received his M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.<br>|

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*Officers do not receive any compensation from the Fund.*

*In addition, the Fund has appointed an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer.* 

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**DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE EMERITUS PROGRAM** 

The Board has created a position of Director/Trustee Emeritus, whereby a former Director/Trustee who was not an "interested person" of the Federated Hermes Funds and who has completed a minimum of five years of service as a Director/Trustee, may, in the sole discretion of the Independent Directors/Trustees, be recommended to the full Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund to serve as Director/Trustee Emeritus.

A Director/Trustee Emeritus receives an annual fee in an amount equal to a percent of the annual base compensation paid to an Independent Director/Trustee. In the case of a Director/Trustee Emeritus who had previously served at least five years but less than 10 years as a Director/Trustee, the percent will be 10%. In the case of a Director/Trustee Emeritus who had previously served at least 10 years as a Director/Trustee, the percent will be 20%. The Director/Trustee Emeritus will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with their service, including expenses of travel and lodging incurred in attendance at Board meetings. If a Director/Trustee Emeritus is requested to perform services in addition to those specified below, the Director/Trustee Emeritus may, upon mutual agreement with the Board, be compensated beyond the amounts described above.

A Director/Trustee Emeritus will continue to receive relevant materials concerning the Funds, will be expected to attend at least one regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Board each year and may consult with the Board, any committee of the Board, or an individual Director/Trustee from time to time. A Director/Trustee Emeritus will not participate in separate meetings of the Independent Directors/Trustees. A Director/Trustee Emeritus does not serve in an advisory function as to investments by the Funds. A Director/Trustee Emeritus does not have any voting rights at Board meetings and is not subject to election by shareholders of the Funds. A Director/Trustee Emeritus shall maintain all information received in such role as confidential.

A Director/Trustee Emeritus will be permitted to serve in such capacity at the sole discretion of the Independent Directors/Trustees, but the annual fee will cease to be paid at the end of the calendar year during which a Director/Trustee has attained the age of 80 years, thereafter the position will be honorary.

The following table shows the fees paid to each Director/Trustee Emeritus for the Fund's most recently ended fiscal year and the portion of that fee paid by the Fund or Corporation/Trust.<sup>1</sup>

**EMERITUS Trustees and Compensation** 

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| **John T. Collins** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $62000.00 |
| **Maureen Lally-Green**<sup>2</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0.00 |
| **P. Jerome Richey**<sup>2</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11.81 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $0.00 |
| **Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $23.36 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $62000.00 |

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*The fees paid to a Director/Trustee are allocated among the funds that were in existence at the time the Director/Trustee elected Emeritus status, based on each fund's net assets at that time.*

*Judge Maureen Lally-Green and Mr. P. Jerome Richey retired from the Federated Hermes Funds Board of Directors/Trustees at the close of business on December 31, 2024. Judge Lally-Green and Mr. Richey were each appointed as Emeritus Director/Trustee on February 13, 2025, to become retroactively effective as of January 1, 2025. Until December 31, 2024, Judge Lally-Green and Mr. Richey were each compensated as a Director/Trustee of the Fund. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2024, Judge Lally-Green and Mr. Richey each received total compensation as a Director/Trustee of the Federated Hermes Funds Board of $341,000 and $341,000, respectively.*

**BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE** 

As required under the terms of certain regulatory settlements, the Chairman of the Board is not an interested person of the Fund and neither the Chairman, nor any firm with which the Chairman is affiliated, has a prior relationship with Federated Hermes or its affiliates or (other than his position as a Trustee) with the Fund.

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| **Board**<br> **Committee**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Committee**<br> **Members**<br>| **Committee Functions** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Meetings Held**<br> **During Last**<br> **Fiscal Year**<br>|
| **Executive** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G. Thomas Hough<br> Madelyn A. Reilly<br> John S. Walsh<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In between meetings of the full Board, the Executive Committee generally may <br> exercise all the powers of the full Board in the management and direction of the <br> business and conduct of the affairs of the Trust in such manner as the Executive <br> Committee shall deem to be in the best interests of the Trust. However, the <br> Executive Committee cannot elect or remove Board members, increase or decrease <br> the number of Trustees, elect or remove any Officer, declare dividends, issue shares <br> or recommend to shareholders any action requiring shareholder approval.<br>| One |
| **Audit** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John G. Carson<br> Thomas M. O'Neill<br> Madelyn A. Reilly<br> John S. Walsh<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The purposes of the Audit Committee are to oversee the accounting and financial <br> reporting process of the Fund, the Fund's internal control over financial reporting <br> and the quality, integrity and independent audit of the Fund's financial statements. <br> The Committee also oversees or assists the Board with the oversight of compliance <br> with legal requirements relating to those matters, approves the engagement and <br> reviews the qualifications, independence and performance of the Fund's <br> independent registered public accounting firm, acts as a liaison between the <br> independent registered public accounting firm and the Board and reviews the Fund's <br> internal audit function.<br>| Seven |
| **Nominating** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John G. Carson<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G. Thomas Hough <br> Karen L. Larrimer<br> Max F. Miller<br> Frank J. Nasta<br> Thomas M. O'Neill<br> Madelyn A. Reilly <br> John S. Walsh<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nominating Committee, whose members consist of all Independent Trustees, <br> selects and nominates persons for election to the Fund's Board when vacancies <br> occur. The Committee will consider candidates recommended by shareholders, <br> Independent Trustees, officers or employees of any of the Fund's agents or service <br> providers and counsel to the Fund. Any shareholder who desires to have an <br> individual considered for nomination by the Committee must submit a <br> recommendation in writing to the Secretary of the Fund, at the Fund's address <br> appearing on the back cover of this SAI. The recommendation should include the <br> name and address of both the shareholder and the candidate and detailed <br> information concerning the candidate's qualifications and experience. In identifying <br> and evaluating candidates for consideration, the Committee shall consider such <br> factors as it deems appropriate. Those factors will ordinarily include: integrity, <br> intelligence, collegiality, judgment, diversity, skill, business and other experience, <br> qualification as an "Independent Trustee," the existence of material relationships <br> which may create the appearance of a lack of independence, financial or accounting <br> knowledge and experience and dedication and willingness to devote the time and <br> attention necessary to fulfill Board responsibilities.<br>| None |

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**BOARD'S ROLE IN RISK OVERSIGHT** 

The Board's role in overseeing the Fund's general risks includes receiving performance reports for the Fund and risk management reports from Federated Hermes' Chief Risk Officer at each regular Board meeting. The Chief Risk Officer is responsible for enterprise risk management at Federated Hermes, which includes risk management committees for investment management and for investor services. The Board also receives regular reports from the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer regarding significant compliance risks.

On behalf of the Board, the Audit Committee plays a key role overseeing the Fund's financial reporting and valuation risks. The Audit Committee meets regularly with the Fund's Principal Financial Officer and outside auditors, as well as with Federated Hermes' Chief Audit Executive to discuss financial reporting and audit issues, including risks relating to financial controls.

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**Board Ownership Of Shares In The Fund And In The Federated Hermes Family Of Investment Companies As Of December 31, 2024** 

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| **Interested Board**<br> **Member Name**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Dollar Range of**<br> **Shares Owned in**<br> **Federated Hermes** <br> **Intermediate Municipal Fund**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Aggregate**<br> **Dollar Range of**<br> **Shares Owned in**<br> **Federated Hermes Family of**<br> **Investment Companies**<br>|
| J. Christopher Donahue | Over $100,000 | Over $100,000 |
| John B. Fisher |  | Over $100,000 |
| **Independent Board**<br> **Member Name**<br>|  |  |
| John G. Carson |  |  |
| G. Thomas Hough |  | Over $100,000 |
| Karen L. Larrimer |  | Over $100,000 |
| Max F. Miller |  |  |
| Frank J. Nasta |  |  |
| Thomas M. O'Neill |  | Over $100,000 |
| Madelyn A. Reilly |  | Over $100,000 |
| John S. Walsh |  | Over $100,000 |

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**Investment Adviser** 

The Adviser conducts investment research and makes investment decisions for the Fund.

The Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated Hermes.

The Adviser shall not be liable to the Trust or any Fund shareholder for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security or for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its contract with the Trust.

In December 2017, Federated Investors, Inc., now Federated Hermes, became a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI is a voluntary and aspirational investor initiative in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative and the United Nations Global Compact. As a signatory to the PRI, Federated Hermes makes certain commitments with respect to evaluation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with respect to its investments and implements those commitments where consistent with our fiduciary duties and relevant objectives. Being a signatory to the PRI is not legally binding and does not obligate Federated Hermes to take, or not take, any particular action as it relates to investment decisions or other activities.

In July 2018, Federated Investors, Inc., now Federated Hermes, acquired a majority interest in Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) (formerly, Hermes Fund Managers Limited), a pioneer of integrated ESG investing. Federated Hermes now owns 100% of FHL. FHL's experience with ESG issues contributes to Federated Hermes' understanding of material risks and opportunities these issues may present.

EOS at Federated Hermes, which was established as Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited (EOS) in 2004 as an affiliate of FHL and Hermes Investment Management Limited, is a 50+ member engagement and stewardship affiliate that conducts long-term, objectives-driven dialogue with board and senior executive level representatives of approximately 1,000 unique issuers annually. Such interactions and engagements are undertaken to seek to improve long-term risk-adjusted returns, and to create long-term value for investors, consistent with applicable fiduciary duties and relevant objectives. The level of interaction with a company, governmental body or other entity (as applicable) can be subject to any limitations required, either explicitly or implicitly, in the jurisdiction in which a company, governmental body or other entity (as applicable) is domiciled in an effort to comply with applicable law and/or to avoid legal or regulatory risk for the Fund and/or investors. EOS at Federated Hermes Limited's engagement seeks to address the most material ESG risks and opportunities through constructive and continuous discussions with the goal of improving long-term results for investors. Engagers' deep understanding across sectors, themes and regional markets, along with language and cultural expertise, allows EOS to provide insights to companies on the merits of addressing ESG risks and the positive benefits of capturing opportunities. Federated Hermes investment management teams have access to the insights gained from understanding a company's approach to these long-term strategic matters as an additional input to improve portfolio risk/return characteristics.

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**Portfolio Manager Information** 

The following information about the Fund's Portfolio Managers is provided as of the end of the Fund's most recently completed fiscal year unless otherwise indicated.

**Richard J. Gallo, Portfolio Manager** 

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| **Types of Accounts Managed**<br> **by Richard J. Gallo**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total Number of Additional Accounts** <br> **Managed/Total Assets\***<br>|
| Registered Investment Companies | 7/$16.7 billion |
| Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 1/$405.4 million |
| Other Accounts | 0/$0 |

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*None of the Accounts has an advisory fee that is based on the performance of the account.*

*Dollar value range of shares owned in the Fund: $100,001-$500,000.* 

Richard J. Gallo is paid a fixed base salary and a variable annual incentive. Base salary is determined within a market competitive, position-specific salary range, based on the portfolio manager's experience and performance. The annual incentive amount is determined based primarily on Investment Product Performance (IPP) and may also include a discretionary component based on a variety of factors deemed relevant, such as financial measures and performance, and may be paid entirely in cash, or in a combination of cash and restricted stock of Federated Hermes, Inc. ("Federated Hermes"). The total combined annual incentive opportunity is intended to be competitive in the market for this portfolio manager role.

IPP is measured on a rolling one, three and five calendar year pre-tax gross total return basis versus the Fund's representative performance index (i.e., Custom benchmark built from the S&P Municipal Bond Index as follows: 55% AAA & AA-rated, 27.5% A-rated, 10% BBB-rated, 7.5% High Yield, 3yr to 15yr maturity) and versus the Fund's designated peer group of comparable accounts. Performance periods are adjusted if a portfolio manager has been managing an account for less than five years; accounts with less than one year of performance history under a portfolio manager may be excluded.

As noted above, Mr. Gallo is also the portfolio manager for other accounts in addition to the Fund. Such other accounts may have different benchmarks and performance measures. The allocation or weighting given to the performance of the Fund or other accounts or activities for which Mr. Gallo is responsible when his compensation is calculated may be equal or can vary.

In addition, Mr. Gallo has oversight responsibility for other portfolios that he does not personally manage and serves on one or more Investment Teams that establish guidelines on various performance drivers (e.g., currency, duration, sector, and/or yield curve) for taxable, fixed-income accounts. A portion of the IPP score is based on Federated Hermes' senior management's assessment of team contributions.

For purposes of calculating the annual incentive amount, each account managed by the portfolio manager currently is categorized into one of five IPP groups (which may be adjusted periodically). Within each performance measurement period and IPP group, IPP currently is calculated on the basis of an assigned weighting to each account managed or activity engaged in by the portfolio manager and included in the IPP groups. At the account level, the weighting assigned to the Fund is greater than or equal to the weighting assigned to other accounts or activities used to determine IPP (but can be adjusted periodically). A portion of the bonus tied to the IPP score may be adjusted based on management's assessment of overall contributions to account performance and any other factors as deemed relevant.

Any individual allocations from the discretionary pool may be determined by executive management on a discretionary basis using various factors, such as, for example, on a product, strategy or asset class basis, and considering overall contributions and any other factors deemed relevant (and may be adjusted periodically).

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**Ann Ferentino, Portfolio Manager** 

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| **Types of Accounts Managed**<br> **by Ann Ferentino**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total Number of Additional Accounts**<br> **Managed/Total Assets\***<br>|
| Registered Investment Companies | 4/$3.0 billion |
| Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 0/$0 |
| Other Accounts | 0/$0 |

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*None of the Accounts has an advisory fee that is based on the performance of the account.*

*Dollar value range of shares owned in the Fund: None.* 

Ann Ferentino is paid a fixed base salary and a variable annual incentive. Base salary is determined within a market competitive, position-specific salary range, based on the portfolio manager's experience and performance. The annual incentive amount is determined based primarily on Investment Product Performance (IPP) and may also include a discretionary component based on a variety of factors deemed relevant, such as financial measures and performance and may be paid entirely in cash, or in a combination of cash and restricted stock of Federated Hermes, Inc. ("Federated Hermes"). The total combined annual incentive opportunity is intended to be competitive in the market for this portfolio manager role.

IPP is measured on a rolling one, three and five calendar year pre-tax gross total return basis versus the Fund's representative performance index (i.e., Custom benchmark built from the S&P Municipal Bond Index as follows: 55% AAA & AA-rated, 27.5% A-rated, 10% BBB-rated, 7.5% High Yield, 3yr to 15yr maturity) and versus the Fund's designated peer group of comparable accounts. Performance periods are adjusted if a portfolio manager has been managing an account for less than five years; accounts with less than one year of performance history under a portfolio manager may be excluded.

As noted above, Ms. Ferentino is also the portfolio manager for other accounts in addition to the Fund. Such other accounts may have different benchmarks and performance measures. The allocation or weighting given to the performance of the Fund or other accounts for which Ms. Ferentino is responsible when her compensation is calculated may be equal or can vary.

For purposes of calculating the annual incentive amount, each account managed by the portfolio manager currently is categorized into one of five IPP groups (which may be adjusted periodically). Within each performance measurement period and IPP group, IPP currently is calculated on the basis of an assigned weighting to each account managed by the portfolio manager and included in the IPP groups. At the account level, the weighting assigned to the Fund is lesser than or equal to the weighting assigned to certain other accounts and is greater than or equal to the weighting assigned to certain other accounts used to determine IPP (but can be adjusted periodically). A portion of the bonus tied to the IPP score may be adjusted based on management's assessment of overall contributions to account performance and any other factors as deemed relevant.

Any individual allocations from the discretionary pool may be determined, by executive management on a discretionary basis using various factors, such as, for example, on a product, strategy or asset class basis, and considering overall contributions and any other factors deemed relevant (and may be adjusted periodically).

In addition, Ms. Ferentino was awarded a grant of restricted Federated Hermes' stock. Awards of restricted stock are discretionary and are made in variable amounts based on the subjective judgment of Federated Hermes' senior management.

**Derek Plaski, Associate Portfolio Manager** 

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| **Types of Accounts Managed**<br> **by Derek Plaski**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total Number of Additional Accounts**<br> **Managed/Total Assets\***<br>|
| Registered Investment Companies | 2/$659.6 million |
| Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 0/$0 |
| Other Accounts | 0/$0 |

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*None of the Accounts has an advisory fee that is based on the performance of the account.*

*Dollar value range of shares owned in the Fund: none.* 

Derek Plaski is paid a fixed base salary and a variable annual incentive. Base salary is determined within a market competitive, position-specific salary range, based on the portfolio manager's experience and performance. The annual incentive amount is determined based primarily on Investment Product Performance (IPP) and may also include a discretionary component based on a variety of factors deemed relevant, such as financial measures and performance and may be paid entirely in cash, or in a combination of cash and restricted stock of Federated Hermes, Inc. ("Federated Hermes"). The total combined annual incentive opportunity is intended to be competitive in the market for this portfolio manager role.

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IPP is measured on a rolling one, three and five calendar year pre-tax gross total return basis versus the Fund's representative performance index (i.e., Custom benchmark built from the S&P Municipal Bond Index as follows: 55% AAA & AA-rated, 27.5% A-rated, 10% BBB-rated, 7.5% High Yield, 3yr to 15yr maturity) and versus the Fund's designated peer group of comparable accounts. Performance periods are adjusted if a portfolio manager has been managing an account for less than five years; accounts with less than one year of performance history under a portfolio manager may be excluded.

For purposes of calculating the annual incentive amount, each account managed by the portfolio manager or analyst currently is categorized into one of two IPP groups (which may be adjusted periodically). Within each performance measurement period and IPP group, IPP currently is calculated on the basis of an assigned weighting to each account managed by the portfolio manager or analyst and included in the IPP groups. At the account level, the weighting assigned to the Fund is lesser than or equal to the weighting assigned to other accounts used to determine IPP (but can be adjusted periodically). Additionally, a portion of Mr. Plaski's IPP score is based on the performance of the accounts for which he provides research and analytic support. A portion of the bonus tied to the IPP score may be adjusted based on management's assessment of overall contributions to account performance and any other factors as deemed relevant.

Any individual allocations from the discretionary pool may be determined, by executive management on a discretionary basis using various factors, such as, for example, on a product, strategy or asset class basis, and considering overall contributions and any other factors deemed relevant (and may be adjusted periodically).

In addition, Mr. Plaski was awarded a grant of restricted Federated Hermes' stock. Awards of restricted stock are discretionary and are made in variable amounts based on the subjective judgment of Federated Hermes' senior management.

**Services Agreement** 

Federated Advisory Services Company, an affiliate of the Adviser, provides certain support services to the Adviser. The fee for these services is paid by the Adviser and not by the Fund.

**Other Related Services** 

Affiliates of the Adviser may, from time to time, provide certain electronic equipment and software to institutional customers in order to facilitate the purchase of Fund Shares offered by the Distributor.

**Code Of Ethics Restrictions On Personal Trading** 

As required by Rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act (as applicable), the Fund, its Adviser and its Distributor have adopted codes of ethics. These codes govern securities trading activities of investment personnel, Fund Trustees and certain other employees. Although they do permit these people to trade in securities, including those that the Fund could buy, as well as Shares of the Fund, they also contain significant safeguards designed to protect the Fund and its shareholders from abuses in this area, such as requirements to obtain prior approval for, and to report, particular transactions.

**Voting Proxies On Fund Portfolio Securities** 

The Board has delegated to the Adviser authority to vote proxies on the securities held in the Fund's portfolio. The Board has also approved the Adviser's policies and procedures for voting the proxies, which are described below.

**Proxy Voting Policies** 

As an investment adviser with a fiduciary duty to the Fund and its shareholders, the Adviser's general policy is to cast proxy votes in favor of management proposals and shareholder proposals that the Adviser anticipates will enhance the long-term value of the securities being voted in a manner that is consistent with the investment objectives of the Fund. Generally, this will mean voting for proposals that the Adviser believes will improve the management of a company, increase the rights or preferences of the voted securities, or increase the chance that a premium offer would be made for the company or for the voted securities. This approach to voting proxy proposals will be referred to hereafter as the "General Policy."

The Adviser generally votes consistently on the same matter when securities of an issuer are held by multiple client portfolios. However, the Adviser may vote differently if a client's investment objectives differ from those of other clients or if a client explicitly instructs the Adviser to vote differently.

The following examples illustrate how the General Policy may apply to the most common management proposals and shareholder proposals. However, whether the Adviser supports or opposes a proposal will always depend on a thorough understanding of the Fund's investment objectives and the specific circumstances described in the proxy statement and other available information.

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**Corporate Governance** 

On matters related to the board of directors, generally, the Adviser will vote to elect nominees to the board in uncontested elections except in certain circumstances, such as where the director: (1) has not attended at least 75% of the board meetings during the previous year; (2) serves as the company's chief financial officer, unless the company is headquartered in the UK or Ireland where this is market practice; (3) has become "overboarded" (i.e., more than five public company boards for retired executives and more than two such boards for CEOs); (4) is a non-independent, non-executive director on the board of a U.S. domestic issuer where less than two-thirds of the directors are independent; (5) is a non-independent, non-executive director on the board of a foreign issuer where less than half of the directors are independent; (6) is a non-independent member of the audit committee; (7) is the chair of the nominating or governance committee when the roles of chair of the board and CEO are combined and there is no lead independent director; (8) served on the compensation committee during a period in which compensation appears excessive relative to performance and peers; or (9) served on a board that did not implement a shareholder proposal that the Adviser supported and received more than 50% shareholder support the previous year.

In addition, the Adviser will generally vote in favor of: (10) a full slate of directors, where the directors are elected as a group and not individually, unless more than half of the nominees are not independent; (11) shareholder proposals to declassify the board of directors; (12) shareholder proposals to require a majority voting standard in the election of directors; (13) shareholder proposals to separate the roles of chair of the board and CEO; (14) a proposal to require a company's audit committee to be comprised entirely of independent directors; and (15) shareholder proposals to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in company bylaws.

On other matters of corporate governance, generally, the Adviser will vote: (1) in favor of proposals to grant shareholders the right to call a special meeting if owners of at least 10% of the outstanding stock agree; (2) on a case-by-case basis for shareholder proposals to grant shareholders the right to act by written consent when the company does not already grant shareholders the right to call a special meeting; (3) on a case-by-case basis for proposals to adopt or amend shareholder rights plans (also known as "poison pills"); and (4) in favor of shareholder proposals calling for "Proxy Access," that is, a bylaw change allowing shareholders owning at least 3% of the outstanding common stock for at least three years to nominate candidates for election to the board of directors.

Notwithstanding the above, the Adviser may vote in a manner that diverges from the General Policy based on its evaluation of the specific facts and circumstances of the vote. For example, if a Federated Hermes investment professional has insights into a proxy voting issue as it relates to a specific portfolio company, the investment professional may determine to vote in a manner that contravenes the guidelines set out in the General Policy. The process for casting such votes will be overseen by the Proxy Voting Committee. See further the Proxy Voting Procedures below.

**Shareholder Proposals on Environmental and Social Issues** 

The Adviser will vote shareholder proposals of an environmental or social nature on a case-by-case basis. The Adviser's general approach to analyzing these proposals calls for considering the language of the proposal, and whether it is overly prescriptive, the financial materiality of the proposal's objective and the practices followed by industry peers. This analysis utilizes research reports from the Adviser's proxy advisors, company filings, as well as reports published by the company and other outside organizations.

**Environmental** 

The Adviser will generally support proposals calling for enhanced reporting on the company's business practices, including policies, strategic initiatives and oversight mechanisms, related to environmental risks. To reach a final voting decision, the Adviser will take into consideration:

■ The company's current level of publicly available disclosure;

■ Whether the company has formally committed to implementation of a reporting program based on well-established, generally accepted frameworks;

■ Whether the company's current level of disclosure is comparable to that of industry peers; and

■ Whether there are significant controversies or litigation associated with the company's environmental performance.

**Social** 

The Adviser will generally support resolutions in the social category when they call for measures to enhance disclosure that would enable investors to make high-quality risk assessments of the company's social issues, such as their human capital management practices. The Adviser will generally oppose proposals calling for a change in the company's product line or methods of distribution.

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**Political Activities** 

The Adviser will generally support enhanced disclosure of policies, practices and oversight of corporate political activity when the current level of disclosure falls short of disclosure provided by industry peers. The Adviser will oppose proposals prohibiting the company's participation in any part of the political process, such as making political contributions and joining trade associations.

**Capital Structure** 

On matters of capital structure, generally, the Adviser will vote: (1) on a case-by-case basis for proposals to authorize the issuance of new shares if not connected to an M&A transaction and the potential dilution is more than 10%, (2) against proposals to create multiple-class voting structures where one class has superior voting rights to the other classes; (3) in favor of proposals to authorize reverse stock splits unless the amount of authorized shares is not also reduced proportionately. Some foreign issuers annually request shareholders to approve general share issuance authorities as a matter of routine business. On these matters, the Adviser will vote in favor of proposals to authorize issuance of shares with and without pre-emptive rights unless the size of the authorities would unreasonably dilute existing shareholders.

**Executive Compensation** 

Votes on executive compensation come in many forms, including advisory votes on U.S. executive compensation plans ("Say On Pay"); advisory and binding votes on the design or implementation of non-U.S. executive remuneration plans; and votes to approve new equity plans or amendments to existing plans. Generally, the Adviser will support compensation arrangements that are believed to sufficiently align executive compensation outcomes with the company's long-term performance.

**Say On Pay** 

The Adviser will generally vote in favor of these proposals unless the plan has failed to align executive compensation with corporate performance, or the design of the plan is likely to lead to misalignment in the future. We support the principle of an annual shareholder vote on executive pay and will generally vote accordingly on proposals which set the frequency of the Say On Pay vote.

**Remuneration Policy** 

In some markets, shareholders are provided a vote on the remuneration policy, which sets out the structural elements of a company's executive compensation plan on a forward-looking basis. The Adviser will generally support these proposals unless:

■ The design of the remuneration policy fails to appropriately link executive compensation with corporate performance and shareholder value;

■ Total compensation appears excessive relative to the company's industry peer group considering local market dynamics; or

■ There is insufficient disclosure to enable an informed judgment, particularly as it relates to the disclosure of the maximum amounts of compensation that may be awarded.

**Remuneration Report** 

Markets with remuneration policy proposals typically also feature proposals which request shareholders to approve the annual remuneration report. The remuneration report provides shareholders with details concerning the implementation in the previous year of the remuneration policy. The Adviser will generally support these proposals unless:

■ Implementation decisions during the period in question are not appropriately aligned with corporate performance and shareholder value; or

■ The level of disclosure is not sufficient to permit an evaluation of the company's pay practices in the period covered by the report.

**Equity Plans** 

The Adviser will generally vote in favor of equity plan proposals unless they:

■ Result in unreasonable dilution to existing shareholders;

■ Permit replacement of "underwater" options with new options on more favorable terms for the recipient; or

■ Omit the criteria for determining the granting or vesting of awards.

**M&A Activity** 

On matters relating to corporate transactions, the Adviser will generally vote in favor of mergers, acquisitions, and sales of assets if the Adviser's analysis of the proposed business strategy and the transaction price would have a positive impact on the total return for shareholders.

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**Contested Elections** 

If a shareholders meeting is contested–that is, shareholders are presented with a set of director candidates nominated by company management and a set of director candidates nominated by a dissident shareholder–the Adviser will analyze the proposed business strategies of both groups and vote in a way that maximizes expected total return for the Fund.

**Cost/Benefit Analysis** 

In addition, the Adviser will not vote any proxy if it determines that the consequences or costs of voting outweigh the potential benefit of voting. For example, if a foreign market requires shareholders voting proxies to retain the voted shares until the meeting date (thereby rendering the shares "illiquid" for some period), the Adviser will not vote proxies for such shares. In addition, the Adviser is not obligated to incur any expense to send a representative to a shareholder meeting or to translate proxy materials into English.

**Securities Lending Recall** 

To the extent that the Adviser is permitted to loan securities, the Adviser does not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan. However, the Adviser will take all reasonable steps to recall shares prior to the record date when the meeting concerns issues that the Adviser believes materially affect shareholder value, provided that the Adviser considers that the benefits of voting on the securities are greater than the associated costs, including the opportunity cost of the lost revenue that would otherwise be generated by the loan. There can be no assurance that the Adviser will have sufficient notice of such matters to be able to terminate the loan in time to vote thereon.

**Issuer Feedback** 

The Adviser will consider feedback from issuers on the voting recommendations of the Adviser's proxy advisory firm if the feedback is provided at least five days before the voting cut-off date.

**Best Efforts** 

If proxies are not delivered in a timely or otherwise appropriate basis, the Adviser may not be able to vote a particular proxy.

For an Adviser that employs a quantitative investment strategy for certain funds or accounts that does not make use of qualitative research ("Non-Qualitative Accounts"), the Adviser may not have the kind of research to make decisions about how to vote proxies for them. Therefore, the Adviser will vote the proxies of these Non-Qualitative Accounts as follows: (a) in accordance with the Standard Voting Instructions (defined below); (b) if the Adviser is casting votes for the same proxy on behalf of a regular qualitative account and a Non-Qualitative Account, the Non-Qualitative Account would vote in the same manner as the regular qualitative account; (c) if neither of the first two conditions apply, as the proxy advisory firm is recommending; and (d) if none of the previous conditions apply, as recommended by the Proxy Voting Committee.

**Proxy Voting Procedures** 

The Adviser has established a Proxy Voting Committee ("Proxy Committee"), to exercise all voting discretion granted to the Adviser by the Board in accordance with the proxy voting policies. To assist it in carrying out the day-to-day operations related to proxy voting, the Proxy Committee has created the Proxy Voting Management Group (PVMG). The day-to-day operations related to proxy voting are carried out by the Proxy Voting Team (PVT) and overseen by the PVMG. The PVT comprises a team of professionals who specialize in proxy voting and corporate governance best practices. In addition to managing the operational aspects of proxy vote execution, the PVT's responsibilities include: engaging with investee companies on proxy voting and corporate governance matters; managing the relationship with, and monitoring the effectiveness of, Federated Hermes' proxy advisory firm, and reporting on these to the PVMG and the Proxy Committee; providing input on specific case-by-case vote decisions made by the Adviser's investment professionals; facilitating the proxy voting process, including by presenting the proxy voting decisions made by the Adviser's investment professionals to the Proxy Committee; preparing proxy voting data for filing on Form N-PX with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; providing proxy voting reports to clients and investment companies as they are requested from time to time; and, keeping the Proxy Committee informed of any emerging or developing issues related to corporate governance and proxy voting to guide future policy development.

The Adviser has compiled a list of specific voting instructions based on the General Policy (the "Standard Voting Instructions"). The Standard Voting Instructions and any modifications to them are approved by the Proxy Committee. The Standard Voting Instructions may call for an investment professional to review the ballot question and provide a voting recommendation to the Proxy Committee. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Proxy Committee always has the authority to determine a final voting decision.

The Adviser has hired a proxy advisory firm to perform various proxy voting related administrative services such as ballot reconciliation, vote processing and recordkeeping functions. The Proxy Committee has supplied the proxy advisory firm with the Standard Voting Instructions. The Proxy Committee retains the right to modify the Standard Voting Instructions at any time or to vote contrary to them at any time to cast proxy votes in a manner that the Proxy Committee believes is in accordance with the

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General Policy. If the Standard Voting Instructions require case-by-case handling for a proposal, the PVT will work with the investment professionals and the proxy advisory firm to develop a voting recommendation for the Proxy Committee and to communicate the Proxy Committee's final voting decision to the proxy advisory firm. Further, if the Standard Voting Instructions require the PVT to analyze a ballot question and make the final voting decision, the PVT will report such votes to the Proxy Committee on a quarterly basis for review.

**Conflicts of Interest** 

The Adviser has adopted procedures to address situations where a matter on which a proxy is sought may present a potential conflict between the interests of the Fund (and its shareholders) and those of the Adviser or Distributor. This may occur where a significant business relationship exists between the Adviser (or its affiliates) and a company involved with a proxy vote.

A company that is a proponent, opponent, or the subject of a proxy vote, and which to the knowledge of the Proxy Committee has this type of significant business relationship, is referred to below as an "Interested Company."

The Adviser has implemented the following procedures to avoid concerns that the conflicting interests of the Adviser or its affiliates have influenced proxy votes. Any employee of the Adviser or its affiliates who is contacted by an Interested Company regarding proxies to be voted by the Adviser must refer the Interested Company to a member of the Proxy Committee and must inform the Interested Company that the Proxy Committee has exclusive authority to determine how the proxy will be voted. Any Proxy Committee member contacted by an Interested Company must report it to the full Proxy Committee and provide a written summary of the communication. This requirement includes engagement meetings with investee companies and does not include communications with proxy solicitation firms. Under no circumstances will the Proxy Committee or any member of the Proxy Committee make a commitment to an Interested Company regarding the voting of proxies or disclose to an Interested Company how the Proxy Committee has directed such proxies to be voted. If the Standard Voting Instructions already provide specific direction on the proposal in question, the Proxy Committee shall not alter or amend such directions. If the Standard Voting Instructions require the Proxy Committee to provide further direction, the Proxy Committee shall do so in accordance with the proxy voting policies, without regard for the interests of the Adviser with respect to the Interested Company. If the Proxy Committee provides any direction as to the voting of proxies relating to a proposal affecting an Interested Company, it must disclose annually to the Fund's Board information regarding: the significant business relationship; any material communication with the Interested Company; the matter(s) voted on; and how, and why, the Adviser voted as it did. In certain circumstances it may be appropriate for the Adviser to vote in the same proportion as all other shareholders, as to not affect the outcome beyond helping to establish a quorum at the shareholders' meeting. This is referred to as "proportional voting." If the Fund owns shares of another Federated Hermes mutual fund, generally the Adviser will proportionally vote the client's proxies for that fund or seek direction from the Board or the client on how the proposal should be voted. If the Fund owns shares of an unaffiliated mutual fund, the Adviser may proportionally vote the Fund's proxies for that fund depending on the size of the position. If the Fund owns shares of an unaffiliated exchange-traded fund, the Adviser will proportionally vote the Fund's proxies for that fund.

**Downstream Affiliates** 

If the Proxy Committee gives further direction, or seeks to vote contrary to the Standard Voting Instructions, for a proxy relating to a portfolio company in which the Fund owns more than 10% of the portfolio company's outstanding voting securities at the time of the vote ("Downstream Affiliate"), the Proxy Committee must first receive guidance from counsel to the Proxy Committee as to whether any relationship between the Adviser and the portfolio company, other than such ownership of the portfolio company's securities, gives rise to an actual conflict of interest. If counsel determines that an actual conflict exists, the Proxy Committee must address any such conflict with the executive committee of the board of directors or trustees of any investment company client prior to taking any action on the proxy at issue.

**Proxy Advisors' Conflicts of Interest** 

Proxy advisory firms may have significant business relationships with the subjects of their research and voting recommendations. For example, a significant vendor for a proxy advisory firm may be a public company with an upcoming shareholders' meeting and the proxy advisory firm has published a research report with voting recommendations. In another example, a proxy advisory firm consulting client may be a public company for which the proxy advisory firm will write a research report. These and similar situations give rise to an actual or apparent conflict of interest.

To avoid concerns that the conflicting interests of proxy advisory firms have influenced their proxy voting recommendations, the Adviser will take the following steps:

■ A due diligence team made up of employees of the Adviser and/or its affiliates will meet with its primary proxy advisor on an annual basis and determine through a review of their policies and procedures and through inquiry that they have established a system of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that their voting recommendations are not influenced by their various conflicts of interest.

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■ On an annual basis the Director of Proxy Voting, or their designee, will examine a sample of a proxy advisory firm's research reports for that firm's institutional consulting clients and determine if evidence of bias in recommendations exists. If such evidence is found, the results of the examination will be presented to the Proxy Voting Management Group and a decision would be made as to the further use of that advisory firm's research reports.

■ Whenever the standard voting guidelines call for voting a proposal in accordance with a proxy advisory firm's recommendation and the proxy advisory firm has disclosed that they have a conflict of interest with respect to that issuer, the PVT will take the following steps: (a) the PVT will obtain a copy of the research report published by a proxy advisory firm for that issuer; and (b) the Director of Proxy Voting, or their designee, will review proxy advisory firm reports and determine what vote will be cast. The PVT will report all proxies voted in this manner to the Proxy Committee on a quarterly basis. Alternatively, the PVT may seek direction from the Committee on how the proposal shall be voted.

**Proxy Voting Report** 

A report on "Form N-PX" of how the Fund voted any proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available via the Proxy Voting Record (Form N-PX) link associated with the Fund and share class name at <u>FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation</u>. Form N-PX filings are also available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at 1-800-341-7400, Option #4; and (ii) on the SEC's website at <u>sec.gov</u>.

**Portfolio Holdings Information** 

Information concerning the Fund's portfolio holdings is available via the link to the Fund and share class name at <u>FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation</u>. A complete listing of the Fund's portfolio holdings as of the end of each month is posted on the website 15 days (or the next business day) after the end of the month and remains posted for six months thereafter. Summary portfolio composition information as of the close of each month is posted on the website 15 days (or the next business day) after month-end and remains posted until replaced by the information for the succeeding month. The summary portfolio composition information may include identification of the Fund's top 10 holdings, portfolio profile statistics (such as weighted average effective maturity and weighted average effective duration) and a percentage breakdown of the portfolio by credit quality and sector.

You may also access portfolio information as of the end of the Fund's fiscal quarters via the link to the Fund and share class name at <u>FederatedHermes.com/us</u>. The Fund's Form N-CSR contains complete listings of the Fund's portfolio holdings as of the end of the Fund's second and fourth fiscal quarters. Fiscal quarter information is made available on the website within 70 days after the end of the fiscal quarter. This information is also available in reports filed with the SEC at the SEC's website at <u>sec.gov</u>.

Each fiscal quarter, the Fund will file with the SEC a complete schedule of its monthly portfolio holdings on "Form N-PORT." The Fund's holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC's website at <u>sec.gov</u> within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter upon filing. You may also access this information via the link to the Fund and share class name at <u>FederatedHermes.com/us</u>.

The disclosure policy of the Fund and the Adviser prohibits the disclosure of portfolio holdings information to any investor or intermediary before the same information is made available to other investors. Employees of the Adviser or its affiliates who have access to nonpublic information concerning the Fund's portfolio holdings are prohibited from trading securities on the basis of this information. Such persons must report all personal securities trades and obtain pre-clearance for all personal securities trades other than mutual fund shares.

Firms that provide administrative, custody, financial, accounting, legal or other services to the Fund may receive nonpublic information about Fund portfolio holdings for purposes relating to their services. The Fund may also provide portfolio holdings information to publications that rate, rank or otherwise categorize investment companies. Traders or portfolio managers may provide "interest" lists to facilitate portfolio trading if the list reflects only that subset of the portfolio for which the trader or portfolio manager is seeking market interest. A list of service providers, publications and other third parties who may receive nonpublic portfolio holdings information appears in the Appendix to this SAI.

The furnishing of nonpublic portfolio holdings information to any third party (other than authorized governmental or regulatory personnel) requires the prior approval of the President of the Adviser and of the Chief Compliance Officer of the Fund. The President of the Adviser and the Chief Compliance Officer will approve the furnishing of nonpublic portfolio holdings information to a third party only if they consider the furnishing of such information to be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In that regard, and to address possible conflicts between the interests of Fund shareholders and those of the Adviser and its affiliates, the following procedures apply. No consideration may be received by the Fund, the Adviser, any affiliate of the Adviser or any of their employees in connection with the disclosure of portfolio holdings information. Before information is furnished, the third party must sign a written agreement that it will safeguard the confidentiality of the information, will use it only for the purposes for which it is furnished and will not use it in connection with the trading of any security. Persons approved

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to receive nonpublic portfolio holdings information will receive it as often as necessary for the purpose for which it is provided. Such information may be furnished as frequently as daily and often with no time lag between the date of the information and the date it is furnished. The Board receives and reviews annually a list of the persons who receive nonpublic portfolio holdings information and the purposes for which it is furnished.

**Brokerage Transactions And Investment Allocation** 

When selecting brokers and dealers to handle the purchase and sale of portfolio instruments, the Adviser looks for prompt execution of the order at a favorable price. Fixed-income securities are generally traded in an over-the-counter market on a net basis (i.e., without commission) through dealers acting as principal or in transactions directly with the issuer. Dealers derive an undisclosed amount of compensation by offering securities at a higher price than they bid for them. Some fixed-income securities may have only one primary market maker. The Adviser seeks to use dealers it believes to be actively and effectively trading the security being purchased or sold, but may not always obtain the lowest purchase price or highest sale price with respect to a security. The Adviser makes decisions on portfolio transactions and selects brokers and dealers subject to review by the Fund's Board.

Investment decisions for the Fund are made independently from those of other accounts managed by the Adviser and accounts managed by affiliates of the Adviser. When the Fund and one or more of those accounts invests in, or disposes of, the same security, available investments or opportunities for sales will be allocated among the Fund and the account(s) in a manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable. While the coordination and ability to participate in volume transactions may benefit the Fund, it is possible that this procedure could adversely impact the price paid or received and/or the position obtained or disposed of by the Fund. Investment decisions, and trading, for certain separately managed or wrap-fee accounts, and other accounts, of the Adviser and/or certain investment adviser affiliates of the Adviser are generally made, and conducted, independently from the Fund. It is possible that such independent trading activity could adversely impact the prices paid or received and/or positions obtained or disposed of by the Fund.

**Administrator** 

Federated Administrative Services (FAS), a subsidiary of Federated Hermes, provides administrative personnel and services, including certain legal, compliance and financial administrative services ("Administrative Services"), necessary for the operation of the Fund. FAS provides Administrative Services for a fee based upon the rates set forth below paid on the average daily net assets of the Fund. For purposes of determining the appropriate rate breakpoint, "Investment Complex" is defined as all of the Federated Hermes funds subject to a fee under the Administrative Services Agreement with FAS. FAS is also entitled to reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing Administrative Services to the Fund.

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| **Administrative Services**<br> **Fee Rate**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Average Daily Net Assets**<br> **of the Investment Complex**<br>|
| 0.100% | on assets up to $50 billion |
| 0.075% | on assets over $50 billion |

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**Custodian** 

The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York, is custodian for the securities and cash of the Fund.

**Transfer Agent And Dividend Disbursing Agent** 

SS&C GIDS, Inc., the Fund's registered transfer agent, maintains all necessary shareholder records.

**Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** 

The independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund, Ernst & Young LLP, conducts its audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), which require it to plan and perform its audits to provide reasonable assurance about whether the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.

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**Fees Paid by the Fund for Services** 

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| **For the Year Ended May 31,** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Advisory Fee Earned | &nbsp;&nbsp; $749032 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $620628 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $492283 |
| Advisory Fee Waived | &nbsp;&nbsp; $470579 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $423166 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $379361 |
| Net Administrative Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp; $148848 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $123561 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $99040 |
| **Net Shareholder Services Fee:** |  |  |  |
| Class A Shares<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp; $80402 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $65922 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $46685 |
| Service Shares | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $— | &nbsp;&nbsp; $11097 |

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*Effective at the start of business on July 28, 2022, the former Service Shares were redesignated as new Class A Shares.*

Fees are allocated among classes based on their pro rata share of Fund assets, except for shareholder services fees, which are borne only by the applicable class of Shares.

**Securities Lending Activities** 

The services provided to the Fund by Citibank, N.A. as securities lending agent may include the following: selecting securities previously identified by the Fund as available for loan to be loaned; locating borrowers identified in the securities lending agency agreement; negotiating loan terms; monitoring daily the value of the loaned securities and collateral; requiring additional collateral as necessary; marking to market non-cash collateral; instructing the Fund's custodian with respect to the transfer of loaned securities; indemnifying the Fund in the event of a borrower default; and arranging for return of loaned securities to the Fund at loan termination.

The Fund did not participate in any securities lending activities during the Fund's most recently completed fiscal year.

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| **Gross income from securities lending activities** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $00.00 |
| *Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services* |  |
| Fees paid to securities lending agent from a revenue split | &nbsp;&nbsp; $00.00 |
| Fees paid for any cash collateral management service (including fees deducted from a <br> pooled cash collateral reinvestment vehicle) that are not included in the revenue split<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Administrative fees not included in revenue split | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Indemnification fee not included in revenue split | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| Rebate (paid to borrower) | &nbsp;&nbsp; $00.00 |
| Other fees not included in revenue split (specify) | &nbsp;&nbsp; — |
| **Aggregate fees/compensation for securities lending activities** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $00.00 |
| **Net income from securities lending activities** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $00.00 |

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[Financial Information](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/770116/000162363225000886/imt1798-form.htm)

The Financial Statements for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, are incorporated herein by reference to the annual financial statements filed on Form N-CSR of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund dated May 31, 2025.

Investment Ratings

**S&P GLOBAL RatingS (S&P) LONG-TERM Issue RATINGS** 

Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on S&P's analysis of the following considerations: the likelihood of payment–capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation; the nature of and provisions of the obligation; and the protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

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

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

**A**—An obligation rated "A" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

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**BBB**—An obligation rated "BBB" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Obligations rated "BB," "B," "CCC," "CC," and "C" are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. "BB" indicates the least degree of speculation and "C" the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

**BB**—An obligation rated "BB" is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

**B**—An obligation rated "B" is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated "BB," but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

**CCC**—An obligation rated "CCC" is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

**CC**—An obligation rated "CC" is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

**C**—A "C" rating is assigned to obligations that are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, obligations that have payment arrearages allowed by the terms of the documents, or obligations of an issuer that is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or similar action which have not experienced a payment default. Among others, the "C" rating may be assigned to subordinated debt, preferred stock or other obligations on which cash payments have been suspended in accordance with the instrument's terms or when preferred stock is the subject of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

**D**—An obligation rated "D" is in payment default. The "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within five business days, irrespective of any grace period. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized. An obligation's rating is lowered to "D" upon completion of a distressed exchange offer, whereby some or all of the issue is either repurchased for an amount of cash or replaced by other instruments having a total value that is less than par.

The ratings from "AA" to "CCC" may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

**S&P Rating Outlook** 

An S&P rating outlook assesses the potential direction of a long-term credit rating over the intermediate term (typically six months to two years). In determining a rating outlook, consideration is given to any changes in the economic and/or fundamental business conditions.

**Positive**—Positive means that a rating may be raised.

**Negative**—Negative means that a rating may be lowered.

**Stable**—Stable means that a rating is not likely to change.

**Developing**—Developing means a rating may be raised or lowered.

**N.M.**—N.M. means not meaningful.

**S&P Short-Term Issue RATINGS** 

Short-term ratings are generally assigned to those obligations considered short-term in the relevant market. In the United States, for example, that means obligations with an original maturity of no more than 365 days–including commercial paper.

**A-1**—A short-term obligation rated "A-1" is rated in the highest category by S&P. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

**A-2**—A short-term obligation rated "A-2" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

**A-3**—A short-term obligation rated "A-3" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

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**B**—A short-term obligation rated "B" is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

**C**—A short-term obligation rated "C" is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

**D**—A short-term obligation rated "D" is in payment default. The "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

**MOODY'S Investor Services, Inc. (MOODY's) LONG-TERM RATINGS** 

Moody's long-term ratings are assigned to issuers or obligations with an original maturity of one year or more and reflect both on the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**MOODY'S Short-Term RATINGS** 

Moody's short-term ratings are assigned to obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments.

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

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

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

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

**FITCH RATINGS, INC. (Fitch) LONG-TERM Debt RATINGs** 

Fitch long-term ratings report Fitch's opinion on an entity's relative vulnerability to default on financial obligations. The "threshold" default risk addressed by the rating is generally that of the financial obligations whose non-payment would best reflect the uncured failure of that entity. As such, Fitch long-term ratings also address relative vulnerability to bankruptcy, administrative receivership or similar concepts, although the agency recognizes that issuers may also make pre-emptive and therefore voluntary use of such mechanisms.

**AAA: Highest Credit Quality**—"AAA" ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

**AA: Very High Credit Quality**—"AA" ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

**A: High Credit Quality**—"A" ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

**BBB: Good Credit Quality**—"BBB" ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

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**BB: Speculative**—"BB" ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists which supports the servicing of financial commitments.

**B: Highly Speculative**—"B" ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.

**CCC: Substantial Credit Risk**—Default is a real possibility.

**CC: Very High Levels of Credit Risk**—Default of some kind appears probable.

**C: Exceptionally High Levels of Credit Risk**—Default is imminent or inevitable, or the issuer is in standstill. Conditions that are indicative of a "C" category rating for an issuer include: (a) the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation; (b) the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or (c) Fitch otherwise believes a condition of "RD" or "D" to be imminent or inevitable, including through the formal announcement of a distressed debt exchange.

**RD: Restricted Default**—"RD" ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch's opinion has experienced an uncured payment default on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation but which has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, and which has not otherwise ceased operating. This would include: (a) the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt; (b) the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation; (c) the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; or (d) execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.

**D: Default**—"D" ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch's opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, or which has otherwise ceased business.

Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.

"Imminent" default typically refers to the occasion where a payment default has been intimated by the issuer, and is all but inevitable. This may, for example, be where an issuer has missed a scheduled payment, but (as is typical) has a grace period during which it may cure the payment default. Another alternative would be where an issuer has formally announced a distressed debt exchange, but the date of the exchange still lies several days or weeks in the immediate future.

In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency's opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings, and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer's financial obligations or local commercial practice.

**FITCH SHORT-TERM DEBT RATINGs** 

A Fitch short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity or security stream and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations, and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets.

**F-1: Highest Short-Term Credit Quality**—Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added "+" to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

**F-2: Good Short-Term Credit Quality**—Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

**F-3: Fair Short-Term Credit Quality**—The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

**B: Speculative Short-Term Credit Quality**—Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

**C: High Short-Term Default Risk**—Default is a real possibility.

**RD: Restricted Default**—Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Applicable to entity ratings only.

**D: Default**—Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

**A.M. BEST Company, Inc. (a.m. best) LONG-TERM DEBT and Preferred Stock RATINGS** 

A Best's long-term debt rating is Best's independent opinion of an issuer/entity's ability to meet its ongoing financial obligations to security holders when due.

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**aaa: Exceptional**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has an exceptional ability to meet the terms of the obligation.

**aa: Very Strong**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has a very strong ability to meet the terms of the obligation.

**a: Strong**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has a strong ability to meet the terms of the obligation.

**bbb: Adequate**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has an adequate ability to meet the terms of the obligation; however, the issue is more susceptible to changes in economic or other conditions.

**bb: Speculative**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has speculative credit characteristics, generally due to a modest margin or principal and interest payment protection and vulnerability to economic changes.

**b: Very Speculative**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has very speculative credit characteristics, generally due to a modest margin of principal and interest payment protection and extreme vulnerability to economic changes.

**ccc, cc, c: Extremely Speculative**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has extremely speculative credit characteristics, generally due to a minimal margin of principal and interest payment protection and/or limited ability to withstand adverse changes in economic or other conditions.

**d: In Default**—Assigned to issues in default on payment of principal, interest or other terms and conditions, or when a bankruptcy petition or similar action has been filed.

Ratings from "aa" to "ccc" may be enhanced with a "+" (plus) or "-" (minus) to indicate whether credit quality is near the top or bottom of a category.

**A.M. BEST SHORT-TERM DEBT RATINGS** 

A Best's short-term debt rating is Best's opinion of an issuer/entity's ability to meet its financial obligations having original maturities of generally less than one year, such as commercial paper.

**AMB-1+ Strongest**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has the strongest ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

**AMB-1 Outstanding**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has an outstanding ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

**AMB-2 Satisfactory**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has a satisfactory ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

**AMB-3 Adequate**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has an adequate ability to repay short-term debt obligations; however, adverse economic conditions likely will reduce the issuer's capacity to meet its financial commitments.

**AMB-4 Speculative**—Assigned to issues where the issuer has speculative credit characteristics and is vulnerable to adverse economic or other external changes, which could have a marked impact on the company's ability to meet its financial commitments.

**d: In Default**—Assigned to issues in default on payment of principal, interest or other terms and conditions, or when a bankruptcy petition or similar action has been filed.

**A.M. Best Rating Modifiers** 

Both long- and short-term credit ratings can be assigned a modifier.

**u**—Indicates the rating may change in the near term, typically within six months. Generally is event-driven, with positive, negative or developing implications.

**pd**—Indicates ratings assigned to a company that chose not to participate in A.M. Best's interactive rating process. (Discontinued in 2010).

**i**—Indicates rating assigned is indicative.

**A.M. BEST RATING OUTLOOK** 

A.M. Best Credit Ratings are assigned a Rating Outlook that indicates the potential direction of a credit rating over an intermediate term, generally defined as the next 12 to 36 months.

**Positive**—Indicates possible ratings upgrade due to favorable financial/market trends relative to the current trading level.

**Negative**—Indicates possible ratings downgrade due to unfavorable financial/market trends relative to the current trading level.

**Stable**—Indicates low likelihood of rating change due to stable financial/market trends.

**Not Rated** 

Certain nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs) may designate certain issues as NR, meaning that the issue or obligation is not rated.

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Addresses

**Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund** 

**Class A Shares**

**Institutional Shares** 

Federated Hermes Funds

4000 Ericsson Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

**Distributor** 

Federated Securities Corp.

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

**Investment Adviser** 

Federated Investment Management Company

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779

**Custodian** 

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

**Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent** 

SS&C GIDS, Inc.

P.O. Box 219318

Kansas City, MO 64121-9318

**Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116-5072

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Appendix

The following is a list of persons, other than the Adviser and its affiliates, that have been approved to receive nonpublic portfolio holdings information concerning the Federated Hermes Complex; however, certain persons below might not receive such information concerning the Fund:

**CUSTODIAN(S)** 

The Bank of New York Mellon

**INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

Ernst & Young LLP

**LEGAL COUNSEL**

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

K&L Gates LLP

**Financial PrinterS** 

Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc.

Donnelley Financial Solutions

**Proxy Voting Administrator** 

Glass Lewis & Co., LLC

**SECURITY PRICING SERVICES** 

Bloomberg L.P.

S&P Global Ratings

JPMorgan PricingDirect

London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSEG)

**RATINGS AGENCIES** 

Fitch Ratings, Inc.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.

S&P Global Ratings

**Other SERVICE PROVIDERS** 

Other types of service providers that have been approved to receive nonpublic portfolio holdings information include service providers offering, for example, trade order management systems, portfolio analytics, or performance and accounting systems, such as:

ACA Technology Surveillance, Inc.

Bank of America

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Bloomberg L.P.

Charles River Development

Citibank, N.A.

Eagle Investment Systems LLC

Electra Information Systems

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

FISGlobal

Institutional Shareholder Services

Investortools, Inc.

MSCI ESG Research LLC

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Star Compliance

Sustainalytics U.S. Inc.

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**Item 28. Exhibits**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Declaration of Trust** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Registrant dated April 2, 1999, including Amendments](exhibit28-a.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;**+** |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**By-Laws** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed Copy of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant effective June 26, 2020, including Amendments](exhibit28-b.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(c)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Copy of Specimen Certificate for Shares of Beneficial Interest for Intermediate Municipal Trust of the Registrant, as filed in Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 on July 28, 1995 on Form N-1A (File Nos. 2-98237 and 811-4314)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/770116/0000770116-95-000008.txt) |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;As of September 1, 1997, Federated Securities Corp. stopped issuing share certificates. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(d)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment Advisory Contracts** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Investment Advisory Contract of the Registrant dated August 1, 1990, as amended, including Amendment and Limited Power of Attorney dated June 1, 2017](exhibit28-d.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(e)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Underwriting Contracts** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Distributor's Contract of the Registrant dated June 1, 1993, including Exhibits and Amendments](exhibit28-e.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(f)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(g)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Custodian Agreements** |  |
|  | [Conformed copy of Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement dated June 7, 2005 by and between The Bank of New York and the Registrant, including Amendments and Exhibits](exhibit28-g.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(h)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Material Contracts** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Services Agreement** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(a) | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of Services Agreement between Federated Advisory Services Company and Federated Investment Management Company dated January 1, 2004, including Schedule 1](exhibit28-h1a.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(b) | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement, amended and restated as of December 1, 2001, between Federated Shareholder Services Company and the Registrant, including Schedule 1](exhibit28-h1b.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Transfer Agency Agreement** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Transfer Agency Services Agreement between the Federated Hermes Funds and DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. dated June 1, 2022](exhibit28-h2.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**3** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Administrative Services Agreement** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services between the Federated Funds and Federated Administrative Services dated September 1, 2022, including Exhibit A](exhibit28-h3.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**4** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Financial Administration and Accounting Agreement** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Financial Administration and Accounting Services Agreement between the Federated Funds and The Bank of New York Mellon dated March 1, 2011, as amended, including Schedule 1](exhibit28-h4.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Legal Opinion** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Conformed copy of Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to legality of shares being registered, as filed on paper in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 on October 21, 1985 on Form N-1A (File Nos. 2-98237 and 811-4314) [p] |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(j)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other Opinions** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP](exhibit28-j.htm) | &nbsp;&nbsp;+ |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(k)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Omitted Financial Statements** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not Applicable |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(l)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Initial Capital Agreements** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Conformed copy of Initial Capital Understanding, as filed on paper in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 on December 19, 1985 on Form N-1A (File Nos. 2-98237 and 811-4314) [p] |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(m)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Rule 12b-1 Plan** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Not Applicable |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(n)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Rule 18f-3 Plan** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Multiple Class Plan and all share class Exhibits as adopted by certain Federated investment companies offering separate classes of shares](exhibit28-n.htm). | + |

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| **(o)** | **Powers of Attorney** | |
| | [Conformed copy of Power of Attorney of the Registrant dated January 1, 2025](exhibit28-o.htm). | + |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(p)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Codes of Ethics** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[Conformed copy of the Federated Hermes, Inc. Code of Ethics for Access Persons, effective November 13, 2024](exhibit28-p.htm) | + |

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+ <u>Exhibit is being filed electronically with registration statement</u>   <br> <u>[p]</u> <u>Exhibit filed on paper</u>  

**Exhibit List for Inline Interactive Data File Submission.**

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**Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Fund:**

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| **Item 30. Indemnification** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Indemnification is provided to Officers and Trustees of the Registrant pursuant to the Registrant's By-Laws, as amended. This includes indemnification against: (a) any liabilities or expenses incurred in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or proceeding in which an Officer or Trustee may be or may have been involved; and (b) any liabilities and expenses incurred by an Officer or Trustee as a result of having provided personally identifiable information to a regulator or counterparty by or with whom the Registrant (or its series, as applicable) is regulated or engages in business to satisfy a legal or procedural requirement of such regulator or counterparty.<br> The Investment Advisory Contract, and Sub-advisory Agreement as applicable, (collectively, "Advisory Contracts") between the Registrant and the investment adviser, and sub-adviser as applicable, (collectively, "Advisers") of its series, provide that, in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the obligations or duties under the Advisory Contracts on the part of the Advisers, Advisers shall not be liable to the Registrant or to any shareholder for any act or omission in the course of or connected in any way with rendering services or for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding, or sale of any security.<br> The Registrant's distribution contract contains provisions limiting the liability, and providing for indemnification, of the Officers and Trustees under certain circumstances.<br> Registrant's Trustees and Officers are covered by an Investment Trust Errors and Omissions Policy.<br> Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to Trustees, Officers, and controlling persons of the Registrant by the Registrant pursuant to the By-Laws, as amended, or otherwise, the Registrant is aware that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and, therefore, is unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by Trustees), Officers, or controlling persons of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any act, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such Trustees, Officers, or controlling persons in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues.<br> Insofar as indemnification for liabilities may be permitted pursuant to Section 17 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for Trustees, Officers, and controlling persons of the Registrant by the Registrant pursuant to the By-Laws, as amended, or otherwise, the Registrant is aware of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission as set forth in Investment Company Act Release No. IC-11330. Therefore, the Registrant undertakes that in addition to complying with the applicable provisions of the By-Laws, as amended, or otherwise, in the absence of a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before which the proceeding was brought, that an indemnification payment will not be made unless in the absence of such a decision, a reasonable determination based upon factual review has been made (i) by a majority vote of a quorum of non-party Trustees who are not interested persons of the Registrant or (ii) by independent legal counsel in a written opinion that the indemnitee was not liable for an act of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of duties. The Registrant further undertakes that advancement of expenses incurred in the defense of a proceeding (upon undertaking for repayment unless it is ultimately determined that indemnification is appropriate) against an Officer, Trustee or controlling person of the Registrant will not be made absent the fulfillment of at least one of the following conditions: (i) the indemnitee provides security for his undertaking; (ii) the Registrant is insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances; or (iii) a majority of a quorum of disinterested non-party Trustees or independent legal counsel in a written opinion makes a factual determination that there is reason to believe the indemnitee will be entitled to indemnification.<br>|

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| **Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser: Federated Investment Management Company** | **Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser: Federated Investment Management Company** |
| For a description of the other business of the Investment Adviser, see the section entitled "Who Manages the Fund?" in Part A. The affiliations with the Registrant of two of the Trustees and two of the Officers of the Investment Adviser are included in Part B of this Registration Statement under "Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?" The remaining Trustees of the Investment Adviser and, in parentheses, their principal occupations are: Thomas R. Donahue, (Chief Financial Officer, Federated Hermes, Inc.), 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3779, John B. Fisher, (Vice Chairman, Federated Hermes, Inc.) 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3779 and James J. Gallagher, II, Partner, Morris James LLP, 500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801-1494. The business address of each of the Officers of the Investment Adviser is 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779. These individuals are also officers of a majority of the Investment Advisers to the investment companies in the Federated Hermes Fund Complex described in Part B of this Registration Statement. | For a description of the other business of the Investment Adviser, see the section entitled "Who Manages the Fund?" in Part A. The affiliations with the Registrant of two of the Trustees and two of the Officers of the Investment Adviser are included in Part B of this Registration Statement under "Who Manages and Provides Services to the Fund?" The remaining Trustees of the Investment Adviser and, in parentheses, their principal occupations are: Thomas R. Donahue, (Chief Financial Officer, Federated Hermes, Inc.), 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3779, John B. Fisher, (Vice Chairman, Federated Hermes, Inc.) 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3779 and James J. Gallagher, II, Partner, Morris James LLP, 500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801-1494. The business address of each of the Officers of the Investment Adviser is 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779. These individuals are also officers of a majority of the Investment Advisers to the investment companies in the Federated Hermes Fund Complex described in Part B of this Registration Statement. |
| The Officers of the Investment Adviser are: | The Officers of the Investment Adviser are: |
| Chairman: | J. Christopher Donahue |
| President/ Chief Executive Officer: | John B. Fisher |
| Executive Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Deborah A. Cunningham<br> Anne H. Kruczek<br> Robert J. Ostrowski<br> Timothy G. Trebilcock |
| Senior Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Todd Abraham<br> Jeremy Boughton<br> Jonathan C. Conley<br> Mark E. Durbiano<br> Donald T. Ellenberger<br> Eamonn G. Folan<br> Richard J. Gallo<br> John T. Gentry<br> Kathryn P. Glass<br> Michael R. Granito<br> Lori A. Hensler<br> Susan R. Hill<br> William R. Jamison<br> Tracey L. Lusk<br> Judith J. Mackin<br> Christopher P. McGinley<br> Mary Jo Ochson<br> Ihab Salib<br> Michael W. Sirianni, Jr.<br> Nicholas S. Tripodes<br> Paige Wilhelm |
| Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; John Badeer<br> Patrick D. Benacci<br> Christopher S. Bodamer<br> G. Andrew Bonnewell<br> Hanan Callas<br> David B. Catalane, Jr.<br> Nicholas S. Cecchini<br> James Chelmu<br> Leslie Ciferno<br> Jerome Conner<br> Lee R. Cunningham, II<br> Gregory Czamara, V<br> B. Anthony Delserone, Jr.<br> Jason DeVito<br> Bryan Dingle<br> Ann Ferentino<br> Kevin M. Fitzpatrick<br> Timothy P. Gannon<br> James L. Grant<br> Brandon Ray Hochstetler<br> Nathan H. Kehm<br> Allen J. Knizner<br> Daniel James Mastalski<br> Robert J. Matthews<br> Karl Mocharko<br> Joseph M. Natoli<br> Nicholas Navari<br> Gene Neavin<br> Bob Nolte<br> Liam O'Connell<br> Bradley S. Payne<br> John Polinski<br> Rae Ann Rice<br> Braden Rotberg<br> Brian Ruffner<br> Thomas C. Scherr<br> John Scullion<br> John Sidawi<br> Paul Smith<br> Peter Snook<br> Kyle Stewart<br> Randal Stuckwish<br> Mary Ellen Tesla<br> Frank Tetlow<br> James Damen Thompson<br> Anthony A. Venturino<br> Patrick O. Watson<br> Mark Weiss<br> George B. Wright<br> Christopher Wu<br> John E. Wyda |
| Assistant Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Patrick B. Cooper<br> Robert Gasior<br> Christopher David Herkins<br> Quincy Hershey<br> Christopher F. Hopkins<br> Jeff J. Ignelzi<br> Bennett L. Lo<br> Corey Mergenthaler<br> Derek Allen Plaski<br> Patrick J. Reilly<br> Steven J. Slanika<br> Tyler R. Stenger<br> Sarah E. Swartz<br> Yifei Wang<br> Michael S. Wilson |
| Secretary: | G. Andrew Bonnewell |
| Assistant Secretaries: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Jonathan M. Lushko<br> George F. Magera |
| Treasurer: | Thomas R. Donahue |
| Assistant Treasurers: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Autumn L. Favero<br> Richard A. Novak |
| Chief Compliance Officer: | Stephen Van Meter |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 32. Principal Underwriters:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 32. Principal Underwriters:** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Securities Corp., the Distributor for shares of the Registrant, acts as principal underwriter for the following investment companies, including the Registrant: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adviser Series |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust III |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Funds |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes ETF Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Yield Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Index Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Insurance Series |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Managed Pool Series |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Series |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender Fund |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Trust |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**(b)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1)<br> Positions and Offices with Distributor | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2)<br> Name<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3)<br> Positions and Offices With Registrant |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Director: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;President and Director: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Paul Uhlman |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President and Director: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peter J. Germain |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Director: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Frank C. Senchak |  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; (1)<br> Positions and Offices with Distributor | &nbsp;&nbsp; (2)<br> Name<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; (3)<br> Positions and Offices With Registrant |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Bryan M. Burke<br> Charles L. Davis, Jr.<br> Peter W. Eisenbrandt<br> Anne H. Kruczek<br> Solon A. Person<br> Brian S. Ronayne |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Irving Anderson<br> Jeff Antonacci<br> Marc J. Benacci<br> Christopher D. Berg<br> Daniel G. Berry<br> William Boarts<br> Jack Bohnet<br> Zachary James Bono<br> Edwin J. Brooks, III<br> Mark Carroll<br> Daniel P. Casey<br> Scott J. Charlton<br> James S. Conely<br> Michael DiMarsico<br> Jack C. Ebenreiter<br> Heather W. Froehlich<br> James Getz, Jr.<br> Erik Gosule<br> Dayna C. Haferkamp<br> Vincent L. Harper, Jr.<br> Bruce E. Hastings<br> Jeffrey S. Jones<br> Ryan W. Jones<br> Todd W. Jones<br> Philip L. Judson<br> Scott D. Kavanagh<br> Nicholas R. Kemerer<br> Michael Koenig<br> Edwin C. Koontz<br> Jane E. Lambesis<br> David M. Larrick<br> Michael Liss<br> Judith J. Mackin<br> Paul J. Magan<br> Brian McInis<br> Diane Marzula<br> Daniel Patrick McGrath<br> Richard C. Mihm<br> Vincent T. Morrow<br> John C. Mosko<br> Alec H. Neilly<br> Theodore A. Noethling, IV<br> James E. Ostrowski<br> Stephen Otto<br> Mark B. Patsy<br> Richard P. Paulson<br> Diane M. Robinson<br> Matt Ryan<br> Tom Schinabeck<br> Peter C. Siconolfi<br> Bradley W. Smith<br> John A. Staley<br> Mark J. Strubel<br> Jonathan P. Sullivan<br> David A. Wasik<br> G. Walter Whalen<br> Brian R. Willer<br> Lewis C. Williams<br> Theodore E. Williams<br> James J. Wojciak<br> Michael Wolff<br> Daniel R. Wroble<br> Erik Zettlemayer |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Frank Amato<br> Neil Benjamin Apfelbaum, II<br> Catherine M. Applegate<br> Jeff D. Aronsohn, Jr.<br> Kenneth C. Baber<br> Justin A. Bard<br> Raisa E. Barkaloff<br> Joshua W. Billiel<br> Matthew A. Boyle<br> Thomas R. Brown<br> Dan Casey<br> Edward R. Costello<br> Stephen J. Costlow<br> Mary Ellen Coyne<br> Casey Curtin<br> Caitlyn (Grande) D'Alessandro<br> David G. Dankmyer<br> Christopher T. Davis<br> Lori J. Defilippi<br> Charles R. Ebbs<br> Ryan Alexander Fairbrother<br> Mark A. Flisek<br> Maya Gorokhovskiy (Ferd)<br> David D. Gregoire<br> Raymond J. Hanley<br> Adam Michele Heurich<br> George M. Hnaras<br> Scott A. Holick<br> Michael Honer<br> Christopher Jackson<br> Timothy H. Johnson<br> Andrew R. Kehler<br> Scott Robert Kelley<br> Patrick Kelly<br> Robert H. Kern<br> Shawn E. Knutson<br> Andrew Paul Larson<br> John S. Larson<br> Anthony W. Lennon<br> Justin Levy<br> John P. Liekar<br> Jonathan Lipinski<br> Alexi A. Maravel<br> Thomas Andrew Marik<br> Stephen R. Massey<br> Meghan McAndrew<br> Catherine McGee<br> Samuel McGowan<br> Mark J. Murphy<br> Marcus Persichetti<br> Luke Anthony Raffa<br> Max E. Recker<br> Emory Redd<br> Ionnis (Yiannis) Repoulis<br> Kaitlyn Ross<br> John R. Rush<br> Melissa R. Ryan<br> John Shrewsbury<br> Justin J. Slomkowski<br> Derrick Stancick<br> Jason Straker<br> Gregory Tzanoukakis<br> Scott A. Vallina<br> James M. Wagner<br> David Wasik<br> Jennifer M. Weaver<br> Littell Wilson Jr. |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Frank Amato<br> Neil Benjamin Apfelbaum, II<br> Catherine M. Applegate<br> Jeff D. Aronsohn, Jr.<br> Kenneth C. Baber<br> Justin A. Bard<br> Raisa E. Barkaloff<br> Joshua W. Billiel<br> Matthew A. Boyle<br> Thomas R. Brown<br> Dan Casey<br> Edward R. Costello<br> Stephen J. Costlow<br> Mary Ellen Coyne<br> Casey Curtin<br> Caitlyn (Grande) D'Alessandro<br> David G. Dankmyer<br> Christopher T. Davis<br> Lori J. Defilippi<br> Charles R. Ebbs<br> Ryan Alexander Fairbrother<br> Mark A. Flisek<br> Maya Gorokhovskiy (Ferd)<br> David D. Gregoire<br> Raymond J. Hanley<br> Adam Michele Heurich<br> George M. Hnaras<br> Scott A. Holick<br> Michael Honer<br> Christopher Jackson<br> Timothy H. Johnson<br> Andrew R. Kehler<br> Scott Robert Kelley<br> Patrick Kelly<br> Robert H. Kern<br> Shawn E. Knutson<br> Andrew Paul Larson<br> John S. Larson<br> Anthony W. Lennon<br> Justin Levy<br> John P. Liekar<br> Jonathan Lipinski<br> Alexi A. Maravel<br> Thomas Andrew Marik<br> Stephen R. Massey<br> Meghan McAndrew<br> Catherine McGee<br> Samuel McGowan<br> Mark J. Murphy<br> Marcus Persichetti<br> Luke Anthony Raffa<br> Max E. Recker<br> Emory Redd<br> Ionnis (Yiannis) Repoulis<br> Kaitlyn Ross<br> John R. Rush<br> Melissa R. Ryan<br> John Shrewsbury<br> Justin J. Slomkowski<br> Derrick Stancick<br> Jason Straker<br> Gregory Tzanoukakis<br> Scott A. Vallina<br> James M. Wagner<br> David Wasik<br> Jennifer M. Weaver<br> Littell Wilson Jr. |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Assistant Vice Presidents: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Debbie Adams-Marshall<br> Matthew Alan Cichowicz<br> Courtney Comstock<br> Adina Davis<br> Katlyn Alexis Davis<br> Christopher DiBartolomeo<br> Madison Dischinger<br> Rebecca R. Donahue<br> Michelle Ausefski Doyle<br> Andrew Druckenbroad<br> Lucie Gordon<br> Elizabeth Krah Graner<br> Kristen C. Kiesling<br> Katerina Alexandra Kotulak<br> Leah Kaitlin Leitzel<br> Clara L. Matvey<br> Jennifer M. McSorley<br> John K. Murray<br> Patrick Joseph O'Reilly<br> David J. Pallof, Jr.<br> Carol Anne Sheppard<br> Laura Vickerman |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kary A. Moore |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Assistant Secretaries: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;George F. Magera |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Treasurer: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Richard A. Novak |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Assistant Treasurer: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Autumn L. Favero |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Compliance Officer: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Stephen Van Meter |  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records:** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1 through 31a-3 promulgated thereunder are maintained at one of the following locations: | &nbsp;&nbsp;All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rules 31a-1 through 31a-3 promulgated thereunder are maintained at one of the following locations: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Registrant** | &nbsp;&nbsp; Federated Hermes Funds<br> 4000 Ericsson Drive<br> Warrendale, PA 15086-7561<br> (Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service at the address listed on the facing page of this filing.) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Administrative Services** <br> (Administrator) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Securities Corp.**<br> (Distributor) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Investment Management Company**<br> (Adviser) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Advisory Services Company**<br> (Adviser) | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1001 Liberty Avenue<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **SS&C GIDS, Inc.** <br> (Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent) | &nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 219318<br> Kansas City, MO 64121-9318 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Bank of New York Mellon**<br> (Custodian) | &nbsp;&nbsp; The Bank of New York Mellon<br> One Wall Street<br> New York, NY 10286 |

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**Item 34. Management Services:** Not applicable.

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| **Item 35. Undertakings:** |
| Registrant hereby undertakes to comply with the provisions of Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act with respect to the removal of Trustees and the calling of special shareholder meetings by shareholders. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; SIGNATURES<br> Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST, **certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933** and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 28th day of July, 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp; SIGNATURES<br> Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST, **certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933** and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 28th day of July, 2025. | &nbsp;&nbsp; SIGNATURES<br> Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST, **certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933** and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 28th day of July, 2025. |
| **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** | **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; BY: <u>/s/ George F. Magera</u><br> George F. Magera, Assistant Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp; BY: <u>/s/ George F. Magera</u><br> George F. Magera, Assistant Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp; BY: <u>/s/ George F. Magera</u><br> George F. Magera, Assistant Secretary |
| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the date indicated: | Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the date indicated: | Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the date indicated: |
| NAME | TITLE | DATE |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; BY:<u>/s/ George F. Magera</u><br> George F. Magera, Assistant Secretary | Attorney In Fact For the Persons Listed Below | July 28, 2025 |
| J. Christopher Donahue\* | President and Trustee (Principal Executive Officer) |  |
| John B. Fisher\* | Trustee |  |
| Jeremy D. Boughton\* | Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer/Principal Accounting Officer) |  |
| John G. Carson\* | Trustee |  |
| G. Thomas Hough\* | Trustee |  |
| Karen L. Larrimer\* | Trustee |  |
| Max Miller\* | Trustee |  |
| Frank J. Nasta\* | Trustee |  |
| Thomas O'Neill\* | Trustee |  |
| Madelyn A. Reilly\* | Trustee |  |
| John S. Walsh\* | Trustee |  |
| \*By Power of Attorney |  |  |

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## Ex-99.A

Exhibit 28 (a) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 3 (i) under Item 601/Reg. S-K

DECLARATION OF TRUST

INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Dated: April 2, 1999

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST made April 2, 1999, by the undersigned, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest to be issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

WHEREAS, the Trustees now desire to amend and restate the Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust without seeking shareholder approval.

NOW THEREFORE, the Trustees declare that all money and property contributed to the trust fund hereunder shall be held and managed under this Declaration of Trust IN TRUST as herein set forth below.

<u>ARTICLE I</u>

<u>NAMES AND DEFINITIONS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Name</u>.

The Trust shall be known as the Intermediate Municipal Trust.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Definitions</u>.

Wherever used herein, unless otherwise required by the context or specifically provided:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The terms "Affiliated Person," "Assignment," "Commission," "Interested Person," "Majority Shareholder Vote" (the 67% or 50% requirement of Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act, whichever may be applicable) and "Principal Underwriter" shall have the meanings given them in the of the 1940 Act, as amended from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The "Trust" refers to Intermediate Municipal Trust;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "Accumulated Net Income" means the accumulated net income of the Trust determined in the manner provided or authorized in Article X, Section 3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "Class" refers to a class of Shares established and designated under or in accordance with the provisions of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) "Series" refers to a series of Shares established and designated under or in accordance with the provisions of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) "Series Company" refers to the form of a registered open-end investment company described in Section 18(f)(2) of the 1940 Act or in any successor statutory provision;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) "Shareholder" means a record owner of Shares of any Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The "Trustees" refer to the individual Trustees in their capacity as Trustees hereunder of the Trust and their successor or successors for the time being in office as such Trustees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "Shares" means the equal proportionate units of interest into which the beneficial interest in the Trust shall be divided from time to time, or if more than one Series or Class of Shares is authorized by the Trustees, and equal proportionate units into which each Series or Class of Shares shall be divided from time to time and includes fractions of Shares as well as whole Shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The "1940 Act" refers to the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Rules and Regulations thereunder, (including any exemptions granted thereunder) as amended from time to time.

<u>ARTICLE II</u>

<u>PURPOSE OF TRUST</u>

The purpose of this Trust is to provide investors a continuous source of managed investments by investing primarily in securities.

<u>ARTICLE III</u>

<u>BENEFICIAL INTEREST</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Shares of Beneficial Interest</u>.

The beneficial interest in the Trust shall at all times be divided into transferable Shares, without par value. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 of this Article III, each Share shall have voting rights as provided in Article VIII hereof, and holders of the Shares of any Series shall be entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared with respect thereto in the manner provided in Article X, Section 1 hereof. The Shares of any Series may be issued in two or more Classes, as the Trustees may authorize pursuant to Article XII, Section 8 hereof. Unless the Trustees have authorized the issuance of Shares of a Series in two or more Classes, each Share of a Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets and liabilities of the Series with each other Share of the same Series, non having priority or preference over another. The number of Shares authorized shall be unlimited. The Trustees may from time to time divide or combine the Shares of any Series or Class into a greater or lesser number without thereby changing the proportionate beneficial interests in the Series or Class.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Ownership of Shares</u>.

The ownership of Shares shall be recorded in the books of the Trust or a transfer agent which books shall be maintained separately for the Shares of each Series or Class. The Trustees may make such rules as they consider appropriate for the transfer of Shares and similar matters. The record books of the Trust or any transfer agent, as the case may be, shall be conclusive as to who are the Shareholders of each Series or Class and as to the number of Shares of each Series or Class held from time to time by each.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Investment in the Trust</u>.

The Trustees shall accept investments in the Trust from such persons and on such terms as they may from time to time authorize. After the date of the initial contribution of capital (which shall occur prior to the initial public offering of Shares), the number of Shares to represent the initial contribution shall be considered as outstanding and the amount received by the Trustees on account of the contribution shall be treated as an asset of the Trust to be allocated among any Series or Classes in the manner described in Section 5(a) of this Article. Subsequent to such initial contribution of capital, Shares (including Shares which may have been redeemed or repurchased by the Trust) may be issued or sold at a price which will net the relevant Series or Class, as the case may be, before paying any taxes in connection with such issue or sale, not less than the net asset value (as defined in Article X, Section 4) thereof; provided, however, that the Trustees may in their discretion impose a sales charge upon investments in the Trust.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>No Pre-Emptive Rights</u>.

Shareholders shall have no pre-emptive or other right to subscribe to any additional Shares or other securities issued by the Trust or the Trustees.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>.

Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, inter alia, to establish and designate any additional Series or Class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the Series and Classes of the Trust shall be, and are established and designated as:

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Institutional Shares

Class Y Shares

*As amended by Amd. #12 - 9/30/03.*

Shares of any Series or Class established in this Section 5 shall have the following relative rights and preferences:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Assets belonging to Series or Class</u>. All consideration received by the Trust for the issue or sale of Shares of a particular Series or Class, together with all assets in which such consideration is invested or reinvested, all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof from whatever source derived, including without limitation, any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds in whatever form the same may be, shall irrevocably belong to that Series or Class for all purposes, subject only to the rights of creditors, and shall be so recorded upon the books of account of the Trust. Such consideration, assets, income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, from whatever source derived, including, without limitation, any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds, in whatever form the same may be, are herein referred to as "assets belonging to" that Series or Class. In the event that there are any assets, income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, funds or payments which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Series or Class (collectively "General Assets"), the Trustees shall allocate such General Assets to, between or among any one or more of the Series or Classes established and designated from time to time in such manner and on such basis as they, in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable, and any General Assets so allocated to a particular Series or Class shall belong to that Series or Class. Each such allocation by the Trustees shall be conclusive and binding upon the Shareholders of all Series or Classes for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Liabilities Belonging to Series or Class</u>. The assets belonging to each particular Series or Class shall be charged with the liabilities of the Trust in respect to that Series or Class and all expenses, costs, charges and reserves attributable to that Series or Class, and any general liabilities of the Trust which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Series or Class shall be allocated and charged by the Trustees to and among any one or more of the Series or Classes established and designated from time to time in such manner and on such basis as the Trustees in their sole discretion deem fair and equitable. The liabilities, expenses, costs, charges and reserves so charged to a Series or Class are herein referred to as "liabilities belonging to" that Series or Class. Each allocation of liabilities belonging to a Series or class by the Trustees shall be conclusive and binding upon the Shareholders of all Series or Classes for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Dividends, Distributions, Redemptions, Repurchases and Indemnification</u>. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, Article X, no dividend or distribution (including, without limitation, any distribution paid upon termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class) with respect to, nor any redemption or repurchase of the Shares of any Series or Class shall be effected by the Trust other than from the assets belonging to such Series or Class, nor except as specifically provided in Section 1 of Article XI hereof, shall any Shareholder of any particular Series or Class otherwise have any right or claim against the assets belonging to any other Series or Class except to the extent that such Shareholder has such a right or claim hereunder as a Shareholder of such other Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Voting</u>. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, Section 1 of Article VIII, only Shareholders of a particular Series or Class shall be entitled to vote on any matters affecting such Series or Class. Except with respect to matters as to which any particular Series or Class is affected, all of the Shares of each Series or Class shall, on matters as to which such Series or Class is entitled to vote, vote with other Series or Classes so entitled as a single class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to matters which would otherwise be voted on by two or more Series or Classes as a single class, the Trustees may, in their sole discretion, submit such matters to the Shareholders of any or all such Series or Classes, separately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Fraction</u>. Any fractional Share of a Series or Class shall carry proportionately all the rights and obligations of a whole Share of that Series or Class, including rights with respect to voting, receipt of dividends and distributions, redemption of Shares and termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Exchange Privilege</u>. The Trustees shall have the authority to provide that the holders of Shares of any Series or Class shall have the rights and obligations of a whole Share of that Series or Class, including rights with respect to voting, receipt of dividends and distributions, redemption of Shares and termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Combination of Series or Classes</u>. The Trustees shall have the authority, without the approval of the Shareholders of any Series or Class, unless otherwise required by applicable law, to combine the assets and liabilities belonging to a single Series or Class with the assets and liabilities of one or more other Series or Classes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Elimination of Series or Classes</u>. At any time that there are no Shares outstanding of any particular Series or Class previously established and designated, the Trustees may amend this Declaration of Trust to abolish that Series or Class and to rescind the establishment and designation thereof.

<u>ARTICLE IV</u>

<u>THE TRUSTEES</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Management of the Trust</u>.

The business and affairs of the Trust shall be managed by the Trustees, and they shall have all powers necessary and desirable to carry out that responsibility. The Trustees who shall serve as Trustees are the undersigned.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Election of Trustees at Meeting of Shareholders</u>.

On a date fixed by the Trustees, which shall be subsequent to the initial public offering of Shares of the Trust, the Shareholders shall elect Trustees. The number of Trustees shall be determined by the Trustees pursuant to Article IV, Section 6.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Term of Office of Trustees</u>.

The Trustees shall hold office during the lifetime of this Trust, and until its termination as hereinafter provided; except (a) that any Trustee may resign his office at any time by written instrument signed by him and delivered to the other Trustees, which shall take effect upon such delivery or upon such later date as is specified therein; (b) that any Trustee may be removed at any time by written instrument signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal, specifying the date when such removal shall become effective; (c) that any Trustee who requests in writing to be retired or who has become mentally or physically incapacitated may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees, specifying the date of his retirement; and (d) a Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of Shareholders of the Trust by a vote of two-thirds of the outstanding Shares.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Termination of Service and Appointment of Trustees</u>.

In case of death, resignation, retirement, removal or mental or physical incapacity of any of the Trustees, or in case a vacancy shall, by reason of an increase in number, or for any other reason, exist, the remaining Trustees shall fill such vacancy by appointing such other person as they in their discretion shall see fit. Such appointment shall be effected by the signing of a written instrument by a majority of the Trustees in office. Within three months of such appointment, the Trustees shall cause notice of such appointment to be mailed to each Shareholder at his address as recorded on the books of the Trust. An appointment of a Trustee may be made by the Trustees then in office and notice thereof mailed to Shareholders as aforesaid in anticipation of a vacancy to occur by reason of retirement, resignation or increase in number of Trustees effective at a later date, provided that said appointment shall become effective only at or after the effective date of said retirement, resignation or increase in number of Trustees. As soon as any Trustee so appointment shall have accepted this Trust, the trust estate shall vest in the new Trustee or Trustees, together with the continuing Trustees, without any further act or conveyance, and he shall be deemed a Trustee hereunder. Any appointment authorized by this Section 4 is subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Temporary Absence of Trustee</u>.

Any Trustee may, by power of attorney, delegate his power for a period not exceeding six months at any one time to any other Trustee or Trustees, provided that in no case shall less than two of the Trustees personally exercise the other power hereunder except as herein otherwise expressly provided.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Number of Trustees</u>.

The number of Trustees, not less than three (3) nor more than twenty (20) serving hereunder at any time, shall be determined by the Trustees themselves.

Whenever a vacancy in the Board of Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is filled or while any Trustee is physically or mentally incapacitated, the other Trustees shall have all the powers hereunder and the certificate signed by a majority of the other Trustees of such vacancy, absence or incapacity, shall be conclusive, provided, however, that no vacancy which reduces the number of Trustees below three (3) shall remain unfilled for a period longer than six calendar months.

<u>Section 7</u>. <u>Effect of Death, Resignation, etc. of a Trustee</u>.

The death, resignation, retirement, removal, or mental or physical incapacity of the Trustees, or any one of them, shall not operate to annul the Trust or to revoke any existing agency created pursuant to the terms of this Declaration of Trust.

<u>Section 8</u>. <u>Ownership of Assets</u>.

The assets belonging to each Series or Class shall be held separate and apart from any assets now or hereafter held in any capacity other than as Trustee hereunder by the Trustees or any successor Trustee. All of the assets belonging to each Series or Class or owned by the Trust shall at all times be considered as vested in the Trustees. No Shareholder shall be deemed to have a severable ownership interest in any individual asset belonging to any Series or Class or owned by the Trust or any right of partition or possession thereof, but each Shareholder shall have a proportionate undivided beneficial interest in a Series or Class.

<u>ARTICLE V</u>

<u>POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Powers</u>.

The Trustees in all instances shall act as principals, and are and shall be free from the control of the Shareholders. The Trustees shall have full power and authority to do any and all acts and to make and execute any and all contracts and instruments that they may consider necessary or appropriate in connection with the management of the Trust or a Series or Class. The Trustees shall not be bound or limited by present or future laws or customs in regard to trust investments, but shall have full authority and power to make any and all investments which they, in their uncontrolled discretion, shall deem proper to accomplish the purpose of this Trust. Without limiting the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the following specific powers and authority, subject to any applicable limitation in this Declaration of Trust or in the By-Laws of the Trust:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) To buy, and invest funds in their hands in securities including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds, debentures, warrants and rights to purchase securities, certificates of beneficial interest, money market instruments, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any corporation, trust or association, domestic or foreign, or issued or guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, by the government of any foreign country, by any State of the United States, or by any political subdivision or agency or instrumentality of any State or foreign country, or in "when-issued" or "delayed-delivery" contracts for any such securities, or in any repurchase agreement (agreements under which the seller agrees at the time of sale to repurchase the security at an agreed time and price), or to retain assets belonging to each and every Series or Class in cash, and from time to time to change the investments of the assets belonging to each Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) To adopt By-Laws of the Trust not inconsistent with the Declaration of Trust providing for the conduct of the business of the Trust and to amend and repeal them to the extent that they do not reserve that right to the Shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To elect and remove such officers of the Trust and appoint and terminate such agents of the Trust as they consider appropriate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To appoint or otherwise engage a bank or trust company as custodian of any assets belonging to any Series or Class subject to any conditions set forth in this Declaration of Trust or in the By-Laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) To appoint or otherwise engage transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, Shareholder servicing agents, investment advisers, sub-investment advisers, principal underwriters, administrative service agents, and such other agents as the Trustees may from time to time appoint or otherwise engage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To provide for the distribution of any Shares of any Series or Class either through a principal underwriter in the manner hereinafter provided for or by the Trust itself, or both;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) To set record dates in the manner hereinafter provided for;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) To delegate such authority as they consider desirable to a committee or committees composed of Trustees, including without limitation, an Executive Committee, or to any officers of the Trust and to any agent, custodian or underwriter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) To sell or exchange any or all of the assets belonging to one or more Series or Classes, subject to the provisions of Article XII, Section 4(b) hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) To vote or give assent, or exercise any rights of ownership, with respect to stock or other securities or property; and to execute and deliver powers of attorney to such person or persons as the Trustees shall deem proper, granting to such person or persons such power and discretion with relation to securities or property as the Trustees shall deem proper;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) To exercise powers and rights of subscriptions or otherwise which in any manner arise out of ownership of securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) To hold any security or property in a form not indicating any trust, whether in bearer, unregistered or other negotiable form; or either in its own name or in the name of a custodian or a nominee or nominees, subject in either case to proper safeguards according to the usual practice of Massachusetts trust companies or investment companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) To consent to or participate in any plan for the reorganization, consolidation or merger of any corporation or concern, any security of which belongs to any Series or Class; to consent to any contract, lease, mortgage, purchase, or sale of property by such corporation or concern, and to pay calls to subscriptions with respect to any security which belongs to any Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) To engage in and to prosecute, compound, compromise, abandon, or adjust, by arbitration, or otherwise, any actions, suits, proceedings, disputes, claims, demands, and things relating to the Trust, and out of the assets belonging to any Series or Class to pay, or to satisfy, any debts, claims or expenses incurred in connection therewith, including those of litigation, upon any evidence that the Trustees may deem sufficient (such powers shall include without limitation any actions, suits, proceedings, disputes, claims, demands, and things relating to the Trust wherein any of the Trustees may be named individually and the subject matter of which arises by reason of business for or on behalf of the Trust);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) To make distributions of income and of capital gains to Shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) To borrow money but only as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then (a) only in amounts not in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets or (b) in any amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, including the amount borrowed, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. The Trustees shall not pledge, mortgage or hypothecate the assets of the Trust, except in connection with any borrowing described herein and in amounts not in excess of the lesser of the dollar amounts borrowed or 10% of the value of the Trust's total assets at the time of such borrowing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) From time to time to issue and sell the Shares of any Series or Class either for cash or for property whenever and in such amounts as the Trustees may deem desirable, but subject to the limitation set forth in Section 3 of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) To purchase insurance of any kind, including, without limitation, insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust, or is or was serving at the request of the Trust as a Trustee, director, officer, agent or employee of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such.

No one dealing with the Trustees shall be under any obligation to make any inquiry concerning the authority of the Trustees, or to see to the application of any payments made or property transferred to the Trustees or upon their order.

The Trustees shall have all of the powers set forth in this Section 1 with respect to all assets and liabilities of each Series and Class.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Principal Transactions</u>.

The Trustees shall not cause the Trust on behalf of any Series or Class to buy any securities (other than Shares) from or sell any securities (other than Shares) to, or lend any assets belonging to any Series or Class to, any Trustees or officer or employee of the Trust or any firm of which any such Trustee or officer is a member acting as principal unless permitted by the 1940 Act, but the Trust may employ any such other party or any such person or firm or company in which any such person is an interested person in any capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Trustees and Officers as Shareholders</u>.

Any Trustee, officer or other agent of the Trust or any Series or Class may acquire, own and dispose of Shares of any Series or Class to the same extent as if he were not a Trustee, officer or agent; and the Trustees may issue and sell or cause to be issued or sold Shares of any Series or Class to and buy such Shares from any such person or any firm or company in which he is an interested person subject only to the general limitations herein contained as to the sale and purchase of such Shares; and all subject to any restrictions which any be contained in the By-Laws.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Parties to Contract</u>.

The Trustees may enter into any contract of the character described in Article VII or in Article IX hereof or any other capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act with any corporation, firm, trust or association, although one or more of the shareholders, Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust or any Series or Class or their affiliates may be an officer, director, Trustee, shareholder or interested person of such other party to the contract, and no such contract shall be invalidated or rendered voidable by reason of the existence of any such relationship, nor shall any person holding such relationship be liable merely by reason of such relationship for any loss or expense to the Trust or any Series or Class under or by reason of said contract or accountable for any profit realized directly or indirectly therefrom, in the absence of actual fraud. The same person (including a firm, corporation, trust or association) may be the other party to contracts entered into pursuant to Article VII or Article IX or any other capacity deemed legal under the 1940 Act, and any individual may be financially interested or otherwise an interested person of persons who are parties to any or all of the contracts mentioned in this Section 4.

<u>ARTICLE VI</u>

<u>TRUSTEES' EXPENSES AND COMPENSATION</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Trustee Reimbursement</u>.

The Trustees shall be reimbursed from the assets belonging to each particular Series or Class for all of their expenses as such expenses are allocated to and among any one or more of the Series or Classes pursuant to Article III, Section 5(b), including, without limitation, expenses of organizing the Trust or any Series or Class and continuing its or their existence; fees and expenses of Trustees and officers of the Trust; fees for investment advisory services, administrative services and principal underwriting services provided for in Article VII, Sections 1, 2 and 3; fees and expenses of preparing and printing Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the 1940 Act and any amendments thereto; expenses of registering and qualifying the Trust and any Series or Class and the Shares of any Series or Class under federal and state laws and regulations; expenses of preparing, printing and distributing prospectuses and any amendments thereof sent to shareholders, underwriters, broker-dealers and to investors who may be considering the purchase of Shares; expenses of registering, licensing or other authorization of the Trust or any Series or Class as a broker-dealer and of its or their officers as agents and salesmen under federal and state laws and regulations; interest expenses, taxes, fees and commissions of every kind; expenses of issue (including cost of share certificates), purchase, repurchase and redemption of Shares, including expenses attributable to a program of periodic issue; charges and expenses of custodians, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, Shareholder servicing agents and registrars; printing and mailing costs; auditing, accounting and legal expenses; reports to Shareholders and governmental officers and commissions; expenses of meetings of Shareholders and proxy solicitations therefor; insurance expenses; association membership dues and nonrecurring items as may arise, including all losses and liabilities by them incurred in administering the Trust and any Series or Class, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation, proceedings and claims and the obligations of the Trust under Article XI hereof and the By-Laws to indemnify its Trustees, officers, employees, shareholders and agents, and any contract obligation to indemnify principal underwriters under Section 3 of Article VII; and for the payment of such expenses, disbursements, losses and liabilities, the Trustees shall have a lien on the assets belonging to each Series or Class prior to any rights or interests of the Shareholders of any Series or Class. This section shall not preclude the Trust from directly paying any of the aforementioned fees and expenses.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Trustee Compensation</u>.

The Trustees shall be entitled to compensation from the Trust from the assets belonging to any Series or Class for their respective services as Trustees, to be determined from time to time by vote of the Trustees, and the Trustees shall also determine the compensation of all officers, consultants and agents whom they may elect or appoint. The Trust may pay out of the assets belonging to any Series or Class any Trustee or any corporation, firm, trust or other entity of which a Trustee is an interested person for services rendered in any capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act, and such payments shall not be deemed compensation for services as a Trustee under the first sentence of this Section 2 of Article VI.

<u>ARTICLE VII</u>

<u>INVESTMENT ADVISER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,<br> PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER AND TRANSFER AGENT</u>

<u>Section 1. Investment Adviser.</u>

Subject to a Majority Shareholder Vote by the relevant Series or Class, the Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into an investment advisory contract whereby the other party to such contract shall undertake to furnish the Trustees investment advisory services for such Series or Class upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation as the Trustees may in their discretion determine. Subject to a Majority Shareholder Vote by the relevant Series or Class, the investment adviser may enter into a sub-investment advisory contract to receive investment advice and/or statistical and factual information from the sub-investment adviser for such Series or Class upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation as the Trustees may, in their discretion, agree to. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may authorize the investment adviser or sub-investment adviser or any person furnishing administrative personnel and services as set forth in Article VII, Section 2 (subject to such general or specific instructions as the Trustees may from time to time adopt) to effect purchases, sales or exchanges of portfolio securities belonging to a Series or Class on behalf of the Trustees or may authorize any officer or Trustee to effect such purchases, sales, or exchanges pursuant to recommendations of the investment adviser (and all without further action by the Trustees). Any such purchases, sales and exchanges shall be deemed to have been authorized by the Trustees. The Trustees may also authorize the investment adviser to determine what firms shall be employed to effect transactions in securities for the account of a Series or Class and to determine what firms shall participate in any such transactions or shall share in commissions or fees charged in connection with such transactions.

<u>Section 2. Administrative Services</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time contract for administrative personnel and services whereby the other party shall agree to provide the Trustees administrative personnel and services to operate the Trust or a Series or Class on a daily basis, on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may in their discretion determine. Such services may be provided by one or more entities.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Principal Underwriter</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into an exclusive or nonexclusive contract or contracts providing for the sale of the Shares of a Series or Class to net such Series or Class not less than the amount provided in Article III, Section 3 hereof, whereby a Series or Class may either agree to sell the Shares to the other party to the contract or appoint such other party its sales agent for such shares. In either case, the contract shall be on such terms and conditions (including indemnification of principal underwriters allowable under applicable law and regulation) as the Trustees may in their discretion determine not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article VII; and such contract may also provide for the repurchase or sale of Shares of a Series or Class by such other party as principal or as agent of the Trust and may provide that the other party may maintain a market for shares of a Series or Class.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Transfer Agent</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into transfer agency and shareholder services contracts whereby the other party shall undertake to furnish transfer agency and shareholder services. The contracts shall be on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may in their discretion determine not inconsistent with the provisions of this Declaration of Trust or of the By-Laws. Such services may be provided by one or more entities.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Provisions and Amendments</u>.

Any contract entered into pursuant to Sections 1 or 3 of this Article VII shall be consistent with and subject to the requirements of Section 15 of the 1940 Act (including any amendments thereof or other applicable Act of Congress hereafter enacted) with respect to its continuance in effect, its termination and the method of authorization and approval of such contract or renewal thereof.

<u>ARTICLE VIII</u>

<u>SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING POWERS AND MEETINGS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Voting Powers</u>.

Subject to the provisions set forth in Article III, Section 5(d), the Shareholders shall have power to vote, (i) for the election of Trustees as provided in Article IV, Section 2; (ii) for the removal of Trustees as provided in Article IV, Section 3(d); (iii) with respect to any investment adviser or sub-investment adviser as provided in Article VII, Section 1; (iv) with respect to the amendment of this Declaration of Trust as provided in Article XII, Section 7; (v) to the same extent as the shareholders of a Massachusetts business corporation as to whether or not a court action, proceeding or claim should be brought or maintained derivatively or as a class action on behalf of the Trust or the Shareholders; and (vi) with respect to such additional matters relating to the Trust as may be required by law, by this Declaration of Trust, or the By-Laws of the Trust or any regulation of the Trust or the Commission or any State, or as the Trustees may consider desirable. Each whole Share shall be entitled to one vote as to any matter on which it is entitled to vote, and each fractional Share shall be entitled to a proportionate fractional vote. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of Trustees. Shares may be voted in person or by proxy. Until Shares of a Series or Class are issued, the Trustees may exercise all rights of Shareholders of such Series or Class with respect to matters affecting such Series or Class, and may take any action with respect to the Trust or such Series or Class required or permitted by law, this Declaration of Trust or any By-Laws of the Trust to be taken by Shareholders.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Meetings</u>.

A Shareholders meeting shall be held as specified in Section 2 of Article IV at the principal office of the Trust or such other place as the Trustees may designate. Special meetings of the Shareholders may be called by the Trustees or the Chief Executive Officer of the Trust and shall be called by the Trustees upon the written request of Shareholders owning at least one-tenth of the outstanding Shares of all Series and Classes entitled to vote. Shareholders shall be entitled to at least fifteen days' notice of any meeting.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Quorum and Required Vote</u>.

Except as otherwise provided by law, to constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of Shareholders there must be present, in person or by proxy, holders of one-fourth of the total number of outstanding Shares of all Series and Classes entitled to vote at such meeting. When any one or more Series and Classes entitled to vote at such meeting. When any one or more Series or Classes is entitled to vote as a single Series or Class, one-fourth of the shares of each such Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholder's meeting of that Series or Class. If a quorum shall not be present for the purpose of any vote that may properly come before the meeting, the Shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at such meeting on such matter may, by plurality vote, adjourn the meeting from time to time to such place and time without further notice than by announcement to be given at the meeting until a quorum entitled to vote on such matter shall be present, whereupon any such matter may be voted upon at the meeting as though held when originally convened. Subject to any applicable requirement of law or of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws, a plurality of the votes cast shall elect a Trustee, and all other matters shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast and entitled to vote thereon.

<u>Section 4. Additional Provisions.</u>

The By-Laws may include further provisions for Shareholders' votes and meetings and related matters.

<u>ARTICLE IX</u>

<u>CUSTODIAN</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Appointment and Duties</u>.

The Trustees shall appoint or otherwise engage a bank or trust company having an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits (as shown in its last published report) of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) as custodian with authority as its agent, but subject to such restrictions, limitations and other requirements, if any, as may be contained in the By-Laws of the Trust:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) To receive and hold the securities owned by the Trust or any Series or Class and deliver the same upon written order;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) To receive and receipt for moneys due to the Trust or any Series or Class and deposit the same in its own banking department or elsewhere as the Trustees may direct; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) To disburse such funds upon orders or vouchers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) To keep the books and accounts of the Trust or any Series or Class and furnish clerical and accounting services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) To compute, if authorized to do so by the Trustees, the Accumulated Net Income of the Trust or any Series or Class and the net asset value of the Shares in accordance with the provisions hereof;

all upon such basis of compensation as may be agreed upon between the Trustees and the custodian. If so directed by a Majority Shareholder Vote, the custodian shall deliver and pay over all property of the Trust or any Series held by it as specified in such vote.

The Trustees may also authorize the custodian to employ one or more sub-custodians from time to time to perform such of the acts and services of the custodian upon such terms and conditions, as may be agreed upon between the custodian and such sub-custodian and approved by the Trustees, provided that in every case such sub-custodian shall be a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States or one of the states thereof and having an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits (as shown in its last published report) of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000).

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Central Certificate System</u>.

Subject to such rules, regulations and orders as the Commission may adopt, the Trustees may direct the custodian to deposit all or any part of the securities owned by the Trust or any Series in a system for the central handling of securities established by a national securities exchange or a national securities association registered with the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or such other person as may be permitted by the Commission or otherwise in accordance with the 1940 Act, pursuant to which system all securities of any particular class or series of any issuer deposited within the system are treated as fungible and may be transferred or pledged by bookkeeping entry without physical delivery of such securities, provided that all such deposits shall be subject to withdrawal only upon the order of the custodian at the discretion of the Trustees.

<u>ARTICLE X</u>

<u>DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Distributions.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Trustees may, on each day Accumulated Net Income of any Series or Class is determined and is positive, declare and pay such Accumulated Net Income as dividends to the Shareholders of any Series or Class, and the amount of such dividends and the payment of them shall be wholly in the discretion of the Trustees. Such dividends may be accrued and automatically reinvested in addition Shares (or fractions thereof) of the relevant Series or Class or paid in cash or additional Shares of such Series or Class, all upon such terms and conditions as the Trustees may prescribe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trustees may distribute in respect of any fiscal year as dividends and as capital gains distributions, respectively, amounts sufficient to enable any Series or Class to qualify as a regulated investment company to avoid any liability for federal income taxes in respect of that year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The decision of the Trustees as to what constitutes income and what constitutes principal shall be final, and except as specifically provided herein the decision of the Trustees as to what expenses and charges of any Series or Class shall be charged against principal and what against the income shall be final. Any income not distributed in any year may be permitted to accumulate and as long as not distributed may be invested from time to time in the same manner as the principal funds of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Trustees shall have power, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Massachusetts, at any time, or from time to time, to declare and cause to be paid dividends on any Series or Class, which dividends, at the election of the Trustees, maybe accrued, automatically reinvested in additional Shares (or fractions thereof) of the relevant Series or Class or paid in cash or additional Shares of the relevant Series or Class, all upon such terms and conditions as the Trustees may prescribe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Anything in this instrument to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustees may at any time declare and distribute a dividend consisting of shares of any Series or Class of the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) All dividends and distributions on Shares of a particular Series or Class shall be distributed pro rata to the holders of that Series or Class in proportion to the number of Shares of that Series or Class held by such holders and recorded on the books of the Trust or its transfer agent at the date and time of record established for that payment.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Redemptions and Repurchases</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In case any Shareholder or record of any Series or Class at any time desires to dispose of Shares of such Series or Class recorded in his name, he may deposit a written request (or such other form of request as the Trustees may from time to time authorize) requesting that the Trust purchase his Shares, together with such other instruments or authorizations to effect the transfer as the Trustees may from time to time require, at the office of the Transfer Agent, and the Trust shall purchase his Shares out of assets belonging to such Series or Class. The purchase price shall be the net asset value of his shares reduced by any redemption charge as the Trustees from time to time may determine.

Payment for such Shares shall be made by the Trust to the Shareholder of record within that time period required under the 1940 Act after the request (and, if required, such other instruments or authorizations of transfer) is deposited, subject to the right of the Trustees to postpone the date of payment pursuant to Section 5 of this Article X. If the redemption is postponed beyond the date on which it would normally occur by reason of a declaration by the Trustees suspending the right of redemption pursuant to Section 5 of this Article X, the right of the Shareholder to have his Shares purchased by the Trust shall be similarly suspended, and he may withdraw his request (or such other instruments or authorizations of transfer) from deposit if he so elects; or, if he does not so elect, the purchase price shall be the net asset value of his Shares determined next after termination of such suspension (reduced by any redemption charge), and payment therefor shall be made within the time period required under the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trust may purchase Shares of a Series or Class by agreement with the owner thereof at a purchase price not exceeding the net asset value per Share (reduced by any redemption charge) determined (1) next after the purchase or contract of purchase is made or (2) at some later time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trust may pay the purchase price (reduced by any redemption charge) in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the portfolio of the relevant Series or Class, taking such securities at the same value employed in determining net asset value, and selecting the securities in such manner as the Trustees may deem fair and equitable.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Determination of Accumulated Net Income</u>.

The Accumulated Net Income of any Series or Class of the Trust shall be determined by or on behalf of the Trustees at such time or times as the Trustees shall in their discretion determine. Such determination shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices and may include realized and/or unrealized gains from the sale or other disposition of securities or other property of the relevant Series. The power and duty to determine Accumulated Net Income for any Series or Class may be delegated by the Trustees from time to time to one or more of the Trustees or officers of the Trust, to the other party to any contract entered into pursuant to Section 1 or 2 of Article VII, or to the custodian or to a transfer agent.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Net Asset Value of Shares</u>.

The net asset value of each Share of a Series or Class outstanding shall be determined at such time or times as may be determined by or on behalf of the Trustees. The power and duty to determine net asset value may be delegated by the Trustees from time to time to one or more of the Trustees or Officers of the Trust, to the other party to any contract entered into pursuant to Section 1 or 2 of Article VII or to the custodian or to a transfer agent or other person designated by the Trustees.

The net asset value of each Share of a Series or Class as of any particular time shall be the quotient (adjusted to the nearer cent) obtained by dividing the value, as of such time, of the net assets belonging to such Series or Class (i.e., the value of the assets belonging to such Series or Class less the liabilities belonging to such Series or Class exclusive of capital and surplus) by the total number of Shares outstanding of the Series or Class at such time in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act and applicable provisions of the By-Laws of the Trust in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

The Trustees may declare a suspension of the determination of net asset value for the whole or any part of any period in accordance with the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Suspension of the Right of Redemption</u>.

The Trustees may declare a suspension of the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment for the whole or any part or any period in accordance with the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Trust's Right to Redeem Shares</u>.

The Trust shall have the right to cause the redemption of Shares of any Series or Class in any Shareholder's account for their then current net asset value and promptly make payment to the shareholder (which payment may be reduced by any applicable redemption charge), if at any time the total investment in the account does not have a minimum dollar value determined from time to time by the Trustees in their sole discretion. Shares of any Series or Class of the Trust are redeemable at the option of the Trust if, in the opinion of the Trustees, ownership of such Shares has or may become concentrated to an extent which would cause the Trust or any Series to be a personal holding company within the meaning of the Federal Internal Revenue Code (and thereby disqualified under Sub-chapter M of said Code); in such circumstances the Trust may compel the redemption of Shares of such Series or Class, reject any order for the purchase of such Shares or refuse to give effect to the transfer of such Shares.

<u>ARTICLE XI</u>

<u>LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Limitation of Personal Liability and Indemnification of Shareholders</u>.

The Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust shall have no power to bind any Shareholder of any Series or Class personally or to call upon such Shareholder for the payment of any sum of money or assessment whatsoever, other than such as the Shareholder may at any time agree to pay by way of subscription to any Shares or otherwise.

No Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series or Class shall be liable solely by reason of his being or having been a Shareholder for any debt, claim, action, demand, suit, proceeding, judgment, decree, liability or obligation of any kind, against, or with respect to the Trust or any Series or Class arising out of any action taken or omitted for or on behalf of the Trust or such Series or Class, and the Trust or such Series or Class shall be solely liable therefor and resort shall be had solely to the property of the relevant Series or Class of the Trust for the payment or performance thereof.

Each Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series or Class (or their heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives or, in case of a corporate entity, its corporate or general successor) shall be entitled to indemnity and reimbursement out of Trust property to the full extent of such liability and the costs of any litigation or other proceedings in which such liability shall have been determined, including, without limitation, the fees and disbursements of counsel if, contrary to the provisions hereof, such Shareholder or former Shareholder of such Series or Class shall be held to be personally liable. Such indemnification and reimbursement shall come exclusively from the assets of the relevant Series or Class.

The Trust shall, upon request by a Shareholder or former Shareholder, assume the defense of any claim made against any Shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust or any Series or Class and satisfy any judgment thereon.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Limitation of Personal Liability of Trustees, Officers, Employees or Agents of the Trust</u>.

No Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall have the power to bind any other Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust personally. The Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust incurring any debts, liabilities or obligations, or in taking or omitting any other actions for or in connection with the Trust are, and each shall be deemed to be, acting as Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust and not in his own individual capacity.

Provided they have acted under the belief that their actions are in the best interest of the Trust, the Trustees and officers shall not be responsible for or liable in any event for neglect or wrongdoing by them or any officer, agent, employee, investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust or of any entity providing administrative services to the Trust, but nothing herein contained shall protect any Trustee or officer against any liability to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Express Exculpatory Clauses and Instruments</u>.

The Trustees shall use every reasonable means to assure that all persons having dealings with the Trust or any Series or Class shall be informed that the property of the Shareholders and the Trustees, officers, employees and agents of the Trust or any Series or Class shall not be subject to claims against or obligations of the Trust or any other Series or Class to any extent whatsoever. The Trustees shall cause to be inserted in any written agreement, undertaking or obligations made or issued on behalf of the Trust or any Series or Class (including certificates for Shares of any Series or Class) an appropriate reference to this Declaration, providing that neither the Shareholders, the Trustees, the officers, the employees not any agent of the Trust or any Series or Class shall be liable thereunder, and that the other parties to such instrument shall look solely to the assets belonging to the relevant Series or Class for the payment of any claim thereunder or for the performance thereof; but the omission of such provisions from any such instrument shall not render any Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent liable, not shall the Trustee, or any officer, agent or employee of the Trust or any Series or Class be liable to anyone for such omission. If, notwithstanding this provision, any Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent shall be held liable to any other person by reason of the omission of such provision from any such agreement, undertaking or obligation, the Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent shall be entitled to indemnity and reimbursement out of the Trust property, as provided in Article XI.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Indemnification of Trustees, Officers, Employees and Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Every person who is or has been a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust or of any Series of the Trust and persons who serve at the Trust's request as director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise shall be indemnified by the Trust or the relevant Series to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with any debt, claim, action, demand, suit, proceeding, judgment, decree, liability or obligation of any kind in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust or of such Series or of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise at the request of the Trust or of such Series and against amounts paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The words "claim," "action," "suit" or "proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, investigative or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and the words "liability" and "expenses" shall include, without limitations, attorneys' fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Trustee, officer, employee or agent against any liability to the Trust or any Series or the Trust or to its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust or any Series, shall be severable, shall not affect any other rights to which any Trustee, officer, employee or agent may now or hereafter be entitled, shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be such Trustee, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) In the absence of a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before which such proceeding was brought, an indemnification payment will not be made, except as provided in paragraph (f) of this Section 4, unless in the absence of such decision, a reasonable determination based upon a factual review has been made (i) by a majority vote of a quorum of non-party trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or any Series, or (ii) by independent legal counsel in a written opinion that the indemnitee was not liable for an act of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of duties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Trust or any Series further undertakes that advancement of expenses incurred in the defense of a proceeding (upon undertaking for repayment unless it is ultimately determined that indemnification is appropriate) against any officer, trustee or controlling person of the Trust or any Series will not be made absent the fulfillment of at least one of the following conditions: (i) the indemnitee provides security for his undertaking, (ii) the Trust or any Series is insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances or (iii) a majority of a quorum of disinterested non-party trustees or independent legal counsel in a written opinion makes a factual determination that there is a reason to believe the indemnitee will be entitled to indemnification.

<u>ARTICLE XII</u>

<u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Trust is not a Partnership</u>.

It is hereby expressly declared that a trust and not a partnership is created hereby.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Trustee Action Binding, Expert Advice, No Bond or Surety</u>.

The exercise by the Trustees of their powers and discretions hereunder in good faith and with reasonable care under the circumstances then prevailing, shall be binding upon everyone interested. Subject to the provisions of Article XI, the Trustees shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law. The Trustees may take advice of counsel or other experts with respect to the meaning and operation of this Declaration of Trust, and subject to the provisions of Article XI, shall be under no liability for any act or omission in accordance with such advice or for failing to follow such advice. The Trustees shall not be required to give any bond as such, nor any surety if a bond is required.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Establishment of Record Dates</u>.

The Trustees may close the Share transfer books of the Trust maintained with respect to any Series or Class for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting of Shareholders of the Trust or any Series or Class, or the date for the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution to Shareholders, or the date for the allotment of rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of Shares of any Series or Class shall go into effect; or in lieu of closing the Share transfer books as aforesaid, the Trustees may fix in advance a date, not exceeding sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting of Shareholders of the Trust or any Series or Class, or the date for the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution to Shareholders of any Series or Class, or the date for the allotment of rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of Shares of any Series or Class shall go into effect, or the last day on which the consent or dissent of Shareholders of any Series or Class may be effectively expressed for any purpose, as a record date for the determination of the Shareholders entitled to notice of, and, to vote at, any such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any such dividend or distribution, or to any such allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights in respect of any such change, conversion or exchange of shares, or to exercise the right to give such consent or dissent, and in such case such Shareholder and only such Shareholders as shall be Shareholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to such notice of, and to vote at, such meeting, or to receive payment of such dividend or distribution, or to receive such allotment or rights, or to exercise such rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding, after such date fixed aforesaid, any transfer of any Shares on the books of the Trust maintained with respect to any Series or Class. Nothing in the foregoing sentence shall be construed as precluding the Trustees from setting different record dates for different Series or Classes.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Termination of Trust</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Trust shall continue without limitation of time but subject to the provisions of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this Section 4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trustees, with the approval of a Majority Shareholder Vote, may by majority action sell and convey the assets of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust to another trust or corporation organized under the laws of any state of the United States, which is a diversified open-end management investment company as defined in the 1940 Act, for an adequate consideration which may include the assumption of all outstanding obligations, taxes and other liabilities, accrued or contingent, of the trust, or a class or series of the Trust, and which may include shares of beneficial interest or stock of such trust or corporation. Upon making provision for the payment of all such liabilities, by such assumption or otherwise, the Trustees shall distribute the remaining proceeds ratably among the holders of the Shares of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust, then outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trustees may at any time sell and convert into money all the assets of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust, without shareholder approval, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Upon making provision for the payment of all outstanding obligations, taxes and other liabilities, accrued or contingent, belonging to the Trust, the Trustees shall distribute the remaining assets of the Trust ratably among the holders of the outstanding Shares having an interest in such assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Upon completion of the distribution of the remaining proceeds of the remaining assets as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), the Trust or the applicable Series or Class shall terminate and the Trustees shall be discharged of any and all further liabilities and duties hereunder or with respect thereto and the right, title and interest of all parties shall be canceled and discharged.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Offices of the Trust, Filing of Copies, Headings, Counterparts</u>.

The Trust shall maintain a usual place of business in Massachusetts, which shall be determined by the Trustees, and shall continue to maintain an office at such address unless changed by the Trustees to another location in Massachusetts. *As amended by Amd. #11, dated 5/17/00 .* The Trust may maintain other offices as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The original or a copy of this instrument and of each declaration of trust supplemental hereto shall be kept at the office of the Trust where it may be inspected by any Shareholder. A copy of this instrument and of each supplemental declaration of trust shall be filed by the Trustees with the Massachusetts Secretary of State and the Boston City Clerk, as will as any other governmental office where such filing may from time to time be required. Anyone dealing with the Trust may relay on a certificate by an officer of the Trust as to whether or not any such supplemental declaration of trust has been made and as to any matters in connection with the Trust hereunder, and with the same effect as if it were the original, may rely on a copy certified by an officer of the Trust to be a copy of this instrument or of any such supplemental declaration of trust. In this instrument or in any such supplemental declaration of trust, references to this instrument, and all expressions like "herein," "hereof," and "hereunder," shall be deemed to refer to this instrument as amended or affected by any such supplemental declaration of trust. Headings are placed herein for convenience of reference only and in case of any conflict, the text of this instrument, rather than the headings, shall control. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Applicable Law</u>.

The Trust set forth in this instrument is created under and is to be governed by and construed and administered according to the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust shall be of the type commonly called a Massachusetts business trust, and without limiting the provisions hereof, the Trust may exercise all powers which are ordinarily exercised by such a trust.

<u>Section 7</u>. <u>Amendments - - General</u>.

Prior to the initial issuance of Shares pursuant to Section 3 of Article III, a majority of the Trustees then in office may amend or otherwise supplement this instrument by making a Declaration of Trust supplemental hereto, which thereafter shall form a part hereof. Subsequent to such initial issuance of Shares, amendments or supplements to this instrument may be authorized by a majority of the Trustees than in office and by a Majority Shareholder Vote of all Series and classes then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon (except that any amendments or supplements changing the name of the Trust or pursuant to Section 8 hereunder may be made without shareholder approval), or by any larger vote which may be required by applicable law or this Declaration of Trust in any particular case, which amendment or supplement thereafter shall form a part hereof. Any such amendment or supplement (which may be in the form of a complete restatement) may be evidenced by either (i) a supplemental Declaration of Trust signed by at least a majority of the Trustees then in office or (ii) by a certificate of the President and Secretary of the Trust setting forth such amendment or supplement and certifying that such amendment or supplement has been duly authorized by the Trustees, and if required, by the shareholders. Copies of the supplemental Declaration of Trust or the certificate of the President and Secretary, as the case may be, shall be filed as specified in Section 5 of this Article XII.

<u>Section 8</u>. <u>Amendments – Series and Classes</u>.

The establishment and designation of any series or class of Shares in addition to those established and designated in Section 5 of Article III hereof shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of any such Series or Class, or as otherwise provided in such instrument.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Declaration of Trust may be amended to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) create one or more Series or Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify and or all outstanding Shares as Shares of particular Series or Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) combine two or more Series or Classes of Shares into a single Series or Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or Class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) change the designation of any Series or Class of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and Classes of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series and Classes of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or Classes.

<u>Section 9</u>. <u>Use of Name</u>.

The Trust acknowledges that Federated Investors has reserved the right to grant the non-exclusive use of the name "Federated" or any derivative thereof to any other investment company, investment company portfolio, investment adviser, distributor, or other business enterprise, and to withdraw from the Trust or one or more Series or Classes any right to the use of the name "Federated".

The undersigned hereby certify that the above stated Amendment and Restatement is a true and correct Amendment and Restatement to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting held on the 17<sup>th</sup> day of November, 1998, and effective as of April 2, 1999.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this instrument the day and year first above written.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Peter E. Madden</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peter E. Madden |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas G. Bigley</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas G. Bigley | &nbsp;&nbsp;Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Conroy, Jr.</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John E. Murray, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Conroy, Jr. | &nbsp;&nbsp;John E. Murray, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Cunningham</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Marjorie P. Smuts</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Cunningham | &nbsp;&nbsp;Marjorie P. Smuts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |

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The preceding Declaration of Trust is a clean copy incorporating all amendments. The following pages include the document as originally filed with the commonwealth of Massachusetts and each individual amendment that has been incorporated.

RESTATEMENT AND AMENDMENT #10

DECLARATION OF TRUST

INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Dated: April 2, 1999

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST made April 2, 1999, by the undersigned, and by the holders of shares of beneficial interest to be issued hereunder as hereinafter provided.

WHEREAS, the Trustees now desire to amend and restate the Declaration of Trust to permit the Board of Trustees to liquidate assets of the Trust without seeking shareholder approval.

NOW THEREFORE, the Trustees declare that all money and property contributed to the trust fund hereunder shall be held and managed under this Declaration of Trust IN TRUST as herein set forth below.

<u>ARTICLE I</u>

<u>NAMES AND DEFINITIONS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Name</u>.

The Trust shall be known as the Intermediate Municipal Trust.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Definitions</u>.

Wherever used herein, unless otherwise required by the context or specifically provided:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The terms "Affiliated Person," "Assignment," "Commission," "Interested Person," "Majority Shareholder Vote" (the 67% or 50% requirement of Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act, whichever may be applicable) and "Principal Underwriter" shall have the meanings given them in the of the 1940 Act, as amended from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The "Trust" refers to Intermediate Municipal Trust;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "Accumulated Net Income" means the accumulated net income of the Trust determined in the manner provided or authorized in Article X, Section 3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "Class" refers to a class of Shares established and designated under or in accordance with the provisions of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) "Series" refers to a series of Shares established and designated under or in accordance with the provisions of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) "Series Company" refers to the form of a registered open-end investment company described in Section 18(f)(2) of the 1940 Act or in any successor statutory provision;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) "Shareholder" means a record owner of Shares of any Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The "Trustees" refer to the individual Trustees in their capacity as Trustees hereunder of the Trust and their successor or successors for the time being in office as such Trustees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "Shares" means the equal proportionate units of interest into which the beneficial interest in the Trust shall be divided from time to time, or if more than one Series or Class of Shares is authorized by the Trustees, and equal proportionate units into which each Series or Class of Shares shall be divided from time to time and includes fractions of Shares as well as whole Shares; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The "1940 Act" refers to the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Rules and Regulations thereunder, (including any exemptions granted thereunder) as amended from time to time.

<u>ARTICLE II</u>

<u>PURPOSE OF TRUST</u>

The purpose of this Trust is to provide investors a continuous source of managed investments by investing primarily in securities.

<u>ARTICLE III</u>

<u>BENEFICIAL INTEREST</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Shares of Beneficial Interest</u>.

The beneficial interest in the Trust shall at all times be divided into transferable Shares, without par value. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 of this Article III, each Share shall have voting rights as provided in Article VIII hereof, and holders of the Shares of any Series shall be entitled to receive dividends, when and as declared with respect thereto in the manner provided in Article X, Section 1 hereof. The Shares of any Series may be issued in two or more Classes, as the Trustees may authorize pursuant to Article XII, Section 8 hereof. Unless the Trustees have authorized the issuance of Shares of a Series in two or more Classes, each Share of a Series shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets and liabilities of the Series with each other Share of the same Series, non having priority or preference over another. The number of Shares authorized shall be unlimited. The Trustees may from time to time divide or combine the Shares of any Series or Class into a greater or lesser number without thereby changing the proportionate beneficial interests in the Series or Class.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Ownership of Shares</u>.

The ownership of Shares shall be recorded in the books of the Trust or a transfer agent which books shall be maintained separately for the Shares of each Series or Class. The Trustees may make such rules as they consider appropriate for the transfer of Shares and similar matters. The record books of the Trust or any transfer agent, as the case may be, shall be conclusive as to who are the Shareholders of each Series or Class and as to the number of Shares of each Series or Class held from time to time by each.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Investment in the Trust</u>.

The Trustees shall accept investments in the Trust from such persons and on such terms as they may from time to time authorize. After the date of the initial contribution of capital (which shall occur prior to the initial public offering of Shares), the number of Shares to represent the initial contribution shall be considered as outstanding and the amount received by the Trustees on account of the contribution shall be treated as an asset of the Trust to be allocated among any Series or Classes in the manner described in Section 5(a) of this Article. Subsequent to such initial contribution of capital, Shares (including Shares which may have been redeemed or repurchased by the Trust) may be issued or sold at a price which will net the relevant Series or Class, as the case may be, before paying any taxes in connection with such issue or sale, not less than the net asset value (as defined in Article X, Section 4) thereof; provided, however, that the Trustees may in their discretion impose a sales charge upon investments in the Trust.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>No Pre-Emptive Rights</u>.

Shareholders shall have no pre-emptive or other right to subscribe to any additional Shares or other securities issued by the Trust or the Trustees.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>.

Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, inter alia, to establish and designate any additional series or class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the initial series shall be, and is established and designated as, Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust.

Shares of any Series or Class established in this Section 5 shall have the following relative rights and preferences:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Assets belonging to Series or Class</u>. All consideration received by the Trust for the issue or sale of Shares of a particular Series or Class, together with all assets in which such consideration is invested or reinvested, all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof from whatever source derived, including without limitation, any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds in whatever form the same may be, shall irrevocably belong to that Series or Class for all purposes, subject only to the rights of creditors, and shall be so recorded upon the books of account of the Trust. Such consideration, assets, income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, from whatever source derived, including, without limitation, any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds, in whatever form the same may be, are herein referred to as "assets belonging to" that Series or Class. In the event that there are any assets, income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, funds or payments which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Series or Class (collectively "General Assets"), the Trustees shall allocate such General Assets to, between or among any one or more of the Series or Classes established and designated from time to time in such manner and on such basis as they, in their sole discretion, deem fair and equitable, and any General Assets so allocated to a particular Series or Class shall belong to that Series or Class. Each such allocation by the Trustees shall be conclusive and binding upon the Shareholders of all Series or Classes for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Liabilities Belonging to Series or Class</u>. The assets belonging to each particular Series or Class shall be charged with the liabilities of the Trust in respect to that Series or Class and all expenses, costs, charges and reserves attributable to that Series or Class, and any general liabilities of the Trust which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Series or Class shall be allocated and charged by the Trustees to and among any one or more of the Series or Classes established and designated from time to time in such manner and on such basis as the Trustees in their sole discretion deem fair and equitable. The liabilities, expenses, costs, charges and reserves so charged to a Series or Class are herein referred to as "liabilities belonging to" that Series or Class. Each allocation of liabilities belonging to a Series or class by the Trustees shall be conclusive and binding upon the Shareholders of all Series or Classes for all purposes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Dividends, Distributions, Redemptions, Repurchases and Indemnification</u>. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, Article X, no dividend or distribution (including, without limitation, any distribution paid upon termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class) with respect to, nor any redemption or repurchase of the Shares of any Series or Class shall be effected by the Trust other than from the assets belonging to such Series or Class, nor except as specifically provided in Section 1 of Article XI hereof, shall any Shareholder of any particular Series or Class otherwise have any right or claim against the assets belonging to any other Series or Class except to the extent that such Shareholder has such a right or claim hereunder as a Shareholder of such other Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Voting</u>. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, Section 1 of Article VIII, only Shareholders of a particular Series or Class shall be entitled to vote on any matters affecting such Series or Class. Except with respect to matters as to which any particular Series or Class is affected, all of the Shares of each Series or Class shall, on matters as to which such Series or Class is entitled to vote, vote with other Series or Classes so entitled as a single class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to matters which would otherwise be voted on by two or more Series or Classes as a single class, the Trustees may, in their sole discretion, submit such matters to the Shareholders of any or all such Series or Classes, separately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Fraction</u>. Any fractional Share of a Series or Class shall carry proportionately all the rights and obligations of a whole Share of that Series or Class, including rights with respect to voting, receipt of dividends and distributions, redemption of Shares and termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Exchange Privilege</u>. The Trustees shall have the authority to provide that the holders of Shares of any Series or Class shall have the rights and obligations of a whole Share of that Series or Class, including rights with respect to voting, receipt of dividends and distributions, redemption of Shares and termination of the Trust or of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Combination of Series or Classes</u>. The Trustees shall have the authority, without the approval of the Shareholders of any Series or Class, unless otherwise required by applicable law, to combine the assets and liabilities belonging to a single Series or Class with the assets and liabilities of one or more other Series or Classes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Elimination of Series or Classes</u>. At any time that there are no Shares outstanding of any particular Series or Class previously established and designated, the Trustees may amend this Declaration of Trust to abolish that Series or Class and to rescind the establishment and designation thereof.

<u>ARTICLE IV</u>

<u>THE TRUSTEES</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Management of the Trust</u>.

The business and affairs of the Trust shall be managed by the Trustees, and they shall have all powers necessary and desirable to carry out that responsibility. The Trustees who shall serve as Trustees are the undersigned.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Election of Trustees at Meeting of Shareholders</u>.

On a date fixed by the Trustees, which shall be subsequent to the initial public offering of Shares of the Trust, the Shareholders shall elect Trustees. The number of Trustees shall be determined by the Trustees pursuant to Article IV, Section 6.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Term of Office of Trustees</u>.

The Trustees shall hold office during the lifetime of this Trust, and until its termination as hereinafter provided; except (a) that any Trustee may resign his office at any time by written instrument signed by him and delivered to the other Trustees, which shall take effect upon such delivery or upon such later date as is specified therein; (b) that any Trustee may be removed at any time by written instrument signed by at least two-thirds of the number of Trustees prior to such removal, specifying the date when such removal shall become effective; (c) that any Trustee who requests in writing to be retired or who has become mentally or physically incapacitated may be retired by written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees, specifying the date of his retirement; and (d) a Trustee may be removed at any special meeting of Shareholders of the Trust by a vote of two-thirds of the outstanding Shares.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Termination of Service and Appointment of Trustees</u>.

In case of death, resignation, retirement, removal or mental or physical incapacity of any of the Trustees, or in case a vacancy shall, by reason of an increase in number, or for any other reason, exist, the remaining Trustees shall fill such vacancy by appointing such other person as they in their discretion shall see fit. Such appointment shall be effected by the signing of a written instrument by a majority of the Trustees in office. Within three months of such appointment, the Trustees shall cause notice of such appointment to be mailed to each Shareholder at his address as recorded on the books of the Trust. An appointment of a Trustee may be made by the Trustees then in office and notice thereof mailed to Shareholders as aforesaid in anticipation of a vacancy to occur by reason of retirement, resignation or increase in number of Trustees effective at a later date, provided that said appointment shall become effective only at or after the effective date of said retirement, resignation or increase in number of Trustees. As soon as any Trustee so appointment shall have accepted this Trust, the trust estate shall vest in the new Trustee or Trustees, together with the continuing Trustees, without any further act or conveyance, and he shall be deemed a Trustee hereunder. Any appointment authorized by this Section 4 is subject to the provisions of Section 16(a) of the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Temporary Absence of Trustee</u>.

Any Trustee may, by power of attorney, delegate his power for a period not exceeding six months at any one time to any other Trustee or Trustees, provided that in no case shall less than two of the Trustees personally exercise the other power hereunder except as herein otherwise expressly provided.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Number of Trustees</u>.

The number of Trustees, not less than three (3) nor more than twenty (20) serving hereunder at any time, shall be determined by the Trustees themselves.

Whenever a vacancy in the Board of Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is filled or while any Trustee is physically or mentally incapacitated, the other Trustees shall have all the powers hereunder and the certificate signed by a majority of the other Trustees of such vacancy, absence or incapacity, shall be conclusive, provided, however, that no vacancy which reduces the number of Trustees below three (3) shall remain unfilled for a period longer than six calendar months.

<u>Section 7</u>. <u>Effect of Death, Resignation, etc. of a Trustee</u>.

The death, resignation, retirement, removal, or mental or physical incapacity of the Trustees, or any one of them, shall not operate to annul the Trust or to revoke any existing agency created pursuant to the terms of this Declaration of Trust.

<u>Section 8</u>. <u>Ownership of Assets</u>.

The assets belonging to each Series or Class shall be held separate and apart from any assets now or hereafter held in any capacity other than as Trustee hereunder by the Trustees or any successor Trustee. All of the assets belonging to each Series or Class or owned by the Trust shall at all times be considered as vested in the Trustees. No Shareholder shall be deemed to have a severable ownership interest in any individual asset belonging to any Series or Class or owned by the Trust or any right of partition or possession thereof, but each Shareholder shall have a proportionate undivided beneficial interest in a Series or Class.

<u>ARTICLE V</u>

<u>POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Powers</u>.

The Trustees in all instances shall act as principals, and are and shall be free from the control of the Shareholders. The Trustees shall have full power and authority to do any and all acts and to make and execute any and all contracts and instruments that they may consider necessary or appropriate in connection with the management of the Trust or a Series or Class. The Trustees shall not be bound or limited by present or future laws or customs in regard to trust investments, but shall have full authority and power to make any and all investments which they, in their uncontrolled discretion, shall deem proper to accomplish the purpose of this Trust. Without limiting the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the following specific powers and authority, subject to any applicable limitation in this Declaration of Trust or in the By-Laws of the Trust:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) To buy, and invest funds in their hands in securities including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds, debentures, warrants and rights to purchase securities, certificates of beneficial interest, money market instruments, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any corporation, trust or association, domestic or foreign, or issued or guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, by the government of any foreign country, by any State of the United States, or by any political subdivision or agency or instrumentality of any State or foreign country, or in "when-issued" or "delayed-delivery" contracts for any such securities, or in any repurchase agreement (agreements under which the seller agrees at the time of sale to repurchase the security at an agreed time and price), or to retain assets belonging to each and every Series or Class in cash, and from time to time to change the investments of the assets belonging to each Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) To adopt By-Laws of the Trust not inconsistent with the Declaration of Trust providing for the conduct of the business of the Trust and to amend and repeal them to the extent that they do not reserve that right to the Shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To elect and remove such officers of the Trust and appoint and terminate such agents of the Trust as they consider appropriate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To appoint or otherwise engage a bank or trust company as custodian of any assets belonging to any Series or Class subject to any conditions set forth in this Declaration of Trust or in the By-Laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) To appoint or otherwise engage transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, Shareholder servicing agents, investment advisers, sub-investment advisers, principal underwriters, administrative service agents, and such other agents as the Trustees may from time to time appoint or otherwise engage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To provide for the distribution of any Shares of any Series or Class either through a principal underwriter in the manner hereinafter provided for or by the Trust itself, or both;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) To set record dates in the manner hereinafter provided for;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) To delegate such authority as they consider desirable to a committee or committees composed of Trustees, including without limitation, an Executive Committee, or to any officers of the Trust and to any agent, custodian or underwriter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) To sell or exchange any or all of the assets belonging to one or more Series or Classes, subject to the provisions of Article XII, Section 4(b) hereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) To vote or give assent, or exercise any rights of ownership, with respect to stock or other securities or property; and to execute and deliver powers of attorney to such person or persons as the Trustees shall deem proper, granting to such person or persons such power and discretion with relation to securities or property as the Trustees shall deem proper;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) To exercise powers and rights of subscriptions or otherwise which in any manner arise out of ownership of securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) To hold any security or property in a form not indicating any trust, whether in bearer, unregistered or other negotiable form; or either in its own name or in the name of a custodian or a nominee or nominees, subject in either case to proper safeguards according to the usual practice of Massachusetts trust companies or investment companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) To consent to or participate in any plan for the reorganization, consolidation or merger of any corporation or concern, any security of which belongs to any Series or Class; to consent to any contract, lease, mortgage, purchase, or sale of property by such corporation or concern, and to pay calls to subscriptions with respect to any security which belongs to any Series or Class;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) To engage in and to prosecute, compound, compromise, abandon, or adjust, by arbitration, or otherwise, any actions, suits, proceedings, disputes, claims, demands, and things relating to the Trust, and out of the assets belonging to any Series or Class to pay, or to satisfy, any debts, claims or expenses incurred in connection therewith, including those of litigation, upon any evidence that the Trustees may deem sufficient (such powers shall include without limitation any actions, suits, proceedings, disputes, claims, demands, and things relating to the Trust wherein any of the Trustees may be named individually and the subject matter of which arises by reason of business for or on behalf of the Trust);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) To make distributions of income and of capital gains to Shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) To borrow money but only as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes and then (a) only in amounts not in excess of 5% of the value of its total assets or (b) in any amount up to one-third of the value of its total assets, including the amount borrowed, in order to meet redemption requests without immediately selling any portfolio securities. The Trustees shall not pledge, mortgage or hypothecate the assets of the Trust, except in connection with any borrowing described herein and in amounts not in excess of the lesser of the dollar amounts borrowed or 10% of the value of the Trust's total assets at the time of such borrowing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) From time to time to issue and sell the Shares of any Series or Class either for cash or for property whenever and in such amounts as the Trustees may deem desirable, but subject to the limitation set forth in Section 3 of Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) To purchase insurance of any kind, including, without limitation, insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust, or is or was serving at the request of the Trust as a Trustee, director, officer, agent or employee of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such.

No one dealing with the Trustees shall be under any obligation to make any inquiry concerning the authority of the Trustees, or to see to the application of any payments made or property transferred to the Trustees or upon their order.

The Trustees shall have all of the powers set forth in this Section 1 with respect to all assets and liabilities of each Series and Class.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Principal Transactions</u>.

The Trustees shall not cause the Trust on behalf of any Series or Class to buy any securities (other than Shares) from or sell any securities (other than Shares) to, or lend any assets belonging to any Series or Class to, any Trustees or officer or employee of the Trust or any firm of which any such Trustee or officer is a member acting as principal unless permitted by the 1940 Act, but the Trust may employ any such other party or any such person or firm or company in which any such person is an interested person in any capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Trustees and Officers as Shareholders</u>.

Any Trustee, officer or other agent of the Trust or any Series or Class may acquire, own and dispose of Shares of any Series or Class to the same extent as if he were not a Trustee, officer or agent; and the Trustees may issue and sell or cause to be issued or sold Shares of any Series or Class to and buy such Shares from any such person or any firm or company in which he is an interested person subject only to the general limitations herein contained as to the sale and purchase of such Shares; and all subject to any restrictions which any be contained in the By-Laws.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Parties to Contract</u>.

The Trustees may enter into any contract of the character described in Article VII or in Article IX hereof or any other capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act with any corporation, firm, trust or association, although one or more of the shareholders, Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust or any Series or Class or their affiliates may be an officer, director, Trustee, shareholder or interested person of such other party to the contract, and no such contract shall be invalidated or rendered voidable by reason of the existence of any such relationship, nor shall any person holding such relationship be liable merely by reason of such relationship for any loss or expense to the Trust or any Series or Class under or by reason of said contract or accountable for any profit realized directly or indirectly therefrom, in the absence of actual fraud. The same person (including a firm, corporation, trust or association) may be the other party to contracts entered into pursuant to Article VII or Article IX or any other capacity deemed legal under the 1940 Act, and any individual may be financially interested or otherwise an interested person of persons who are parties to any or all of the contracts mentioned in this Section 4.

<u>ARTICLE VI</u>

<u>TRUSTEES' EXPENSES AND COMPENSATION</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Trustee Reimbursement</u>.

The Trustees shall be reimbursed from the assets belonging to each particular Series or Class for all of their expenses as such expenses are allocated to and among any one or more of the Series or Classes pursuant to Article III, Section 5(b), including, without limitation, expenses of organizing the Trust or any Series or Class and continuing its or their existence; fees and expenses of Trustees and officers of the Trust; fees for investment advisory services, administrative services and principal underwriting services provided for in Article VII, Sections 1, 2 and 3; fees and expenses of preparing and printing Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the 1940 Act and any amendments thereto; expenses of registering and qualifying the Trust and any Series or Class and the Shares of any Series or Class under federal and state laws and regulations; expenses of preparing, printing and distributing prospectuses and any amendments thereof sent to shareholders, underwriters, broker-dealers and to investors who may be considering the purchase of Shares; expenses of registering, licensing or other authorization of the Trust or any Series or Class as a broker-dealer and of its or their officers as agents and salesmen under federal and state laws and regulations; interest expenses, taxes, fees and commissions of every kind; expenses of issue (including cost of share certificates), purchase, repurchase and redemption of Shares, including expenses attributable to a program of periodic issue; charges and expenses of custodians, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, Shareholder servicing agents and registrars; printing and mailing costs; auditing, accounting and legal expenses; reports to Shareholders and governmental officers and commissions; expenses of meetings of Shareholders and proxy solicitations therefor; insurance expenses; association membership dues and nonrecurring items as may arise, including all losses and liabilities by them incurred in administering the Trust and any Series or Class, including expenses incurred in connection with litigation, proceedings and claims and the obligations of the Trust under Article XI hereof and the By-Laws to indemnify its Trustees, officers, employees, shareholders and agents, and any contract obligation to indemnify principal underwriters under Section 3 of Article VII; and for the payment of such expenses, disbursements, losses and liabilities, the Trustees shall have a lien on the assets belonging to each Series or Class prior to any rights or interests of the Shareholders of any Series or Class. This section shall not preclude the Trust from directly paying any of the aforementioned fees and expenses.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Trustee Compensation</u>.

The Trustees shall be entitled to compensation from the Trust from the assets belonging to any Series or Class for their respective services as Trustees, to be determined from time to time by vote of the Trustees, and the Trustees shall also determine the compensation of all officers, consultants and agents whom they may elect or appoint. The Trust may pay out of the assets belonging to any Series or Class any Trustee or any corporation, firm, trust or other entity of which a Trustee is an interested person for services rendered in any capacity not prohibited by the 1940 Act, and such payments shall not be deemed compensation for services as a Trustee under the first sentence of this Section 2 of Article VI.

<u>ARTICLE VII</u>

<u>INVESTMENT ADVISER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,<br> PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER AND TRANSFER AGENT</u>

<u>Section 1. Investment Adviser.</u>

Subject to a Majority Shareholder Vote by the relevant Series or Class, the Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into an investment advisory contract whereby the other party to such contract shall undertake to furnish the Trustees investment advisory services for such Series or Class upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation as the Trustees may in their discretion determine. Subject to a Majority Shareholder Vote by the relevant Series or Class, the investment adviser may enter into a sub-investment advisory contract to receive investment advice and/or statistical and factual information from the sub-investment adviser for such Series or Class upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation as the Trustees may, in their discretion, agree to. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Declaration of Trust, the Trustees may authorize the investment adviser or sub-investment adviser or any person furnishing administrative personnel and services as set forth in Article VII, Section 2 (subject to such general or specific instructions as the Trustees may from time to time adopt) to effect purchases, sales or exchanges of portfolio securities belonging to a Series or Class on behalf of the Trustees or may authorize any officer or Trustee to effect such purchases, sales, or exchanges pursuant to recommendations of the investment adviser (and all without further action by the Trustees). Any such purchases, sales and exchanges shall be deemed to have been authorized by the Trustees. The Trustees may also authorize the investment adviser to determine what firms shall be employed to effect transactions in securities for the account of a Series or Class and to determine what firms shall participate in any such transactions or shall share in commissions or fees charged in connection with such transactions.

<u>Section 2. Administrative Services</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time contract for administrative personnel and services whereby the other party shall agree to provide the Trustees administrative personnel and services to operate the Trust or a Series or Class on a daily basis, on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may in their discretion determine. Such services may be provided by one or more entities.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Principal Underwriter</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into an exclusive or nonexclusive contract or contracts providing for the sale of the Shares of a Series or Class to net such Series or Class not less than the amount provided in Article III, Section 3 hereof, whereby a Series or Class may either agree to sell the Shares to the other party to the contract or appoint such other party its sales agent for such shares. In either case, the contract shall be on such terms and conditions (including indemnification of principal underwriters allowable under applicable law and regulation) as the Trustees may in their discretion determine not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article VII; and such contract may also provide for the repurchase or sale of Shares of a Series or Class by such other party as principal or as agent of the Trust and may provide that the other party may maintain a market for shares of a Series or Class.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Transfer Agent</u>.

The Trustees may in their discretion from time to time enter into transfer agency and shareholder services contracts whereby the other party shall undertake to furnish transfer agency and shareholder services. The contracts shall be on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may in their discretion determine not inconsistent with the provisions of this Declaration of Trust or of the By-Laws. Such services may be provided by one or more entities.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Provisions and Amendments</u>.

Any contract entered into pursuant to Sections 1 or 3 of this Article VII shall be consistent with and subject to the requirements of Section 15 of the 1940 Act (including any amendments thereof or other applicable Act of Congress hereafter enacted) with respect to its continuance in effect, its termination and the method of authorization and approval of such contract or renewal thereof.

<u>ARTICLE VIII</u>

<u>SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING POWERS AND MEETINGS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Voting Powers</u>.

Subject to the provisions set forth in Article III, Section 5(d), the Shareholders shall have power to vote, (i) for the election of Trustees as provided in Article IV, Section 2; (ii) for the removal of Trustees as provided in Article IV, Section 3(d); (iii) with respect to any investment adviser or sub-investment adviser as provided in Article VII, Section 1; (iv) with respect to the amendment of this Declaration of Trust as provided in Article XII, Section 7; (v) to the same extent as the shareholders of a Massachusetts business corporation as to whether or not a court action, proceeding or claim should be brought or maintained derivatively or as a class action on behalf of the Trust or the Shareholders; and (vi) with respect to such additional matters relating to the Trust as may be required by law, by this Declaration of Trust, or the By-Laws of the Trust or any regulation of the Trust or the Commission or any State, or as the Trustees may consider desirable. Each whole Share shall be entitled to one vote as to any matter on which it is entitled to vote, and each fractional Share shall be entitled to a proportionate fractional vote. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of Trustees. Shares may be voted in person or by proxy. Until Shares of a Series or Class are issued, the Trustees may exercise all rights of Shareholders of such Series or Class with respect to matters affecting such Series or Class, and may take any action with respect to the Trust or such Series or Class required or permitted by law, this Declaration of Trust or any By-Laws of the Trust to be taken by Shareholders.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Meetings</u>.

A Shareholders meeting shall be held as specified in Section 2 of Article IV at the principal office of the Trust or such other place as the Trustees may designate. Special meetings of the Shareholders may be called by the Trustees or the Chief Executive Officer of the Trust and shall be called by the Trustees upon the written request of Shareholders owning at least one-tenth of the outstanding Shares of all Series and Classes entitled to vote. Shareholders shall be entitled to at least fifteen days' notice of any meeting.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Quorum and Required Vote</u>.

Except as otherwise provided by law, to constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of Shareholders there must be present, in person or by proxy, holders of one-fourth of the total number of outstanding Shares of all Series and Classes entitled to vote at such meeting. When any one or more Series and Classes entitled to vote at such meeting. When any one or more Series or Classes is entitled to vote as a single Series or Class, one-fourth of the shares of each such Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholder's meeting of that Series or Class. If a quorum shall not be present for the purpose of any vote that may properly come before the meeting, the Shares present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at such meeting on such matter may, by plurality vote, adjourn the meeting from time to time to such place and time without further notice than by announcement to be given at the meeting until a quorum entitled to vote on such matter shall be present, whereupon any such matter may be voted upon at the meeting as though held when originally convened. Subject to any applicable requirement of law or of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws, a plurality of the votes cast shall elect a Trustee, and all other matters shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast and entitled to vote thereon.

<u>Section 4. Additional Provisions.</u>

The By-Laws may include further provisions for Shareholders' votes and meetings and related matters.

<u>ARTICLE IX</u>

<u>CUSTODIAN</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Appointment and Duties</u>.

The Trustees shall appoint or otherwise engage a bank or trust company having an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits (as shown in its last published report) of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) as custodian with authority as its agent, but subject to such restrictions, limitations and other requirements, if any, as may be contained in the By-Laws of the Trust:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) To receive and hold the securities owned by the Trust or any Series or Class and deliver the same upon written order;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) To receive and receipt for moneys due to the Trust or any Series or Class and deposit the same in its own banking department or elsewhere as the Trustees may direct; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) To disburse such funds upon orders or vouchers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) To keep the books and accounts of the Trust or any Series or Class and furnish clerical and accounting services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) To compute, if authorized to do so by the Trustees, the Accumulated Net Income of the Trust or any Series or Class and the net asset value of the Shares in accordance with the provisions hereof;

all upon such basis of compensation as may be agreed upon between the Trustees and the custodian. If so directed by a Majority Shareholder Vote, the custodian shall deliver and pay over all property of the Trust or any Series held by it as specified in such vote.

The Trustees may also authorize the custodian to employ one or more sub-custodians from time to time to perform such of the acts and services of the custodian upon such terms and conditions, as may be agreed upon between the custodian and such sub-custodian and approved by the Trustees, provided that in every case such sub-custodian shall be a bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States or one of the states thereof and having an aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits (as shown in its last published report) of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000).

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Central Certificate System</u>.

Subject to such rules, regulations and orders as the Commission may adopt, the Trustees may direct the custodian to deposit all or any part of the securities owned by the Trust or any Series in a system for the central handling of securities established by a national securities exchange or a national securities association registered with the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or such other person as may be permitted by the Commission or otherwise in accordance with the 1940 Act, pursuant to which system all securities of any particular class or series of any issuer deposited within the system are treated as fungible and may be transferred or pledged by bookkeeping entry without physical delivery of such securities, provided that all such deposits shall be subject to withdrawal only upon the order of the custodian at the discretion of the Trustees.

<u>ARTICLE X</u>

<u>DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Distributions.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Trustees may, on each day Accumulated Net Income of any Series or Class is determined and is positive, declare and pay such Accumulated Net Income as dividends to the Shareholders of any Series or Class, and the amount of such dividends and the payment of them shall be wholly in the discretion of the Trustees. Such dividends may be accrued and automatically reinvested in addition Shares (or fractions thereof) of the relevant Series or Class or paid in cash or additional Shares of such Series or Class, all upon such terms and conditions as the Trustees may prescribe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trustees may distribute in respect of any fiscal year as dividends and as capital gains distributions, respectively, amounts sufficient to enable any Series or Class to qualify as a regulated investment company to avoid any liability for federal income taxes in respect of that year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The decision of the Trustees as to what constitutes income and what constitutes principal shall be final, and except as specifically provided herein the decision of the Trustees as to what expenses and charges of any Series or Class shall be charged against principal and what against the income shall be final. Any income not distributed in any year may be permitted to accumulate and as long as not distributed may be invested from time to time in the same manner as the principal funds of any Series or Class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Trustees shall have power, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Massachusetts, at any time, or from time to time, to declare and cause to be paid dividends on any Series or Class, which dividends, at the election of the Trustees, maybe accrued, automatically reinvested in additional Shares (or fractions thereof) of the relevant Series or Class or paid in cash or additional Shares of the relevant Series or Class, all upon such terms and conditions as the Trustees may prescribe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Anything in this instrument to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustees may at any time declare and distribute a dividend consisting of shares of any Series or Class of the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) All dividends and distributions on Shares of a particular Series or Class shall be distributed pro rata to the holders of that Series or Class in proportion to the number of Shares of that Series or Class held by such holders and recorded on the books of the Trust or its transfer agent at the date and time of record established for that payment.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Redemptions and Repurchases</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In case any Shareholder or record of any Series or Class at any time desires to dispose of Shares of such Series or Class recorded in his name, he may deposit a written request (or such other form of request as the Trustees may from time to time authorize) requesting that the Trust purchase his Shares, together with such other instruments or authorizations to effect the transfer as the Trustees may from time to time require, at the office of the Transfer Agent, and the Trust shall purchase his Shares out of assets belonging to such Series or Class. The purchase price shall be the net asset value of his shares reduced by any redemption charge as the Trustees from time to time may determine.

Payment for such Shares shall be made by the Trust to the Shareholder of record within that time period required under the 1940 Act after the request (and, if required, such other instruments or authorizations of transfer) is deposited, subject to the right of the Trustees to postpone the date of payment pursuant to Section 5 of this Article X. If the redemption is postponed beyond the date on which it would normally occur by reason of a declaration by the Trustees suspending the right of redemption pursuant to Section 5 of this Article X, the right of the Shareholder to have his Shares purchased by the Trust shall be similarly suspended, and he may withdraw his request (or such other instruments or authorizations of transfer) from deposit if he so elects; or, if he does not so elect, the purchase price shall be the net asset value of his Shares determined next after termination of such suspension (reduced by any redemption charge), and payment therefor shall be made within the time period required under the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trust may purchase Shares of a Series or Class by agreement with the owner thereof at a purchase price not exceeding the net asset value per Share (reduced by any redemption charge) determined (1) next after the purchase or contract of purchase is made or (2) at some later time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trust may pay the purchase price (reduced by any redemption charge) in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of securities from the portfolio of the relevant Series or Class, taking such securities at the same value employed in determining net asset value, and selecting the securities in such manner as the Trustees may deem fair and equitable.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Determination of Accumulated Net Income</u>.

The Accumulated Net Income of any Series or Class of the Trust shall be determined by or on behalf of the Trustees at such time or times as the Trustees shall in their discretion determine. Such determination shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices and may include realized and/or unrealized gains from the sale or other disposition of securities or other property of the relevant Series. The power and duty to determine Accumulated Net Income for any Series or Class may be delegated by the Trustees from time to time to one or more of the Trustees or officers of the Trust, to the other party to any contract entered into pursuant to Section 1 or 2 of Article VII, or to the custodian or to a transfer agent.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Net Asset Value of Shares</u>.

The net asset value of each Share of a Series or Class outstanding shall be determined at such time or times as may be determined by or on behalf of the Trustees. The power and duty to determine net asset value may be delegated by the Trustees from time to time to one or more of the Trustees or Officers of the Trust, to the other party to any contract entered into pursuant to Section 1 or 2 of Article VII or to the custodian or to a transfer agent or other person designated by the Trustees.

The net asset value of each Share of a Series or Class as of any particular time shall be the quotient (adjusted to the nearer cent) obtained by dividing the value, as of such time, of the net assets belonging to such Series or Class (i.e., the value of the assets belonging to such Series or Class less the liabilities belonging to such Series or Class exclusive of capital and surplus) by the total number of Shares outstanding of the Series or Class at such time in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act and applicable provisions of the By-Laws of the Trust in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

The Trustees may declare a suspension of the determination of net asset value for the whole or any part of any period in accordance with the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Suspension of the Right of Redemption</u>.

The Trustees may declare a suspension of the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment for the whole or any part or any period in accordance with the 1940 Act.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Trust's Right to Redeem Shares</u>.

The Trust shall have the right to cause the redemption of Shares of any Series or Class in any Shareholder's account for their then current net asset value and promptly make payment to the shareholder (which payment may be reduced by any applicable redemption charge), if at any time the total investment in the account does not have a minimum dollar value determined from time to time by the Trustees in their sole discretion. Shares of any Series or Class of the Trust are redeemable at the option of the Trust if, in the opinion of the Trustees, ownership of such Shares has or may become concentrated to an extent which would cause the Trust or any Series to be a personal holding company within the meaning of the Federal Internal Revenue Code (and thereby disqualified under Sub-chapter M of said Code); in such circumstances the Trust may compel the redemption of Shares of such Series or Class, reject any order for the purchase of such Shares or refuse to give effect to the transfer of such Shares.

<u>ARTICLE XI</u>

<u>LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Limitation of Personal Liability and Indemnification of Shareholders</u>.

The Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust shall have no power to bind any Shareholder of any Series or Class personally or to call upon such Shareholder for the payment of any sum of money or assessment whatsoever, other than such as the Shareholder may at any time agree to pay by way of subscription to any Shares or otherwise.

No Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series or Class shall be liable solely by reason of his being or having been a Shareholder for any debt, claim, action, demand, suit, proceeding, judgment, decree, liability or obligation of any kind, against, or with respect to the Trust or any Series or Class arising out of any action taken or omitted for or on behalf of the Trust or such Series or Class, and the Trust or such Series or Class shall be solely liable therefor and resort shall be had solely to the property of the relevant Series or Class of the Trust for the payment or performance thereof.

Each Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series or Class (or their heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives or, in case of a corporate entity, its corporate or general successor) shall be entitled to indemnity and reimbursement out of Trust property to the full extent of such liability and the costs of any litigation or other proceedings in which such liability shall have been determined, including, without limitation, the fees and disbursements of counsel if, contrary to the provisions hereof, such Shareholder or former Shareholder of such Series or Class shall be held to be personally liable. Such indemnification and reimbursement shall come exclusively from the assets of the relevant Series or Class.

The Trust shall, upon request by a Shareholder or former Shareholder, assume the defense of any claim made against any Shareholder for any act or obligation of the Trust or any Series or Class and satisfy any judgment thereon.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Limitation of Personal Liability of Trustees, Officers, Employees or Agents of the Trust</u>.

No Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall have the power to bind any other Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust personally. The Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust incurring any debts, liabilities or obligations, or in taking or omitting any other actions for or in connection with the Trust are, and each shall be deemed to be, acting as Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust and not in his own individual capacity.

Provided they have acted under the belief that their actions are in the best interest of the Trust, the Trustees and officers shall not be responsible for or liable in any event for neglect or wrongdoing by them or any officer, agent, employee, investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust or of any entity providing administrative services to the Trust, but nothing herein contained shall protect any Trustee or officer against any liability to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Express Exculpatory Clauses and Instruments</u>.

The Trustees shall use every reasonable means to assure that all persons having dealings with the Trust or any Series or Class shall be informed that the property of the Shareholders and the Trustees, officers, employees and agents of the Trust or any Series or Class shall not be subject to claims against or obligations of the Trust or any other Series or Class to any extent whatsoever. The Trustees shall cause to be inserted in any written agreement, undertaking or obligations made or issued on behalf of the Trust or any Series or Class (including certificates for Shares of any Series or Class) an appropriate reference to this Declaration, providing that neither the Shareholders, the Trustees, the officers, the employees not any agent of the Trust or any Series or Class shall be liable thereunder, and that the other parties to such instrument shall look solely to the assets belonging to the relevant Series or Class for the payment of any claim thereunder or for the performance thereof; but the omission of such provisions from any such instrument shall not render any Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent liable, not shall the Trustee, or any officer, agent or employee of the Trust or any Series or Class be liable to anyone for such omission. If, notwithstanding this provision, any Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent shall be held liable to any other person by reason of the omission of such provision from any such agreement, undertaking or obligation, the Shareholder, Trustee, officer, employee or agent shall be entitled to indemnity and reimbursement out of the Trust property, as provided in Article XI.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Indemnification of Trustees, Officers, Employees and Agents</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Every person who is or has been a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust or of any Series of the Trust and persons who serve at the Trust's request as director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise shall be indemnified by the Trust or the relevant Series to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with any debt, claim, action, demand, suit, proceeding, judgment, decree, liability or obligation of any kind in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust or of such Series or of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise at the request of the Trust or of such Series and against amounts paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The words "claim," "action," "suit" or "proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, investigative or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and the words "liability" and "expenses" shall include, without limitations, attorneys' fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Trustee, officer, employee or agent against any liability to the Trust or any Series or the Trust or to its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust or any Series, shall be severable, shall not affect any other rights to which any Trustee, officer, employee or agent may now or hereafter be entitled, shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be such Trustee, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) In the absence of a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before which such proceeding was brought, an indemnification payment will not be made, except as provided in paragraph (f) of this Section 4, unless in the absence of such decision, a reasonable determination based upon a factual review has been made (i) by a majority vote of a quorum of non-party trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or any Series, or (ii) by independent legal counsel in a written opinion that the indemnitee was not liable for an act of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of duties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Trust or any Series further undertakes that advancement of expenses incurred in the defense of a proceeding (upon undertaking for repayment unless it is ultimately determined that indemnification is appropriate) against any officer, trustee or controlling person of the Trust or any Series will not be made absent the fulfillment of at least one of the following conditions: (i) the indemnitee provides security for his undertaking, (ii) the Trust or any Series is insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances or (iii) a majority of a quorum of disinterested non-party trustees or independent legal counsel in a written opinion makes a factual determination that there is a reason to believe the indemnitee will be entitled to indemnification.

<u>ARTICLE XII</u>

<u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>

<u>Section 1</u>. <u>Trust is not a Partnership</u>.

It is hereby expressly declared that a trust and not a partnership is created hereby.

<u>Section 2</u>. <u>Trustee Action Binding, Expert Advice, No Bond or Surety</u>.

The exercise by the Trustees of their powers and discretions hereunder in good faith and with reasonable care under the circumstances then prevailing, shall be binding upon everyone interested. Subject to the provisions of Article XI, the Trustees shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law. The Trustees may take advice of counsel or other experts with respect to the meaning and operation of this Declaration of Trust, and subject to the provisions of Article XI, shall be under no liability for any act or omission in accordance with such advice or for failing to follow such advice. The Trustees shall not be required to give any bond as such, nor any surety if a bond is required.

<u>Section 3</u>. <u>Establishment of Record Dates</u>.

The Trustees may close the Share transfer books of the Trust maintained with respect to any Series or Class for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting of Shareholders of the Trust or any Series or Class, or the date for the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution to Shareholders, or the date for the allotment of rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of Shares of any Series or Class shall go into effect; or in lieu of closing the Share transfer books as aforesaid, the Trustees may fix in advance a date, not exceeding sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting of Shareholders of the Trust or any Series or Class, or the date for the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution to Shareholders of any Series or Class, or the date for the allotment of rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of Shares of any Series or Class shall go into effect, or the last day on which the consent or dissent of Shareholders of any Series or Class may be effectively expressed for any purpose, as a record date for the determination of the Shareholders entitled to notice of, and, to vote at, any such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any such dividend or distribution, or to any such allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights in respect of any such change, conversion or exchange of shares, or to exercise the right to give such consent or dissent, and in such case such Shareholder and only such Shareholders as shall be Shareholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to such notice of, and to vote at, such meeting, or to receive payment of such dividend or distribution, or to receive such allotment or rights, or to exercise such rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding, after such date fixed aforesaid, any transfer of any Shares on the books of the Trust maintained with respect to any Series or Class. Nothing in the foregoing sentence shall be construed as precluding the Trustees from setting different record dates for different Series or Classes.

<u>Section 4</u>. <u>Termination of Trust</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Trust shall continue without limitation of time but subject to the provisions of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this Section 4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Trustees, with the approval of a Majority Shareholder Vote, may by majority action sell and convey the assets of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust to another trust or corporation organized under the laws of any state of the United States, which is a diversified open-end management investment company as defined in the 1940 Act, for an adequate consideration which may include the assumption of all outstanding obligations, taxes and other liabilities, accrued or contingent, of the trust, or a class or series of the Trust, and which may include shares of beneficial interest or stock of such trust or corporation. Upon making provision for the payment of all such liabilities, by such assumption or otherwise, the Trustees shall distribute the remaining proceeds ratably among the holders of the Shares of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust, then outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Trustees may at any time sell and convert into money all the assets of the Trust, or a class or series of the Trust, without shareholder approval, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Upon making provision for the payment of all outstanding obligations, taxes and other liabilities, accrued or contingent, belonging to the Trust, the Trustees shall distribute the remaining assets of the Trust ratably among the holders of the outstanding Shares having an interest in such assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Upon completion of the distribution of the remaining proceeds of the remaining assets as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), the Trust or the applicable Series or Class shall terminate and the Trustees shall be discharged of any and all further liabilities and duties hereunder or with respect thereto and the right, title and interest of all parties shall be canceled and discharged.

<u>Section 5</u>. <u>Offices of the Trust, Filing of Copies, Headings, Counterparts</u>.

The Trust shall maintain a usual place of business in Massachusetts, which, initially, shall be One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, and shall continue to maintain an office at such address unless changed by the Trustees to another location in Massachusetts. The Trust may maintain other offices as the Trustees may from time to time determine. The original or a copy of this instrument and of each declaration of trust supplemental hereto shall be kept at the office of the Trust where it may be inspected by any Shareholder. A copy of this instrument and of each supplemental declaration of trust shall be filed by the Trustees with the Massachusetts Secretary of State and the Boston City Clerk, as will as any other governmental office where such filing may from time to time be required. Anyone dealing with the Trust may relay on a certificate by an officer of the Trust as to whether or not any such supplemental declaration of trust has been made and as to any matters in connection with the Trust hereunder, and with the same effect as if it were the original, may rely on a copy certified by an officer of the Trust to be a copy of this instrument or of any such supplemental declaration of trust. In this instrument or in any such supplemental declaration of trust, references to this instrument, and all expressions like "herein," "hereof," and "hereunder," shall be deemed to refer to this instrument as amended or affected by any such supplemental declaration of trust. Headings are placed herein for convenience of reference only and in case of any conflict, the text of this instrument, rather than the headings, shall control. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original.

<u>Section 6</u>. <u>Applicable Law</u>.

The Trust set forth in this instrument is created under and is to be governed by and construed and administered according to the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust shall be of the type commonly called a Massachusetts business trust, and without limiting the provisions hereof, the Trust may exercise all powers which are ordinarily exercised by such a trust.

<u>Section 7</u>. <u>Amendments - - General</u>.

Prior to the initial issuance of Shares pursuant to Section 3 of Article III, a majority of the Trustees then in office may amend or otherwise supplement this instrument by making a Declaration of Trust supplemental hereto, which thereafter shall form a part hereof. Subsequent to such initial issuance of Shares, amendments or supplements to this instrument may be authorized by a majority of the Trustees than in office and by a Majority Shareholder Vote of all Series and classes then outstanding and entitled to vote thereon (except that any amendments or supplements changing the name of the Trust or pursuant to Section 8 hereunder may be made without shareholder approval), or by any larger vote which may be required by applicable law or this Declaration of Trust in any particular case, which amendment or supplement thereafter shall form a part hereof. Any such amendment or supplement (which may be in the form of a complete restatement) may be evidenced by either (i) a supplemental Declaration of Trust signed by at least a majority of the Trustees then in office or (ii) by a certificate of the President and Secretary of the Trust setting forth such amendment or supplement and certifying that such amendment or supplement has been duly authorized by the Trustees, and if required, by the shareholders. Copies of the supplemental Declaration of Trust or the certificate of the President and Secretary, as the case may be, shall be filed as specified in Section 5 of this Article XII.

<u>Section 8</u>. <u>Amendments – Series and Classes</u>.

The establishment and designation of any series or class of Shares in addition to those established and designated in Section 5 of Article III hereof shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of any such Series or Class, or as otherwise provided in such instrument.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Declaration of Trust may be amended to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) create one or more Series or Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify and or all outstanding Shares as Shares of particular Series or Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) combine two or more Series or Classes of Shares into a single Series or Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or Class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) change the designation of any Series or Class of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and Classes of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series and Classes of Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or Classes.

<u>Section 9</u>. <u>Use of Name</u>.

The Trust acknowledges that Federated Investors has reserved the right to grant the non-exclusive use of the name "Federated" or any derivative thereof to any other investment company, investment company portfolio, investment adviser, distributor, or other business enterprise, and to withdraw from the Trust or one or more Series or Classes any right to the use of the name "Federated".

The undersigned hereby certify that the above stated Amendment and Restatement is a true and correct Amendment and Restatement to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting held on the 17<sup>th</sup> day of November, 1998, and effective as of April 2, 1999.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this instrument the day and year first above written.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Peter E. Madden</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peter E. Madden |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas G. Bigley</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas G. Bigley | &nbsp;&nbsp;Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Conroy, Jr.</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John E. Murray, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Conroy, Jr. | &nbsp;&nbsp;John E. Murray, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Cunningham</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Marjorie P. Smuts</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Cunningham | &nbsp;&nbsp;Marjorie P. Smuts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)

: ss:

COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY)

I hereby certify that on April 2, 1999, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in for the County of Allegheny, personally appeared **JOHN F. DONAHUE, THOMAS G. BIGLEY, JOHN T. CONROY, JR., JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM, LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, M.D., PETER E. MADDEN, CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, JR., JOHN E. MURRAY, JR., MARJORIE P. SMUTS, AND JOHN S. WALSH** who acknowledged the foregoing Declaration of Trust to be their act.

Witness my hand and notarial seal the day and year above written.

<u>/s/ Nancy H. Beatty</u> 

Notary Public

INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Amendment No. 11

to the

Amended & Restated

DECLARATION OF TRUST

Dated April 2, 1999

THIS Declaration of Trust is amended as follows:

A. Strike the first sentence of Section 5 of Article XII from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

Section 5. <u>Offices of the Trust, Filing of Copies, Headings, Counterparts</u>. The Trust shall maintain a usual place of business in Massachusetts, which shall be determined by the Trustees, and shall continue to maintain an office at such address unless changed by the Trustees to another location in Massachusetts.

The undersigned, President and Secretary, hereby certify that the above-stated Amendment is a true and correct Amendment to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting on the 17th day of May, 2000.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 17th day of May, 2000.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Glen R. Johnson</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Glen R. Johnson, President | &nbsp;&nbsp;John W. McGonigle, Secretary |

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INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Amendment No. 12

to the

Amended & Restated

DECLARATION OF TRUST

Dated April 2, 1999

THIS Declaration of Trust is amended as follows:

Strike the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article III from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

Section 5. <u>Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>. Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, inter alia, to establish and designate any additional Series or Class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the Series and Classes of the Trust shall be, and are established and designated as:

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Institutional Shares

Class Y Shares.

The undersigned hereby certify that the above-stated Amendment is a true and correct Amendment to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting on the 22nd day of August, 2003, to become effective on September 30, 2003.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 22nd day of August, 2003.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas G. Bigley</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Peter E. Madden</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas G. Bigley | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peter E. Madden |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Conroy, Jr.</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Conroy, Jr. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Nicholas P. Constantakis</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John E. Murray, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nicholas P. Constantakis | &nbsp;&nbsp;John E. Murray, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John F. Cunningham</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Marjorie P. Smuts</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Cunningham | &nbsp;&nbsp;Marjorie P. Smuts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |

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INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Amendment No. 13

to the

Amended & Restated

DECLARATION OF TRUST

Dated April 2, 1999

THIS Declaration of Trust is amended as follows:

Strike the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article III from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

Section 5. <u>Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>. Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, inter alia, to establish and designate any additional Series or Class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the Series and Classes of the Trust shall be, and are established and designated as:

**Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust**

Institutional Shares

***Service Shares***

The undersigned hereby certify that the above-stated Amendment is a true and correct Amendment to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting on the 16th day of November, 2017, to become effective on December 29, 2017.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 16<sup>th</sup> day of November 2017.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Collins</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Peter E. Madden</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Collins | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peter E. Madden |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas M. O'Neill</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas M. O'Neill |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ G. Thomas Hough</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ P. Jerome Richey</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;G. Thomas Hough | &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Jerome Richey |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Maureen Lally-Green</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maureen Lally-Green | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |

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INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Amendment No. 14 to the

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

Dated April 2, 1999

The Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Strike Section 1 of Article I from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

This Trust shall be known as FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST, and the Trustees may conduct the business of the Trust under that name or any other name as they may determine from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Strike the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article III from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

<u>Section 5. Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>.

Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, *inter alia,* to establish and designate any additional Series or Class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the Series shall be, and are established and designated as:

*Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund* 

Institutional Shares

Service Shares

The undersigned hereby certify that the above-stated Amendments is a true and correct Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at the meeting on the 13<sup>th</sup> day of February, 2020, to become effective on June 26, 2020.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 18th day of June, 2020.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Collins</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;/<u>s/ Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Collins | &nbsp;&nbsp;Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas M. O'Neill</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas M. O'Neill |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ P. Jerome Richey</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Jerome Richey |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ G. Thomas Hough</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;G. Thomas Hough | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Maureen Lally-Green</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maureen Lally-Green |  |

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FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

Amendment No. 15

to the

Amended & Restated

DECLARATION OF TRUST

Dated April 2, 1999

THIS Declaration of Trust is amended as follows:

Strike the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article III from the Declaration of Trust and substitute in its place the following:

Section 5. <u>Establishment and Designation of Series or Class</u>. Without limiting the authority of the Trustees set forth in Article XII, Section 8, inter alia, to establish and designate any additional Series or Class or to modify the rights and preferences of any existing Series or Class, the Series and Classes of the Trust shall be, and are established and designated as:

**Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund**

Institutional Shares

***Class A Shares***

The undersigned hereby certify that the above-stated Amendment is a true and correct Amendment to the Declaration of Trust, as adopted by the Board of Trustees at a meeting on the 12<sup>th</sup> day of

May 2022, to become effective on July 28, 2022.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 12<sup>th</sup> day of May 2022.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John T. Collins</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Thomas M. O'Neill</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John T. Collins | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas M. O'Neill |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Madelyn A. Reilly</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;Madelyn A. Reilly |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ P. Jerome Richey</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Jerome Richey |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ G. Thomas Hough</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;G. Thomas Hough | &nbsp;&nbsp;John S. Walsh |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Maureen Lally-Green</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Maureen Lally-Green |  |

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## Ex-99.B

Exhibit 28 (b) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 3 (ii) under Item 601/Reg. S-K

 

*Amended & Restated, constituting Amendment #2*

FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

(effective as of June 26, 2020)

(formerly: Intermediate Municipal Trust)

(formerly: Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust)

BY-LAWS, AS AMENDED

ARTICLE I

<u>OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION</u>

Section 1. <u>Officers</u>. The Officers of the Trust shall be a President, one or more Executive Vice Presidents, one or more Senior Vice Presidents, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. The Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may also elect or appoint one or more Vice Chairmen of the Board of Trustees (who need not be a Trustee), and other Officers or agents, including one or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers. An Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer may appoint an Assistant Vice President, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, respectively, to serve until the next election of Officers. Two or more offices may be held by a single person except the offices of President and Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President may not be held by the same person concurrently. It shall not be necessary for any Trustee or any Officer to be a holder of shares in any Series or Class of the Trust. Any officer, or such other person as the Board may appoint, may preside at meetings of the shareholders. *See Amendment #4, dated 2/23/98; and Amendment #7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 2. <u>Election of Officers</u>. The Officers shall be elected annually by the Trustees. Each Officer shall hold office for one year and until the election and qualification of his successor, or until earlier resignation or removal. *See Amendment #4, dated 2/23/98; and Amendment #7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 3. <u>Resignations and Removals and Vacancies.</u> Any Officer of the Trust may resign at any time by filing a written resignation with the Board of Trustees (or Chairman of the Trustees, if there is one), with the President, or with the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, at the time of receipt. Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any Officer elected by the Board of Trustees or whose appointment has been ratified by the Board of Trustees may be removed with or without cause at any time by a majority vote of all of the Trustees. Any other employee of the Trust may be removed or dismissed at any time by the President. Any vacancy in any of the offices, whether by resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the President. A vacancy in the office of Assistant Vice President may be filled by a Vice President; in the office of Assistant Secretary by the Secretary; or in the office of Assistant Treasurer by the Treasurer. Any appointment to fill any vacancy shall serve subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting. *See Amendment #4, dated 2/23/98*

ARTICLE II

<u>POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS</u>

Section 1. <u>Trustees</u>. The business and affairs of the Trust shall be managed by the Trustees, and they shall have all powers necessary and desirable to carry out that responsibility.

Section 2. <u>Chairman of the Board</u>. The Board may elect from among its members a Chairman of the Board. The Chairman shall at all times be a Trustee who meets all applicable regulatory and other relevant requirements for serving in such capacity. The Chairman shall not be an officer of the Trust, but shall preside over meetings of the Board and shall have such other responsibilities in furthering the Board functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Trustees or prescribed by these By-Laws. It shall be understood that the election of any Trustee as Chairman shall not impose on that person any duty, obligation, or liability that is greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on that person as a Trustee in the absence of such election, and no Trustee who is so elected shall be held to a higher standard of care by virtue thereof. In addition, election as Chairman shall not affect in any way that Trustee's rights or entitlement to indemnification under the By-Laws or otherwise by the Trust. The Chairman shall be elected by the Board annually to hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified, or until his death, or until he shall have resigned, or have been removed, as herein provided in these By-Laws. Each Trustee, including the Chairman, shall have one vote.

<u>Resignation</u>. The Chairman may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified in such notice, or, if the time when it shall become effective shall not be specified therein, immediately upon its receipt; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

<u>Removal</u>. The Chairman may be removed by majority vote of the Board with or without cause at any time.

<u>Vacancy</u>. Any vacancy in the office of Chairman, arising from any cause whatsoever, may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of the office which shall be vacant by the vote of the Board.

<u>Absence</u>. If, for any reason, the Chairman is absent from a meeting of the Board, the Board may select from among its members who are present at such meeting a Trustee to preside at such meeting. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 3. <u>Vice Chairman of the Trustees</u>. Any Vice Chairman shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees. The Vice Chairman need not be a Trustee. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 4. <u>President</u>. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Trust. He shall counsel and advise the Chairman. He shall have general supervision over the business of the Trust and policies of the Trust. He shall employ and define the duties of all employees, shall have power to discharge any such employees, shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Trust and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman or the Executive Committee. The President shall have the power to appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries or other junior officers, subject to ratification of such appointments by the Board. The President shall have the power to sign, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities or other property owned by the Trust, and may, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, take all such action as the President may deem advisable in entering into agreements to purchase securities or other property in the ordinary course of business, and to sign representation letters in the course of buying securities or other property. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 5. <u>Vice President</u>. The Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, if any, in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or if not ranked, a Vice President designated by the Board, in the absence of the President shall perform all duties and may exercise any of the powers of the President subject to the control of the Trustees. Each Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman, the President, or the Executive Committee. Each Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust. The Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall have the power to sign, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust and subject to Article VIII, Section 1, powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities or other property owned by the Trust, and may, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, take all such action as the Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President may deem advisable in entering into agreements to purchase securities or other property in the ordinary course of business, and to sign representation letters in the course of buying securities or other property. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02; and Amendment #11, dated 1/1/06*

Section 6. <u>Secretary</u>. The Secretary shall be the chief legal officer of the Trust responsible for providing legal guidance to the Trust. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept in books provided for that purpose the Minutes of the Meetings of Shareholders and of the Trustees; shall see that all Notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws and as required by law; shall be custodian of the records and of the Seal of the Trust and see that the Seal is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Trust under its Seal is duly authorized; shall keep directly or through a transfer agent a register of the post office address of each shareholder of each Series or Class of the Trust, and make all proper changes in such register, retaining and filing his authority for such entries; shall see that the books, reports, statements, certificates and all other documents and records required by law are properly kept and filed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Trustees, Chairman or the Executive Committee. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02*

Section 7. <u>Treasurer</u>. The Treasurer shall be the principal financial and accounting officer of the Trust responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the financial books and records of the Trust. He shall deliver all funds and securities belonging to any Series or Class to such custodian or sub-custodian as may be employed by the Trust for any Series or Class. The Treasurer shall perform such duties additional to the foregoing as the Trustees, Chairman or the Executive Committee may from time to time designate. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02*

Section 8. <u>Assistant Vice President</u>. The Assistant Vice President or Vice Presidents of the Trust shall have such authority and perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the Trustees, the Executive Committee or the Chairman. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02*

Section 9. <u>Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers</u>. The Assistant Secretary or Secretaries and the Assistant Treasurer or Treasurers shall perform the duties of the Secretary and of the Treasurer, respectively, in the absence of those Officers and shall have such further powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to them respectively by the Trustees or the Executive Committee or the Chairman. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02*

Section 10. <u>Chief Legal Officer.</u> The Chief Legal Officer shall serve as Chief Legal Officer for the Trust, solely for purposes of complying with the attorney conduct rules ("Attorney Conduct Rules") enacted by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 307 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Act"). The Chief Legal Officer shall have the authority to exercise all powers permitted to be exercised by a chief legal officer pursuant to Section 307 of the Act. The Chief Legal Officer, in his sole discretion, may delegate his responsibilities as Chief Legal Officer under the Attorney Conduct Rules to another attorney or firm of attorneys. *See Amendment #8, dated 8/25/03*

 

Section 11. <u>Chief Compliance Officer</u>. The Chief Compliance Officer shall be responsible for administering the Trust's policies and procedures approved by the Board under Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, the designation, removal and compensation of Chief Compliance Officer are subject to Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. *See Amendment #9, dated 9/21/04*

 

Section 12. <u>Salaries</u>. The salaries of the Officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Trustees. No officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of the fact that he is also a Trustee. *See Amendment # 7, dated 8/23/02*

ARTICLE III

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE

<u>EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES</u>

Section 1. <u>Executive and Other Committees</u>. The Trustees may elect from their own number an Executive Committee to consist of not less than two members. The Executive Committee shall be elected by a resolution passed by a vote of at least a majority of the Trustees then in office. The Trustees may also elect from their own number other committees from time to time, the number composing such committees and the powers conferred upon the same to be determined by vote of the Trustees. Any committee may make rules for the conduct of its business.

Section 2. <u>Vacancies in Executive Committee</u>. Vacancies occurring in the Executive Committee from any cause shall be filled by the Trustees by a resolution passed by the vote of at least a majority of the Trustees then in office.

Section 3. <u>Executive Committee to Report to Trustees</u>. All action by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Trustees at their meeting next succeeding such action.

Section 4. <u>Procedure of Executive Committee</u>. The Executive Committee shall fix its own rules of procedure not inconsistent with these By-Laws or with any directions of the Trustees. It shall meet at such times and places and upon such notice as shall be provided by such rules or by resolution of the Trustees. The presence of a majority shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and in every case an affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the Committee present shall be necessary for the taking of any action.

Section 5. <u>Powers of Executive Committee</u>. During the intervals between the Meetings of the Trustees, the Executive Committee, except as limited by the By-Laws of the Trust or by specific directions of the Trustees, shall possess and may exercise all the powers of the Trustees in the management and direction of the business and conduct of the affairs of the Trust in such manner as the Executive Committee shall deem to be in the best interests of the Trust, and shall have power to authorize the Seal of the Trust (if there is one) to be affixed to all instruments and documents requiring the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Committee shall not have the power to elect or remove Trustees, increase or decrease the number of Trustees, elect or remove any Officer, issue shares or recommend to shareholders any action requiring shareholder approval. *See Amendment #12, dated 6/1/13*

Section 6. <u>Compensation</u>. The members of any duly appointed committee shall receive such compensation and/or fees as from time to time may be fixed by the Trustees.

Section 7. <u>Action by Consent of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee or Other Committee</u>. Subject to Article V, Section 2 of these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Trustees, Executive Committee or any other duly appointed Committee may be taken without a meeting if consents in writing setting forth such action are signed by all members of the Board or such Committee and such consents are filed with the records of the Trust. In the event of the death, removal, resignation or incapacity of any Board or Committee member prior to that Trustee signing such consent, the remaining Board or Committee members may re-constitute themselves as the entire Board or Committee until such time as the vacancy is filled in order to fulfill the requirement that such consents be signed by all members of the Board or Committee. *See Amendment #3, dated 11/18/97*

ARTICLE IV

<u>SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGS</u>

Section 1. <u>Special Meetings</u>. A special meeting of the shareholders of the Trust or of a particular Series or Class shall be called by the Secretary whenever ordered by the Trustees, the Chairman or requested in writing by the holder or holders of at least one-tenth of the outstanding shares of the Trust or of the relevant Series or Class, entitled to vote. If the Secretary, when so ordered or requested, refuses or neglects for more than two days to call such special meeting, the Trustees, Chairman or the shareholders so requesting may, in the name of the Secretary, call the meeting by giving notice thereof in the manner required when notice is given by the Secretary.

Section 2. <u>Notices</u>. Except as above provided, notices of any special meeting of the shareholders of the Trust or a particular Series or Class, shall be given by the Secretary by delivering or mailing, postage prepaid, to each shareholder entitled to vote at said meeting, a written or printed notification of such meeting, at least fifteen days before the meeting, to such address as may be registered with the Trust by the shareholder. No notice of any meeting of Shareholders need be given to a Shareholder if a written waiver of notice, executed before or after the meeting by such Shareholder or his or her attorney thereunto duly authorized, is filed with the records of the meeting. Notice may be waived as provided in Article XIII of the By-Laws.

Section 3. <u>Place of Meeting</u>. Meetings of the shareholders of the Trust or a particular Series or Class shall be held at such place within or without The Commonwealth of Massachusetts as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Trustees. *See Amendment #6, dated 5/12/98*

Section 4. <u>Action by Unanimous Consent</u>. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing, setting forth such action, is signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on the subject matter thereof, and such consent is filed with the records of the Trust.

Section 5. <u>Proxies</u>. Any shareholder entitled to vote at any meeting of shareholders may vote either in person, by telephone, by electronic means including facsimile, or by proxy, but no proxy which is dated more than six months before the meeting named therein shall be accepted unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Every proxy shall be in writing, subscribed by the shareholder or his duly authorized agent or be in such other form as may be permitted by law, including documents conveyed by electronic transmission. Every proxy shall be dated, but need not be sealed, witnessed or acknowledged. The placing of a shareholder's name on a proxy or authorizing another to act as the shareholder's agent, pursuant to telephone or electronically transmitted instructions obtained in accordance with procedures reasonably designed to verify that such instructions have been authorized by such shareholder, shall constitute execution of a proxy by or on behalf of such shareholder. Where Shares are held of record by more than one person, any co-owner or co-fiduciary may execute the proxy or give authority to an agent, unless the Secretary of the Trust is notified in writing by any co-owner or co-fiduciary that the joinder of more than one is to be required. All proxies shall be filed with and verified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Trust, or the person acting as Secretary of the Meeting. Unless otherwise specifically limited by their term, all proxies shall entitle the holders thereof to vote at any adjournment of such meeting but shall not be valid after the final adjournment of such meeting. *See Amendment #5, dated 2/27/98*

ARTICLE V

<u>TRUSTEES' MEETINGS</u>

Section 1. <u>Number and Qualifications of Trustees</u>. The number of Trustees can be changed from time to time by a majority of the Trustees to not less than three nor more than twenty. The term of office of a Trustee shall not be affected by any decrease in the number of Trustees made by the Trustees pursuant to the foregoing authorization. Each Trustee shall hold office for the life of the Trust, or as otherwise provided in the Declaration of Trust.

Section 2. <u>Special Meetings</u>. Special meetings of the Trustees shall be called by the Secretary at the written request of the Chairman or any Trustee, and if the Secretary when so requested refuses or fails for more than twenty-four hours to call such meeting, the Chairman or such Trustee may in the name of the Secretary call such meeting by giving due notice in the manner required when notice is given by the Secretary.

Section 3. <u>Regular Meetings</u>. Regular meetings of the Trustees may be held without call or notice at such places and at such times as the Trustees may from time to time determine, provided that any Trustee who is absent when such determination is made shall be given notice of the determination.

Section 4. <u>Quorum and Vote</u>. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of the Trustees present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Trustees unless a greater proportion is required by the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws or applicable law. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the Trustees present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum shall be present. Notice of any adjourned meeting need not be given.

Section 5. <u>Notices</u>. It shall be sufficient notice of a special meeting to send notice by mail to a Trustee at least forty-eight hours or by telegram, telex or telecopy or other electronic facsimile transmission method at least twenty-four hours before the meeting addressed to the Trustee at his usual or last known business or residence address or to give notice to such Trustee in person or by telephone at least twenty-four hours before the meeting. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any Trustee if a written waiver of notice, executed by such Trustee before the meeting, is filed with the records of the meeting, or to any Trustee who attends the meeting without protesting the lack of notice to such Trustee prior thereto or at its commencement. Subject to compliance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act, notice or waiver of notice need not specify the purpose of any special meeting.

Section 6. <u>Place of Meeting</u>. Meetings of the Trustees shall be held at such place within or without The Commonwealth of Massachusetts as fixed from time to time by resolution of the Trustees, or as the person or persons requesting said meeting to be called may designate, but any meeting may adjourn to any other place. *See Amendment #6, dated 5/12/98*

Section 7. <u>Telephonic Meeting</u>. Subject to compliance with Sections 15(c) and 32(a) of the 1940 Act, if it is impractical for the Trustees to meet in person, the Trustees may meet by means of a telephone conference circuit to which all Trustees are connected or of which all Trustees shall have waived notice, which meeting shall be deemed to have been held at a place designated by the Trustees at the meeting.

Section 8. <u>Special Action</u>. When all the Trustees shall be present at any meeting, however called, or whenever held, or shall assent to the holding of the meeting without notice, or after the meeting shall sign a written assent thereto on the record of such meeting, the acts of such meeting shall be valid as if such meeting had been regularly held.

Section 9. <u>Action by Consent</u>. Any action by the Trustees may be taken without a meeting if a written consent thereto is signed by all the Trustees and filed with the records of the Trustees' meetings. Such consent shall be treated as a vote of the Trustees for all purposes.

Section 10. <u>Compensation of Trustees</u>. The Trustees may receive a stated salary for their services as Trustees, and by resolution of Trustees a fixed fee and expenses of attendance may be allowed for attendance at each Meeting. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any Trustee from serving the Trust in any other capacity, as an officer, agent or otherwise, and receiving compensation therefor.

ARTICLE VI

<u>SHARES</u>

Section 1. <u>Certificates</u>. All certificates for shares shall be signed by the Chairman, President or any Vice President and by the Treasurer or Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary and sealed with the seal of the Trust. The signatures may be either manual or facsimile signatures and the seal may be either facsimile or any other form of seal. Certificates for shares for which the Trust has appointed an independent Transfer Agent and Registrar shall not be valid unless countersigned by such Transfer Agent and registered by such Registrar. In case any officer who has signed any certificate ceases to be an officer of the Trust before the certificate is issued, the certificate may nevertheless be issued by the Trust with the same effect as if the officer had not ceased to be such officer as of the date of its issuance. Share certificates of each Series or Class shall be in such form not inconsistent with law or the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws as may be determined by the Trustees.

Section 2. <u>Transfer of Shares</u>. The shares of each Series and Class of the Trust shall be transferable, so as to affect the rights of the Trust or any Series or Class, only by transfer recorded on the books of the Trust or its Transfer Agent, in person or by attorney.

Section 3. <u>Equitable Interest Not Recognized</u>. The Trust shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares of a Series or Class as the absolute owner thereof and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim or interest in such share or shares of a Series or Class on the part of any other person except as may be otherwise expressly provided by law.

Section 4. <u>Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Certificates</u>. In case any certificate for shares is lost, mutilated or destroyed, the Trustees may issue a new certificate in place thereof upon indemnity to the relevant Series or Class against loss and upon such other terms and conditions as the Trustees may deem advisable.

Section 5. <u>Transfer Agent and Registrar: Regulations</u>. The Trustees shall have power and authority to make all such rules and regulations as they may deem expedient concerning the issuance, transfer and registration of certificates for shares and may appoint a Transfer Agent and/or Registrar of certificates for shares of each Series or Class, and may require all such share certificates to bear the signature of such Transfer Agent and/or of such Registrar.

ARTICLE VII

<u>INSPECTION OF BOOKS</u>

The Trustees shall from time to time determine whether and to what extent, and at what times and places, and under what conditions and regulations the accounts and books of the Trust maintained on behalf of each Series and Class or any of them shall be open to the inspection of the shareholders of any Series or Class; and no shareholder shall have any right of inspecting any account or book or document of the Trust except that, to the extent such account or book or document relates to the Series or Class in which he is a Shareholder or the Trust generally, such Shareholder shall have such right of inspection as conferred by laws or authorized by the Trustees or by resolution of the Shareholders of the relevant Series or Class.

ARTICLE VIII

<u>AGREEMENTS, CERTAIN DELEGATION, CHECKS, DRAFTS, ENDORSEMENTS, ETC.</u>

Section 1. <u>Agreements, Etc.</u> The Trustees or the Executive Committee may authorize any officer or agent of the Trust to enter into any agreement or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of the Trust on behalf of any Series or Class, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances; and, unless so authorized by the Trustees or by the Executive Committee or by these By-Laws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Trust by any agreement or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or for any amount.

Section 2. Delegation of Authority Relating to Dividends. The Trustees or the Executive Committee may delegate to any Officer or Agent of the Trust the ability to authorize the payment of dividends and the ability to fix the amount and other terms of a dividend regardless of whether or not such dividend has previously been authorized by the Trustees. *See Amendment #12, dated 6/1/13*

Section 2. <u>Checks, Drafts, Etc.</u> All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes and other evidences of indebtedness shall be signed by such officers, employees or agents as shall from time to time be designated by the Trustees or the Executive Committee, or as may be specified in or pursuant to the agreement between the Trust on behalf of any Series or Class and the custodian appointed, pursuant to the provisions of the Declaration of Trust.

Section 3. <u>Endorsements, Assignments and Transfer of Securities</u>. All endorsements, assignments, stock powers, other instruments of transfer or directions for the transfer of portfolio securities, whether or not registered in nominee form, or belonging to any Series or Class shall be made by such officers, employees or agents as may be authorized by the Trustees or the Executive Committee.

Section 4. <u>Evidence of Authority</u>. Anyone dealing with the Trust shall be fully justified in relying on a copy of a resolution of the Trustees or of any committee thereof empowered to act in the premises which is certified as true by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary under the seal of the Trust.

ARTICLE IX

<u>INDEMNIFICATION OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS</u>

*Article IX added by amendment – See Amendment #10, dated 8/18/05*

Section 1. <u>Indemnification</u>. The Trust hereby agrees to indemnify each person who at any time serves as a Trustee or officer of the Trust (each such person being an "indemnitee") against any liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees incurred by such indemnitee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative body in which he may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which he may be or may have been threatened, by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust or his serving or having served as a trustee, director, officer, partner, or fiduciary of another trust, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other enterprise at the request of the Trust, provided, however, that no indemnitee shall be indemnified hereunder against any liability to any person or any expense of such indemnitee arising by reason of (i) willful misfeasance, (ii) bad faith, (iii) gross negligence, or (iv) reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i) through (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as "disabling conduct").

Section 2. <u>Actions By Trustee Against The Trust</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any action, suit or other proceeding voluntarily prosecuted by any indemnitee as plaintiff, indemnification shall be mandatory only if the prosecution of such action, suit or other proceeding by such indemnitee (i) was authorized by a majority of the Trustees or (ii) was instituted by the indemnitee to enforce his rights to indemnification hereunder in a case in which the indemnitee is found to be entitled to such indemnification.

Section 3. <u>Survival</u>. The rights to indemnification set forth herein shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Trustee or officer of the Trust and shall inure to the benefit of his heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives.

Section 4. <u>Amendments</u>. No amendment or restatement of these by-laws or repeal of any of its provisions shall limit or eliminate any of the benefits provided to any person who at any time is or was a Trustee or officer of the Trust or otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder in respect of any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment, restatement or repeal.

Section 5. <u>Procedure</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnification shall be made hereunder unless there has been a determination (i) by a final decision on the merits by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction before whom the issue of entitlement to indemnification hereunder was brought that such indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder or, (ii) in the absence of such a decision, by (1) a majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither "interested persons" of the Trust (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) nor parties to the proceeding ("Disinterested Non-Party Trustees"), that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (2) if such quorum is not obtainable (or even if obtainable, if such majority so directs) independent legal counsel in a written opinion concludes, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that the indemnitee should be entitled to indemnification hereunder. All determinations to make advance payments in connection with the expense of defending any proceeding shall be authorized and made in accordance with the immediately succeeding paragraph (f) below.

Section 6. <u>Advances</u>. The Trust shall make advance payments in connection with the expenses of defending any action with respect to which indemnification might be sought hereunder if the Trust receives a written undertaking to reimburse the Trust if it is subsequently determined that the indemnitee is not entitled to such indemnification. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: (i) the indemnitee shall provide adequate security for his undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (iii) a majority of a quorum of the Disinterested Non-Party Trustees, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall conclude, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the indemnitee ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.

Section 7. <u>Other Rights</u>. The rights accruing to any indemnitee under these provisions shall not exclude any other rights which any person may have or hereafter acquire under the Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws of the Trust, by contract or otherwise under law, by a vote of shareholders or Trustees who are "disinterested persons" (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) or any other right to which he may be lawfully entitled.

Section 8. <u>Indemnification Of Employees And Agents</u>. Subject to any limitations provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act or otherwise under the Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws of the Trust, contract or otherwise under law, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify and provide for the advance payment of expenses to employees, agents and other persons providing services to the Trust or serving in any capacity at the request of the Trust to the full extent permitted by applicable law, provided that such indemnification has been approved by a majority of the Trustees.

ARTICLE X

<u>SEAL</u>

The seal of the Trust shall consist of a flat-faced die with the word "Massachusetts", together with the name of the Trust and the year of its organization cut or engraved thereon but, unless otherwise required by the Trustees, the seal shall not be necessary to be placed on, and its absence shall not impair the validity of, any document, instrument or other paper executed and delivered by or on behalf of the Trust.

ARTICLE XI

<u>FISCAL YEAR</u>

The fiscal year of the Trust and each Series or Class shall be as designated from time to time by the Trustees.

ARTICLE XII

<u>AMENDMENTS</u>

These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of all of the Trustees.

ARTICLE XIII

<u>WAIVERS OF NOTICE</u>

Whenever any notice whatever is required to be given under the provisions of any statute of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or under the provisions of the Declaration of Trust or these By-Laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, or presence at a meeting to which such person was entitled notice of, shall be deemed equivalent thereto. A notice shall be deemed to have been given if telegraphed, cabled, or sent by wireless when it has been delivered to a representative of any telegraph, cable or wireless company with instructions that it be telegraphed, cabled, or sent by wireless. Any notice shall be deemed to be given if mailed at the time when the same shall be deposited in the mail.

ARTICLE XIV

<u>REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS</u>

The Trustees shall at least semi-annually submit to the shareholders of each Series or Class a written financial report of the transactions of that Series or Class including financial statements which shall at least annually be certified by independent public accountants.

ARTICLE XV

<u>BOOKS AND RECORDS</u>

The books and records of the Trust and any Series or Class, including the stock ledger or ledgers, may be kept in or outside The Commonwealth of Massachusetts at such office or agency of the Trust as may from time to time be determined by the Trustees.

ARTICLE XVI

<u>TERMS</u>

Terms defined in the Declaration of Trust and not otherwise defined herein are used herein with the meanings set forth or referred to in the Declaration of Trust.

The following pages contain the actual amendments referenced in the preceding By-Laws.

Intermediate Municipal Trust

Amendment No. 3

to the By-Laws

Effective November 18, 1997

Delete Article III, Section 7 and replace with the following:

<u>Action by Consent of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee or Other Committee</u>. Subject to Article V, Section 2 of these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Trustees, Executive Committee or any other duly appointed Committee may be taken without a meeting if consents in writing setting forth such action are signed by all members of the Board or such Committee and such consents are filed with the records of the Trust. In the event of the death, removal, resignation or incapacity of any Board or Committee member prior to that Trustee signing such consent, the remaining Board or Committee members may re-constitute themselves as the entire Board or Committee until such time as the vacancy is filled in order to fulfill the requirement that such consents be signed by all members of the Board or Committee.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Amendment #4**

**to the By-Laws**

**(effective February 23, 1998)**

Delete Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Article I, OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION, and replace with:

Section 1. <u>Officers</u>. The Officers of the Trust shall be a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. The Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may also elect or appoint a Chairman of the Board of Trustees (who must be a Trustee) and other Officers or agents, including one or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers. A Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer may appoint an Assistant Vice President, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, respectively, to serve until the next election of Officers. Two or more offices may be held by a single person except the offices of President and Vice President may not be held by the same person concurrently. It shall not be necessary for any Trustee or any Officer to be a holder of shares in any Series or Class of the Trust.

Section 2. <u>Election of Officers</u>. The Officers shall be elected annually by the Trustees. Each Officer shall hold office for one year and until the election and qualification of his successor, or until earlier resignation or removal. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, if there is one, shall be elected annually by and from the Trustees, and serve until a successor is so elected and qualified, or until earlier resignation or removal.

Section 3. <u>Resignations and Removals and Vacancies.</u> Any Officer of the Trust may resign at any time by filing a written resignation with the Board of Trustees (or Chairman of the Trustees, if there is one), with the President, or with the Secretary. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time is specified, at the time of receipt. Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any Officer elected by the Board of Trustees or whose appointment has been ratified by the Board of Trustees may be removed with or without cause at any time by a majority vote of all of the Trustees. Any other employee of the Trust may be removed or dismissed at any time by the President. Any vacancy in any of the offices, whether by resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the President. A vacancy in the office of Assistant Vice President may be filled by a Vice President; in the office of Assistant Secretary by the Secretary; or in the office of Assistant Treasurer by the Treasurer. Any appointment to fill any vacancy shall serve subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Amendment #5**

**to the By-Laws**

**(effective February 27, 1998)**

Delete Section 5 <u>Proxies</u> of Article IV <u>Shareholders' Meetings</u>, and replace with the following:

Section 5. <u>Proxies</u>. Any shareholder entitled to vote at any meeting of shareholders may vote either in person, by telephone, by electronic means including facsimile, or by proxy, but no proxy which is dated more than six months before the meeting named therein shall be accepted unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Every proxy shall be in writing, subscribed by the shareholder or his duly authorized agent or be in such other form as may be permitted by law, including documents conveyed by electronic transmission. Every proxy shall be dated, but need not be sealed, witnessed or acknowledged. The placing of a shareholder's name on a proxy or authorizing another to act as the shareholder's agent, pursuant to telephone or electronically transmitted instructions obtained in accordance with procedures reasonably designed to verify that such instructions have been authorized by such shareholder, shall constitute execution of a proxy by or on behalf of such shareholder. Where Shares are held of record by more than one person, any co-owner or co-fiduciary may execute the proxy or give authority to an agent, unless the Secretary of the Trust is notified in writing by any co-owner or co-fiduciary that the joinder of more than one is to be required. All proxies shall be filed with and verified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Trust, or the person acting as Secretary of the Meeting. Unless otherwise specifically limited by their term, all proxies shall entitle the holders thereof to vote at any adjournment of such meeting but shall not be valid after the final adjournment of such meeting.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Amendment #6**

**to the By-Laws**

**(effective May 12, 1998)**

Strike Section 3 - Place of Meeting of Article IV - Shareholders' Meetings and replace it with the following:

Section 3. <u>Place of Meeting</u>. Meetings of the shareholders of the Trust or a particular Series or Class shall be held at such place within or without The Commonwealth of Massachusetts as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Trustees.

Strike Section 6 - Place of Meeting of Article V - Trustees' Meetings and replace it with the following:

Section 6. <u>Place of Meeting</u>. Meetings of the Trustees shall be held at such place within or without The Commonwealth of Massachusetts as fixed from time to time by resolution of the Trustees, or as the person or persons requesting said meeting to be called may designate, but any meeting may adjourn to any other place.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Amendment #7**

**to the By-Laws**

**(effective August 23, 2002)**

Strike Section 1 of ARTICLE I – OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION, and replace with the following:

Section 1. <u>Officers</u>. The Officers of the Trust shall be a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. The Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may also elect or appoint a Chairman of the Board of Trustees (who must be a Trustee), a Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and other Officers or agents, including one or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers. A Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer may appoint an Assistant Vice President, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, respectively, to serve until the next election of Officers. Two or more offices may be held by a single person except the offices of President and Vice President may not be held by the same person concurrently. It shall not be necessary for any Trustee or any Officer to be a holder of shares in any Series or Class of the Trust.

Strike Sections 2 through 9 of Article II, and replace with the following:

Section 2. <u>Chairman of the Trustees ("Chairman")</u>. The Chairman, if there be a Chairman, shall preside at the meetings of Shareholders and of the Board of Trustees and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees.

Section 3. <u>Vice Chairman of the Trustees ("Vice Chairman").</u> The Vice Chairman, in the absence of the Chairman, shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees or the Chairman. The Vice Chairman need not be a Trustee.

Section 4. <u>President</u>. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Trust. The President, in the absence of the Chairman, shall perform all duties and may exercise any of the powers of the Chairman subject to the control of the other Trustees. He shall counsel and advise the Chairman on matters of major importance. He shall have general supervision over the business of the Trust and policies of the Trust. He shall employ and define the duties of all employees of the Trust, shall have power to discharge any such employees, shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Trust and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman or the Executive Committee.

Section 5. <u>Vice President</u>. The Vice President (or if more than one, the senior Vice President) in the absence of the President shall perform all duties and may exercise any of the powers of the President subject to the control of the Trustees. Each Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman or the Executive Committee. Each Vice President shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust.

Section 6. <u>Secretary</u>. The Secretary shall be the chief legal officer of the Trust responsible for providing legal guidance to the Trust. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept in books provided for that purpose the Minutes of the Meetings of Shareholders and of the Trustees; shall see that all Notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws and as required by law; shall be custodian of the records and of the Seal of the Trust and see that the Seal is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Trust under its Seal is duly authorized; shall keep directly or through a transfer agent a register of the post office address of each shareholder of each Series or Class of the Trust, and make all proper changes in such register, retaining and filing his authority for such entries; shall see that the books, reports, statements, certificates and all other documents and records required by law are properly kept and filed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Trustees, Chairman or the Executive Committee.

Section 7. <u>Treasurer</u>. The Treasurer shall be the principal financial and accounting officer of the Trust responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the financial books and records of the Trust. He shall deliver all funds and securities belonging to any Series or Class to such custodian or sub-custodian as may be employed by the Trust for any Series or Class. The Treasurer shall perform such duties additional to the foregoing as the Trustees, Chairman or the Executive Committee may from time to time designate.

Section 8. <u>Assistant Vice President</u>. The Assistant Vice President or Vice Presidents of the Trust shall have such authority and perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the Trustees, the Executive Committee or the Chairman.

Section 9. <u>Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers</u>. The Assistant Secretary or Secretaries and the Assistant Treasurer or Treasurers shall perform the duties of the Secretary and of the Treasurer, respectively, in the absence of those Officers and shall have such further powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to them respectively by the Trustees or the Executive Committee or the Chairman.

Section 10. <u>Salaries</u>. The salaries of the Officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Trustees. No officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of the fact that he is also a Trustee.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Amendment #8**

**to the By-Laws**

**Effective August 25, 2003**

Insert the following into Article II, Power and Duties of Trustees and Officers, and renumber Section 10 as Section 11:

Section 10. <u>Chief Legal Officer.</u> The Chief Legal Officer shall serve as Chief Legal Officer for the Trust, solely for purposes of complying with the attorney conduct rules ("Attorney Conduct Rules") enacted by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 307 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Act"). The Chief Legal Officer shall have the authority to exercise all powers permitted to be exercised by a chief legal officer pursuant to Section 307 of the Act. The Chief Legal Officer, in his sole discretion, may delegate his responsibilities as Chief Legal Officer under the Attorney Conduct Rules to another attorney or firm of attorneys.

**AMENDMENT #9**

**TO THE BY-LAWS**

**OF**

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Effective September 21, 2004**

Insert the following into Article II, Power and Duties of Trustees and Officers and renumber Section 11 as Section 12:

Section 11. <u>Chief Compliance Officer</u>. The Chief Compliance Officer shall be responsible for administering the Trust's policies and procedures approved by the Board under Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, the designation, removal and compensation of Chief Compliance Officer are subject to Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

**AMENDMENT #10**

**TO THE BY-LAWS**

**OF**

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Effective August 18, 2005**

Insert the following as Article IX:

**<u>Article IX<br> Indemnification of Trustees and Officers</u>**

Section 1. <u>Indemnification</u>. The Trust hereby agrees to indemnify each person who at any time serves as a Trustee or officer of the Trust (each such person being an "indemnitee") against any liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees incurred by such indemnitee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative body in which he may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which he may be or may have been threatened, by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust or his serving or having served as a trustee, director, officer, partner, or fiduciary of another trust, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other enterprise at the request of the Trust, provided, however, that no indemnitee shall be indemnified hereunder against any liability to any person or any expense of such indemnitee arising by reason of (i) willful misfeasance, (ii) bad faith, (iii) gross negligence, or (iv) reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i) through (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as "disabling conduct").

Section 2. <u>Actions By Trustee Against The Trust</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any action, suit or other proceeding voluntarily prosecuted by any indemnitee as plaintiff, indemnification shall be mandatory only if the prosecution of such action, suit or other proceeding by such indemnitee (i) was authorized by a majority of the Trustees or (ii) was instituted by the indemnitee to enforce his rights to indemnification hereunder in a case in which the indemnitee is found to be entitled to such indemnification.

Section 3. <u>Survival</u>. The rights to indemnification set forth herein shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Trustee or officer of the Trust and shall inure to the benefit of his heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives.

Section 4. <u>Amendments</u>. No amendment or restatement of these by-laws or repeal of any of its provisions shall limit or eliminate any of the benefits provided to any person who at any time is or was a Trustee or officer of the Trust or otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder in respect of any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment, restatement or repeal.

Section 5. <u>Procedure</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnification shall be made hereunder unless there has been a determination (i) by a final decision on the merits by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction before whom the issue of entitlement to indemnification hereunder was brought that such indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder or, (ii) in the absence of such a decision, by (1) a majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither "interested persons" of the Trust (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) nor parties to the proceeding ("Disinterested Non-Party Trustees"), that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (2) if such quorum is not obtainable (or even if obtainable, if such majority so directs) independent legal counsel in a written opinion concludes, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that the indemnitee should be entitled to indemnification hereunder. All determinations to make advance payments in connection with the expense of defending any proceeding shall be authorized and made in accordance with the immediately succeeding paragraph (f) below.

Section 6. <u>Advances</u>. The Trust shall make advance payments in connection with the expenses of defending any action with respect to which indemnification might be sought hereunder if the Trust receives a written undertaking to reimburse the Trust if it is subsequently determined that the indemnitee is not entitled to such indemnification. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: (i) the indemnitee shall provide adequate security for his undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (iii) a majority of a quorum of the Disinterested Non-Party Trustees, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall conclude, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the indemnitee ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.

Section 7. <u>Other Rights</u>. The rights accruing to any indemnitee under these provisions shall not exclude any other rights which any person may have or hereafter acquire under the Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws of the Trust, by contract or otherwise under law, by a vote of shareholders or Trustees who are "disinterested persons" (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) or any other right to which he may be lawfully entitled.

Section 8. <u>Indemnification Of Employees And Agents</u>. Subject to any limitations provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act or otherwise under the Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws of the Trust, contract or otherwise under law, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify and provide for the advance payment of expenses to employees, agents and other persons providing services to the Trust or serving in any capacity at the request of the Trust to the full extent permitted by applicable law, provided that such indemnification has been approved by a majority of the Trustees.

Renumber remaining Articles accordingly.

**AMENDMENT #11**

**TO THE BY-LAWS**

**OF**

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Effective January 1, 2006**

Strike Section 1, <u>Officers</u>, and Section 2, <u>Election of Officers</u> from Article I – OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION, and replace with the following:

Section 1. <u>Officers</u>. The Officers of the Trust shall be a President, one or more Executive Vice Presidents, one or more Senior Vice Presidents, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. The Board of Trustees, in its discretion, may also elect or appoint one or more Vice Chairmen of the Board of Trustees (who need not be a Trustee), and other Officers or agents, including one or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers. An Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, the Secretary or the Treasurer may appoint an Assistant Vice President, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer, respectively, to serve until the next election of Officers. Two or more offices may be held by a single person except the offices of President and Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President may not be held by the same person concurrently. It shall not be necessary for any Trustee or any Officer to be a holder of shares in any Series or Class of the Trust. Any officer, or such other person as the Board may appoint, may preside at meetings of the shareholders.

Section 2. <u>Election of Officers</u>. The Officers shall be elected annually by the Trustees. Each Officer shall hold office for one year and until the election and qualification of his successor, or until earlier resignation or removal.

Strike Sections 2, <u>Chairman of the Trustees</u>, Section 3, <u>Vice Chairman of the Trustees</u>, Section 4, <u>President</u>, and Section 5, <u>Vice President</u> from Article II – POWERS AND DUTIES OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS, and replace with the following:

Section 2. <u>Chairman of the Board</u>. The Board may elect from among its members a Chairman of the Board. The Chairman shall at all times be a Trustee who meets all applicable regulatory and other relevant requirements for serving in such capacity. The Chairman shall not be an officer of the Trust, but shall preside over meetings of the Board and shall have such other responsibilities in furthering the Board functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Trustees or prescribed by these By-Laws. It shall be understood that the election of any Trustee as Chairman shall not impose on that person any duty, obligation, or liability that is greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on that person as a Trustee in the absence of such election, and no Trustee who is so elected shall be held to a higher standard of care by virtue thereof. In addition, election as Chairman shall not affect in any way that Trustee's rights or entitlement to indemnification under the By-Laws or otherwise by the Trust. The Chairman shall be elected by the Board annually to hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified, or until his death, or until he shall have resigned, or have been removed, as herein provided in these By-Laws. Each Trustee, including the Chairman, shall have one vote.

<u>Resignation</u>. The Chairman may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the Board. Any such resignation shall take effect at the time specified in such notice, or, if the time when it shall become effective shall not be specified therein, immediately upon its receipt; and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

<u>Removal</u>. The Chairman may be removed by majority vote of the Board with or without cause at any time.

<u>Vacancy</u>. Any vacancy in the office of Chairman, arising from any cause whatsoever, may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of the office which shall be vacant by the vote of the Board.

<u>Absence</u>. If, for any reason, the Chairman is absent from a meeting of the Board, the Board may select from among its members who are present at such meeting a Trustee to preside at such meeting.

Section 3. <u>Vice Chairman of the Trustees</u>. Any Vice Chairman shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees. The Vice Chairman need not be a Trustee.

Section 4. <u>President</u>. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Trust. He shall counsel and advise the Chairman. He shall have general supervision over the business of the Trust and policies of the Trust. He shall employ and define the duties of all employees, shall have power to discharge any such employees, shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Trust and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman or the Executive Committee. The President shall have the power to appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries or other junior officers, subject to ratification of such appointments by the Board. The President shall have the power to sign, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities or other property owned by the Trust, and may, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, take all such action as the President may deem advisable in entering into agreements to purchase securities or other property in the ordinary course of business, and to sign representation letters in the course of buying securities or other property.

Section 5. <u>Vice President</u>. The Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President, if any, in order of their rank as fixed by the Board or if not ranked, a Vice President designated by the Board, in the absence of the President shall perform all duties and may exercise any of the powers of the President subject to the control of the Trustees. Each Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Trustees, the Chairman, the President, or the Executive Committee. Each Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall be authorized to sign documents on behalf of the Trust. The Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President shall have the power to sign, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust and subject to Article VIII, Section 1, powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities or other property owned by the Trust, and may, in the name of and on behalf of the Trust, take all such action as the Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or Vice President may deem advisable in entering into agreements to purchase securities or other property in the ordinary course of business, and to sign representation letters in the course of buying securities or other property.

**AMENDMENT #12**

**TO THE BY-LAWS**

**OF**

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Effective June 1, 2013**

Strike Section 5. <u>Powers of Executive Committee</u> from ARTICLE III - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES and replace with the following:

Section 5. <u>Powers of Executive Committee</u>. During the intervals between the Meetings of the Trustees, the Executive Committee, except as limited by the By-Laws of the Trust or by specific directions of the Trustees, shall possess and may exercise all the powers of the Trustees in the management and direction of the business and conduct of the affairs of the Trust in such manner as the Executive Committee shall deem to be in the best interests of the Trust, and shall have power to authorize the Seal of the Trust (if there is one) to be affixed to all instruments and documents requiring the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Committee shall not have the power to elect or remove Trustees, increase or decrease the number of Trustees, elect or remove any Officer, issue shares or recommend to shareholders any action requiring shareholder approval.

Insert the following into Article VIII, Agreements, Checks, Drafts, Endorsements, etc. and renumber the remaining sections accordingly:

Section 2. <u>Delegation of Authority Relating to Dividends.</u> The Trustees or the Executive Committee may delegate to any Officer or Agent of the Trust the ability to authorize the payment of dividends and the ability to fix the amount and other terms of a dividend regardless of whether or not such dividend has previously been authorized by the Trustees.

The title of Article VIII is deleted and replaced as follows: "Agreements, Certain Delegation, Checks, Drafts, Endorsements, etc."

**AMENDMENT #13**

**TO THE BY-LAWS**

**OF**

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Effective August 17, 2018**

Delete <u>Article IX, Indemnification of Trustees and Officers</u> in its entirety and replace with the following:

<u>Article IX<br> Indemnification of Trustees and Officers</u>

Section 1. <u>Indemnification</u>. The Trust hereby agrees to indemnify each person who at any time serves as a Trustee or officer of the Trust (each such person being an "indemnitee") against<u>: (a)</u> any liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees incurred by such indemnitee in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or investigative body in which he may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise or with which he may be or may have been threatened, by virtue of his being or having been a Trustee or officer of the Trust or his serving or having served as a trustee, director, officer, partner, or fiduciary of another trust, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other enterprise at the request of the Trust<u>;</u> and (b) any liabilities and expenses, including, without limitation, the cost of credit monitoring, incurred by the indemnified representative as a result of the indemnified representative, while acting in an indemnified capacity, having provided personally identifiable information, including, without limitation, birthdates, social security numbers, driver's license numbers or passport numbers, to a regulator or counterparty by or with whom the Trust, or its series, is regulated or engages in business to satisfy a legal or procedural requirement of such regulator or counterparty, including, without limitation, know-your-customer or anti-money laundering requirements, and the security of such personally identifiable information is compromised and used to the detriment of the indemnified representative; provided, however, that, in the case of clause (a) and clause (b), no indemnitee shall be indemnified hereunder against any liability to any person or any expense of such indemnitee arising by reason of (i) willful misfeasance, (ii) bad faith, (iii) gross negligence, or (iv) reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i) through (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as "disabling conduct").

Section 2. <u>Actions By Trustee Against The Trust</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any action, suit or other proceeding voluntarily prosecuted by any indemnitee as plaintiff, indemnification shall be mandatory only if the prosecution of such action, suit or other proceeding by such indemnitee (i) was authorized by a majority of the Trustees or (ii) was instituted by the indemnitee to enforce his rights to indemnification hereunder in a case in which the indemnitee is found to be entitled to such indemnification.

Section 3. <u>Survival</u>. The rights to indemnification set forth herein shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Trustee or officer of the Trust and shall inure to the benefit of his heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives.

Section 4. <u>Amendments</u>. No amendment or restatement of these by-laws or repeal of any of its provisions shall limit or eliminate any of the benefits provided to any person who at any time is or was a Trustee or officer of the Trust or otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder in respect of any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment, restatement or repeal.

Section 5. <u>Procedure</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnification shall be made hereunder unless there has been a determination (i) by a final decision on the merits by a court or other body of competent jurisdiction before whom the issue of entitlement to indemnification hereunder was brought that such indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder or, (ii) in the absence of such a decision, by (1) a majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither "interested persons" of the Trust (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) nor parties to the proceeding ("Disinterested Non-Party Trustees"), that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (2) if such quorum is not obtainable (or even if obtainable, if such majority so directs) independent legal counsel in a written opinion concludes, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that the indemnitee should be entitled to indemnification hereunder. All determinations to make advance payments in connection with the expense of defending any proceeding shall be authorized and made in accordance with the immediately succeeding paragraph (f) below.

Section 6. <u>Advances</u>. The Trust shall make advance payments in connection with the expenses of defending any action <u>or other matter</u> with respect to which indemnification might be sought hereunder if the Trust receives a written undertaking to reimburse the Trust if it is subsequently determined that the indemnitee is not entitled to such indemnification. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be met: (i) the indemnitee shall provide adequate security for his undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (iii) a majority of a quorum of the Disinterested Non-Party Trustees, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall conclude, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the indemnitee ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.

Section 7. <u>Other Rights</u>. The rights accruing to any indemnitee under these provisions shall not exclude any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under the Declaration of Trust or the by-laws of the Trust, by contract or otherwise under law, by a vote of shareholders or Trustees who are "disinterested persons" (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) or any other right to which he may be lawfully entitled.

Section 8. <u>Indemnification Of Employees And Agents</u>. Subject to any limitations provided by the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act or otherwise under the Declaration of Trust or the by-laws of the Trust, contract or otherwise under law, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify and provide for the advance payment of expenses to employees, agents and other persons providing services to the Trust or serving in any capacity at the request of the Trust to the full extent permitted by applicable law, provided that such indemnification has been approved by a majority of the Trustees.

## Ex-99.D

Exhibit 28 (d) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

 

*6/29/20 – Name changed to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust*

*3/31/99 - Adviser name changed to Federated Investment Management Company*

1/31/95 - Name changed to Intermediate Municipal Trust

FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST

INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT

This Contract is made between FEDERATED MANAGEMENT, a Delaware business trust having its principal place of business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as 'Adviser'), and FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust having its principal place of business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as the 'Fund') and is based on the following premises:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) That the Fund is an open-end management investment company as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) That Adviser is engaged in the business of rendering investment advisory and management services.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Fund hereby appoints Adviser as investment adviser and Adviser accepts the appointment. Subject to the direction of the Trustees of the Fund, Adviser shall provide investment research and supervision of the investments of the Fund and conduct a continuous program of investment, evaluation and of appropriate sale or other disposition and reinvestment of the Fund portfolio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Adviser, in its supervision of the investments of the Fund will be guided by the Fund's fundamental investment policies and the provisions and restrictions contained in the Declaration of Trust and By-Laws of the Fund and as set forth in the Registration Statements and exhibits as may be on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Fund shall pay all of its expenses, including, without limitation, the expenses of organizing the Fund and continuing the Fund's existence; fees and expenses of Trustees and officers of the Fund; fees for investment advisory services and administrative personnel and services; fees and expenses of preparing and printing its Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 and any amendments thereto; expenses of registering and qualifying the Fund and its shares under Federal and State laws and regulations; expenses of preparing, printing and distributing prospectuses (and any amendments thereto) to current shareholders; expenses of registering, licensing or other authorization of the Fund as a broker-dealer and of its officers as agents and salesmen under Federal and State laws and regulations; interest expense; taxes, fees and commissions of every kind; expenses of issue (including cost of share certificates), purchase, repurchase and redemption of shares, including expenses attributable to a program of periodic issue; charges and expenses of custodians, transfer agents, dividend disbursing agents, shareholder servicing agents and registrars; printing and mailing costs; auditing, accounting and legal expenses; reports to shareholders and governmental officers and commissions; expenses of meetings of Trustees and shareholders and proxy solicitations therefor; insurance expenses; association membership dues and such nonrecurring items as may arise, including all losses and liabilities incurred in administering the Fund. The Fund will also pay extraordinary expenses as may arise including expenses incurred in connection with litigation, proceedings and claims and the legal obligations of the Fund to indemnify its Trustees, officers, employees, shareholders, distributors and agents with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. For all services rendered by Adviser hereunder, the Fund shall pay to Adviser and Adviser agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual gross investment advisory fee equal to .40% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such fee shall be accrued and paid daily at the rate of 1/365th of .40% of the daily net assets of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Adviser may from time to time and for such periods as it deems appropriate reduce its compensation (and, if appropriate, assume expenses of the Fund) to the extent that the Fund's expenses exceed such lower expense limitation as the Adviser may, by notice to the Fund, voluntarily declare to be effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The term of this Contract shall continue in effect for two years from its execution and from year to year thereafter, subject to the provisions for termination and all of the other terms and conditions hereof if: (a) such continuation shall be specifically approved at least annually by the vote of a majority of Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any such party (other than as Trustees of the Fund) cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose; and (b) Adviser shall not have notified the Fund in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date of this Contract in any year thereafter that it does not desire such continuation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract, it may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Trustees of the Fund or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Adviser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. This Contract may not be assigned by Adviser and shall automatically terminate in the event of any assignment. Adviser may employ or contract with such other person, persons, corporation or corporations at its own cost and expense as it shall determine in order to assist it in carrying out this Contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. In the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the obligations or duties under this Contract on the part of Adviser, Adviser shall not be liable to the Fund or any shareholder for any act or omission in the course of or connected in any way with rendering services or for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. This Contract may be amended at any time by agreement of the parties, provided that the amendment shall be approved both by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the Trustees who are not parties to this Contract or interested persons of any such party to this Contract (other than as Trustees of the Fund) cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose, and by the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Adviser is hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in Article XI of the Declaration of Trust and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Fund pursuant to this Contract be limited in any case to the Fund and its assets and Adviser shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the Fund, the Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Fund, or any of them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. The Fund is hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust of the Adviser and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Adviser pursuant to this Contract shall be limited in any case to the Adviser and its assets and, except to the extent expressly permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fund shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the Adviser, the Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Adviser, or any of them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. This Contract shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. The parties hereto acknowledge that Federated Investors has reserved the right to grant the non-exclusive use of the name 'Federated' or any derivative thereof to any other investment company, investment adviser, distributor or other business enterprise, and to withdraw from the Fund the use of the name 'Federated.' The name 'Federated' will continue to be used by the Fund so long as such use is mutually agreeable to Federated Investors and the Fund.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to be executed on their behalf by their duly authorized officers and their seals to be affixed hereto this 1st day of August, 1990.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Attest: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED MANAGEMENT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By:<u>/s/ Mark L. Mallon</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Attest: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By:<u>/s/ Edward C. Gonzales</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President |

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Amendment to

**Investment Advisory Contract**

**between**

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**and**

**Federated Investment Management Company**

This Amendment to the Investment Advisory Contract ("Agreement") August 1, 1989, between Intermediate Municipal Trust ("Fund") and Federated Investment Management Company ("Service Provider") is made and entered into as of the 1st day of June, 2001.

WHEREAS, the Fund has entered into the Agreement with the Service Provider;

WHEREAS, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Regulation S-P at 17 CFR Part 248 to protect the privacy of individuals who obtain a financial product or service for personal, family or household use;

WHEREAS, Regulation S-P permits financial institutions, such as the Fund, to disclose "nonpublic personal information" ("NPI") of its "customers" and "consumers" (as those terms are therein defined in Regulation S-P) to affiliated and nonaffiliated third parties of the Fund, without giving such customers and consumers the ability to opt out of such disclosure, for the limited purposes of processing and servicing transactions (17 CFR § 248.14) ("Section 248.14 NPI"); for specified law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes (17 CFR § 248.15) ("Section 248.15 NPI") ; and to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements (17 CFR § 248.13) ("Section 248.13 NPI");

WHEREAS, Regulation S-P provides that the right of a customer and consumer to opt out of having his or her NPI disclosed pursuant to 17 CFR § 248.7 and 17 CFR § 248.10 does not apply when the NPI is disclosed to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements, provided the Fund and third party enter into a contractual agreement that prohibits the third party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Fund disclosed the information (17 CFR § 248.13);

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Fund and the Service Provider hereby acknowledge that the Fund may disclose shareholder NPI to the Service Provider as agent of the Fund and solely in furtherance of fulfilling the Service Provider's contractual obligations under the Agreement in the ordinary course of business to support the Fund and its shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Service Provider hereby agrees to be bound to use and redisclose such NPI only for the limited purpose of fulfilling its duties and obligations under the Agreement, for law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes as permitted in 17 CFR §§ 248.15, or in connection with joint marketing arrangements that the Funds may establish with the Service Provider in accordance with the limited exception set forth in 17 CFR § 248.13.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Service Provider further represents and warrants that, in accordance with 17 CFR § 248.30, it has implemented, and will continue to carry out for the term of the Agreement, policies and procedures reasonably designed to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· insure the security and confidentiality of records and NPI of Fund customers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Fund customer records and NPI, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· protect against unauthorized access to or use of such Fund customer records or NPI that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any Fund customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Service Provider may redisclose Section 248.13 NPI only to: (a) the Funds and affiliated persons of the Funds ("Fund Affiliates"); (b) affiliated persons of the Service Provider ("Service Provider Affiliates") (which in turn may disclose or use the information only to the extent permitted under the original receipt); (c) a third party not affiliated with the Service Provider of the Funds ("Nonaffiliated Third Party") under the service and processing (§248.14) or miscellaneous (§248.15) exceptions, but only in the ordinary course of business to carry out the activity covered by the exception under which the Service Provider received the information in the first instance; and (d) a Nonaffiliated Third Party under the service provider and joint marketing exception (§248.13), provided the Service Provider enters into a written contract with the Nonaffiliated Third Party that prohibits the Nonaffiliated Third Party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Funds disclosed the information in the first instance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Service Provider may redisclose Section 248.14 NPI and Section 248.15 NPI to: (a) the Funds and Fund Affiliates; (b) Service Provider Affiliates (which in turn may disclose the information to the same extent permitted under the original receipt); and (c) a Nonaffiliated Third Party to whom the Funds might lawfully have disclosed NPI directly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Service Provider is obligated to maintain beyond the termination date of the Agreement the confidentiality of any NPI it receives from the Fund in connection with the Agreement or any joint marketing arrangement, and hereby agrees that this Amendment shall survive such termination.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 1st day of June, 2001.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u>

Name: J. Christopher Donahue

Title: President

**Federated Investment Management Company**

By: <u>/s/ G. Andrew Bonnewell</u>

Name: G. Andrew Bonnewell

Title: Vice President

**<u>LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY</u>**

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, dated as of June 1, 2017, that Intermediate Municipal Trust , a business trust duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the "Trust"), does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Federated Investment Management Company, a business trust duly organized under the laws of the state of Delaware (the "Adviser"), to act hereunder as the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the Trust, acting on behalf of each of the series portfolios of the Trust for which the Adviser provides advisory services and acts as investment adviser as of the date of this limited power attorney and for such series portfolios that may be established by the Trust in the future from time to (each such series portfolio being hereinafter referred to as a "Fund" and collectively as the "Funds"), for the specific purpose of executing and delivering all such agreements, instruments, contracts, assignments, bond powers, stock powers, transfer instructions, receipts, waivers, consents and other documents, and performing all such acts, as the Adviser may deem necessary or reasonably desirable, related to the acquisition, disposition and/or reinvestment of the funds and assets of a Fund of the Trust in accordance with Adviser's supervision of the investment, sale and reinvestment of the funds and assets of each Fund pursuant to the authority granted to the Adviser as investment adviser of each Fund under that certain investment advisory contract dated August 1, 1990 by and between the Adviser and the Trust (such investment advisory contract, as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time is hereinafter referred to as the "Investment Advisory Contract").

The Adviser shall exercise or omit to exercise the powers and authorities granted herein in each case as the Adviser in its sole and absolute discretion deems desirable or appropriate under existing circumstances. The Trust hereby ratifies and confirms as good and effectual, at law or in equity, all that the Adviser, and its officers and employees, may do by virtue hereof. However, despite the above provisions, nothing herein shall be construed as imposing a duty on the Adviser to act or assume responsibility for any matters referred to above or other matters even though the Adviser may have power or authority hereunder to do so. Nothing in this Limited Power of Attorney shall be construed (i) to be an amendment or modifications of, or supplement to, the Investment Advisory Contract, (ii) to amend, modify, limit or denigrate any duties, obligations or liabilities of the Adviser under the terms of the Investment Advisory Contract or (iii) exonerate, relieve or release the Adviser any losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Adviser (x) under the terms of the Investment Advisory Contract or (y) at law, or in equity, for the performance of its duties as the investment adviser of any of the Funds.

The Trust hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Adviser and its Trustees, officers and employees (each of the foregoing an "Indemnified Party" and collectively the "Indemnified Parties") against and from any and all losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against an Indemnified Party, other than as a consequence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Indemnified Party, arising out of or in connection with this Limited Power of Attorney or any other agreement, instrument or document executed in connection with the exercise of the authority granted to the Adviser herein to act on behalf of the Trust, including without limitation the reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements in connection with defending such Indemnified Party against any claim or liability related to the exercise or performance of any of the Adviser's powers or duties under this Limited Power of Attorney or any of the other agreements, instruments or documents executed in connection with the exercise of the authority granted to the Adviser herein to act on behalf of the Trust, or the taking of any action under or in connection with any of the foregoing. The obligations of the Trust under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Limited Power of Attorney with respect to actions taken by the Adviser on behalf of the Trust during the term of this Limited Power of Attorney. No Fund shall have any joint or several obligation with any other Fund to reimburse or indemnify an Indemnified Party for any action, event, matter or occurrence performed or omitted by or on behalf of the Adviser in its capacity as agent or attorney-in-fact of Trust acting on behalf of any other Fund hereunder.

Any person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity dealing with the Adviser in its capacity as attorney-in-fact hereunder for the Trust is hereby expressly put on notice that the Adviser is acting solely in the capacity as an agent of the Trust and that any such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity must look solely to the Trust in question for enforcement of any claim against the Trust, as the Adviser assumes no personal liability whatsoever for obligations of the Trust entered into by the Adviser in its capacity as attorney-in-fact for the Trust.

Each person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which deals with a Fund of the Trustthrough the Adviser in its capacity as agent and attorney-in-fact of the Trust, is hereby expressly put on notice (i) that all persons or entities dealing with the Trust must look solely to the assets of the Fund of the Trust on whose behalf the Adviser is acting pursuant to its powers hereunder for enforcement of any claim against the Trust, as the Trustees, officers and/or agents of such Trust, the shareholders of the various classes of shares of the Trust and the other Funds of the Trust assume no personal liability whatsoever for obligations entered into on behalf of such Fund of the Trust, and (ii) that the rights, liabilities and obligations of any one Fund are separate and distinct from those of any other Fund of the Trust.

The execution of this Limited Power of Attorney by the Trust acting on behalf of the several Funds shall not be deemed to evidence the existence of any express or implied joint undertaking or appointment by and among any or all of the Funds. Liability for or recourse under or upon any undertaking of the Adviser pursuant to the power or authority granted to the Adviser under this Limited Power of Attorney under any rule of law, statute or constitution or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or by legal or equitable proceedings or otherwise shall be limited only to the assets of the Fund of the Trust on whose behalf the Adviser was acting pursuant to the authority granted hereunder.

The Trust hereby agrees that no person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity dealing with the Adviser shall be bound to inquire into the Adviser's power and authority hereunder and any such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall be fully protected in relying on such power or authority unless such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity has received prior written notice from the Trust that this Limited Power of Attorney has been revoked. This Limited Power of Attorney shall be revoked and terminated automatically upon the cancellation or termination of the Investment Advisory Contract between the Trust and the Adviser. Except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, the powers and authorities herein granted may be revoked or terminated by the Trust at any time provided that no such revocation or termination shall be effective until the Adviser has received actual notice of such revocation or termination in writing from the Trust.

This Limited Power of Attorney constitutes the entire agreement between the Trust and the Adviser, may be changed only by a writing signed by both of them, and shall bind and benefit their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, the Adviser shall have no power or authority hereunder to appoint a successor or substitute attorney in fact for the Trust.

This Limited Power of Attorney shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. Without limiting any other authority expressly granted hereunder, for purposes of Pennsylvania law, this Limited Power of Attorney shall be deemed to constitute a power used in a commercial transaction which authorizes an agency relationship which is exclusively granted to facilitate transfer of stock, bonds and other assets and which may be exercised independently of any other agent designated by the Trust/Corporation and includes, but is not limited to, the power to engage in stock, bond and other securities transactions as specified by 20 Pa.C.S. § 5603(k). The authority granted to the Adviser by this Limited Power of Attorney may be delegated by the Adviser to one or more successor agents or subadvisors, or to other persons the Adviser in its sole discretion determines are appropriate or necessary. If any provision hereof, or any power or authority conferred upon the Adviser herein, would be invalid or unexercisable under applicable law, then such provision, power or authority shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render it valid or exercisable while most nearly preserving its original intent, and no provision hereof, or power or authority conferred upon the Adviser herein, shall be affected by the invalidity or the non-exercisability of another provision hereof, or of another power or authority conferred herein.

This Limited Power of Attorney may be executed in as many identical counterparts as may be convenient and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts. This Limited Power of Attorney shall become binding on the Trust when the Trust shall have executed at least one counterpart and the Adviser shall have accepted its appointment by executing this Limited Power of Attorney. Immediately after the execution of a counterpart original of this Limited Power of Attorney and solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, the Trust and the Adviser will execute sufficient counterparts so that the Adviser shall have a counterpart executed by it and the Trust, and the Trust shall have a counterpart executed by the Trust and the Adviser. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original and all such taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Limited Power of Attorney to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trust has caused this Limited Power of Attorney to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

By:<u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u>

Name: J. Christopher Donahue

Title: President

Accepted and agreed to this **June 1, 2017**

**Federated Invesment Management Company**

By:<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u>

Name: John B. Fisher

Title: President & CEO

## Ex-99.E

Exhibit 28 (e) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 1 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

 

*6/29/20 – Name changed to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust and added an underlying portfolio named Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund.*

1/31/95 - Name changed to Intermediate Municipal Trust

**FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

<u>DISTRIBUTOR'S CONTRACT</u>

AGREEMENT made this **1st day of June, 1993,** by and between **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business Trust, and FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. ("FSC"), a Pennsylvania Corporation.

In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Trust hereby appoints FSC as its agent to sell and distribute shares of the Trust which may be offered in one or more series (the "Funds") consisting of one or more classes (the "Classes") of shares (the "Shares"), as described and set forth on one or more exhibits to this Agreement, at the current offering price thereof as described and set forth in the current Prospectuses of the Trust. FSC hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to provide such other services for the Trust, if any, and accept such compensation from the Trust, if any, as set forth in the applicable exhibit to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The sale of any Shares may be suspended without prior notice whenever in the judgment of the Trust it is in its best interest to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Neither FSC nor any other person is authorized by the Trust to give any information or to make any representation relative to any Shares other than those contained in the Registration Statement, Prospectuses, or Statements of Additional Information ("SAIs") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be amended from time to time, or in any supplemental information to said Prospectuses or SAIs approved by the Trust. FSC agrees that any other information or representations other than those specified above which it or any dealer or other person who purchases Shares through FSC may make in connection with the offer or sale of Shares, shall be made entirely without liability on the part of the Trust. No person or dealer, other than FSC, is authorized to act as agent for the Trust for any purpose. FSC agrees that in offering or selling Shares as agent of the Trust, it will, in all respects, duly conform to all applicable state and federal laws and the rules and regulations of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., including its Rules of Fair Practice. FSC will submit to the Trust copies of all sales literature before using the same and will not use such sales literature if disapproved by the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. This Agreement is effective with respect to each Class as of the date of execution of the applicable exhibit and shall continue in effect with respect to each Class presently set forth on an exhibit and any subsequent Classes added pursuant to an exhibit during the initial term of this Agreement for one year from the date set forth above, and thereafter for successive periods of one year if such continuance is approved at least annually by the Trustees of the Trust including a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust who are not interested persons of the Trust and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of any Distribution Plan relating to the Trust or in any related documents to such Plan ("Disinterested Trustees") cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose. If a Class is added after the first annual approval by the Trustees as described above, this Agreement will be effective as to that Class upon execution of the applicable exhibit and will continue in effect until the next annual approval of this Agreement by the Trustees and thereafter for successive periods of one year, subject to approval as described above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. This Agreement may be terminated with regard to a particular Fund or Class at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees or by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the particular Fund or Class on not more than sixty (60) days' written notice to any other party to this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated with regard to a particular Fund or Class by FSC on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. This Agreement may not be assigned by FSC and shall automatically terminate in the event of an assignment by FSC as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, provided, however, that FSC may employ such other person, persons, corporation or corporations as it shall determine in order to assist it in carrying out its duties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. FSC shall not be liable to the Trust for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties imposed by this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement in writing of all the parties hereto, provided that such amendment is approved by the Trustees of the Trust including a majority of the Disinterested Trustees of the Trust cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

10. (a) Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Trust agrees to indemnify and hold harmless FSC and each person, if any, who controls FSC within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 20 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including but not limited to any and all expenses whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever) arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, any Prospectuses or SAIs (as from time to time amended and supplemented) or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, unless such statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Trust about FSC by or on behalf of FSC expressly for use in the Registration Statement, any Prospectuses and SAIs or any amendment or supplement thereof.

If any action is brought against FSC or any controlling person thereof with respect to which indemnity may be sought against the Trust pursuant to the foregoing paragraph, FSC shall promptly notify the Trust in writing of the institution of such action and the Trust shall assume the defense of such action, including the employment of counsel selected by the Trust and payment of expenses. FSC or any such controlling person thereof shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such case, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of FSC or such controlling person unless the employment of such counsel shall have been authorized in writing by the Trust in connection with the defense of such action or the Trust shall not have employed counsel to have charge of the defense of such action, in any of which events such fees and expenses shall be borne by the Trust. Anything in this paragraph to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trust shall not be liable for any settlement of any such claim of action effected without its written consent. The Trust agrees promptly to notify FSC of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Trust or any of its officers or Trustees or controlling persons in connection with the issue and sale of Shares or in connection with the Registration Statement, Prospectuses, or SAIs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) FSC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust, each of its Trustees, each of its officers who have signed the Registration Statement and each other person, if any, who controls the Trust within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, but only with respect to statements or omissions, if any, made in the Registration Statement or any Prospectus, SAI, or any amendment or supplement thereof in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Trust about FSC by or on behalf of FSC expressly for use in the Registration Statement or any Prospectus, SAI, or any amendment or supplement thereof. In case any action shall be brought against the Trust or any other person so indemnified based on the Registration Statement or any Prospectus, SAI, or any amendment or supplement thereof, and with respect to which indemnity may be sought against FSC, FSC shall have the rights and duties given to the Trust, and the Trust and each other person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to FSC by the provisions of subsection (a) above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to protect any person against liability to the Trust or its shareholders to which such person would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of the duties of such person or by reason of the reckless disregard by such person of the obligations and duties of such person under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities may be permitted pursuant to Section 17 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, for Trustees, officers, FSC and controlling persons of the Trust by the Trust pursuant to this Agreement, the Trust is aware of the position of the Securities and Exchange Commission as set forth in the Investment Company Act Release No. IC-11330. Therefore, the Trust undertakes that in addition to complying with the applicable provisions of this Agreement, in the absence of a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before which the proceeding was brought, that an indemnification payment will not be made unless in the absence of such a decision, a reasonable determination based upon factual review has been made (i) by a majority vote of a quorum of non-party Disinterested Trustees, or (ii) by independent legal counsel in a written opinion that the indemnitee was not liable for an act of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of duties. The Trust further undertakes that advancement of expenses incurred in the defense of a proceeding (upon undertaking for repayment unless it is ultimately determined that indemnification is appropriate) against an officer, Trustee, FSC or controlling person of the Trust will not be made absent the fulfillment of at least one of the following conditions: (i) the indemnitee provides security for his undertaking; (ii) the Trust is insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances; or (iii) a majority of a quorum of non-party Disinterested Trustees or independent legal counsel in a written opinion makes a factual determination that there is reason to believe the indemnitee will be entitled to indemnification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. FSC is hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in Article XI of the Declaration of Trust and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Trust pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited in any case to the Trust and its assets and FSC shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the Trust, the Trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust, or any of them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. If at any time the Shares of any Fund are offered in two or more Classes, FSC agrees to adopt compliance standards as to when a class of shares may be sold to particular investors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. This Agreement will become binding on the parties hereto upon the execution of the attached exhibits to the Agreement.

6/29/20 – Name changed to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund.

Institutional Service Shares terminated - this exhibit no longer in use.

Exhibit A

to the

Distributor's Contract

**FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Institutional Service Shares**

The following provisions are hereby incorporated and made part of the Distributor's Contract dated the **1st day of June**, **1993,** between **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** and Federated Securities Corp. with respect to Classes of the Funds set forth above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Trust hereby appoints FSC to engage in activities principally intended to result in the sale of shares of the above-listed Classes ("Shares"). Pursuant to this appointment, FSC is authorized to select a group of brokers ("Brokers") to sell Shares at the current offering price thereof as described and set forth in the respective prospectuses of the Trust, and to render administrative support services to the Trust and its shareholders. In addition, FSC is authorized to select a group of administrators ("Administrators") to render administrative support services to the Trust and its shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Administrative support services may include, but are not limited to, the following functions: 1) account openings: the Broker or Administrator communicates account openings via computer terminals located on the Broker's or Administrator's premises; 2) account closings: the Broker or Administrator communicates account closings via computer terminals; 3) enter purchase transactions: purchase transactions are entered through the Broker's or Administrator's own personal computer or through the use of a toll-free telephone number; 4) enter redemption transactions: Broker or Administrator enters redemption transactions in the same manner as purchases; 5) account maintenance: Broker or Administrator provides or arranges to provide accounting support for all transactions. Broker or Administrator also wires funds and receives funds for Trust share purchases and redemptions, confirms and reconciles all transactions, reviews the activity in the Trust's accounts, and provides training and supervision of its personnel; 6) interest posting: Broker or Administrator posts and reinvests dividends to the Trust's accounts; 7) prospectus and shareholder reports: Broker or Administrator maintains and distributes current copies of prospectuses and shareholder reports; 8) advertisements: the Broker or Administrator continuously advertises the availability of its services and products; 9) customer lists: the Broker or Administrator continuously provides names of potential customers; 10) design services: the Broker or Administrator continuously designs material to send to customers and develops methods of making such materials accessible to customers; and 11) consultation services: the Broker or Administrator continuously provides information about the product needs of customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. During the term of this Agreement, the Trust will pay FSC for services pursuant to this Agreement, a monthly fee computed at the annual rate of 0.25 of the average aggregate net asset value of the Institutional Service Shares of the FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST held during the month. For the month in which this Agreement becomes effective or terminates, there shall be an appropriate proration of any fee payable on the basis of the number of days that the Agreement is in effect during the month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. FSC may from time-to-time and for such periods as it deems appropriate reduce its compensation to the extent any Classes' expenses exceed such lower expense limitation as FSC may, by notice to the Trust, voluntarily declare to be effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. FSC will enter into separate written agreements with various firms to provide certain of the services set forth in Paragraph 1 herein. FSC, in its sole discretion, may pay Brokers and Administrators a periodic fee in respect of Shares owned from time to time by their clients or customers. The schedules of such fees and the basis upon which such fees will be paid shall be determined from time to time by FSC in its sole discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. FSC will prepare reports to the Board of Trustees of the Trust on a quarterly basis showing amounts expended hereunder including amounts paid to Brokers and Administrators and the purpose for such payments.

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Distributor's Contract dated June 1, 1993 between FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST and Federated Securities Corp., FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST executes and delivers this Exhibit on behalf of the Funds, and with respect to the separate Classes of Shares thereof, first set forth in this Exhibit.

Witness the due execution hereof this **1st day of June**, **1993**.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Glen R. Johnson</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;President |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(SEAL) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ S. Elliott Cohan</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John A. Staley, IV</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President |

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(SEAL)

6/29/20 – Name changed to Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund.

12/29/17 – Institutional Shares Redesignated as Service Shares

9/30/03 - Shares redesignated as Institutional Shares

Exhibit B

to the

Distributor's Contract

**FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Institutional Shares**

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Distributor's Contract dated **June 1, 1993** between **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** and Federated Securities Corp., **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** executes and delivers this Exhibit on behalf of the Funds, and with respect to the separate Classes of Shares thereof, first set forth in this Exhibit.

Witness the due execution hereof this **1st day of June, 1993.**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Glen R. Johnson</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;President |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(SEAL) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ S. Elliott Cohan</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John A. Staley, IV</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President |

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(SEAL)

1996 - Federated Ohio Municipal Trust merged into Ohio Municipal Income Fund

1/31/95 - Name changed to Federated Ohio Municipal Trust

Exhibit C

to the

Distributor's Contract

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Ohio Intermediate Municipal Trust**

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Distributor's Contract dated **June 1, 1993** between **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** and Federated Securities Corp., **INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** executes and delivers this Exhibit on behalf of the Funds, and with respect to the separate Classes of Shares thereof, first set forth in this Exhibit.

Witness the due execution hereof this **25th day of August, 1993.**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Glen R. Johnson</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;President |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(SEAL) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ S. Elliott Cohan</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John A. Staley, IV</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President |

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(SEAL)

6/29/20 – Name changed to Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

1996 - Merged into Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

1/31/95 - Name changed to Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Trust

Exhibit D

to the

Distributor's Contract

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Trust**

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Distributor's Contract dated **June 1, 1993** between **FEDERATED INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** and Federated Securities Corp., **INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** executes and delivers this Exhibit on behalf of the Funds, and with respect to the separate Classes of Shares thereof, first set forth in this Exhibit.

Witness the due execution hereof this **25th day of August, 1993.**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Glen R. Johnson</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;President |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(SEAL) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ATTEST: | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ S. Elliott Cohan</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John A. Staley, IV</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President |

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(SEAL)

12/29/17 - Class Y shares redesignated as Institutional Shares

Exhibit E

to the

Distributor's Contract

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

**Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**Class Y Shares**

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Distributor's Contract dated June 1, 1993 between Intermediate Municipal Trust and Federated Securities Corp., Intermediate Municipal Trust executes and delivers this Exhibit on behalf of the Funds, and with respect to the separate Classes of Shares thereof, first set forth in this Exhibit.

Witness the due execution hereof this 1<sup>st</sup> day of September, 2003.

**INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST**

By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u>

Name: J. Christopher Donahue

Title: President

**FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.**

By: <u>/s/ James F. Getz</u>

Name: James F. Getz

Title: President - Broker/Dealer

**Amendment to**

**Distributor's Contract**

**between**

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

**and**

**Federated Securities Corp.**

This Amendment to the Distributor's Contract ("Agreement") dated June 1, 1993, between Intermediate Municipal Trust ("Fund") and Federated Securities Corp. ("Service Provider") is made and entered into as of the 1st day of June, 2001.

WHEREAS, the Fund has entered into the Agreement with the Service Provider;

WHEREAS, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Regulation S-P at 17 CFR Part 248 to protect the privacy of individuals who obtain a financial product or service for personal, family or household use;

WHEREAS, Regulation S-P permits financial institutions, such as the Fund, to disclose "nonpublic personal information" ("NPI") of its "customers" and "consumers" (as those terms are therein defined in Regulation S-P) to affiliated and nonaffiliated third parties of the Fund, without giving such customers and consumers the ability to opt out of such disclosure, for the limited purposes of processing and servicing transactions (17 CFR § 248.14) ("Section 248.14 NPI"); for specified law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes (17 CFR § 248.15) ("Section 248.15 NPI") ; and to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements (17 CFR § 248.13) ("Section 248.13 NPI");

WHEREAS, Regulation S-P provides that the right of a customer and consumer to opt out of having his or her NPI disclosed pursuant to 17 CFR § 248.7 and 17 CFR § 248.10 does not apply when the NPI is disclosed to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements, provided the Fund and third party enter into a contractual agreement that prohibits the third party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Fund disclosed the information (17 CFR § 248.13);

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Fund and the Service Provider hereby acknowledge that the Fund may disclose shareholder NPI to the Service Provider as agent of the Fund and solely in furtherance of fulfilling the Service Provider's contractual obligations under the Agreement in the ordinary course of business to support the Fund and its shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Service Provider hereby agrees to be bound to use and redisclose such NPI only for the limited purpose of fulfilling its duties and obligations under the Agreement, for law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes as permitted in 17 CFR §§ 248.15, or in connection with joint marketing arrangements that the Funds may establish with the Service Provider in accordance with the limited exception set forth in 17 CFR § 248.13.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Service Provider further represents and warrants that, in accordance with 17 CFR § 248.30, it has implemented, and will continue to carry out for the term of the Agreement, policies and procedures reasonably designed to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· insure the security and confidentiality of records and NPI of Fund customers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Fund customer records and NPI, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· protect against unauthorized access to or use of such Fund customer records or NPI that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any Fund customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Service Provider may redisclose Section 248.13 NPI only to: (a) the Funds and affiliated persons of the Funds ("Fund Affiliates"); (b) affiliated persons of the Service Provider ("Service Provider Affiliates") (which in turn may disclose or use the information only to the extent permitted under the original receipt); (c) a third party not affiliated with the Service Provider of the Funds ("Nonaffiliated Third Party") under the service and processing (§248.14) or miscellaneous (§248.15) exceptions, but only in the ordinary course of business to carry out the activity covered by the exception under which the Service Provider received the information in the first instance; and (d) a Nonaffiliated Third Party under the service provider and joint marketing exception (§248.13), provided the Service Provider enters into a written contract with the Nonaffiliated Third Party that prohibits the Nonaffiliated Third Party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Funds disclosed the information in the first instance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Service Provider may redisclose Section 248.14 NPI and Section 248.15 NPI to: (a) the Funds and Fund Affiliates; (b) Service Provider Affiliates (which in turn may disclose the information to the same extent permitted under the original receipt); and (c) a Nonaffiliated Third Party to whom the Funds might lawfully have disclosed NPI directly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Service Provider is obligated to maintain beyond the termination date of the Agreement the confidentiality of any NPI it receives from the Fund in connection with the Agreement or any joint marketing arrangement, and hereby agrees that this Amendment shall survive such termination.

WITNESS the due execution hereof this 1st day of June, 2001.

**Intermediate Municipal Trust**

By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u>

Name: J. Christopher Donahue

Title: President

**Federated Securities Corp.**

By: <u>/s/ David M. Taylor</u>

Name: David M. Taylor

Title: Executive Vice President

**Amendment to**

**Distributor's Contracts**

**between**

**the Federated Funds**

**and**

**Federated Securities Corp.**

This Amendment to the Distributor's Contracts (each an "Agreement" and together, the "Agreements") between the Federated Funds listed on Exhibit A, (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") and Federated Securities Corp. ("Distributor") is made and entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2003.

WHEREAS, each Fund has entered into an Agreement with the Distributor under and pursuant to which the Distributor is the principal underwriter of the shares of the Fund;

WHEREAS, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Treasury Department ("Treasury Department") have adopted a series of rules and regulations arising out of the USA PATRIOT Act (together with such rules and regulations, the "Applicable Law"), specifically requiring certain financial institutions, including the Funds and the Distributor, to establish a written anti-money laundering and customer identification program ("Program");

WHEREAS, each of the Funds and the Distributor have established a Program and wish to amend the Agreements to reflect the existence of such Programs and confirm the allocation of responsibility for the performance of certain required functions;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound agree and amend each Agreement as follows:

1. The Funds and the Distributor each represent, warrant and certify that they have established, and covenant that at all times during the existence of each respective Agreement they will maintain, a Program in compliance with Applicable Law.

2. The Funds each represent and warrant that the Funds have entered into an amendment to the agreement with the transfer agent of the Funds, pursuant to which the transfer agent has agreed to perform all activities, including the establishment and verification of customer identities as required by Applicable Law or its Program, with respect to all customers on whose behalf Distributor maintains an account with the Funds**.** 

3. Distributor covenants that it will enter into appropriate amendments to selling or other agreements with financial institutions that establish and maintain accounts with the Funds on behalf of their customers, pursuant to which such financial institutions covenant to establish and maintain a Program with respect to those customers in accordance with Applicable Law.

In all other respects, each Agreement first referenced above shall remain in full force and effect.

WITNESS the due execution hereof as of the 1st day of October, 2003.

**FUNDS**

By: <u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u>

Name: John W. McGonigle

Title: Executive Vice President

**federated Securities Corp.**

By: <u>/s/ James F. Getz</u>

Name: James F. Getz

Title: President - Broker/Dealer

**EXHIBIT A**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Funds</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Distributor's Contract Date</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Trust Series, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Trust Series II | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 25, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Edward Jones Money Market Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;April 1, 2001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Edward Jones Tax-Free Money Market Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 2001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Adjustable Rate Securities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;April 24, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated American Leaders Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Equity Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 1, 1995 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Equity Income Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Fixed Income Securities Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 24, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated GNMA Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;May 29, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Government Income Securities, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;July 17, 1996 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated High Income Bond Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated High Yield Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;August 1, 1989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Income Securities Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Income Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 1, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Index Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 3, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Institutional Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 1, 1994 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Insurance Series | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated International Series, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;February 11, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Investment Series Funds, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 22, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Limited Duration Government Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;July 22, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Managed Allocation Portfolios | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Municipal Opportunities Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;July 17, 1996 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 9, 1991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Stock and Bond Fund, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Stock Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;August 1, 1989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Total Return Government Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 1, 1995 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Total Return Series, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;December 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated U.S. Government Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;August 1, 1989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 1-3 Years | &nbsp;&nbsp;May 29, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated U.S. Government Securities Fund: 2-5 Years | &nbsp;&nbsp;May 29, 1992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated World Investment Series, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1994 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Intermediate Municipal Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 1, 1993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market Obligations Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;March 1, 1994 |

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## Ex-99.G

Exhibit 28 (g) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**CUSTODY AGREEMENT**

AGREEMENT, dated as of June 7, 2005 between the registered investment companies, on behalf of each Series of such registered investment companies, if any, listed on Schedule I to this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") and The Bank of New York, a New York corporation authorized to do a banking business having its principal office and place of business at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286 ("Custodian" or "Bank").

**WITNESSETH:**

that for and in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth the Funds and Custodian agree as follows:

**ARTICLE I** 

**DEFINITIONS**

Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. "**Authorized Person**" shall be any person, whether or not an officer or employee of the Fund, duly authorized by the Fund's board to execute any Certificate or to give any Oral Instruction with respect to one or more Accounts, such persons to be designated in a "Certificate annexed hereto as Schedule I hereto or such other Certificate as may be received by Custodian from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. "**BNY Affiliate**" shall mean any office, branch or subsidiary of The Bank of New York Company, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. "**Book-Entry System**" shall mean the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system for receiving and delivering securities, its successors and nominees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. "**Business Day**" shall mean any day on which Custodian and relevant Depositories are open for business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. "**Certificate**" shall mean any notice, instruction, or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to Custodian, which is actually received by Custodian by letter or facsimile transmission and signed on behalf of a Fund by an Authorized Person or a person reasonably believed by Custodian to be an Authorized Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. "**Composite Currency Uni**t" shall mean the Euro or any other composite currency unit consisting of the aggregate of specified amounts of specified currencies, as such unit may be constituted from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. "**Depository**" shall include (a) the Book-Entry System, (b) the Depository Trust Company, { c) any other clearing agency or securities depository registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission identified to the Fund from time to time, and (d) the respective successors and nominees of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. "**Foreign Depository**" shall mean (a) Euroclear, (b) Clearstream Banking, societe anonyme, (c) each Eligible Securities Depository as defined in Rule 17f-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, identified to the Fund from time to time, and (d) the respective successors and nominees of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. "**Instructions**" shall mean communications transmitted by electronic or telecommunications media, including S.W.I.F.T., computer-to-computer interface, or dedicated transmission lines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. "**Oral Instructions**" shall mean verbal instructions received by Custodian from an Authorized Person or from a person reasonably believed by Custodian to be an Authorized Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. "**Series**" shall mean a "series company" as defined in Rule 18f-2(a) promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. "**Securities**" shall include, without limitation, any common stock and other equity securities, bonds, debentures and other debt securities, notes, mortgages or other obligations, and any instruments representing rights to receive, purchase, or subscribe for the same, or representing any other rights or interests therein (whether represented by a certificate or held in a Depository or by a Subcustodian).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. "**Subcustodian**" shall mean a bank (including any branch thereof) or other financial institution (other than a Foreign Depository) located outside the U.S. which is utilized by Custodian in connection with the purchase, sale or custody of Securities hereunder and identified to the Fund from time to time, and their respective successors and nominees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. *See Second Amendment, dated 9/5/08*

 

**ARTICLE II**

**APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN; ACCOUNTS;** 

**REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS**

1. (a) The Fund hereby appoints Custodian as Custodian of all Securities and cash at any time delivered to Custodian during the term of this Agreement, and authorizes Custodian to hold Securities in registered form in its name or the name of its nominees. Custodian hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to establish and maintain one or more securities accounts and cash accounts for each Fund in which Custodian will hold Securities and cash as provided herein. Custodian shall maintain books and records segregating the assets of each Fund from the assets of any other Fund. Such accounts (each, an "Account"; collectively, the "Accounts") shall be in the name of each Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Custodian may from time to time establish on its books and records such sub-accounts within each Account as the Fund and Custodian may agree upon (each a "Special Account"), and Custodian shall reflect therein such assets as the Fund may specify in a Certificate or Instructions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Custodian may from time to time establish pursuant to a written agreement with and for the benefit of a broker, dealer, future commission merchant or other third party identified in a Certificate or Instruction such accounts on such terms and conditions as the Fund and Custodian shall agree, and Custodian shall transfer to such account such Securities and money as a Fund may specify in a Certificate or Instructions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Each Fund hereby represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be continuing and shall be deemed to be reaffirmed upon each delivery of a Certificate or each giving of Oral Instructions or Instructions by a Fund, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Agreement has been duly authorized by resolution of the Funds' boards, executed and delivered by each Fund, constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of each Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms, and there is no statute, regulation, role, order or judgment binding on it, and no provision of its charter or by-laws, nor of any mortgage, indenture, credit agreement or other contract binding on it or affecting its property, which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) It is conducting its business in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and requirements, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory licenses, approvals and consents necessary to carry on its business as now conducted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) It will not use the services provided by Custodian hereunder in any manner that is, or will result in, a violation of any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Its foreign custody manager, if the foreign custody manager is not the Custodian, as defined in Rule 17f-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "'40 Act"), has determined that use of each Subcustodian (including any Replacement Custodian) which Custodian is authorized to utilize in accordance with Section 1 (a) of Article ill hereof satisfies the applicable requirements of the '40 Act and Rule 17f-5 thereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) It is fully informed of the protections and risks associated with various methods of transmitting Instructions and Oral Instructions and delivering Certificates to Custodian, shall, and shall cause each Authorized Person, to safeguard and treat with reasonable care any user and authorization codes, passwords and/or authentication keys, understands that there may be more secure methods of transmitting or delivering the same than the methods selected by it, agrees that the security procedures (if any) to be utilized provide a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its particular needs and circumstances, and acknowledges and agrees that Instructions may conclusively be presumed by Custodian to have been given by person(s) duly authorized, and may be acted upon as given;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) It shall manage its borrowings, including, without limitation any advance or overdraft (including any day-light overdraft) in the Accounts, so that the aggregate of its total borrowings for each Fund does not exceed the amount such Fund is permitted to borrow under the '40 Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Its transmission or giving of, and Custodian acting upon and in reliance on Certificates, Instructions, or Oral Instructions pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times comply with the '40 Act; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) It has the right to grant the security interest and security entitlement to Custodian contained in Section 1 of Article V hereof, free of any right of redemption or prior claim of any other person or entity, such pledge and such grants shall have a first priority subject to no setoffs, counterclaims, or other liens or grants prior to or on a parity therewith, and it shall take such additional steps as Custodian may require to assure such priority;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Each Fund or its investment adviser has considered the custody risks of maintaining assets with each Foreign Depository with which it maintains its assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Each Fund shall cause procedures to be maintained on the manner in which Instructions pursuant to which cash is distributed shall be given to Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Fund hereby covenants that it shall from time to time complete and execute and deliver to Custodian upon Custodian's request a Form FR U-1 (or successor form) whenever the Fund borrows from Custodian any money to be used for the purchase or carrying of margin stock as defined in Federal Reserve Regulation U .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The Bank hereby represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be continuing that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is a bank having the qualifications prescribed in paragraph (1) of section 26(a) of the '40 Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) It is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) It is conducting its business in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and requirements, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory licenses, approvals and consents necessary to carry on its business as now conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) In connection with the Funds' obligations under Rule 38a-l of the 1940 Act the Bank agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Bank agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Funds and the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer in the administration of the Funds' compliance program ("Compliance Program") as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Bank has implemented and maintains policies and procedw.-es reasonably designed to prevent, detect and promptly correct any violations of Federal Securities Laws with respect to services the Bank provides to the Funds ("Compliance Procedures");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Bank Will provide summaries of any Compliance Procedures that may affect in any material respect, the services provided hereunder by the Bank to the Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Bank periodically reviews the adequacy of such Compliance Procedures and the effectiveness of their implementation and upon the request of a Fund, Will provide the then current interval between such reviews;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) in the event that an officer or employee of the Bank administering this Agreement has actual knowledge of the occurrence of a "Material Compliance Matter" (as defined in Rule 38a-l(e)(2)) which the Bank reasonably believes is related to or Will affect the Fund, the Bank will, if permitted by law and the Bank's regulators, notify the Fund of such occurrence;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) except where prohibited bylaw, regulation or rule or as may be directed or instructed by the Bank's regulators, the Bank agrees to notify the Funds following quarter-end of any inspections by, or other inquiries received from, the SEC or any other regulatory or law enforcement agency after the date of this certification, which relate to the services provided by the Bank to the Funds hereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, such notification obligation shall be satisfied if the notice is contained in any publicly available regulatory filing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Bank will maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, such contingency plans as it reasonably believes to be necessary and appropriate to recover its operations from the occurrence of a disaster and which are consistent with any statue or regulation to which it is subject that imposes business resumption and contingency planning standards. The Bank agrees to provide the Funds With a summary of its contingency plan as it relates to the systems used to provide the services hereunder and to provide the Funds with periodic updates of such summary upon the Funds' reasonable request.

**ARTICLE III**

**CUSTODY AND RELATED SERVICE**S

1. (a) Subject to the terms hereof, each Fund hereby authorizes Custodian to hold any Securities received by it from time to time for the Fund's account. Custodian shall be entitled to utilize, subject to subsection (c) of this Section I, Depositories, Subcustodians, and, subject to subsection (d) of this Section 1, Foreign Depositories, to the extent possible in connection With its performance hereunder. Securities and cash held in a Depository or Foreign Depository will be held subject to the rules, terms and conditions of such entity .Securities and cash held through Subcustodians shall be held subject to the terms and conditions of Custodian's agreements with such Subcustodians. Subcustodians may be authorized to hold Securities in Foreign Depositories in which such Subcustodians participate. Unless otherwise required by local law or practice or a particular Subcustodian agreement, Securities deposited with a Subcustodian, a Depositary or a Foreign Depository Will be held in a commingled account, in the name of Custodian, holding only Securities held by Custodian as Custodian for its customers.

Custodian shall identify on its books and records the Securities and cash belonging to the Fund, whether held directly or indirectly through Depositories, Foreign Depositories, or Subcustodians. Custodian shall, directly or indirectly, through Subcustodians, Depositories, or Foreign Depositories, endeavor, to the extent feasible, to hold Securities in the country or other jurisdiction in which the principal trading market for such Securities is located, where such Securities are to be presented for cancellation and/or payment and/or registration, or where such Securities are acquired. Custodian at any time may cease utilizing any Subcustodian and/or may replace a Subcustodian with a different Subcustodian (the "Replacement Subcustodian"). In the event Custodian selects a Replacement Subcustodian, Custodian shall not utilize such Replacement Subcustodian until after the Fund's foreign custody manager has determined that utilization of such Replacement Subcustodian satisfies the requirements of the' 40 Act and Rule 17f-5 thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Unless Custodian has received a Certificate or Instructions to the contrary, Custodian shall hold Securities indirectly through a Subcustodian only if (i) the Securities are not subject to any right, charge, security interest, lien or claim of any kind in favor of such Subcustodian or its creditors or operators, including a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy or similar authority, except for a claim of payment for the safe custody or administration of Securities on behalf of a Fund by such Subcustodian, and (ii) beneficial ownership of the Securities is freely transferable without the payment of money or value other than for safe custody or administration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) With respect to each Depository, Custodian (i) shall exercise due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards in discharging its duties as a securities intermediary to obtain and thereafter maintain Securities or financial assets deposited or held in such Depository, and (ii) will provide, promptly upon request by a Fund, such reports as are available concerning the internal accounting controls and financial strength of Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) With respect to each Foreign Depository, Custodian shall exercise reasonable care, prudence, and diligence (i) to provide the Fund with an analysis of the custody risks associated with maintaining assets with the Foreign Depository, and (ii) to monitor such custody risks on a continuing basis and promptly notify the Fund of any material change in such risks. The Fund acknowledges and agrees that such analysis and monitoring shall be made on the basis of, and limited by, information gathered from Subcustodians or through publicly available information otherwise obtained by Custodian, and shall not include any evaluation of Country Risks. As used herein the term "Country Risks" shall mean with respect to any Foreign Depository: (a) the financial infrastructure of the country in which it is organized, (b) such country's prevailing custody and settlement practices, (c) nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions, (d) such country's regulation of the banking or securities industry, (e) currency controls, restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations, and (f) market conditions which affect the order execution of securities transactions or affect the value of securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Custodian shall furnish the Fund with an advice of daily transactions (including a confirmation of each transfer of Securities) and a monthly summary of all transfers to or from the Accounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. With respect to all Securities held hereunder, Custodian shall, unless otherwise instructed to the contrary:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Receive all income and other payments and advise the Fund as promptly as practicable of any such amounts due but not paid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Present for payment and receive the amount paid upon all Securities which may mature and advise the Fund as promptly as practicable of any such amounts due but not paid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Forward to the Fund copies of all information or documents that it may actually receive from an issuer of Securities which, in the opinion of Custodian, are intended for the beneficial owner of Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Execute, as Custodian, any certificates of ownership, affidavits, declarations or other certificates under any tax. laws now or hereafter in effect in connection with the collection of bond and note coupons;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Hold directly or through a Depository, a Foreign Depository, or a Subcustodian all rights and similar Securities issued with respect to any Securities credited to an Account hereunder; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Endorse for collection checks, drafts or other negotiable instruments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Custodian shall notify the Fund of rights or discretionary actions with respect to Securities held hereunder, and of the date or dates by when such rights must be exercised or such action must be taken, provided that Custodian has actually received, from the issuer or the relevant Depository (with respect to Securities issued in the United States) or from the relevant Subcustodian, Foreign Depository, or a nationally or internationally recognized bond or corporate action service to which Custodian subscribes, timely notice of such rights or discretionary corporate action or of the date or dates such rights must be exercised or such action must be taken. Absent actual receipt of such notice, Custodian shall have no liability for failing to so notify the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Whenever Securities (including, but not limited to, warrants, options, tenders, options to tender or non-mandatory puts or calls) confer discretionary rights on the Fund or provide for discretionary action or alternative courses of action by the Fund, the Fund shall be responsible for making any decisions relating thereto and for directing Custodian to act. In order for Custodian to act, it must receive the Fund's Certificate or Instructions at Custodian's offices, addressed as Custodian may from time to time request, not later than noon (New York time) at least two (2) Business Days prior to the last scheduled date to act with respect to such Securities (or such earlier date or time as Custodian may specify to the Fund). Absent Custodian's timely receipt of such Certificate or Instructions, Custodian shall not be liable for failure to take any action relating to or to exercise any rights conferred by such Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. All voting rights with respect to Securities, however registered, shall be exercised by the Fund or its designee. For Securities issued in the United States, Custodian's only duty shall be to mail to the Fund ally documents (including proxy statements, annual reports and signed proxies) actually received by Custodian relating to the exercise of such voting rights. With respect to Securities issued outside of the United States, the Custodian will use reasonable commercial efforts to facilitate the exercise of voting and other shareholder rights, subject always to the laws, regulations and practical constraints that may exist in the country which such securities are issued. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian's only duty shall be to provide the Funds with access to a provider of global proxy services at the Fund's request and to coordinate the provision of services between each Fund and the global proxy service provider. The Fund shall be responsible for all costs associated with its use of such services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Custodian shall promptly advise the Fund upon Custodian's actual receipt of notification of the partial redemption, partial payment or other action affecting less than all Securities of the relevant class. If Custodian, any Subcustodian, any Depository, or any Foreign Depository holds any Securities in which the Fund has an interest as part of a fungible mass, Custodian, such Subcustodian, Depository, or Foreign Depository may select the Securities to participate in such partial redemption, partial payment or other action in any non-discriminatory manner that it customarily uses to make such selection.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Custodian shall not under any circumstances accept bearer interest coupons which have been stripped from United States federal, state or local government or agency securities unless explicitly agreed to by Custodian in writing. ,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. The Fund shall be liable for all taxes, assessments, duties and other governmental charges, including any interest or penalty with respect thereto ("Taxes"), with respect to any cash or Securities held on behalf of the Fund or any transaction related thereto. The Fund shall indemnify Custodian and each Subcustodian for the amount of any Tax that Custodian, any such Subcustodian or any other withholding agent is required under applicable laws (whether by assessment or otherwise) to pay on behalf of, or in respect of income earned by or payments or distributions made to or for the account of the Fund (including any payment of Tax required by reason of an earlier failure to withhold). Custodian shall, or shall instruct the applicable Subcustodian or other withholding agent to, withhold the amount of any Tax which is required to be withheld under applicable law upon collection of any dividend, interest or other distribution made with respect to any Security and any proceeds or income from the sale, loan or other transfer of any Security .In the event that Custodian or any Subcustodian is required under applicable law to pay any Tax on behalf of the Fund, Custodian is hereby authorized to withdraw cash from any cash account in the amount required to pay such Tax and to use such cash, or to remit such cash to the appropriate Subcustodian or other withholding agent, for the timely payment of such Tax in the manner required by applicable law. If the aggregate amount of cash in all cash accounts is not sufficient to pay such Tax, Custodian shall promptly notify the Fund of the additional amount of cash (in the appropriate currency) required, and the Fund shall directly deposit such additional amount in the appropriate cash account promptly after receipt of such notice, for use by Custodian as specified herein. In the event that Custodian reasonably believes that Fund is eligible, pursuant to applicable law or to the provisions of any tax treaty, for a reduced rate of, or exemption from, any Tax which is otherwise required to be withheld or paid on behalf of the Fund under any applicable law, Custodian shall, or shall instruct the applicable Subcustodian or withholding agent to, either withhold or pay such Tax at such reduced rate or refrain from withholding or paying such Tax, as appropriate; <u>provided</u> that Custodian shall have received from the Fund all documentary evidence of residence or other qualification for such reduced rate or exemption required to be received under such applicable law or treaty .In the event that Custodian reasonably believes that a reduced rate of, or exemption from, any Tax is obtainable only by means of an application for refund, Custodian and the applicable Subcustodian shall have no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of any forms or documentation provided by the Fund to Custodian hereunder. The Fund hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Custodian and each Subcustodian in respect of any liability arising from any underwithholding or underpayment of any Tax which results from the inaccuracy or invalidity of any such forms or other documentation, and such obligation to indemnify shall be a continuing obligation of the Fund, its successors and assigns notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement.

8. (a) For the purpose of settling Securities and foreign exchange transactions, the Fund shall provide Custodian with sufficient immediately available funds for all transactions by such time and date as conditions in the relevant market dictate. As used herein, "sufficient immediately available funds" shall mean either (i) sufficient cash denominated in U .S. dollars to purchase the necessary foreign currency, or (ii) sufficient applicable foreign currency, to settle the transaction. Custodian shall provide the Fund with immediately available funds each day which result from the actual settlement of all sale transactions, based upon advices received by Custodian from Subcustodians, Depositories, and Foreign Depositories. Such funds shall be in U.S. dollars or such other currency as the Fund may specify to Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any foreign exchange transaction effected by Custodian in connection with this Agreement may be entered with Custodian or a BNY Affiliate acting as principal or otherwise through customary banking channels. The Fund may issue a standing Certificate or Instructions with respect to foreign exchange transactions, but Custodian may establish roles or limitations concerning any foreign exchange facility made available to the Fund. The Fund shall bear all risks of investing in Securities or holding cash denominated in a foreign currency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Until such time as Custodian receives a certificate to the contrary with respect to a particular Security, Custodian may release the identity of the Fund to an issuer which requests such information pursuant to the Shareholder Communications Act of 1985 for the specific purpose of direct communications between such issuer and shareholder.

**ARTICLE IV** 

**PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES;**

**CREDITS TO ACCOUNT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Promptly after each purchase or sale of Securities by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver to Custodian a Certificate or Instructions, or with respect to a purchase or sale of a Security generally required to be settled on the same day the purchase or sale is made, Oral Instructions specifying all information Custodian may reasonably request to settle such purchase or sale. Custodian shall account for all purchases and sales of Securities on the actual settlement date unless otherwise agreed by Custodian,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Custodian shall release and deliver securities owned by a Fund which are held by the Custodian or in a Depository account of the Custodian only upon receipt of Instructions, which may be continuing instructions when deemed appropriate by the parties. Unless an Instruction states to the contrary, Custodian shall only release and deliver securities from the account of a Fund upon receipt of payment thereof, In the case of a sale through a Depository, the Custodian shall transfer securities sold for the account of a Fund upon (i) receipt of advice from the Depository that payment for such securities has been transferred to the account of the Custodian at the Depository, and {ii) the making of an entry on the records of the Custodian to reflect such transfer and payment for the account of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Upon receipt of Instructions, which may be continuing instructions when deemed appropriate by the parties, the Custodian shall payout moneys of a Fund upon the purchase of securities for the account of the Fund against the delivery of such securities to the Custodian. In the case of a purchase effected through a Depository the Custodian shall pay for securities purchased for the account of each Fund upon (i) receipt of advice from the Depository that such securities have been transferred to the account of the Custodian at the Depository, and (ii) the making of an entry on the records of the Custodian to reflect such payment and transfer for the account of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Custodian may, as a matter of bookkeeping convenience or by separate agreement with the Fund, credit the Account with the proceeds from the sale, redemption or other disposition of Securities or interest, dividends or other distributions payable on Securities prior to its actual receipt of final payment therefor. All such credits shall be conditional until Custodian's actual receipt of final payment and may be reversed by Custodian to the extent that final payment is not received. Payment with respect to a transaction will not be "final" until Custodian shall have received immediately available funds which under applicable local law, rule and/or practice are irreversible and not subject to any security interest, levy or other encumbrance, and which are specifically applicable to such transaction.

**ARTICLE V** 

**OVERDRAFTS OR INDEBTEDNESS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. *See Second Amendment, dated 9/5/08.* If Custodian should in its sole discretion advance funds on behalf of any Fund which results in an overdraft {this shall specifically not include any day-light overdraft) because the money held by Custodian in an Account for such Fund shall be insufficient to pay the total amount payable upon a purchase of Securities specifically allocated to such Fund, as set forth ill a Certificate, Instructions or Oral Instructions, or if an overdraft arises in the separate account of a Fund for some other reason, including, without limitation, because of a reversal of a conditional credit or the purchase of any currency, or if the Fund is for any other reason indebted to Custodian with respect to a Fund due to a borrowing from a Fund from the Custodian, (except a borrowing for investment or for temporary or emergency purposes using Securities as collateral pursuant to a separate agreement and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Article), such overdraft or indebtedness shall be deemed to be a loan made by Custodian to the Fund for such Fund payable on demand and shall bear interest from the date incurred at a rate per annum as disclosed on the Fee Schedule between the Funds and Custodian, as such Fee Exhibit may be amended from time to time. In addition, the Fund hereby agrees that Custodian shall to the maximum extent permitted by law have a continuing lien, security interest, and security entitlement in and to any property, including, without limitation, any investment property or any financial asset, of such Fund at any time held by Custodian for the benefit of such Fund or in which such Fund may have an interest (which is then in Custodian's possession or control or in possession or control of any third party acting in Custodian's behalf. The Fund authorizes Custodian, in its sole discretion, at any time to charge any such overdraft or indebtedness together with interest due thereon against any balance of account standing to such Fund's credit on Custodian's books. Notwithstanding, anything in this Agreement to the contrary, provided that Custodian and a Fund are parties to a Custodial Undertaking in Connection with Master Repurchase Agreement or a Subcustodial Undertaking in Connection with Master Repurchase Agreement (collectively the "Custodial Undertakings"), Custodian agrees that any securities held by Custodian in connection with a repurchase agreement entered into by such Fund and subject to the Custodial Undertakings shall not be subject to any security interest, lien or right of setoff by Custodian or any third pep claiming through Custodian and Custodian shall not pledge, encumber, hypothecate, transfer, dispose of, or otherwise grant any third party an interest in, any such securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. If the Fund borrows money from any bank (including Custodian if the borrowing is pursuant to a separate agreement) for investment or for temporary or emergency purposes using Securities held by Custodian hereunder as collateral for such borrowings, the Fund shall deliver to Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each such borrowing: (a) the Fund to which such borrowing relates; (b) the name of the bank, (c) the amount of the borrowing, (d) the time and date, if known, on which the loan is to be entered into, (e) the total amount payable to the Fund on the borrowing date, (f) the Securities to be delivered as collateral for such loan, including the name of the issuer, the title and the number of shares or the principal amount of any particular Securities, and (g) a statement specifying whether such loan is for investment purposes or for temporary or emergency purposes and that such loan is in conformance with the '40 Act and the Fund's prospectus. Custodian shall deliver on the borrowing date specified in a Certificate the specified collateral against payment by the lending bank of the total amount of the loan payable, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in the Certificate. Custodian may, at the option of the lending bank, keep such collateral in its possession, but such collateral shall be subject to all rights therein given the lending bank by virtue of any promissory note or loan agreement. Custodian shall deliver such Securities as additional collateral as may be specified in a Certificate to collateralize further any transaction described in this Section. The Fund shall cause all Securities released from collateral status to be returned directly to Custodian, and Custodian shall receive from time to time such return of collateral as may be tendered to it. In the event that the Fund fails to specify in a Certificate the Fund, the name of the issuer, the title and number of shares or the principal amount of any particular Securities to be delivered as collateral by Custodian, Custodian shall not be under any obligation to deliver any Securities.

**ARTICLE VI**

**SALE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Whenever the Fund shall sell any shares issued by the Fund ("Shares") it shall deliver to Custodian a Certificate or, Instructions specifying the amount of money and/or Securities to be received by Custodian for the sale of such Shares and specifically allocated to an Account for such Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Upon receipt of such money, Custodian shall credit such money to an Account in the name of the Fund for which such money was received.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Except as provided hereinafter, whenever the Fund desires Custodian to make payment out of the money held by Custodian hereunder in connection with a redemption of any Shares, it shall furnish to Custodian a Certificate or Instructions specifying the total amount to be paid for such Shares. Custodian shall make payment of such total amount to the transfer agent specified in such Certificate or Instructions out of the money held in an Account of the appropriate Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Notwithstanding the above provisions regarding the redemption of any Shares, whenever any Shares are redeemed pursuant to any check redemption privilege which may from time to time be offered by the Fund, Custodian, unless otherwise instructed by a Certificate or Instructions, shall, upon presentment of such check;, charge the amount thereof against the money held in the Account of the Fund of the Shares being redeemed, provided, that if the Fund or its agent timely advises Custodian that such check is not to be honored, Custodian shall return such check unpaid.

**ARTICLE VII**

**PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS OR DISTRIBUTIONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Whenever the Fund shall determine to pay a dividend or distribution on Shares it shall furnish to Custodian Instructions or a Certificate setting forth with respect to the Fund specified therein the date of the declaration of such dividend or distribution, the total amount payable, and the payment date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Upon the payment date specified in such Instructions or Certificate, Custodian shall payout of the money held for the account of such Fund the total amount payable to the dividend agent of the Fund specified therein.

**ARTICLE VIII** 

**CONCERNING CUSTODIAN**

1. (a) The Custodian shall be held to a standard of reasonable care in carrying out the provisions of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Custodian shall be held to different standard of care of imposed by any other provision of this Agreement or imposed upon Custodian by any applicable law or regulation, which by its terms cannot be contractually modified or waived. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Custodian shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims, including attorneys' and accountants' fees (collectively, "Losses"), incurred by or asserted against the Fund, except those Losses arising out of Custodian's own negligence or willful misconduct. Custodian shall have no liability whatsoever for the action or inaction of any Depositories or of any Foreign Depositories, except in each case to the extent such action or inaction is a direct result of the Custodian' s failure to fulfill its duties hereunder. With respect to any Losses incurred by the Fund as a result of the acts or any failures to act by any Subcustodian (other than a BNY Affiliate), Custodian shall take appropriate action to recover such Losses from such Subcustodian; and Custodian's sole responsibility and liability to the Fund shall be limited to amounts so received from such Subcustodian (exclusive of costs and expenses incurred by Custodian). In no event shall Custodian be liable to the Fund or any third party for special, indirect or consequential damages, or lost profits or loss of business, arising in connection with this Agreement, nor shall Custodian or any Subcustodian be liable: (i) for acting in accordance with any Certificate or Oral Instructions actually received by Custodian and reasonably believed by Custodian to be given by an Authorized Person; (ii) for acting in accordance with Instructions without reviewing the same; (iii) for conclusively presuming that all Instructions are given only by person(s) duly authorized; (00 for conclusively presuming that all disbursements of cash directed by the Fund, whether by a Certificate, an Oral Instruction, or an Instruction, are in accordance with Section 2(i) of Article II hereof; (y) for holding property in any particular country, including, but not limited to, Losses resulting from nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions; regulation of the banking or securities industry; exchange or currency controls or restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations; availability of cash or Securities or market conditions which prevent the transfer of property or execution of Securities transactions or affect the value of property; (yi) for any Losses due to forces beyond the control of Custodian, including without limitation strikes, work stoppages, acts of war or terrorism, insurrection, revolution, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, or interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, communications or computer (software and hardware) services; (yii) for the insolvency of any Subcustodian (other than a BNY Affiliate), any Depository, or, except to the extent such action or inaction is a direct result of the Custodian's failure to fulfill its duties hereunder, any Foreign Depository; or (yiii)l for any Losses arising from the applicability of any law or regulation now or hereafter in effect, or from the occurrence of any event, including, without limitation, implementation or adoption of any rules or procedures of a Foreign Depository, which may affect, limit prevent or impose costs or burdens on, the transferability, convertibility, or availability of any currency or Composite Currency Unit in any country or on the transfer of any Securities, and in no event shall Custodian be obligated to substitute another currency for a currency (including a currency that is a component of a Composite Currency Unit) whose transferability, convertibility or availability has been affected, limited, or prevented by such law, regulation or event and to the extent that any such law, regulation or event imposes a cost or charge upon Custodian in relation to the transferability, convertibility, or availability of any cash currency or Composite Currency Unit, such cost or charge shall be for the account of the Fund, and Custodian may treat any account denominated in an affected currency as a group of separate accounts denominated in the relevant component currencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Custodian may enter into subcontracts, agreements and understandings with any BNY Affiliate, whenever and on such terms and conditions as it deems necessary or appropriate to perform its services hereunder. No such subcontract, agreement or understanding shall discharge Custodian from its obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Fund agrees to indemnify Custodian and hold Custodian harmless from and against any and all Losses sustained or incurred by or asserted against Custodian by reason of or as a result of any action or inaction, or arising out of Custodian's performance hereunder, including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel incurred by Custodian in a successful defense of claims by the Fund; provided however, that the Fund shall not indemnify Custodian for those Losses arising out of Custodian's own negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnity shall be a continuing obligation of the Fund, its successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Custodian sep be under no obligation to inquire into, and shall not be liable for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Any Losses incurred by the Fund or any other person as a result of the receipt or acceptance of fraudulent, forged or invalid Securities, or Securities which are otherwise not freely transferable or deliverable without encumbrance in any relevant market;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The validity of the issue of any Securities purchased, sold, or written by or for the Fund, the legality of the purchase, sale or writing thereof, or the propriety of the amount paid or received therefor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The legality of the sale or redemption of any Shares, or the propriety of the amount to be received or paid therefor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The legality of the declaration or payment of any dividend or distribution by the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The legality of any borrowing by the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The legality of any loan of portfolio Securities, nor shall Custodian be under any duty or obligation to see to it that any cash or collateral delivered to it by a broker, dealer or financial institution or held by it at any time as a result of such loan of portfolio Securities is adequate security for the Fund against any loss it might sustain as a result of such loan, which duty or obligation shall be the sole responsibility of the Fund. In addition, Custodian shall be under no duty or obligation to see that any broker, dealer or financial institution to which portfolio Securities of the Fund are lent makes payment to it of any dividends or interest which are payable to or for the account of the Fund during the period of such loan or at the termination of such loan, provided, however that Custodian shall promptly notify the Fund in the event that such dividends or interest are not paid and received when due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The sufficiency or value of any amounts of money and/or Securities held in any Special Account in connection with transactions by the Fund; whether any broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or clearing member makes payment to the Fund of any variation margin payment or similar payment which the Fund may be entitled to receive from such broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or clearing member, or whether any payment received by Custodian from any broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or clearing member is the amount the Fund is entitled to receive, or to notify the Fund of Custodian's receiptor non-receipt of any such payment; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Whether any Securities at any time delivered to, or held by it or by any Subcustodian, for the account of a Fund are such as properly may be held by the Fund under the provisions of its then current prospectus and statement of additional information, or to ascertain whether any transactions by the Fund, whether or not involving Custodian, are such transactions as may properly be engaged in by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Custodian may, with respect to questions of law specifically regarding an Account, obtain the advice and opinion of counsel to the independent trustees of a Fund or other counsel that is mutually agreed upon by the Funds and the Custodian and shall be fully protected with respect to anything done or omitted by it in good faith in conformity with such advice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Custodian shall be under no obligation to take action to collect any amount payable on Securities in default, or if payment is refused after due demand and presentment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Custodian shall have no duty or responsibility to inquire into, make recommendations, supervise, or determine the suitability of any transactions affecting any Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Fund shall pay to Custodian the fees and charges as may be specifically agreed upon from time to time and such other fees and charges at Custodian's standard rates for such services as maybe applicable. The Fund shall reimburse Custodian for all costs associated with the conversion of the Fund's Securities hereunder and the transfer of Securities and records kept in connection with this Agreement. The Fund shall also reimburse Custodian, at cost, for out-of-pocket expenses which are a normal incident of the services provided hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Custodian has the right to debit any cash account for any amount payable by the Fund in connection with any and all obligations of the Fund to Custodian. In addition to the rights of Custodian under applicable law and other agreements, at any time when the Fund shall not have honored any of its obligations to Custodian, Custodian shall have the right without notice to the Fund to retain or set-off, against such obligations of the Fund, any Securities or cash Custodian or a BNY Affiliate may directly or indirectly hold for the account of the Fund, and any obligations (whether matured or unmatured) that Custodian or a BNY Affiliate may have to the Fund in any currency or Composite Currency Unit. Any such asset of, or obligation to, the Fund may be transferred to Custodian and any BNY Affiliate in order to effect the above rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. The Fund agrees to forward to Custodian a Certificate or Instructions confirming Oral Instructions by the close of business of the same day that such Oral Instructions are given to Custodian. The Fund agrees that the fact that such confirming Certificate or Instructions are not received or that a contrary Certificate or contrary Instructions are received by Custodian shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of transactions authorized by such Oral Instructions and effected by Custodian. If the Fund elects to transmit Instructions through an on-line communications system offered by Custodian, the Fund's use thereof shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions attached as Appendix J hereto, and Custodian shall provide user and authorization codes, passwords and authentication keys only to an Authorized Person or a person reasonably believed by Custodian to be an Authorized Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The books and records pertaining to the Fund which are in possession of Custodian shall be the property of the Fund. Such books and records shall be prepared and maintained as required by the '40 Act and the rules thereunder. The Fund, or its authorized representatives, shall have access to such books and records during Custodian's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund, copies of any such books and records shall be provided by Custodian to the Fund or its authorized representative. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund, Custodian shall provide in hard copy or on computer disc any records included in any such delivery which are maintained by Custodian on a computer disc, or are similarly maintained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. It is understood that Custodian is authorized to supply any information regarding the Accounts which is required by any law, regulation or rule now or hereafter in effect. The Custodian shall provide the Fund with any report obtained by the Custodian on the system of internal accounting control of a Depository, and with such reports on its own system of internal accounting control as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Custodian shall have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever except such duties and responsibilities as are specifically set forth in this Agreement, and no covenant or obligation shall be implied against Custodian in connection with this Agreement.

**ARTICLE IX** 

**TERMINATION**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Either of the parties hereto may terminate this Agreement by giving to the other party a notice in writing specifying the date of such termination, which shall be not less than ninety (90) days after the date of giving of such notice. In the event such notice is given by the Fund, it shall be accompanied by a copy of a resolution of the board of the Fund, certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, electing to terminate this Agreement and designating a successor Custodian or Custodians, each of which shall be a bank or trust company having not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits. In the event such notice is given by Custodian, the Fund shall, on or before the termination date, deliver to Custodian a copy of a resolution of the board of the Fund, certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, designating a successor Custodian or Custodians. In the absence of such designation by the Fund, Custodian may designate a successor Custodian which shall be a bank or trust company having not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits. Upon the date set forth in such notice this Agreement shall terminate, and Custodian shall upon receipt of a notice of acceptance by the successor Custodian on that date deliver directly to the successor Custodian all Securities and money then owned by the Fund and held by it as Custodian, after deducting an fees, expenses and other accounts for the payment or reimbursement of which it shall then be entitled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. If a successor Custodian is not designated by the Fund or Custodian in accordance with the preceding Section, the Fund shall upon the date specified in the notice of termination of this Agreement and upon the delivery by Custodian of all Securities (other than Securities which cannot be delivered to the Fund) and money then owned by the Fund be deemed to be its own Custodian and Custodian shall thereby be relieved of all duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, other than the duty with respect to Securities which cannot be delivered to the Fund to hold such Securities hereunder in accordance with this Agreement.

**ARTICLE X** 

**MISCELLANEOUS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Fund agrees to furnish to Custodian a new Certificate of Authorized Persons in the event of any change in the then present Authorized Persons. Until such new Certificate is received, Custodian shall be fully protected in acting upon Certificates or Oral Instructions of such present Authorized Persons.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to Custodian, shall be sufficiently given if addressed to Custodian and received by it at its offices at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286, or at such other place as Custodian may from time to time designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Fund shall be sufficiently given if addressed to the Fund and received by it at its offices at 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh PA, *J5237-7000* or at such other place as the Fund may from time to time designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Each and every right granted to either party hereunder or under any other document delivered hereunder or in connection herewith, or allowed it by law or equity, shall be cumulative and may be exercised from time to time. No failure on the part of either party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise by either party of any right preclude any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any exclusive jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected thereby. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties, except that any amendment to the Schedule I hereto need be signed only by the Fund and any amendment to Appendix I hereto need be signed only by Custodian. This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof. The Fund and Custodian hereby consent to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated in New York City, New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder. The Fund hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding brought in such a court and any claim that such proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Fund and Custodian each hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. The Custodian is expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust of those registered investment companies which are business trusts and agrees that the obligations and liabilities assumed by a registered investment company or any Series pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, any obligation or liability to indemnify the Custodian, shall be limited in any case to the relevant Fund and its assets and that the Custodian shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the relevant Fund, from any other Fund or its shareholders or from the Trustees, Officers, employees or agents of the registered investment company or Series, or any of them. In addition, in connection with the discharge and satisfaction of any claim made by the Custodian involving more than one Fund, the Trustees or Officers of such Funds shall have the exclusive right to determine the appropriate allocations of liability for any claim between or among the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The Bank hereby represents and warrants that it has implemented and shall maintain appropriate measures designed to satisfy the requirements of federal and New York law applicable to the Bank with respect to the confidentiality of the portfolio holdings and transactions of each Fund. Upon request, the Bank shall annually make available to each Fund such summaries or audit reports, including any SAS 70 report, as the Bank generally makes available to its similar customers.

*See Tenth Amendment dated 3/25/11 for new Article XI*

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Funds and Custodian have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.

Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Schedule II to this Agreement

By: <u>/s/ Richard J. Thomas</u>

Title: Treasurer

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

 

 

By: <u>/s/ Edward G. McGann</u>

Title: EDWARD G. McGANN

MANAGING DIRECTOR

**SCHEDULE I**

**CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONS**

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*See Amendment dated 11/8/07*

**SCHEDULE II**

Federated Capital Reserves Fund a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Government Reserves Fund a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Municipal Trust a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

**APPENDIX I**

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK**

**ON-LINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (THE "SYSTEM")**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>License; Use</u>. Upon delivery to an Authorized Person or a person reasonably believed by Custodian to be an Authorized Person of the Fund of software enabling the Fund to obtain access to the System (the "Software"), Custodian grants to the Fund a personal, nontransferable and nonexclusive license to use the Software solely for the purpose of transmitting Written Instructions, receiving reports, making inquiries or otherwise communicating with Custodian in connection with the Account(s). The Fund shall use the Software solely for its own internal and proper business purposes and not in the operation of a service bureau. Except as set forth herein, no license or right of any kind is granted to the Fund with respect to the Software. The Fund acknowledges that Custodian and its suppliers retain and have title and exclusive proprietary rights to the Software, including any trade secrets or other ideas, concepts, know-how, methodologies, or information incorporated therein and the exclusive rights to any copyrights, trademarks and patents (including registrations and applications for registration of either), or other statutory or legal protections available in respect thereof. The Fund further acknowledges that all or a part of the Software may be copyrighted or trademarked (or a registration or claim made therefor) by Custodian or its suppliers. The Fund shall not take any action with respect tot the Software inconsistent with the foregoing acknowledgement, nor shall the Fund attempt to decompile, reverse engineer or modify the Software. The Fund may not coy, sell, lease or provide, directly or indirectly, any of the Software of any portion thereof to any other person or entity without Custodian's prior written consent. The Fund may not remove any statutory copyright notice or other notice included in the Software or on any media containing the Software. The Fund shall reproduce any such notice on any reproduction of the Software and shall add any statutory copyright notice or other notice to the Software or media upon Custodian's request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Equipment</u>. The Fund shall obtain and maintain at its own cost and expense all equipment and services, including but not limited to communications services, necessary for it to utilize the Software and obtain access to the System, and Custodian shall not be responsible for the reliability or availability of any such equipment or services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Proprietary Information</u>. The Software, any data base and any proprietary data, processes, information and documentation made available to the Fund (other than which are or become part of the public domain or are legally required to be made available to the public) (collectively, the "Information"), are the exclusive and confidential property of Custodian or its suppliers. The Fund shall keep the Information confidential by using the same care and discretion that the Fund uses with respect to its own confidential property and trade secrets, but not less than reasonable care. Upon termination of the Agreement or the Software license granted herein for any reason, the Fund shall return to Custodian any and all copies of the Information which are in its possession or under its control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Modifications</u>. Custodian reserves the right to modify the Software from time to time and the Fund shall install new releases of the Software as Custodian may direct. The Fund agrees not to modify or attempt to modify the Software without the Custodian's prior written consent. The Fund acknowledges that any modifications to the Software, whether by the Fund or Custodian and whether with or without Custodian's consent, shall become the property of Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES</u>. CUSTODIAN AND ITS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES OR ANY DATABASE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FUND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES AND ANY DATABASE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." IN NO EVENT SHALL CUSTODIAN OR ANY SUPPLIER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH THE FUND MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES OR ANY DATABASE, EVEN IF CUSTODIAN OR SUCH SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CUSTODIAN OR ANY SUPPLIER BE LIABLE FOR ACTS OF GOD, MACHINE OR COMPUTER BREAKDOWN OR MALFUNCTION, INTERRUPTION OR MALFUNCTION OF COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, LABOR DIFFICULTIES OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR CAUSE BEYOND THEIR REASONABLE CONTROL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Security; Reliance; Unauthorized Use</u>. The Fund will cause all persons utilizing the Software and System to treat all applicable user and authorization codes, passwords and authentication keys with extreme care, and it will establish internal control and safekeeping procedures to restrict the availability of the same to persons duly authorized to give Instructions. Custodian is hereby irrevocably authorized to act in accordance with and rely on Instructions received by it through the System. The Fund acknowledges that it is its sole responsibility to assure that only persons duly authorized use the System and that Custodian shall not be responsible nor liable for any unauthorized use thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>System Acknowledgements</u>. Custodian shall acknowledge through the System its receipt of each transmission communicated through the System, and in the absence of such acknowledgment Custodian shall not be liable for any failure to act in accordance with such transmission and the Fund may not claim that such transmission was received by Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>EXPORT RESTRICTIONS</u>. EXPORT OF THE SOFTWARE IS PROHIBITED BY UNITED STATES LAW. THE FUND MAY NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RESELL, DIVERT, TRANSFER, TRANSSHIP OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE (IN ANY FORM) IN OR TO ANY OTHER COUNTRY. IF CUSTODIAN DELIVERED THE SOFTWARE TO THE FUND OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE SOFTWARE WAS EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPORTER ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. DIVERSION CONTRARY TO U.S. LAW IS PROHIBITED. The Fund hereby authorizes Custodian to report its name and address to government agencies to which Custodian is required to provide such information by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>ENCRYPTION</u>. The Fund acknowledges and agrees that encryption may not be available for every communication through the System, or for all data. The Fund agrees that Custodian may deactivate any encryption features at any time, without notice or liability to the Fund, for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or troubleshooting the System or the Software.

JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT CUSTODY AGREEMENT

**(Repurchase Transactions)**

Agreement made as of June 7, 2005, between the Funds listed on Schedule I hereto (individually, a "Fund"; collectively, the "Funds") and The Bank of New York (the "Custodian").

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, Custodian is presently the custodian for each Fund pursuant to a separate custody agreement between such Funds and Custodian (each, a "Custody Agreement"; collectively, the "Custody Agreements"); and

WHEREAS, the Funds are permitted to enter into repurchase transactions through joint trading accounts; and

WHEREAS, Custodian is willing to act as custodian of the assets of each Fund maintained in joint trading accounts in accordance with the Custody Agreements and this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, all capitalized terms used by not defined herein shall have the meanings given them in the Custody Agreements;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds hereby request Custodian to establish and maintain certain joint trading accounts (the "Joint Trading Accounts") to be used by the Funds for the purpose of engaging in repurchase transactions. Custodian agrees to establish and maintain the Joint Trading Accounts and hold cash transferred to the Joint Trading Account as provided herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. On each business day that Funds intend to enter into repurchase transactions through a Joint Trading Account, an Authorized Person shall on behalf of the applicable Funds deliver to Custodian a Certificate or Written Instructions disclosing each Fund's interest in the monies transferred to each Joint Trading Account. Upon transfer on monies from the Joint Trading Account against receipt of securities into Joint Trading Account or a similar Joint Trading Account established by a subcustodial bank pursuant to repurchase transactions ("Repo Assets"), Custodian shall confirm to each Fund the purchase of its proportionate interest in the Repo Assets, and shall identify such interest in Custodian's books and records as belonging to such Fund by including the Funds' Certificate or Written Instructions in the books and records of all appropriate Funds or otherwise. The following business day Custodian shall transfer the monies received upon completion of repurchase transactions from each Joint Trading Account or from a similar Joint Trading Account established at a bank pursuant to a Subcustodial Undertaking in connection with a Master Repurchase Agreement, plus any accrued income received, to each Fund's Account in proportion to such Fund's interest in such repurchase transactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. If Custodian in its sole discretion advances funds, or if there shall arise for whatever reason an overdraft or other indebtedness in connection with a Joint Trading Account, such advance, overdraft or indebtedness shall be deemed a loan made by Custodian to a Fund to which such advance, overdraft or indebtedness relates, payable on demand and bearing interest pursuant to the terms of such Fund's Custody Agreement with Custodian. The Funds agree to furnish to Custodian promptly (and in any event by the close of business on the day of such advance, overdraft or indebtedness) with a Certificate or Written Instructions identifying each Fund to which such advance, overdraft or indebtedness relates, and the amount allocable to such Fund. In order to secure repayment of each Fund's indebtedness to Custodian hereunder, each Fund hereby agrees that Custodian shall have a continuing lien and security interest in and to any property at any time held by it for the benefit of the Fund either hereunder or under Such Fund's Custody Agreement with Custodian, or in which the Fund may have an interest which is then in Custodian's possession or control or in possession or control of any third party acting in Custodian's behalf, including in its behalf as Custodian under the Fund's Custody Agreement with Custodian. Each Fund authorizes Custodian, in its sole discretion, at any time to charge any advance, overdraft or indebtedness together with interest due thereon against any balance of accounts standing to the Fund's credit on the books of Custodian, including those books maintained by Custodian in its capacity as Custodian for the Fund under is Custody Agreement with the Fund. Notwithstanding, anything in this Agreement to the contrary, provided that Custodian and a Fund are parties to a Custodial Undertaking in Connection with Master Repurchase Agreement (collectively, the "Custodial Undertakings"), Custodian agrees that any securities held by Custodian in connection with a repurchase agreement entered into by such Fund and subject to the Custodian Undertakings shall not be subject to any security interest, lien or right of setoff by Custodian or any third party claiming through Custodian and Custodian shall not pledge, encumber, hypothecate, transfer, dispose of, or otherwise grant any third party an interest in, any such securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. It is expressly understood and agreed that in performing hereunder, Custodian is relying solely upon information contained in Certificates and Written Instructions received by it from time to time, has no independent knowledge of the terms and conditions of any repurchase transactions entered by or on behalf of any Funds, and shall have no duty to inquire into any of such terms and conditions nor any valuation responsibilities (including mark-to-market) with regard to securities and monies which are the subject of repurchase transactions hereunder. Custodian's sole responsibility in settling transactions through the Joint Trading Account shall be to receive and deliver securities and monies in accordance with instructions contained in Certificates and Written Instructions and to comply with paragraph 2 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Each Fund hereby represents and warrants, which representations and warranties shall be continuing and shall be deemed to be reaffirmed upon each instruction given by each Fund, that

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) its execution and delivery of this Agreement and its performance hereunder has been duly authorized by its Board of Directors or Board of Trustees (as the case may be) and constitutes is several, but not joint, binding obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the person or persons executing this Agreement on its behalf has and have been duly and properly authorized to do so;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) upon allocation of any advance, overdraft or indebtedness to its account pursuant to paragraph 2 above, its total borrowings from all sources (including Custodian) shall be in conformity with the requirements and limitations set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and its Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. This Agreement is supplemental to the Custody Agreement between Custodian and each Fund and the assets of each Fund shall be maintained and administered by Custodian subject to the terms and conditions of the Custody Agreement. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Custody Agreement of any Fund, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall govern and control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a written instrument executed by each Fund and Custodian. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to any Fund by either Custodian or such Fund upon thirty (30) days prior written notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.

By: <u>/s/ Richard J. Thomas</u>

On behalf of each Fund listed on<br> Schedule I hereto

Title: Treasurer

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

By: <u>/s/ Edward G. McGann</u>

Title: Managing Director

*See Amendment dated 11/8/07*

 

**SCHEDULE I**

Federated Capital Reserves Fund a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Government Reserves Fund a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Municipal Trust a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

**JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT**

**REPURCHASE TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION**

The Bank of New York hereby confirms the purchase by each Fund identified in the attached Certificate of its proportionate share of an undivided interest in the securities transferred to the Joint Trading Account # , as such interests are set forth in the attached Certificate.

Date:

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

By:

(Authorized Signature)

**<u>EXHIBIT C</u>**

**FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER AGREEMENT**

**AGREEMENT** made as of November 8, 2007 between the Funds listed on Schedule I to this Agreement (the "Funds") and The Bank of New York ("BNY").

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

**WHEREAS**, the Funds desire to appoint BNY as a Foreign Custody Manager on the terms and conditions contained herein;

**WHEREAS**, BNY desires to serve as a Foreign Custody Manager and perform the duties set forth herein on the terms and conditions contained herein;

**NOW THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained in this Agreement, the Funds and BNY hereby agree as follows:

**ARTICLE I<br> DEFINITIONS**

Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. "Board" shall mean the board of directors or board of trustees, as the case may be, of the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. "Eligible Foreign Custodian" shall have the meaning provided in the Rule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. "Monitoring System" shall mean a system established by BNY to fulfill the Responsibilities specified in clauses (d) and (e) of Section 1 of Article III of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. "Responsibilities" shall mean the responsibilities delegated to BNY under the Rule as a Foreign Custody Manager with respect to each Specified Country and each Eligible Foreign Custodian selected by BNY, as such responsibilities are more fully described in Article III of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. "Rule" shall mean Rule 17f-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. "Specified Country" shall mean each country listed on Schedule II attached hereto and each country, other than the United States, constituting the primary market for a security with respect to which the Funds has given settlement instructions to The Bank of New York as custodian (the "Custodian") under its Custody Agreement with the Funds.

**ARTICLE II<br> BNY AS A FOREIGN CUSTODY MANAGER**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds on behalf of its Board hereby delegate to BNY with respect to each Specified Country the Responsibilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. BNY accepts the Board's delegation of Responsibilities with respect to each Specified Country and agrees in performing the Responsibilities as a Foreign Custody Manager to exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence such as a person having responsibility for the safekeeping of the Funds' assets would exercise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. BNY shall provide to the Board at such times as the Board deems reasonable and appropriate based on the circumstances of the Funds' foreign custody arrangements written reports notifying the Board of the placement of assets of the Funds with a particular Eligible Foreign Custodian within a Specified Country and of any material change in the arrangements (including the contract governing such arrangements) with respect to assets of the Funds with any such Eligible Foreign Custodian.

**ARTICLE III<br> RESPONSIBILITIES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, BNY shall with respect to each Specified Country select an Eligible Foreign Custodian. In connection therewith, BNY shall: (a) determine that assets of the Funds held by such Eligible Foreign Custodian will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant market in which such Eligible Foreign Custodian operates, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such assets, including, without limitation, those contained in paragraph (c)(1) of the Rule; (b) determine that the Funds' foreign custody arrangements with each Eligible Foreign Custodian are governed by a written contract with the Custodian which will provide reasonable care for the Funds' assets based on the standards specified in paragraph (c)(1) of the Rule; (c) determine that each contract with an Eligible Foreign Custodian shall include the provisions specified in paragraph (c)(2)(i)(A) through (F) of the Rule or, alternatively, in lieu of any or all of such (c)(2)(i)(A) through (F) provisions, such other provisions as BNY determines will provide, in their entirety, the same or a greater level of care and protection for the assets of the Funds as such specified provisions; (d) monitor pursuant to the Monitoring System the appropriateness of maintaining the assets of the Funds with a particular Eligible Foreign Custodian pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of the Rule and the performance of the contract governing such arrangement; and (e) advise the Funds whenever BNY determines under the Monitoring System that an arrangement (including, any material change in the contract governing such arrangement) described in preceding clause (d) no longer meets the requirements of the Rule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. For purposes of preceding Section 1 of this Article, BNY's determination of appropriateness shall not include, nor be deemed to include, any evaluation of Country Risks associated with investment in a particular country. For purposes hereof, "Country Risks" shall mean systemic risks of holding assets in a particular country including but not limited to (a) an Eligible Foreign Custodian's use of any depositories that act as or operate a system or a transnational system for the central handling of securities or any equivalent book-entries; (b) such country's financial infrastructure; (c) such country's prevailing custody and settlement practices; (d) nationalization, expropriation or other governmental actions; (e) regulation of the banking or securities industry; (f) currency controls, restrictions, devaluations or fluctuations; and (g) market conditions which affect the orderly execution of securities transactions or affect the value of securities.

**ARTICLE IV<br> REPRESENTATIONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds hereby represent that: (a) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Funds, constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Funds enforceable in accordance with its terms, and no statute, regulation, rule, order, judgment or contract binding on the Funds prohibits the Funds' execution or performance of this Agreement; and (b) this Agreement has been approved and ratified by the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. BNY hereby represents that: (a) BNY is duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with full power to carry on its businesses as now conducted, and to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (b) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by BNY, constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of BNY enforceable in accordance with its terms, and no statute, regulation, rule, order, judgment or contract binding on BNY prohibits BNY's execution or performance of this Agreement; and (c) BNY has established the Monitoring System.

**ARTICLE V**

**CONCERNING BNY**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. BNY shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims, including attorneys' and accountants' fees, sustained or incurred by, or asserted against, the Funds except to the extent the same arises out of the failure of BNY to exercise the care, prudence and diligence required by Section 2 of Article II hereof. In no event shall BNY be liable to the Funds, the Board, or any third party for special, indirect or consequential damages, or for lost profits or loss of business, arising in connection with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Funds shall indemnify BNY and hold it harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims, including attorneys' and accountants' fees, sustained or incurred by, or asserted against, BNY by reason or as a result of any action or inaction, or arising out of BNY's performance hereunder, provided that the Funds shall not indemnify BNY to the extent any such costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims arises out of BNY's failure to exercise the reasonable care, prudence and diligence required by Section 2 of Article II hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. For its services hereunder, the Funds agree to pay to BNY such compensation and out-of-pocket expenses as provided in the Custodian Agreement entered into between BNY and the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. BNY shall have only such duties as are expressly set forth herein. In no event shall BNY be liable for any Country Risks associated with investments in a particular country.

**ARTICLE VI**

**MISCELLANEOUS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Funds and BNY as a foreign custody manager, and no provision in the Custody Agreement between the Funds and the Custodian shall affect the duties and obligations of BNY hereunder, nor shall any provision in this Agreement affect the duties or obligations of the Custodian under the Custody Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to BNY, shall be sufficiently given if received by it at its offices at 100 Church Street, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10286, or at such other place as BNY may from time to time designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Funds shall be sufficiently given if received by it at its offices at 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh PA, J5237-7000 or at such other place as the Funds may from time to time designate in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected thereby. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties. This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof. The Funds and BNY hereby consent to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated in New York City, New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder. The Funds hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding brought in such a court and any claim that such proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Funds and BNY each hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The parties hereto agree that in performing hereunder, BNY is acting solely on behalf of the Funds and no contractual or service relationship shall be deemed to be established hereby between BNY and any other person by reason of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. This Agreement shall terminate simultaneously with the termination of the Custody Agreement between the Funds and the Custodian, and may otherwise be terminated by either party giving to the other party a notice in writing specifying the date of such termination, which shall be not less than thirty (30) days after the date of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The Custodian is expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust of those registered investment companies which are business trusts and agrees that the obligations and liabilities assumed by a registered investment company or any Series pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, any obligation or liability to indemnify the Custodian, shall be limited in any case to the relevant Fund and its assets and that the Custodian shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the relevant Fund, from any other Fund or its shareholders or from the Trustees, Officers, employees or agents of the registered investment company or Series, or any of them. In addition, in connection with the discharge and satisfaction of any claim made by the Custodian involving more than one Fund, the Trustees or Officers of such Funds shall have the exclusive right to determine the appropriate allocations of liability for any claim between or among the Funds.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Funds and BNY have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

**THE FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE I**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK**

By: <u>Joseph F. Keenan</u>

Title: Managing Director

**SCHEDULE I**

Federated Capital Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Government Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Municipal Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Automated Government Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

Federated Stock Trust

**SCHEDULE II**

**Specified Countries**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Australia | &nbsp;&nbsp;National Australia Bank Ltd |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Austria | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bank Austria Creditanstalt A.G. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Belgium | &nbsp;&nbsp;ING Belgium SA/NV |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Brazil | &nbsp;&nbsp;Citibank N.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | &nbsp;&nbsp;Royal Bank of Canada |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Czech Republic | &nbsp;&nbsp;ING Bank N.V. Prague |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Denmark | &nbsp;&nbsp;Danske Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Egypt | &nbsp;&nbsp;Citibank, N.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Finland | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nordea Bank Finland plc |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;France | &nbsp;&nbsp;BNP Paribas Securities Services/ CACEIS Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Germany | &nbsp;&nbsp;BHF-BANK AG |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Hong Kong | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Hungary | &nbsp;&nbsp;ING Bank (Hungary) Rt. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;India | &nbsp;&nbsp;Deutsche Bank AG Mumbai/ HSBC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Indonesia | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Israel | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bank Hapoalim B.M. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Italy | &nbsp;&nbsp;Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Japan | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd/ Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Malaysia | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | &nbsp;&nbsp;Banco Nacional de Mexico |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Netherlands | &nbsp;&nbsp;ING Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand | &nbsp;&nbsp;National Australia Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Norway | &nbsp;&nbsp;DnB NOR Bank ASA |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Poland | &nbsp;&nbsp;ING Bank Slaski |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Portugal | &nbsp;&nbsp;Banco Comercial Portugues |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Singapore | &nbsp;&nbsp;United Overseas Bank Limited/ DBS Bank Ltd. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;South Africa | &nbsp;&nbsp;Standard Bank of South Africa Limited |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;South Korea | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Spain | &nbsp;&nbsp;Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A./ Santander Investment, S.A. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Sweden | &nbsp;&nbsp;Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Switzerland | &nbsp;&nbsp;Credit Suisse, Zurich |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Taiwan | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Turkey | &nbsp;&nbsp;Garanti Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;United Kingdom | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Bank of New York/ Deutsche Bank AG London (Depository and Clearing Centre) |

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**<u>EXHIBIT D</u>**

**<u>Non-Money Market Funds Fee Schedule</u>**

**<u>DOMESTIC CUSTODY</u> (U.S. Securities Processing)**

***Safekeeping, Income Collection, Transaction Processing, Account Administration***

 ****

0.25 of a basis point per annum on the average net assets of the Fund.

***U.S. Security Transaction Charges (per transaction):***

 ****

$4.50 DTC/FRB Book Entry Settlements

$4.00 Repurchase Agreements (each leg)

$5.00 Time Deposits

$5.00 Maturities

$20.00 Physical Settlements, Euroclear, Options, and Futures Transactions

$5.00 Paydowns

$4.00 Wire Transfers/Checks (not related to securities settlements)

$2.00 Interfund/Account Transactions

**<u>Manual Instruction Surcharge</u>**

Transactions instructed in a manner which does not facilitate Straight-Through-Processing will incur an additional $15 per transaction.

**<u>Out-of-Pocket Expenses</u>**

In addition to the above fee-schedule, Out-of-Pocket expenses will be charged as incurred. These charges would include but are not limited to:

* Securities pricing.

* Custom electronic interfaces and/or programming beyond
normal and customary system development associated with conversion.

* Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including
stock exchange fees, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual expenses,
which are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing.

*See Second Amendment, dated 9/5/08*

**<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>**

The Funds and The Bank of New York have entered into a compensating balance arrangement, which would allow the Funds to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance the next day. Conversely, on any day the Funds maintain a positive balance, they will be allowed to overdraw the account as compensation. In both cases, Federal Reserve requirements, currently 10%, will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of 90% of the total.

Balances for the tax-exempt portfolios will be permitted an open-ended roll forward. The taxable portfolios are closed out on a quarterly basis with no carry-over to the subsequent quarter. At the end of each quarter, the average overdraft will be assessed a fee of 1% above the actual Federal Funds rate at the end of the period. Any average positive balance will receive an earnings credit computed at the daily effective 90 day T-bill rate minus 0.25 bps on the last day of the period. Earnings credits will be offset against the Funds' safekeeping fees.

**<u>GLOBAL CUSTODY</u> (Non-US Securities Processing)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Global |  |
|  | Safekeeping Fee | Transaction Fee |
| Countries | \*(in basis points)[1](#note_ftn1) | (U.S. Dollars)[2](#note_ftn2) |
| Argentina | 17.00 | 55 |
| Australia | 1.50 | 25 |
| Austria | 3.00 | 40 |
| Bahrain | 50.00 | 140 |
| Bangladesh | 50.00 | 145 |
| Belgium | 2.50 | 35 |
| Bermuda | 17.00 | 70 |
| Botswana | 50.00 | 140 |
| Brazil | 12.00 | 30 |
| Bulgaria | 30.00 | 85 |
| Canada | 1.00 | 10 |
| Chile | 20.00 | 80 |
| China "A" Shares | 15.00 | 80 |
| China "B" Shares | 15.00 | 60 |
| Colombia | 50.00 | 95 |
| Costa Rica | 14.00 | 65 |
| Croatia | 25.00 | 70 |
| Cyprus | 15.00 | 35 |
| Czech Republic | 18.00 | 50 |
| Denmark | 2.00 | 35 |
| Ecuador | 30.00 | 55 |
| Egypt | 30.00 | 85 |
| Estonia | 10.00 | 60 |
| Euromarket/Euroclear[3](#note_ftn3) | 1.00 | 10 |
| Euromarket/Clearstream | 1.00 | 10 |
| Finland | 3.50 | 35 |
| France | 2.00 | 30 |
| Germany | 1.50 | 25 |
| Ghana | 50.00 | 140 |
| Greece | 9.00 | 40 |
| Hong Kong | 3.00 | 45 |
| Hungary | 20.00 | 55 |
| Iceland | 11.00 | 35 |
| India | 13.00 | 105 |
| Indonesia | 11.00 | 80 |
| Ireland (Equities) | 3.00 | 33 |
| Ireland (Gov't Bonds) | 1.00 | 13 |
| Israel | 20.00 | 40 |
| Italy | 1.50 | 35 |
| Ivory Coast | 50.00 | 140 |
| Jamaica | 50.00 | 60 |
| Japan | 1.75 | 20 |
| Jordan | 50.00 | 140 |
| Kazakhstan | 53.00 | 140 |
| Kenya | 48.00 | 140 |
| Latvia | 50.00 | 45 |
| Lebanon | 50.00 | 140 |
| Lithuania | 20.00 | 43 |
| Luxembourg | 10.00 | 80 |
| Malaysia | 4.50 | 45 |
| Malta | 20.00 | 63 |
| Mauritius | 25.00 | 100 |
| Mexico | 6.50 | 30 |
| Morocco | 50.00 | 95 |
| Namibia | 50.00 | 60 |
| Netherlands | 2.00 | 25 |
| New Zealand | 2.00 | 35 |
| Nigeria | 50.00 | 60 |
| Norway | 2.50 | 35 |
| Oman | 50.00 | 140 |
| Pakistan | 50.00 | 140 |
| Peru | 50.00 | 83 |
| Philippines | 6.00 | 60 |
| Poland | 15.00 | 63 |
| Portugal | 5.00 | 50 |
| Qatar | 50.00 | 140 |
| Romania | 30.00 | 80 |
| Russia Equities | 40.00 | 95 |
| Singapore | 3.50 | 45 |
| Slovak Republic | 23.00 | 95 |
| Slovenia | 50.00 | 60 |
| South Africa | 2.50 | 30 |
| South Korea | 6.50 | 45 |
| Spain | 2.50 | 40 |
| Sri Lanka | 13.00 | 70 |
| Swaziland | 50.00 | 60 |
| Sweden | 2.00 | 30 |
| Switzerland | 2.00 | 35 |
| Taiwan | 10.00 | 60 |
| Thailand | 5.00 | 50 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 50.00 | 53 |
| Tunisia | 50.00 | 53 |
| Turkey | 12.50 | 60 |
| Ukraine | 75.00 | 250 |
| United Kingdom | 0.50 | 10 |
| Uruguay | 75.00 | 83 |
| Venezuela | 50.00 | 140 |
| Zambia | 50.00 | 140 |
| Zimbabwe | 50.00 | 140 |

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Not In Bank/Not in Custody Assets USA[4](#note_ftn4)………………………$500 per line per annum

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| |
|:---|
| **<u>Third Party Foreign Exchange Settlements</u>** |
| $70 per non-USD currency movement |
| **<u>Minimum charges imposed by Agent Banks/Local Administrators</u>** |
| Brazil - 15 basis points for annual administrative charges |
| Colombia - USD $600 per month minimum administration charge |
| Ecuador - USD $800 monthly minimum per relationship |
| Egypt - USD $400 monthly minimum per relationship |
| **<u>Additional Charges</u>** |
| Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including stock exchange fees, postage and |
| insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual |
| expenses, which are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing |

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**<u>EXHIBIT E</u>**

**<u>Money Market Funds Fee Schedule</u>**

**<u>DOMESTIC CUSTODY</u> (U.S. Securities Processing)**

***Safekeeping, Income Collection, Transaction Processing, Account Administration***

 ****

0.25 of a basis point per annum on the average net assets of the Fund.

***U.S. Security Transaction Charges (per transaction):***

 ****

$4.50 DTC/FRB Book Entry Settlements

$4.00 Repurchase Agreements (each leg)

$5.00 Time Deposits

$5.00 Maturities

$20.00 Physical Settlements, Euroclear, Options, and Futures Transactions

$5.00 Paydowns

$4.00 Wire Transfers/Checks (not related to securities settlements)

$2.00 Interfund/Account Transactions

**<u>Manual Instruction Surcharge</u>**

Transactions instructed in a manner which does not facilitate Straight-Through-Processing will incur an additional $15 per transaction.

**<u>Out-of-Pocket Expenses</u>**

In addition to the above fee-schedule, Out-of-Pocket expenses will be charged as incurred. These charges would include but are not limited to:

* Securities pricing

* Custom electronic interfaces and/or programming beyond
normal and customary system development associated with conversion.

* Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including
stock exchange fees, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual expenses,
which are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing.

*See Second Amendment, dated 9/5/08*

**<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>**

The Funds and The Bank of New York have entered into a compensating balance arrangement, which would allow the Funds to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance the next day. Conversely, on any day the Funds maintain a positive balance, they will be allowed to overdraw the account as compensation. In both cases, Federal Reserve requirements, currently 10%, will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of 90% of the total.

Balances for the tax-exempt portfolios will be permitted an open-ended roll forward. The taxable portfolios are closed out on a quarterly basis with no carry-over to the subsequent quarter. At the end of each quarter, the average overdraft will be assessed a fee of 1% above the actual Federal Funds rate at the end of the period. Any average positive balance will receive an earnings credit computed at the daily effective 90 day T-bill rate minus 0.25 bps on the last day of the period. Earnings credits will be offset against the Funds' safekeeping fees.

**<u>GLOBAL CUSTODY</u> (Non-US Securities Processing)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Global |  |
|  | Safekeeping Fee | Transaction Fee |
| Countries | \*(in basis points)[1](#note_ftn5) | (U.S. Dollars)[2](#note_ftn6) |
| Argentina | 17.00 | 55 |
| Australia | 1.50 | 25 |
| Austria | 3.00 | 40 |
| Bahrain | 50.00 | 140 |
| Bangladesh | 50.00 | 145 |
| Belgium | 2.50 | 35 |
| Bermuda | 17.00 | 70 |
| Botswana | 50.00 | 140 |
| Brazil | 12.00 | 30 |
| Bulgaria | 30.00 | 85 |
| Canada | 1.00 | 10 |
| Chile | 20.00 | 80 |
| China "A" Shares | 15.00 | 80 |
| China "B" Shares | 15.00 | 60 |
| Colombia | 50.00 | 95 |
| Costa Rica | 14.00 | 65 |
| Croatia | 25.00 | 70 |
| Cyprus | 15.00 | 35 |
| Czech Republic | 18.00 | 50 |
| Denmark | 2.00 | 35 |
| Ecuador | 30.00 | 55 |
| Egypt | 30.00 | 85 |
| Estonia | 10.00 | 60 |
| Euromarket/Euroclear[3](#note_ftn7) | 1.00 | 10 |
| Euromarket/Clearstream | 1.00 | 10 |
| Finland | 3.50 | 35 |
| France | 2.00 | 30 |
| Germany | 1.50 | 25 |
| Ghana | 50.00 | 140 |
| Greece | 9.00 | 40 |
| Hong Kong | 3.00 | 45 |
| Hungary | 20.00 | 55 |
| Iceland | 11.00 | 35 |
| India | 13.00 | 105 |
| Indonesia | 11.00 | 80 |
| Ireland (Equities) | 3.00 | 33 |
| Ireland (Gov't Bonds) | 1.00 | 13 |
| Israel | 20.00 | 40 |
| Italy | 1.50 | 35 |
| Ivory Coast | 50.00 | 140 |
| Jamaica | 50.00 | 60 |
| Japan | 1.75 | 20 |
| Jordan | 50.00 | 140 |
| Kazakhstan | 53.00 | 140 |
| Kenya | 48.00 | 140 |
| Latvia | 50.00 | 45 |
| Lebanon | 50.00 | 140 |
| Lithuania | 20.00 | 43 |
| Luxembourg | 10.00 | 80 |
| Malaysia | 4.50 | 45 |
| Malta | 20.00 | 63 |
| Mauritius | 25.00 | 100 |
| Mexico | 6.50 | 30 |
| Morocco | 50.00 | 95 |
| Namibia | 50.00 | 60 |
| Netherlands | 2.00 | 25 |
| New Zealand | 2.00 | 35 |
| Nigeria | 50.00 | 60 |
| Norway | 2.50 | 35 |
| Oman | 50.00 | 140 |
| Pakistan | 50.00 | 140 |
| Peru | 50.00 | 83 |
| Philippines | 6.00 | 60 |
| Poland | 15.00 | 63 |
| Portugal | 5.00 | 50 |
| Qatar | 50.00 | 140 |
| Romania | 30.00 | 80 |
| Russia Equities | 40.00 | 95 |
| Singapore | 3.50 | 45 |
| Slovak Republic | 23.00 | 95 |
| Slovenia | 50.00 | 60 |
| South Africa | 2.50 | 30 |
| South Korea | 6.50 | 45 |
| Spain | 2.50 | 40 |
| Sri Lanka | 13.00 | 70 |
| Swaziland | 50.00 | 60 |
| Sweden | 2.00 | 30 |
| Switzerland | 2.00 | 35 |
| Taiwan | 10.00 | 60 |
| Thailand | 5.00 | 50 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 50.00 | 53 |
| Tunisia | 50.00 | 53 |
| Turkey | 12.50 | 60 |
| Ukraine | 75.00 | 250 |
| United Kingdom | 0.50 | 10 |
| Uruguay | 75.00 | 83 |
| Venezuela | 50.00 | 140 |
| Zambia | 50.00 | 140 |
| Zimbabwe | 50.00 | 140 |

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Not In Bank/Not in Custody Assets USA[4](#note_ftn8)………………………$500 per line per annum

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| |
|:---|
| **<u>Third Party Foreign Exchange Settlements</u>** |
| $70 per non-USD currency movement |
| **<u>Minimum charges imposed by Agent Banks/Local Administrators</u>** |
| Brazil - 15 basis points for annual administrative charges |
| Colombia - USD $600 per month minimum administration charge |
| Ecuador - USD $800 monthly minimum per relationship |
| Egypt - USD $400 monthly minimum per relationship |
| **<u>Additional Charges</u>** |
| Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including stock exchange fees, postage and |
| insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual |
| expenses, which are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing |

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**Amendment to**

**Custody Agreement**

**between**

**The Bank of New York**

**and**

**The Funds listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement, as amended from time to time**

This Amendment (the "Amendment") dated as of November 8, 2007 between The Bank of New York ("Custodian") and the Funds listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement, as amended by Exhibit A attached hereto (each a "Fund").

WHEREAS, the Federated Capital Reserves Fund, Federated Government Reserves Fund and Federated Municipal Trust (collectively, the "Federated Reserves Funds"), and Custodian, having executed the Custody Agreement dated June 7, 2005, now wish to make certain changes to the Custody Agreement and provisions thereof which provisions the Federated Reserves Funds and Custodian agree shall be deemed by them, and each of them, to be included as of the date of this Amendment within the Custody Agreement as if originally stated therein; and

WHEREAS, the Federated Reserves Funds and the Custodian agree to the addition of the following funds to the Custody Agreement: Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund, U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, and Automated Government Cash Reserves, each a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust; Federated Market Opportunity Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds; and Federated Stock Trust; and

WHEREAS, the Funds' Board desires to delegate certain of its responsibilities for performing the services set forth in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) of Rule 17f-5 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to the Custodian as Foreign Custody Manager and the Custodian agrees to accept such delegation of responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Custody Agreement is amended to include a Fee Schedule for non-money market funds;

WHEREAS, the Custody Agreement Fee Schedule for non-money market funds is amended to reduce the interest rate on overdrafts from 2% to 1% and to include a Global Custody Fee Schedule; and

WHEREAS, the Custody Agreement Fee Schedule for money market funds is amended to, include three new money market funds, to reduce the interest rate on overdrafts from 2% to 1% and to include a Global Custody Fee Schedule.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Funds and Custodian hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** Schedule II of the Custody Agreement and Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement are each replaced with the Schedule II and Schedule I respectively, attached to this Amendment as Exhibits A and B, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **2.** The Custodian shall serve as Foreign Custody Manager in accordance with the Foreign Custody Management Agreement, attached to this Amendment as Exhibit C.

 **3.** The Custody Agreement is amended to include a Fee Schedule for non-money market funds, attached to this Amendment as Exhibit D.

 **4.** The Fee Schedule for non-money market funds is hereby added to the Custody Agreement in the form attached to this Amendment as Exhibit D.

 **5.** The Fee Schedule for money funds is amended to include Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund, U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, and Automated Government Cash Reserves, each a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust, to reduce the interest rate on overdrafts from 2% to 1% above the actual Federal Funds rate at the end of the period and to provide a Global Custody Fee schedule, attached to this Amendment as Exhibit E.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their duly designated officers below as of the day and year first above written.

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:

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|:---|:---|
|  Custodian:<br>**THE BANK OF NEW YORK** | **On behalf of each of the funds indicated on Schedule II of the Custody Agreement, as amended from time to time.** <br>|
| By: <u>/s/ Joseph F. Keenan</u> | By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u> |
| Title: Managing Director | Title: Treasurer |

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

**<u>SCHEDULE II</u>**

Federated Capital Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Government Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Municipal Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Automated Government Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

Federated Stock Trust

**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

**<u>JOINT TRADING ACCOUNT AGREEMENT</u>**

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

Federated Capital Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Government Reserves Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Municipal Trust, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Automated Government Cash Reserves, a portfolio of Money Market Obligations Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

Federated Stock Trust

**Second Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of September 5, 2008 to the Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005 and amended November 8, 2007 between the Funds listed on Schedule II attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Custodian wish to modify the provisions of the Agreement as set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE, each the Fund and the Custodian agree to the following amendments.

1. Section 14. "Internal Operating Account" to Article I of the Agreement shall be revised as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. "Internal Operating Account" shall mean accounts established by the Custodian at the direction of a Fund to facilitate the intraday transfer of monies to or from the Custodian representing aggregated subscriptions or redemptions for allocation to individual Funds as indicated by the Fund or its agent.

And;

Each Fund and the Custodian hereby amend Article V. Section 1 of the Agreement by replacing the first sentence of the section as follows:

If Custodian should in its sole discretion advance funds on behalf of any Fund which results in an overdraft at the end of any day, because the money held by Custodian in an Account, including an Internal Operating Account, for such Fund shall be insufficient to pay the total amount payable upon a purchase of Securities specifically allocated to such Fund, as set forth in a Certificate, Instructions or Oral Instructions, or if an overdraft arises in the separate account of a Fund for some other reason, including, without limitation, because of a reversal of a conditional credit or the purchase of any currency, or if the Fund is for any other reason indebted to Custodian with respect to a Fund, due to borrowing by a Fund from the Custodian, (except a borrowing for investment or for temporary or emergency purposes using Securities as collateral pursuant to a separate agreement and subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this Article), such overdraft or indebtedness shall be deemed to be a loan made by Custodian to the Fund for such Fund payable on demand and shall bear interest from the date incurred at a rate per annum as disclosed on the Fee Schedule between the Funds and the Custodian as such Fee Exhibit may be amended from time to time.

2. Within Exhibit D, the section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the following Amended and Restated section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" as attached hereto.

3. Within Exhibit E, the section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the following Amended and Restated section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" as attached hereto.

4. Each Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Schedule I to Exhibit C, the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement, are updated to include the following new Funds:

Federated California Municipal Income Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated North Carolina Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Schedule II attached hereto**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

By: <u>/s/ Bruce L. Baumann</u>

Title: Vice President

<u>Amended and Restated</u>

<u>Exhibit D</u>

**<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>**

Each of the Funds listed below and The Bank of New York Mellon have entered into an earnings credit balance arrangement pursuant to which it has been agreed that 90% of any positive balances will be compensated at the 90 day T-Bill rate and 100% of overdrawn balances will be charged at a rate of 1% over the Fed Funds rate. Monthly, the net resultant credit or charge will be applied to the each Funds' respective safekeeping fees. Credits that exceed the safekeeping fee may be carried over into the next billing period at the discretion of Custodian.

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Stock Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated California Municipal Income Fund

Federated North Carolina Municipal Income Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

*See Fifth Amendment dated 11/13/09 for Compensating Balance Arrangement*

<u>Amended and Restated</u>

<u>Exhibit E</u>

**<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>**

Each Fund listed below and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into a average compensating balance arrangement, which would allow the Funds to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance and conversely, on any day a Fund maintains a positive balance, the respective Fund will be permitted to overdraw the account as compensation.

In each instance, Federal Reserve requirements (currently 10%), will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of up to 90% of the total (unless the positive balance is the result of an error on the part on the Bank, in which case the positive balance would be assessed at 100%). The Funds shall maintain the average compensating balance over quarterly periods (ending March, June, September and December for FGRF, FCRF and FMUTR; and ending February, May, August, and November for AGCR, USTCR and GOTMF). Average balances will be computed at the end of the quarter. Net positive balances will receive an earnings credit computed at the daily effective 90 – day T-Bill rate on the last day of a period. Net negative balances will be charged at the Fed Funds rate plus 1% on the last day of the period. Quarterly net credits or charges will be applied to the safekeeping fees. Credits that exceed the safekeeping fee will be carried over into the next billing period but must be applied in a 12 month cycle; all accumulated unapplied credits will expire in the final quarter of the cycle, i.e. in November or December. However, upon specific request from Fund, Custodian at its discretion may agree to carry forward into the next 12 month cycle any accumulated credits, contingent on their application within a specified time period.

Credits are not redeemable for cash and will expire in the event the relationship with the Funds is terminated.

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund (FCRF)

Federated Government Reserve Fund (FGRF)

Federated Municipal Trust Fund (FMUTR)

US Treasury Cash Reserve Fund (USTCR)

Automated Government Cash Reserves (AGCR)

Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund (GOTMF)

**Third Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of September 8, 2009 to the Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007 and September 5, 2008 between the Funds listed on Schedule II attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Custodian wish to modify the provisions of the Agreement as set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE, each the Fund and the Custodian agree to the following amendments.

1. Within Exhibit C, the section entitled Schedule II is replaced in its entirety with Amended and Restated Schedule II as attached hereto.

2. Exhibit D, the fee schedule for non-money market funds, is amended to include a fee for the safekeeping of gold bullion and a transaction charge for settlement of trades involving same with restated Exhibit D as attached hereto.

3. A Precious Metals Supplement is added as Exhibit F to include provisions for the custody of assets consisting of precious metals held for the Federated Market Opportunity Fund.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Schedule II attached hereto**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeifer</u> 

Title: Vice President

**<u>Custody Agreement</u>**

<u>Schedule II</u>

Federated Stock Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated California Municipal Income Fund

Federated North Carolina Municipal Income Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Reserve Fund

Federated Municipal Trust Fund

US Treasury Cash Reserve Fund

Automated Government Cash Reserves

Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund

*See Fourth Amendment adding new funds, effective 10/23/09*

**<u>Custody Agreement</u>**

<u>Amended and Restated</u>

<u>Exhibit C, Schedule II</u>

Specified Countries

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Country/Market** | **Subcustodian(s)** |
| **Argentina** | Citibank N.A. |
| **Australia** | National Australia Bank Limited |
| **Austria** | UniCredit Bank Austria AG |
| **Bahrain** | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| **Bangladesh** | Standard Chartered Bank |
| **Belgium** | ING Belgium, SA/NV |
| **Benin** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Bermuda** | Bank of Bermuda Limited |
| **Botswana** | Barclays Bank of Botswana Ltd. |
| **Brazil** | Citibank N.A. |
| **Bulgaria** | ING Bank N.V. |
| **Burkina Faso** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Canada** | CIBC Mellon Trust Company |
| **Cayman Islands** | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| **Channel Islands** | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| **Chile** | Banco de Chile |
| **China** | HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited |
| **Colombia** | Cititrust Colombia S.A. |
| **Costa Rica** | Banco BCT |
| **Croatia** | Privredna Banka Zagreb d.d. |
| **Cyprus** | EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. |
| **Czech Republic** | ING Bank N.V. |
| **Denmark** | Danske Bank |
| **Ecuador** | Banco de la Produccion S.A. |
| **Egypt** | HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E. |
| **Estonia** | SEB Pank AS |
| **Euromarket** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Clearstream Banking Luxembourg S.A. |
| **Euromarket** | Euroclear Bank |
| **Finland** | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| **France** | BNP Paribas Securities Services |
| **France** | CACEIS Bank |
| **Germany** | BHF Asset Servicing GmbH |
| **Ghana** | Barclays Bank of Ghana Ltd. |
| **Greece** | EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A. |
| **Guinea Bissau** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Hong Kong** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Hungary** | ING Bank N.V. |
| **Iceland** | New Landsbanki Islands |
| **India** | Deutsche Bank AG |
| **Indonesia** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Ireland** | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| **Israel** | Bank Hapoalim B.M. |
| **Italy** | Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A |
| **Ivory Coast** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Japan** | Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd. (MHCB) |
| **Japan** | The Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. |
| **Jordan** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **Kazakhstan** | HSBC Kazakhstan |
| **Kenya** | Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd. |
| **Kuwait** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd**.** |
| **Latvia** | AS SEB banka |
| **Lebanon** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **Lithuania** | SEB Bankas |
| **Luxembourg** | Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat (BCEEL) |
| **Malaysia** | HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad |
| **Mali** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Malta** | HSBC Bank Malta plc |
| **Mauritius** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Mexico** | Banco Nacional de Mexico (BANAMEX) |
| **Morocco** | Citibank Maghreb |
| **Namibia** | Standard Bank Namibia Ltd |
| **Netherlands** | BNY Mellon Asset Servicing BV |
| **New Zealand** | National Australia Bank |
| **Niger** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Nigeria** | Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc |
| **Norway** | DnB NOR Bank ASA |
| **Oman** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **Pakistan** | Deutsche Bank AG |
| **Palestinian Autonomous Area** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **Peru** | Citibank del Peru, S.A. |
| **Philippines** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Poland** | ING Bank Slaski |
| **Portugal** | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| **Qatar** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **Romania** | ING Bank N.V. |
| **Russia** | ING Bank (Eurasia) |
| **Saudi Arabia** | SABB Securities Limited |
| **Senegal** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Serbia** | &nbsp;&nbsp;UniCredit Bank Austria AG |
| **Singapore** | DBS Bank Ltd. |
| **Singapore** | United Overseas Bank Ltd. |
| **Slovak Republic** | ING Bank N.V. |
| **Slovenia** | UniCredit Banka Slovenia d.d. |
| **South Africa** | Standard Bank of South Africa |
| **South Korea** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Spain** | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) |
| **Spain** | Santander Investment S.A. |
| **Sri Lanka** | HSBC Ltd. |
| **Swaziland** | Standard Bank Swaziland Ltd |
| **Sweden** | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| **Switzerland** | Credit Suisse |
| **Taiwan** | Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Ltd. / HSBC |
| **Thailand** | Bangkok Bank Public Company Ltd. |
| **Thailand** | HSBC Ltd |
| **Togo** | Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire |
| **Trinidad & Tobago** | Republic Bank Ltd. |
| **Tunisia** | Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie |
| **Turkey** | Deutsche Bank AS |
| **Ukraine** | ING Bank Ukraine |
| **United Arab Emirates** | HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd. |
| **United Kingdom** | Deutsche Bank AG |
| **United Kingdom** | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| **United States** | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| **Uruguay** | Banco Itaú Uruguay S.A. |
| **Venezuela** | Citibank N.A. |
| **Vietnam** | HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd |
| **Zambia** | Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd |
| **Zimbabwe** | Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Ltd |

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**<u>Custody Agreement</u>**

<u>Amended and Restated</u>

<u>Exhibit D</u>

<u>Non-Money Market Funds Fee Schedule</u>

**<u>Domestic Custody</u> (U.S. Securities Processing)**

***Safekeeping, Income Collection, Transaction Processing, Account Administration***

0.25 of a basis point per annum on the average net assets of the Fund.

***G*** ***old Bullion Safekeeping*** – at the following rates, minimum $75,000 per annum:

$20 per 400oz bar per month

$10 per 100oz bar per month

***U.S. Security Transaction Charges (per transaction):***

$4.50 DTC/FRB Book Entry Settlements

$4.00 Repurchase Agreements (each leg)

$5.00 Time Deposits

$5.00 Maturities

$20.00 Physical Settlements, Euroclear, Options, and Futures Transactions

$5.00 Paydowns

$4.00 Wire Transfers/Checks (not related to securities settlements)

$2.00 Interfund/Account Transactions

***Gold Bullion Transaction Charges***

$5 per receipt trade

$20 per delivery per 400oz bar

$10 per delivery per 100oz bar

***Manual Instruction Surcharge***

Transactions instructed in a manner which does not facilitate Straight-Through-Processing will incur an additional $15 per transaction.

***Out-of-Pocket Expenses***

In addition to the above fee-schedule, Out-of-Pocket expenses will be charged as incurred. These charges would include but are not limited to:

* Securities pricing

* Custom electronic interfaces and/or programming beyond normal and customary
system development associated with conversion.

* Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including stock exchange
fees, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual expenses, which
are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing.

**<u>Global Custody</u> (non-U.S. securities processing)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Global |  |
|  | Safekeeping Fee | Transaction Fee[5](#note_ftn9) |
| Countries | \*(in basis points)[6](#note_ftn10) | (U.S. Dollars) |
| Argentina | 17.00 | 55 |
| Australia | 1.50 | 25 |
| Austria | 3.00 | 40 |
| Bahrain | 50.00 | 140 |
| Bangladesh | 50.00 | 145 |
| Belgium | 2.50 | 35 |
| Bermuda | 17.00 | 70 |
| Botswana | 50.00 | 140 |
| Brazil | 12.00 | 30 |
| Bulgaria | 30.00 | 85 |
| Canada | 1.00 | 10 |
| Chile | 20.00 | 80 |
| China "A" Shares | 15.00 | 80 |
| China "B" Shares | 15.00 | 60 |
| Colombia | 50.00 | 95 |
| Costa Rica | 14.00 | 65 |
| Croatia | 25.00 | 70 |
| Cyprus | 15.00 | 35 |
| Czech Republic | 18.00 | 50 |
| Denmark | 2.00 | 35 |
| Ecuador | 30.00 | 55 |
| Egypt | 30.00 | 85 |
| Estonia | 10.00 | 60 |
| Euromarket/Euroclear[7](#note_ftn11) | 1.00 | 10 |
| Euromarket/Clearstream | 1.00 | 10 |
| Finland | 3.50 | 35 |
| France | 2.00 | 30 |
| Germany | 1.50 | 25 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Global | Global |  |
|  | Safekeeping Fee | Safekeeping Fee | Transaction Fee |
| Countries | \*(in basis points) | \*(in basis points) | (U.S. Dollars) |
| Ghana | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Greece | 9.00 | 40 | 40 |
| Hong Kong | 3.00 | 45 | 45 |
| Hungary | 20.00 | 55 | 55 |
| Iceland | 11.00 | 35 | 35 |
| India | 13.00 | 105 | 105 |
| Indonesia | 11.00 | 80 | 80 |
| Ireland (Equities) | 3.00 | 33 | 33 |
| Ireland (Gov't Bonds) | 1.00 | 13 | 13 |
| Israel | 20.00 | 40 | 40 |
| Italy | 1.50 | 35 | 35 |
| Ivory Coast | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Jamaica | 50.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Japan | 1.75 | 20 | 20 |
| Jordan | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Kazakhstan | 53.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Kenya | 48.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Latvia | 50.00 | 45 | 45 |
| Lebanon | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Lithuania | 20.00 | 43 | 43 |
| Luxembourg | 10.00 | 80 | 80 |
| Malaysia | 4.50 | 45 | 45 |
| Malta | 20.00 | 63 | 63 |
| Mauritius | 25.00 | 100 | 100 |
| Mexico | 6.50 | 30 | 30 |
| Morocco | 50.00 | 95 | 95 |
| Namibia | 50.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Netherlands | 2.00 | 25 | 25 |
| New Zealand | 2.00 | 35 | 35 |
| Nigeria | 50.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Norway | 2.50 | 35 | 35 |
| Oman | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Pakistan | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Peru | 50.00 | 83 | 83 |
| Philippines | 6.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Poland | 15.00 | 63 | 63 |
| Portugal | 5.00 | 50 | 50 |
| Qatar | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Romania | 30.00 | 80 | 80 |
| Russia Equities | 40.00 | 95 | 95 |
|  | Global |  |  |
|  | Safekeeping Fee | Transaction Fee | Transaction Fee |
| Countries | \*(in basis points) | (U.S. Dollars) | (U.S. Dollars) |
| Singapore | 3.50 | 45 | 45 |
| Slovak Republic | 23.00 | 95 | 95 |
| Slovenia | 50.00 | 60 | 60 |
| South Africa | 2.50 | 30 | 30 |
| South Korea | 6.50 | 45 | 45 |
| Spain | 2.50 | 40 | 40 |
| Sri Lanka | 13.00 | 70 | 70 |
| Swaziland | 50.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Sweden | 2.00 | 30 | 30 |
| Switzerland | 2.00 | 35 | 35 |
| Taiwan | 10.00 | 60 | 60 |
| Thailand | 5.00 | 50 | 50 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 50.00 | 53 | 53 |
| Tunisia | 50.00 | 53 | 53 |
| Turkey | 12.50 | 60 | 60 |
| Ukraine | 75.00 | 250 | 250 |
| United Kingdom | 0.50 | 10 | 10 |
| Uruguay | 75.00 | 83 | 83 |
| Venezuela | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Zambia | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |
| Zimbabwe | 50.00 | 140 | 140 |

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Not In Bank/Not in Custody Assets USA[8](#note_ftn12) ………………………$500 per line per annum

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|:---|
| ***Third Party Foreign Exchange Settlements*** |
| $70 per non-USD currency movement |
| ***Minimum charges imposed by Agent Banks/Local Administrators*** |
| Brazil - 15 basis points for annual administrative charges |
| Colombia - USD $600 per month minimum administration charge |
| Ecuador - USD $800 monthly minimum per relationship |
| Egypt - USD $400 monthly minimum per relationship |
| ***Additional Charges*** |
| Local taxes, stamp duties or other assessments, including stock exchange fees, postage and |
| insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other unusual |
| expenses, which are unique to a country in which the Funds are investing. |

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**<u>Earnings Credit Arrangement</u>**

Each of the Funds listed below and The Bank of New York Mellon have entered into an earnings credit balance arrangement pursuant to which it has been agreed that 90% of any positive balances will be compensated at the 90 day T-Bill rate and 100% of overdrawn balances will be charged at a rate of 1% over the Fed Funds rate. Monthly, the net resultant credit or charge will be applied to the each Funds' respective safekeeping fees. Credits that exceed the safekeeping fee may be carried over into the next billing period at the discretion of the Custodian.

<u>FUNDS</u> *See Seventh Amendment, dated 9/1/10*

Federated Stock Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated California Municipal Income Fund

Federated North Carolina Municipal Income Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

*See Fourth Amendment adding new funds, effective 10/23/09*

**<u>Custody Agreement</u>**

<u>Exhibit F</u>

<u>PRECIOUS METALS SUPPLEMENT</u>

<u>(Precious Metals Physically Held in the USA)</u> 

In addition to the provisions of that certain Global Custody Agreement dated as of June 7, 2005, as amended, pursuant to which the registered investment company, the Federated Market Opportunity Fund, (the "Customer") has appointed The Bank of New York Mellon, formerly known as The Bank of New York (the "Custodian") as its custodian of securities and cash and to perform related services (the "Agreement"), the following provisions shall apply to the custody of assets consisting of precious metals.

<u>ARTICLE I</u>

<u>APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN; CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY SUBCUSTODIAN</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Customer hereby appoints the Custodian as custodian to hold and maintain certain property consisting of the metals described in the attached Addendum A (the "Precious Metals") and which are specified in each authenticated trade instruction sent by the Customer or it's Authorized Representative to the Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Custodian hereby accepts appointment as such custodian of Precious Metals and agrees to perform its duties in respect thereof pursuant to the provisions of this Supplement. Customer acknowledges that Custodian shall utilize the services of one or more subcustodians, identified to Customer from time to time (each, for purposes of this Supplement, a "Subcustodian"), to serve as warehouseman of the Precious Metals held hereunder. Precious Metals held through a Subcustodian shall be held subject to the terms and conditions of Custodian's agreement with such Subcustodian. Custodian at any time may cease utilizing any Subcustodian and/or may replace a Subcustodian with a different Subcustodian. In the event Custodian selects a replacement Subcustodian, Custodian shall not utilize such replacement Subcustodian until after providing Customer with commercially reasonable notice.

<u>ARTICLE II</u>

<u>RESPONSIBILITIES OF CUSTODIAN AND SUBCUSTODIANS</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Custodian shall receive, hold and keep the Precious Metals at a secure facility maintained by a Subcustodian which shall be identified to Customer from time to time (the "Secure Facility").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Custodian shall be responsible for the safekeeping of the Precious Metals in the form and condition in which they are delivered to its Subcustodian acting as its warehouseman. Custodian shall cause the Subcustodian to keep the Precious Metals held for Customer hereunder separately identified and segregated and to maintain records identifying the Precious Metals belonging to Customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Custodian shall provide Customer with reporting by a means agreed between the parties detailing Precious Metals received, delivered and held at the Subcustodian. Customer agrees that it shall promptly review all such statements and shall advise Custodian of any error, omission or inaccuracy therein within a commercially reasonable time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Custodian shall cause the Subcustodian it designates to take delivery of Precious Metals from Customer and to acknowledge receipt from Customer of the Precious Metals. The Subcustodian may, at its option, record certain specifications indicated on the Precious Metals. It is understood and agreed that neither Custodian nor its Subcustodians are responsible for the authenticity of markings on or for the weight, fineness or contents of any of the Precious Metals, delivered to them by Customer or a third party for the account of Customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Custodian shall maintain insurance protection covering the Custodian's duties and activities hereunder in such amounts and insuring against such risks as Custodian deems reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. Subcustodians may maintain such insurance in regard to their business on such terms as they consider appropriate, but the Custodian shall have no liability for the terms or sufficiency of the insurance maintained by any Subcustodian or for the failure of any Subcustodian to maintain insurance.

<u>ARTICLE III</u>

<u>DELIVERY OF PRECIOUS METALS TO, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PRECIOUS METALS FROM, CUSTODY</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Each delivery of Precious Metals to be held in custody in accordance with this Supplement shall be made pursuant to an authenticated trade instruction sent by the Customer or its Authorized Representative to the Custodian. Such instruction must be received by the published trade instruction deadlines and by the agreed communication method. Such instruction shall be acknowledged by the Custodian. The authorized trade instruction shall identify the Precious Metal to be delivered, in such customary manner as specified by the Custodian, and the delivery date, and the Custodian's acknowledgment shall identify the Subcustodian and Secure Facility to which the Customer shall deliver the Precious Metal. Delivery shall be made only to the Secure Facility of the Subcustodian designated by the Custodian. Customer acknowledges and agrees that neither the Custodian nor the Subcustodian has any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or destruction of any Precious Metals prior to the time the Subcustodian identified by the Custodian accepts the care, custody and control of the Precious Metals at the specified Subcustodian's Secure Facility, and Customer hereby releases Custodian and each Subcustodian from any responsibility or liability prior to the time the Subcustodian identified by the Custodian accepts the care, custody and control of the Precious Metals. In the event the Precious Metal delivered to the Subcustodian differs from the identification provided by the Customer, the Custodian shall endeavor promptly to notify the Customer. Neither the Custodian nor any Subcustodian shall be liable for any loss resulting from the failure of the Precious Metal actually delivered to conform to the identification provided by the Customer in the authorized trade instruction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Each withdrawal of Precious Metals from custody in accordance with this Supplement shall be made pursuant to an authenticated trade instruction sent by the Customer or its Authorized Representative to the Custodian. Such instruction must be received by the published trade instruction deadlines and by the agreed communication method. Such instruction shall be acknowledged by the Custodian. The authorized trade instruction shall identify the Precious Metal to be withdrawn, in such customary manner as specified by the Custodian, and the delivery date and the Custodian's acknowledgment shall identify the Subcustodian and Secure Facility from which the Customer shall take delivery of the Precious Metal. Customer must collect or arrange for the collection of the Precious Metal being withdrawn from the Subcustodian having physical possession thereof. All risk in and to the Precious Metal withdrawn shall pass at the specified Secure Facility at the time Customer or its Authorized Representative acknowledges receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Customer shall be responsible for all expenses associated with the delivery and withdrawal of Precious Metals to and from the Secure Facility, as well as all insurance, safekeeping, security and secure transport arrangements for the Precious Metals while either in storage outside the terms of this agreement or in transit to or from the Custodians appointed Subcustodian. Customer shall pay or reimburse the Custodian from time to time for any taxes or other governmental charges payable, and actually paid, by Custodian upon storage or transfer of the Precious Metals made hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. If, in Custodian's opinion, any authenticated trade instruction is unclear or ambiguous, Custodian shall endeavor to obtain clarification from Customer. In the absence of such clarification Custodian may, in its absolute discretion, either (i) decline to take action until clarification is received or (ii) act on what it believes, in good faith, to be such instruction.

<u>ARTICLE IV</u>

<u>CONCERNING CUSTODIAN</u>

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Custodian shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims, including attorneys' and accountants' fees (collectively, "Losses"), incurred by or asserted against Customer, except those Losses arising out of Custodian's own negligence or willful misconduct. Custodian shall have no liability whatsoever for the action or inaction of any commodities exchange. With respect to any Losses incurred by Customer as a result of the acts or failures to act by a Subcustodian acting as warehouseman hereunder, Custodian shall take appropriate action to recover such Losses, and Custodian's liability shall be limited to the amount recovered net of Custodian's costs and expenses. In no event shall Custodian be liable to Customer or any third party for special, indirect or consequential damages, or lost profits or loss of business, arising in connection with this Supplement.

<u>ARTICLE V</u>

<u>MISCELLANEOUS</u>.

The provisions of this Supplement shall apply solely with respect to the custody of Precious Metals. All provisions of the Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect with respect to assets held pursuant to this Supplement, and all capitalized terms and provisions contained in the Agreement shall be read so as to apply fully to the services and activities contemplated by this Supplement; <u>provided</u>, that in the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Agreement and the provisions of this Supplement, the provisions of this Supplement shall control.

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Equity Funds on behalf of its** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dated: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Market Opportunity Fund** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: Richard A. Novak |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeifer</u> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President |

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**<u>Precious Metals Supplement</u>**

<u>Addendum A</u>

Gold Bullion

**Fourth Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of October 23, 2009 to the Custody Agreement (as amended, the "Custody Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, and September 8, 2009 between the Funds listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

**RECITALS**

WHEREAS, the custody of the securities, cash and other portfolio assets of the funds specified in this Amendment are being converted to the Custodian as of the close of business on October 23, 2009;

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the list of Funds that are parties to the Custody Agreement is set forth on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement (which has been amended and attached as Exhibit A to prior amendments to the Custody Agreement) ("Schedule II to the Custody Agreement" or "Exhibit A"), and the parties desire to amend the list of Funds to add the funds specified in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the list of Funds that are parties to the Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement, which is part of the Custody Agreement, is set forth on Schedule I to the Joint Trading Account Custody Agreement (which has been amended and attached as Exhibit B to prior amendments to the Custody Agreement) ("Schedule I to the Joint Trading Account Agreement" or "Exhibit B"), and the parties desire to amend the list of Funds to add the funds specified in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the list of Funds that are parties to the Foreign Custody Agreement, which is part of the Custody Agreement, is set forth on Schedule I to the Foreign Custody Agreement (which has been attached as Exhibit C to in prior amendments) ("Schedule I to Foreign Custody Agreement" or "Exhibit C"), and the parties desire to amend the list of Funds to add the funds specified in this Amendment; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds, which is part of the Custody Agreement (which has been attached as Exhibit D in prior amendments ("Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds" or "Exhibit D"), will apply to the funds specified herein, and the parties desire to add the funds specified in this Amendment to the funds subject to the Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds.

**AMENDMENT**

NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, each of the Funds and the Custodian agree to the following amendments:

Each of Schedule II to the Custody Agreement (or Exhibit A), Schedule I to the Joint Trading Account Agreement (or Exhibit B), Schedule I to the Foreign Custody Agreement (or Exhibit C), and the Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds (or Exhibit D) shall be, and hereby are, amended and updated to include the following new Funds:

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust, a portfolio of Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust, a portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund, a portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust

The agreements referenced herein shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**ON BEHALF OF EACH OF THE FUNDS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE II OF THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u> 

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeiffer</u> 

Title: Vice President

**Fifth Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of November 13, 2009 to the Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, and October 23, 2009 between the Funds listed on Schedule II attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

**Recitals**

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the Fee Schedule for Money Market Funds, which is part of the Custody Agreement, which has been attached as Exhibit E in prior amendments ("Fee Schedule for Money Market Funds" or "Exhibit E"), will apply to the funds specified herein.

**Amendment**

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Custodian wish to modify the provisions of the Agreement as set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE, each the Fund and the Custodian agree to the following amendments.

Within Exhibit E, the section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with Amended and Restated Exhibit E as attached hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Schedule II attached hereto**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Title: Treasurer

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

By: <u>/s/ Peter D. Holland</u>

Title: Managing Director

<u>Amended and Restated</u>

<u>Exhibit E</u>

<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>

Each Fund listed below and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into an average compensating balance arrangement, which would allow the Funds to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance and conversely, on any day a Fund maintains a positive balance, the respective Fund will be permitted to overdraw the account as compensation, within the Maximum Daily Balance limits as established for each fund as listed below.

In each instance, Federal Reserve requirements for minimum balances (currently 10%), will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of up to 90% of the total (unless the positive balance is the result of an error on the part on the Bank, in which case the positive balance would be assessed at 100%). The Funds shall maintain the average compensating balance over quarterly periods (ending March, June, September and December for FGRF, FCRF and FMUTR; and ending February, May, August, and November for AGCR, USTCR and GOTMF). Average balances will be computed at the end of the quarter. Net positive balances will receive an earnings credit computed at the daily effective 90 – day T-Bill rate on the last day of a period. Net negative balances will be charged at the Fed Funds rate plus 1% on the last day of the period. Quarterly net credits or charges will be applied to the safekeeping fees. Credits that exceed the safekeeping fee will be carried over into the next billing period but must be applied in a 12 month cycle; all accumulated unapplied credits will expire in the final quarter of the cycle, i.e. in November or December. However, upon specific request from the Fund, Custodian at its discretion may agree to carry forward into the next 12 month cycle any accumulated credits, contingent on their application within a specified time period.

Credits are not redeemable for cash and will expire in the event the relationship with the Funds is terminated.

Maximum Daily Balances ("MDB") limits have been determined for each fund. On days where the Funds exceed their MDBs, interest will be credited on 90% of the excess balance at the 90-day T-Bill rate or charged on 100% of the excess overdraft balance at the Fed Funds rate plus 1%, based on the day(s) the MDB's were exceeded.

Maximum Daily Balance +/- $175 million

US Treasury Cash Reserves Fund (USTCR)

Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund (GOTMF)

Maximum Daily Balance +/- $75 million

Federated Municipal Trust Fund (FMUTR)

Maximum Daily Balance +/- $25 million

Federated Capital Reserves Fund (FCRF)

Federated Government Reserves Fund (FGRF)

Automated Government Cash Reserves (AGCR)

*See Seventh Amendment, dated 9/1/10*

<u>Schedule II</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Reserve Fund

Federated Municipal Trust Fund

US Treasury Cash Reserve Fund

Automated Government Cash Reserves

Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund

**Sixth Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of January 13, 2010 to the Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, and November 13, 2009 between the Funds listed on Schedule II attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Custodian wish to modify the provisions of the Agreement as set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE, each the Fund and the Custodian agree to the following amendment.

Each Exhibit A ("Schedule II to the Agreement"), Exhibit B ("Joint Trading Account Agreement Schedule I"), and Exhibit D ("Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds") is updated to include the following new Fund:

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Schedule II attached hereto**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

By: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Peter D. Holland</u>

By: Peter D. Holland

Title: Managing Director

*See Seventh Amendment, dated 9/1/10*

**<u>Amended and Restated</u>**

**<u>Custody Agreement</u>**

<u>Schedule II</u>

Federated Stock Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated California Municipal Income Fund

Federated North Carolina Municipal Income Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund

Intermediate Municipal Trust Fund

Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantaged Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Capital Reserve Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust Fund

US Treasury Cash Reserves Fund

Automated Government Cash Reserves

Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund

**Seventh Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Amendment is made as of September 1, 2010 to the Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009 and January 13, 2010, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Custodian wish to modify the provisions of the Agreement as set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE, each Fund and the Custodian agree to the following amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Exhibit A attached hereto**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u> 

By: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Peter D. Holland</u> 

By: Peter D. Holland

Title: Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated Global Macro Bond Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated Global Macro Bond Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

**EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010 and September 1, 2010, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian.

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company, or a series thereof, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Article IX of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Agreement shall become effective on March 1, 2011 and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of four (4) years (the "Initial Term") and shall automatically continue in full force and effect after such Initial Term unless either party terminates this Agreement by written notice to the other party at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. Additionally, if the Custodian (or any of its affiliates) engages in (i) any act or omission which constitutes a breach of any representation, warranty, term, or obligation contained in this Agreement, which upon notice the Custodian has not cured within 5 business days or (ii) any act or omission which constitutes negligence, reckless misconduct, willful malfeasance, or lack of good faith in fulfilling the terms and obligations of this Agreement, then each Fund shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement.

In the event such notice is given by the Fund, it shall be accompanied by a copy of a resolution of the board of the Fund, certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, electing to terminate this Agreement and designating a successor Custodian or Custodians, each of which shall be a bank or trust company having not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits.

In the event such notice is given by Custodian, the Fund shall, on or before the termination date, deliver to Custodian a copy of a resolution of the board of the Fund, certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, designating a successor Custodian or Custodians. In the absence of such designation by the Fund, Custodian may designate a successor Custodian which shall be a bank or trust company having not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits. Upon the date set forth in such notice this Agreement shall terminate, and Custodian shall upon receipt of a notice of acceptance by the successor Custodian on that date deliver directly to the successor Custodian all Securities and money then owned by the Fund and held by it as Custodian, after deducting any fees, expenses and other accounts for the payment or reimbursement of which it shall then be entitled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. If a successor Custodian is not designated by the Fund or Custodian in accordance with the preceding Section, the Fund shall upon the date specified in the notice of termination of this Agreement and upon the delivery by Custodian of all Securities (other than Securities which cannot be delivered to the Fund) and money then owned by the Fund be deemed to be its own Custodian and Custodian shall thereby be relieved of all duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, other than the duty with respect to Securities which cannot be delivered to the Fund to hold such Securities hereunder in accordance with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

*[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2011.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series**

**thereof listed on Schedule II to the Custody**

**Agreement, as amended from time to time**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeifer</u>

Title: Vice President

**NINTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, and March 1, 2011, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to add Funds to Schedule II, effective March 25, 2011; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 25, 2011.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeifer</u>

Title: Vice President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

***Federated InterContinental Fund***

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

***Federated International Bond Fund***

***Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio***

***Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund***

***Federated International Leaders Fund***

***Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund***

***Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

***Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund***

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

***Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund***

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

***Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund***

***Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund***

***Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund***

***Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust***

Federated ***Unconstrained*** Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

***Federated InterContinental Fund***

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

***Federated International Bond Fund***

***Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio***

***Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund***

***Federated International Leaders Fund***

***Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund***

***Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

***Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund***

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

***Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund***

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

***Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund***

***Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund***

***Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund***

***Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust***

Federated ***Unconstrained*** Bond Fund

**TENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") TO THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011 and March 25, 2011 (the "<u>Agreement</u>"), by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>"), and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company, or certain services thereof, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

2. The following article shall be added to the Agreement as a new Article XI "CUSTODY OF LOAN DOCUMENT FILES AND RELATED SERVICES":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. As used in this Article XI, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

**"Loan Document File" shall mean a hard copy file delivered to and received by Custodian hereunder.**

**"Loan Documents" shall mean all documents and instruments relating to any Loans (as hereinafter defined), including, without limitation, loan or credit agreements, assignment and acceptance agreements, promissory notes, participation agreements, deeds, mortgages and security agreements contained in a Loan Document File.**

**"Loans" shall mean the bank loans or loan commitments held in the Fund.**

**"Servicer" shall mean the agent appointed by the applicable Fund to service the Loans, which initially shall be the Custodian, provided that the parties have entered into a separate loan servicing agreement (the "Loan Servicing Agreement").**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. It is understood and agreed that unless Custodian and the Fund enter into a duly executed Loan Servicing Agreement, all references to the Servicer hereunder shall refer to a person or entity other than Custodian. Upon execution of such Loan Servicing Agreement, all such references shall be to Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Servicer, as agent for the Fund, shall be solely responsible for the servicing of all Loans. All payments by or on behalf of borrowers under the Loans received by Custodian shall be credited to the Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. It is understood and agreed that Custodian shall have no responsibility for maintaining any records of account activity relating to each Loan, including without limitation, all amortization schedules, records of transfer, pay-off, assignment, participation, sale, modification, termination or other changes in the Loans, except as provided for in the Loan Servicing Agreement between the Funds and Custodian dated March 25, 2011.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Upon origination, modification or other change in any Loan, the Fund shall promptly deliver or cause to be delivered to Custodian all relevant Loan Documents. It is understood and agreed that Custodian will accept any file purporting to be a Loan Document File for custody hereunder "as is" and without any examination. Any duty Custodian may have to review or inspect any Loan Documents or to determine the contents of Loan Document Files shall only be pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Loan Servicing Agreement. No such duties or obligations shall be imposed on Custodian under the Agreement. Under no circumstances will Custodian be required to issue a trust receipt (or similar instrument) with respect to the Loan Document Files or their contents. Account statements will only reflect an inventory of the Loan Document Files that Custodian holds in custody hereunder without any representation as to the contents thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. No director, officer, employee or agent of the Fund shall have physical access to the Loan Document Files or be authorized or permitted to withdraw any Loan Documents nor shall Custodian deliver any Loan Documents to any such person, unless such access or withdrawal has been duly authorized by a resolution of the board of directors of the Fund. All such access shall be by two or more persons jointly, at least one of whom is an officer of the Fund.

3. All Loan Documents and Loan Document Files in the possession of the Custodian are and shall remain the property of the Fund.

4. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. This Amendment shall become effective as of the date hereof upon execution by the parties hereto. From and after the execution hereof, any reference to the Agreement shall be a reference to the Agreement as amended hereby. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of the Amendment shall control. Except as amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed by the parties thereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 25, 2011.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series<br> thereof listed on Schedule II to the Agreement**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Mary Jean Milner</u>

Title: Vice President

**LOAN SERVICING ANNEX AND SUPPLEMENT** 

**TO THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT**

This Loan Servicing Annex and Supplement (the "Loan Servicing Agreement") a part of the Custody Agreement dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, and March 25, 2011 (the "Custody Agreement"), between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian"). Capitalized terms used but not defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Custody Agreement.

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to supplement the Custody Agreement to provide for the servicing of loans held as assets of the Funds, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and the agreements, covenants and representations herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Services. Custodian shall provide to the Funds the services described in Exhibit A attached hereto (which services are hereinafter referred to as the "Services"). The Funds shall, promptly after the date hereof, deliver or cause to be delivered to Custodian copies of all documents and information listed on Schedule II to this Loan Servicing Agreement relating to the loans or loan commitments (the "Loans") being serviced for the loan portfolio(s) described on Exhibit A-1 (the "Portfolio(s)").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Service Fees. In consideration of the performance of the Services by Custodian, each Fund shall pay Custodian in accordance with the fee arrangements set forth on Schedule I to this Loan Servicing Agreement (the "Service Fees"). Except for such sums as are payable upon the execution hereof, if any, Custodian shall send an invoice for the Service Fees to the applicable Fund within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter during the term hereof and such invoice shall be payable upon receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Delegation. Custodian is hereby authorized to assign its rights and delegate its duties hereunder to a BNY Affiliate, whenever and on such terms and conditions as it deems necessary or appropriate to perform its services hereunder, without any further notice to the Funds. The Funds agree to be bound by all actions taken by such BNY Affiliate pursuant to the preceding sentence to the same extent as if they were taken by Custodian, it being understood and agreed that no such assignment or delegation shall discharge Custodian from its obligations hereunder. Accordingly, Custodian is fully responsible to the Funds for the acts or omissions of such BNY Affiliate under the Agreement to the same extent that Custodian would be liable for such acts or omissions had Custodian not delegated such services to such BNY Affiliate. If so advised by Custodian, the Funds shall provide Instructions or other information directly to such BNY Affiliate rather than to Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Notice of Default. Custodian shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any default or event of default under the Loans unless Custodian has received notice from a Fund referring to this Loan Servicing Agreement, describing such default or event of default and stating that such notice is a "notice of default." Such notice will be delivered in a manner permitted under the Custody Agreement. Custodian shall take such action with respect to such default or event of default as shall be reasonably directed by such Fund; provided that unless and until Custodian shall have received such directions, Custodian may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such default or event of default as it shall deem advisable in the best interests of such Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Non-Reliance by the Funds. The Funds expressly acknowledge that neither Custodian nor any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, attorneys-in-fact or affiliates have made any representations or warranties pursuant to this Loan Servicing Agreement and that no act by Custodian hereafter taken, including, without limitation, any review of the affairs of any borrower or any affiliate of any borrower, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by Custodian with respect to the Loans. The Funds represent to Custodian that they have, independently and without reliance upon Custodian, and based on such documents and information as they shall deem appropriate at the time, made their own appraisal of and investigation into the business, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of any borrower and its affiliates and made their own decisions to make and/or purchase the Loans. The Funds also represent that they will, independently and without reliance upon Custodian, and based on such documents and information as they shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit analysis, appraisals and decisions in taking or not taking action with respect to the Loans, and to make such investigation as they deem necessary to inform them as to the business, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of any borrower. Except for notices, reports and other documents expressly required to be furnished to the Funds by the Custodian, Custodian shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide the Funds with any credit or other information concerning the business, operations, property, condition (financial or otherwise), prospects or creditworthiness of any borrower that may come into the possession of the Custodian or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, attorneys-in-fact or affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Advances. Custodian shall not be obligated to make any advances or make any payments to any party out of its own funds and no provision of this Loan Servicing Agreement or any other document executed in connection herewith shall require Custodian to expend or risk its own funds in the performance of any of its duties hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Event of Default by Custodian. The following shall constitute a "Custodian Event of Default" hereunder:

The commencement of a case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other similar relief with respect to Custodian or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law or seeking the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, conservator, administrator, custodian or other similar official for Custodian or Custodian's property and such decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of thirty (30) days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Event of Default by a Fund. The following shall constitute a "Fund Event of Default" hereunder:

The commencement of a case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other similar relief with respect to a Fund or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law or seeking the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, conservator, administrator, custodian or other similar official for such Fund or such Fund's property and such decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of thirty (30) days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Remedies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) If a Custodian Event of Default shall occur, the Funds may terminate this Loan Servicing Agreement immediately upon the delivery of written notice to Custodian, and shall, subject to the limitations contained in the Custody Agreement, be entitled to any and all other rights and remedies under law or in equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) If a Fund Event of Default shall occur, Custodian may terminate this Loan Servicing Agreement and resign immediately upon the delivery of written notice to the Funds, and shall, subject to the limitations contained in the Custody Agreement, be entitled to any and all other rights and remedies under law or in equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Termination for No Cause. Either Custodian or the Funds may terminate: (a) this Loan Servicing Agreement in its entirety or (b) the Services as to any particular portfolio of loans or as to a loan or loans without terminating this Loan Servicing Agreement in its entirety, for any or no reason upon the providing of ninety (90) days' advance written notice to the other parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE USA PATRIOT ACT. Each Fund hereby acknowledges that Custodian is subject to federal laws, including the Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements under the USA PATRIOT Act and its implementing regulations, pursuant to which Custodian must obtain, verify and record information that allows Custodian to identify its customers. Accordingly Custodian will ask the Funds to provide certain information including, but not limited to, the name of each Fund, physical address, tax identification number and other information that will help Custodian to identify and verify each Fund's identity such as organizational documents, ownership, certificate of good standing, license to do business, or other pertinent identifying information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Custody Agreement</u>. The parties understand and agree that this Loan Servicing Agreement shall be subject to the term and conditions of the Custody Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the Custody Agreement and the Loan Servicing Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Loan Servicing Agreement shall govern.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Loan Servicing Agreement to be executed by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of March 25, 2011.**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON | &nbsp;&nbsp; Each of the registered investment companies or<br> series thereof listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Mary Jean Milner</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Mary Jean Milner | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Richard A. Novak |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |

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**EXHIBIT A**

<u>Schedule of Services</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. With respect to the Loans to be serviced hereunder, the parties agree that Custodian shall perform the following services for each Fund whose Portfolio(s) are identified in Exhibit A-1 (the "Services"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **Set-Up / File Maintenance**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Custodian shall accept from the Fund or its designee, the relevant information pertaining to the Loans, and thereafter maintain paper or electronic copies of same in Custodian's system, including as available or appropriate, copies of all new assignment and acceptance agreements, participation agreements, funding memoranda, current loan or credit agreements. Copies of such information shall be retained by Custodian for the period(s) required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Enter into the Custodian's loan tracking system, and maintain a loan database containing information provided to the Custodian from time to time by the Fund or agent banks for the Loans with respect to (i) the obligor name for each Loan, (ii) the principal and interest payments made or to be made on the Loans, (iii) the applicable interest rate, interest rate resets and interest accrual periods of each Loan, (iv) the principal balance of each Loan and (v) the funded and commitment balances of, and commitment fees for, each Loan ("Loan Information").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Custodian as servicer for the Loans, shall not be obligated to accept nor be responsible for holding or safekeeping originals of any securities, promissory notes, certificates of equity or debt ownership or obligations, deeds, mortgages, bonds, security agreements, any other type of negotiable instrument, or any other document related to the Loans.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Additionally, the parties agree that, whereas it is necessary hereunder for Custodian to expeditiously obtain and process information, including notices, derived from third-parties, including agents for the Loans, (particularly in connection with providing any reports to the Fund), Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon such third-party information and shall not be required to verify or authenticate in any manner such information. Custodian will be deemed to have acted reasonably in accepting, using and transmitting such information, as contemplated herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Assignments / Pay-Offs / Terminations.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Custodian shall further maintain records of information it receives regarding the transfer, pay-off, assignment, participation, sale, modification, termination or other changes in the Loans, and reflect such changes in its system, and in the Reports.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(c) Inquiries/ Record Keeping.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Custodian shall maintain electronic records of material notices it receives from the administrative agents of the Loans regarding the Loans and transactions with respect to the Loans for a period of seven years from receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Custodian will provide initial response to e-mail or telephone inquiries by the Fund about the Loan within 2 Business Days.

EXHIBIT A-1

List of Portfolios

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

**Schedule I**

**<u>Fee Schedule</u>**

Custodian agrees to waive its Service Fees for Services provided to the Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund for the servicing of the following Loan:

Cooperativa dos Agricultores da Regiao de Orlandia (CAROL BL) – Term Loan, 4.050%, 9/28/2011

Asset ID: 1439999D4

Par: 600,000

**Schedule II**

For each Loan purchased by the Portfolio acquired after the execution of this Loan Servicing Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Assignment and Acceptance Agreement or Participation Agreement

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Funding Memorandum

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Credit Agreement, if necessary

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Amendments to the Credit Agreement, if any

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Current Amortization Schedule for each Loan, if any

**ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, March 25, 2011 and August 1, 2012, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the names of certain Funds to Schedule II, effective August 1, 2012; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of August 1, 2012.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Mary Jean Milner</u>

Title: Vice President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 8/1/12</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Prudent Absolute Return Fund*** (formerly, Federated Market Opportunity Fund)

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Prudent Absolute Return Fund*** (formerly, Federated Market Opportunity Fund)

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, March 25, 2011, August 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the names of certain Funds to Schedule II, effective December 31, 2012; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 31, 2012.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By:<u> </u>

Title:

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 12/31/12</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Absolute Return Fund*** (formerly, Federated Prudent Absolute Return Fund)

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 12/31/12</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Absolute Return Fund*** (formerly, Federated Prudent Absolute Return Fund)

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

*Execution Copy*

**THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT**

**<u>TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "Funds") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian"):

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010 September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011 and through two separate amendments each on March 25, 2011, between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

**WHEREAS,** each Fund is registered as a management investment company, or a series thereof, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE,** in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Article V of the Agreement is hereby supplemented to include Section 3. As follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Custodian will not charge the Fund any overdraft fees, penalties, or related custody charges in connection with any transaction or series of related transactions for which Custodian did not provide Fund with notice, as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances, of any refusal to accept or provide a price for an Actionable Trade Request as such term is defined in the FX Standing Instructions Session Range Program Description dated December 18, 2012.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

*[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of September <u>24,</u> 2013.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement, as amended from time to time**

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By<u>: /s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice President

Managing Director

**FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, two separate amendments dated March 25, 2011, August 1, 2012, December 31, 2012, September 24, 2013 and April 28, 2014, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the names of certain Funds to Schedule II, effective April 28, 2014; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of April 28, 2014.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> 

Name: Lori Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Title: Vice President/Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 4/28/14</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund*** (formerly, Federated Global Equity Fund)

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 4/28/14</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund*** (formerly, Federated Global Equity Fund)

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010, September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, two separate amendments dated March 25, 2011, August 1, 2012, December 31, 2012, September 24, 2013, April 28, 2014, and December 1, 2014 and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to add certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2014.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>Lori A. Hensler</u> 

Name: Lori Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Title: Vice President/Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 12/1/14</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 12/1/14</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**Sixteenth Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Sixteenth Amendment to the Custody Agreement, is made on May 14, 2015 with certain varying effective dates with respect to certain entities as set forth herein (this **"<u>Amendment</u>"**), by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement (as defined below), as may be amended from time to time (each stand-alone registered investment company and each Series a **"<u>Fund</u>"** and collectively the **"<u>Funds</u>"**), and The Bank of New York Mellon (the **"<u>Custodian</u>"**).

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

WHEREAS, the parties have entered into that certain Custody Agreement, dated June 7, 2005 (as amended fourteen times previously, supplemented and/or restated, the **"<u>Agreement</u>"**), by and between the Funds and the Custodian;

WHEREAS, the parties previously amended the Agreement to add or modify (1) the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" in the Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds attached to the Agreement as **Exhibit D** thereto ("**<u>Exhibit D</u>**") and (2) the section entitled "Compensating Balance Arrangement" in the Fee Schedule for Money Market Funds attached to the Agreement as **Exhibit E** thereto (**"<u>Exhibit E</u>"**);

WHEREAS, each of the Funds and the Custodian wish to confirm that the "Earnings Credit Arrangement" section in **Exhibit D** as set forth in **Schedule 1** to this Amendment continues to apply to all Non-Money Market Funds to which it currently applies, except as specified below;

WHEREAS, each of the Funds and the Custodian also wish to modify the "Earnings Credit Arrangement" section in **Exhibit D** as set forth in **Schedule 2** to this Amendment with respect to the Non-Money Market Funds identified below and in **Schedule 2** to this Amendment; and

WHEREAS, each of the Funds and the Custodian also wish to modify the "Compensating Balance Arrangement" section in **Exhibit E** as set forth in **Schedule 3**, **Schedule 4** and **Schedule 5** to this Amendment with respect to the Money Market Funds identified below and in **Schedule 3**, **Schedule 4** and **Schedule 5** to this Amendment.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1. <u>Amendment to Exhibit D</u>.** The parties hereby confirm and agree that the "Earnings Credit Arrangement" section in **Exhibit D** set forth in **Schedule 1** to this Amendment continues to apply to all Non-Money Market Funds to which it currently applies, except that, effective from and after April 1, 2014, with respect to Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust and Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund, such section in **Exhibit D** will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the "Compensating Balance Arrangement" section set forth in **Schedule 2** to this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2. <u>Amendment to Exhibit E</u>.** The parties hereby confirm and agree that the "Compensating Balance Arrangement" section in **Exhibit E** shall be amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Effective from and after April 1, 2014, with respect to Federated Capital Reserves Fund and Federated Government Reserves Fund, such section in **Exhibit E** will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the "Hard Dollar Compensation Arrangement" section set forth in **Schedule 3** to this Amendment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Effective from and after April 1, 2014, with respect to Federated Municipal Trust, such section in **Exhibit E** will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the "Compensating Balance Arrangement" section set forth in **Schedule 4** to this Amendment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Effective from and after June 1, 2014, with respect to US Treasury Cash Reserves, Automated Government Cash Reserves, and Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund, such section in **Exhibit E** will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the "Compensating Balance Arrangement" section set forth in **Schedule 5** to this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.** This Amendment constitutes the complete understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications with respect thereto. The Agreement, as amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. The facsimile signature of any party to this Amendment shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party. This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.

*[Signature Page Follows]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**EACH OF THE REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES OR SERIES THEREOF LISTED ON SCHEDULE II TO THE AGREEMENT** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: Armando Fernandez | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: Vice President/Managing Director | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: Treasurer for the Funds |

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**SCHEDULE 1**

**[ ]**

**SCHEDULE 2**

**"COMPENSATING BALANCE ARRANGEMENT" SECTION IN EXHIBIT D**

**AS APPLICABLE TO FEDERATED SHORT-INTERMEDIATE DURATION MUNICIPAL <u>TRUST AND FEDERATED MUNICIPAL ULTRASHORT FUND</u>**

<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>

Each Fund and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into an average compensating balance arrangement, which would allow a Fund to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance and conversely, on any day a Fund maintains a positive balance, the respective Fund will be permitted to overdraw the account as compensation, within the Maximum Daily Balance limits as established for each Fund as listed below.

In each instance, Federal Reserve requirements for minimum balances (currently 10%), will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of up to 90% of the total (unless the positive balance is the result of an error on the part of the Bank, in which case the positive balance would be assessed at 100%). The Funds shall maintain the average compensating balance over quarterly periods (ending March, June, September, and December). Average balances will be computed at the end of the quarter. Net negative balances will be charged at the Fed Funds rate plus 1% on the last day of the period. Quarterly net charges will be applied to the safekeeping fees. Credit is not given for net positive balances.

Maximum Daily Balance ("MDB") limits have been determined for each Fund. On days where a Fund exceeds its MDB, interest will be charged on 100% of the excess overdraft balance at the Fed Funds rate plus 1%, based on the day(s) the MDB was exceeded.

<u>Maximum Daily Balance +/- $25 million</u>

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

**SCHEDULE 3**

**"HARD DOLLAR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT" SECTION IN EXHIBIT E**

**AS APPLICABLE TO Federated Capital Reserves Fund and<br> <u>Federated Government Reserves Fund</u>**

<u>Hard Dollar Compensation Arrangement</u>

Each Fund and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into a hard dollar compensation arrangement with respect to overdrafts as follows: (1) 100% of overdrawn balances with respect to a particular Fund will be charged at a rate of 50 basis points over the Fed Funds rate; (2) Monthly, such charge with respect to a particular Fund will be applied to such Fund's safekeeping fees; and (3) Positive balances with respect to a Fund earn zero compensation.

**SCHEDULE 4**

**"COMPENSATING BALANCE ARRANGEMENT" SECTION IN EXHIBIT E**

**<u>AS APPLICABLE TO FEDERATED MUNICIPAL TRUST</u>**

<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>

The Fund and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into an average compensating balance arrangement, which would allow the Fund to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance and conversely, on any day the Fund maintains a positive balance, the Fund will be permitted to overdraw the account as compensation, within the Maximum Daily Balance limits as established for the Fund as listed below.

In each instance, Federal Reserve requirements for minimum balances (currently 10%), will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of up to 90% of the total (unless the positive balance is the result of an error on the part of the Bank, in which case the positive balance would be assessed at 100%). The Fund shall maintain the average compensating balance over quarterly periods (ending March, June, September, and December). Average balances will be computed at the end of the quarter. Net negative balances will be charged at the Fed Funds rate plus 1% on the last day of the period. Quarterly net charges will be applied to the safekeeping fees. Credit is not given for net positive balances.

Maximum Daily Balance ("MDB") limits have been determined for the Fund. On days where the Fund exceeds its MDB, interest will be charged on 100% of the excess overdraft balance at the Fed Funds rate plus 1%, based on the day(s) the MDB was exceeded.

<u>Maximum Daily Balance +/- $25 million</u>

Federated Municipal Trust

**SCHEDULE 5**

**"COMPENSATING BALANCE ARRANGEMENT" SECTION IN EXHIBIT E**

**AS APPLICABLE TO US TREASURY CASH RESERVES, AUTOMATED GOVERNMENT <u>CASH RESERVES, AND GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TAX MANAGED FUND</u>**

<u>Compensating Balance Arrangement</u>

Each Fund and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank") have entered into an average compensating balance arrangement, which would allow a Fund to compensate the Bank for any overdrafts by maintaining a positive cash balance and conversely, on any day a Fund maintains a positive balance, the respective Fund will be permitted to overdraw the account as compensation, within the Maximum Daily Balance limits as established for each Fund as listed below.

In each instance, Federal Reserve requirements for minimum balances (currently 10%), will be assessed. Therefore, all overdrafts must be compensated at 100% of the total and all positive balances will allow for an overdraft of up to 90% of the total (unless the positive balance is the result of an error on the part on the Bank, in which case the positive balance would be assessed at 100%). The Funds shall maintain the average compensating balance over quarterly periods (ending February, May, August, and November). Average balances will be computed at the end of the quarter. Net negative balances will be charged at the Fed Funds rate plus 1% on the last day of the period. Quarterly net charges will be applied to the safekeeping fees. Credit is not given for net positive balances.

Maximum Daily Balance ("MDB") limits have been determined for each Fund. On days where a Fund exceeds its MDB, interest will be charged on 100% of the excess overdraft balance at the Fed Funds rate plus 1%, based on the day(s) the MDB was exceeded.

<u>Maximum Daily Balance +/- $150 million</u>

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

<u>Maximum Daily Balance +/- $100 million</u>

Federated Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund

<u>Maximum Daily Balance +/- $25 million</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

**SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to add certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 26, 2015.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> 

Name: Lori Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Title: Vice President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 6/26/15</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 6/26/15</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

**Eighteenth Amendment to the Custody Agreement**

This Eighteenth Amendment to the Custody Agreement, is effective as of May 1, 2016 (this **"<u>Amendment</u>"**), by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement (as defined below), as may be amended from time to time (each stand-alone registered investment company and each Series a **"<u>Fund</u>"** and collectively the **"<u>Funds</u>"**), and The Bank of New York Mellon (the **"<u>Custodian</u>"**).

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

WHEREAS, the parties have entered into that certain Custody Agreement, dated June 7, 2005 (as amended seventeen times previously, supplemented and/or restated, the **"<u>Agreement</u>"**), by and between the Funds and the Custodian;

WHEREAS, the parties have previously amended the Agreement with respect to various overdraft and compensating balance arrangements set forth in the Fee Schedule for Non-Money Market Funds attached to the Agreement as **Exhibit D** thereto ("**<u>Exhibit D</u>**") and the Fee Schedule for Money Market Funds attached to the Agreement as **Exhibit E** thereto (**"<u>Exhibit E</u>"**), including to add or modify various "Earnings Credit Arrangements," "Compensating Balance Arrangements" and "Hard Dollar Compensation Arrangements"; and

WHEREAS, each of the Funds and the Custodian wish to amend the overdraft and compensating balance arrangements between each of the Funds and the Custodian, including as set forth in the "Earnings Credit Arrangements," "Compensating Balance Arrangements" and "Hard Dollar Compensation Arrangements" set forth in Exhibit D and Exhibit E, as set forth below.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** **<u>Amendment</u>.** The parties hereby confirm and agree that the overdraft and compensating balance arrangements between each of the Funds and the Custodian, including as set forth in the "Earnings Credit Arrangements," "Compensating Balance Arrangements" and "Hard Dollar Compensation Arrangements" set forth in Exhibit D and Exhibit E, are hereby amended and restated to provide as follows:

Each Fund and the Custodian have entered into the following arrangement, which is applicable separately with respect to each separate Fund:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) On a daily basis, 100% of overdrawn balances with respect to the Fund will be charged at a rate of 175 basis points over the daily effective Fed Funds rate, such charges to be applied to the Fund's safekeeping fees on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) On a daily basis, 90% of positive end of day balances with respect to the Fund will earn a credit at a rate of the greater of 0 or the daily effective Fed Funds rate less 50 basis points, such credits to be applied to the Fund's safekeeping fees on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) On a monthly basis, the net resultant charge or credit will be applied to the Fund's safekeeping fees. Net credits that exceed the monthly safekeeping fees may be carried over into the next billing period at the discretion of the Custodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) The Funds will not be responsible for overdrafts resulting from errors or corrections by the Custodian in the reporting of available cash balances for which the Custodian is responsible under the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** **<u>Miscellaneous</u>.** This Amendment constitutes the complete understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications with respect thereto. The Agreement, as amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. The facsimile signature of any party to this Amendment shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party. This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.

*[Signature Page Follows]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**EACH OF THE REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES OR SERIES THEREOF LISTED ON SCHEDULE II TO THE AGREEMENT** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: _<u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>_____________ | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: __/<u>s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>______ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President, Managing Director | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer for the Funds |

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**NINETEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the names to certain Funds and add certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2016.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori Hensler</u> 

Name: Lori Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> 

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 12/1/16</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

*Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund*

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund *(formerly Federated International Bond Fund)*

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund (*formerly Federated MDT Stock Trust)*

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 12/1/16</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

*Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund*

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund *(formerly Federated International Bond Fund)*

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund *(formerly Federated MDT Stock Trust)*

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

**TWENTIETH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the names of certain Funds, to **add** certain Funds to, and to **remove** certain Funds from Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of August 1, 2017.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 8/1/17</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust to be effective August 31, 2017*

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 8/1/17</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust to be effective August 31, 2017.*

 

 

**TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to remove certain Funds from Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of October 1, 2017.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 10/1/17</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust became effective August 31, 2017*

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 10/1/17</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large-Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust became effective August 31, 2017.*

 

 

**TWENTY-SECOND AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2017.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised 12/1/17</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust became effective August 31, 2017*

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised 12/1/17</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund\**

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust became effective August 31, 2017.*

 

 

**TWENTY-THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each stand alone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended November 7, 2007, September 5, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 23, 2009, November 13, 2009, January 13, 2010 September 1, 2010, March 1, 2011, two separate amendments dated March 25, 2011, August 1, 2012, December 31, 2012, September 24, 2013, April 28, 2014, December 1, 2014, May 14, 2015, June 26, 2015, May 1, 2016, December 1, 2016, August 1, 2017, October 1, 2017 and December 1, 2017 between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto (each a "Fund") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company, or a series thereof, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Section 3 of Article V of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Custodian will not charge the Fund any overdraft fees, penalties, or related custody charges in connection with any transaction or series of related transactions for which Custodian did not provide Fund with notice, as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances, of any refusal to accept or provide a price for an Actionable Trade Request as such term is defined in the FX Standing Instructions Session Range Program Description, dated March 25, 2016 or the FX Benchmark Pricing Program Description, dated March 25, 2016, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

*[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 16, 2018.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Schedule II to the Custody Agreement, as amended from time to time.**

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

**Name: Lori Hensler**

**Title: Treasurer**

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: _<u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

**Name: Armando Fernandez**

**Title: Managing Director**

**AMENDMENT TO TERMS OF** 

**FOREIGN EXCHANGE BENCHMARK PRICING PROGRAM**

**AND**

**FOREIGN EXCHANGE STANDING INSTRUCTION SESSION RANGE PROGRAM**

**FX PROGRAM SELECTION FORM**

Federated Investment Management Company ("Federated") has received the FX Standing Instructions Session Range Program Description, dated March 25, 2016 (as amended from time to time, the "Session Range Program Description"), and the FX Standing Instructions Benchmark Pricing Program Description, dated March 25, 2016 (as amended from time to time, the "Benchmark Program Description" and collectively with the Session Range Program Description, the "Documents").

Capitalized Terms not otherwise defined herein shall bear the meanings given to them in the Session Range Program Description or Benchmark Program Description, as applicable.

The parties agree that the terms of the Documents are amended as described herein:

* By executing this amendment and the FX Program Selection
Form attached hereto as Exhibit A (collectively, the "Opt-In Form"), the parties express their agreement regarding the pricing
and processing of FX Transactions executed pursuant to the terms of the Documents, as amended by this Opt-In Form. For avoidance of doubt,
this is an agreement concerning the pricing and processing of FX Transactions, and not an agreement by either party hereto to enter into
any particular FX Transaction. BNY Mellon is not in any way obligated to enter into any FX Transaction with the Customer as a result of
the Customer providing instructions to BNY Mellon under either the FX Benchmark Pricing Program (the "Benchmark Program")
or the FX Standing Instructions Session Range Program Description (the "Session Range Program"). BNY Mellon may refuse to
accept or provide a price for the Actionable Trade Request for any reason, including without limitation, because of market restrictions,
legal, regulatory, credit or operational reasons.

* BNY Mellon's Asset Servicing Representative dedicated
to Federated will provide Federated with notice as soon as reasonably practicable: (i) of any refusal to accept or provide a price for
the Actionable Trade Request, and (ii) of any market, legal, regulatory, credit or operational restrictions that render BNY Mellon incapable
of accepting or providing a price for an Actionable Trade Request with respect to a particular currency. Such notice will be provided
by email alert to Federated at the email address(es) provided below or at such other e-mail address as may be provided by Federated in
writing hereafter.

* Federated acknowledges that each Customer identified
in Exhibit B will engage in FX Transactions with BNY Mellon under the Benchmark Program for Developed Market Currencies, and under the
Session Range Program for all other currencies. Federated may amend the accounts listed on Exhibit B hereto at any time by sending BNY
Mellon an instruction in writing to either add account(s) or to remove account(s). The instruction shall identify the name of the account(s),
account number(s), legal name(s), and the instruction to add or remove such accounts from Exhibit B. An instruction to add a new account
will be thereby incorporated hereunder upon BNY Mellon's written consent (or upon execution of an FX Transaction with respect to
such account, which shall be deemed BNY Mellon's written consent). An instruction to remove an account shall cause such account
to be automatically terminated from the scope of the Documents upon receipt of such instruction without requiring BNY Mellon's consent,
provided that such termination shall not affect any obligations of such terminated account outstanding at the time of termination and
including a reasonable time to act thereon.

* As used in the Documents, each separate legal entity
is deemed to be a Customer. Unless checked below, Federated understands and acknowledges that Netting (as defined in Annex A and
described in Annex B and C of the applicable Document) will occur among accounts belonging to the same Customer. In the case of multiple
accounts, if Federated does not identify which accounts belong to the same Customer, netting will occur at the account level.

We are requiring you to apply Netting across different Customers. We have specified the exact legal names associated with each account in Exhibit B and provided that we have elected to apply Netting across different Customers, the following Indemnity shall apply:

**Indemnity**

The accounts listed in Exhibit B do not belong to the same Customer, they belong to various Customers. In consideration of making Netting available across the accounts of various Customers and enabling the FX trading activity of one Customer to benefit another Customer, we agree to indemnify and hold BNY Mellon and any affiliate of BNY Mellon harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability, damage, cost or expense of any nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses as they become due), arising out of or related to any claim of breach of any Law in connection with the Netting across the accounts of various Customers. "Law" means any law, rule or regulation, including without limitation the Investment Company Act of 1940, Employee Retirement Income Securities Act of 1974, each as amended, or any successor federal statute.

* Reporting for FX Transactions shall be in the form
attached, which may be modified from time to time. In the event that such modifications result in a material reduction in the information
contained in the form and thereafter Federated reasonably requests such information, then BNY Mellon will provide such information as
it relates to the Benchmark Program or the Session Range Program, so long as Federated's request does not include third party information,
violate any policy of BNY Mellon, conflict with any other customer's confidentiality, and is information that BNY Mellon can produce
(as reasonably determined by BNY Mellon).

* The parties agree that, if executing an Actionable
Trade Request, prior to determining that it will not price such Actionable Trade Request in accordance with the terms of the Documents,
BNY Mellon must make a reasonable and good faith determination that an Extraordinary Event has occurred or is expected to occur.

* Notwithstanding any provisions in the Documents to the
contrary, BNY Mellon may only charge an additional or separate fee for its services outside of such fees earned by BNY Mellon in the form
of Spreads or otherwise described in the Pricing sections of the Documents as part of either the Benchmark Program or the Session Range
Program with the prior written agreement of Federated.

* The parties agree that in the event Federated chooses
to terminate the agreement on behalf of a Customer or to revoke advance instructions on behalf of a Customer in accordance with Section
2. b of Annex D to each of the Documents, that such termination or revocation will be effective after the lapse of a reasonable time for
BNY Mellon to act on such termination or revocation and in any event will be effective no later than 10 business days after receipt by
BNY Mellon.

* In no event will BNY Mellon be liable for any indirect,
special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages (including loss of profit, expense of use of other services, or attorney's fees),
arising out of or in connection with this agreement, regardless of whether such damages arise in tort, contract or otherwise, even if
BNY Mellon has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Documents shall not be construed to
exclude or limit the liability of BNY Mellon or any of its affiliates for losses incurred in connection with any FX Transaction executed
pursuant to the Documents attributable to: (i) fraud (ii) actions taken in bad faith; (iii) negligence (which shall be determined in accordance
with the reasonable commercial standards of the banking industry); or (iv) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by Applicable
Law. For purposes of the Documents and this Opt-in Form, "Applicable Law" shall mean all applicable United States or foreign
federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, orders, judgments and decrees of any applicable regulatory authority
or self-regulatory organization or of any national exchange, market or clearinghouse where foreign exchange transactions are executed.

* Either party may terminate this agreement upon thirty
(30) days' (or in the case of a termination for cause, five (5) days') prior written notice to the other party. The termination
shall not affect the rights, obligations and liabilities of any party hereto accrued as of the date of such termination. Notices under
these Documents may be sent by electronic mail or regular mail to the other party at the addresses set forth below:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;BNY Mellon: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ed McGann |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;BNY Mellon Asset Servicing |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;101 Barclay St., 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;New York, NY 10286 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tel 212-815-5493 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Edward.mcgann@bnymellon.com |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lori Hensler |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Investment Management Company |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;1001 Liberty Avenue |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tel 412-288-1277 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;lhensler@federatedinv.com |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tim Trebilcock |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Investment Management Company |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;1001 Liberty Avenue |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tel 412-288-2954 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;ttrebilcock@federatedinv.com |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. This agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York (without reference to choice of law doctrine). Each party hereby waives the right to trial by jury in any action or proceeding instituted with respect to this agreement.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accepted and Agreed: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Investment Management Company** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**The Bank of New York Mellon** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; By: <u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Edward G. McGann</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Edward G. McGann |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: President | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Date: April 26, 2018 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Date: April 24, 2018 |

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**EXHIBIT A**

**FX Program Selection Form**

Version Date: 17th July, 2014

1. 2. \* Max size is 35 alphanumeric characters

3. \* Please note that the Questionnaire contains dropdown menus

4. We hereby confirm, that the information provided in this Questionnaire is correct, and that any future amendments must be notified to BNY Mellon in writing.

**FX Program Selection Form - For Asset Owner to complete**

\*\*\*\*\* Please fully complete the Questionnaire, then sign and return (including the original excel file) to FXPricingProgramElections@bnymellon.com\*\*\*\*\*

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FX Program Selection Form - For Asset Owner to complete** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FX Program Selection Form - For Asset Owner to complete** |
| <br> We understand that The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") offers two standard pricing options for custody related Foreign Exchange (FX): (1) the Session Range Program; and (2) the Defined Spread Program. There is an additional alternative pricing option called FX Benchmark Pricing which applies to developed market currencies only as defined in its latest Program Description.<br>**We understand that if we do not specifically select the Defined Spread Program or the FX Benchmark Pricing option, or fail to execute an FX Program Election Form, any custody related foreign exchange instructions we send will be priced either in accordance with another arrangement to which we and BNY Mellon have agreed or if no such agreement has occured, such instructions will be priced in accordance with BNY Mellon's then-applicable default program for handling such instructions. Currently, Session Range is the default program for handling such instructions.**<br>If we have any questions concerning BNY Mellon's FX pricing options, we shall contact our Relationship Manager.<br> We are instructing BNY Mellon to price FX transactions involving the currency pairs as specified below (please select one of the following): For FX transactions involving two Developed Market currencies: | <br> We understand that The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") offers two standard pricing options for custody related Foreign Exchange (FX): (1) the Session Range Program; and (2) the Defined Spread Program. There is an additional alternative pricing option called FX Benchmark Pricing which applies to developed market currencies only as defined in its latest Program Description.<br>**We understand that if we do not specifically select the Defined Spread Program or the FX Benchmark Pricing option, or fail to execute an FX Program Election Form, any custody related foreign exchange instructions we send will be priced either in accordance with another arrangement to which we and BNY Mellon have agreed or if no such agreement has occured, such instructions will be priced in accordance with BNY Mellon's then-applicable default program for handling such instructions. Currently, Session Range is the default program for handling such instructions.**<br>If we have any questions concerning BNY Mellon's FX pricing options, we shall contact our Relationship Manager.<br> We are instructing BNY Mellon to price FX transactions involving the currency pairs as specified below (please select one of the following): For FX transactions involving two Developed Market currencies: |
| **Developed Market currencies mean each of the following (ISO Codes): AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, ILS, JPY, MXN, NOK, NZD, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, TRY, USD , ZAR.** | **Developed Market currencies mean each of the following (ISO Codes): AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, ILS, JPY, MXN, NOK, NZD, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, TRY, USD , ZAR.** |
| Please select the service offering to apply to custody related FX | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FX Benchmark Pricing |
| https://workbench.bnymellon.com/reference/wb_reference.jsp#mfep | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Fixing Time 4:00 PM EST (20L – London Close) |
| <br> We, the undersigned Customer, have received the latest version of the FX Benchmark Pricing Program Description available at the above web link. We are directly dealing with you, BNY Mellon, on our own behalf and/or have appointed one or more investment advisers or investment managers (a "Manager") as our agents to deal with you, as we have notified you in writing from time to time. We on our own behalf agree that each Customer identified as part of this set up form will engage in FX Transactions with you under the FX Benchmark Pricing Program (as described in the Program Description), for those trade requests identified in the Program Description. We understand that in addition to this form, we (if applicable) may have to sign other administrative forms to participate in the service. | <br> We, the undersigned Customer, have received the latest version of the FX Benchmark Pricing Program Description available at the above web link. We are directly dealing with you, BNY Mellon, on our own behalf and/or have appointed one or more investment advisers or investment managers (a "Manager") as our agents to deal with you, as we have notified you in writing from time to time. We on our own behalf agree that each Customer identified as part of this set up form will engage in FX Transactions with you under the FX Benchmark Pricing Program (as described in the Program Description), for those trade requests identified in the Program Description. We understand that in addition to this form, we (if applicable) may have to sign other administrative forms to participate in the service. |
| <br> For FX transactions involving one or more Emerging Market currencies: |  |
| **Emerging Market currencies mean any other currency that is not a Developed Market currency.** | **Emerging Market currencies mean any other currency that is not a Developed Market currency.** |
| Please select the service offering to apply to custody related FX | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session Range (Default) |
| <br> We, the undersigned Customer, have received the latest version of the Session Range Program Description available at the above web link. We are directly dealing with you, BNY Mellon, on our own behalf and/or have appointed one or more investment advisers or investment managers (a "Manager") as our agents to deal with you, as we have notified you in writing from time to time. We on our own behalf agree that each Customer identified as part of this set up form will engage in FX Transactions with you under the Session Range Pricing Program (as described in the Program Description), for those trade requests identified in the Program Description. We understand that in addition to this form, we (if applicable) may have to sign other administrative forms to participate in the service. | <br> We, the undersigned Customer, have received the latest version of the Session Range Program Description available at the above web link. We are directly dealing with you, BNY Mellon, on our own behalf and/or have appointed one or more investment advisers or investment managers (a "Manager") as our agents to deal with you, as we have notified you in writing from time to time. We on our own behalf agree that each Customer identified as part of this set up form will engage in FX Transactions with you under the Session Range Pricing Program (as described in the Program Description), for those trade requests identified in the Program Description. We understand that in addition to this form, we (if applicable) may have to sign other administrative forms to participate in the service. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Federated Investment Management Company<br>By: /s/ John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Federated Investment Management Company<br>By: /s/ John B. Fisher |
| <br> **Please complete the Account List tab.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Title:<br> Date: |

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FX Program Election

**FX Program Selection Form - Account List - For Asset Owner to complete** 

We understand that BNY Mellon offers Price Netting (as defined in the relevant program description) to foreign exchange transactions ("FX Transactions") at the legal entity level (across accounts of the same legal entity) provided that we direct BNY Mellon as to which accounts belong to the respective legal entity (which can be provided below). Without such direction, Price Netting will default to the account level.

Please select the netting option to be applied to the FX Program group (Choose drop-down option) <u> Across Accounts of the Same Legal Entity</u>

If we apply "Netting Across Accounts of Different (but related) Legal Entities", then the following indemnity shall apply:

**Indemnity**

The accounts listed in the account list do not belong to the same Customer, they belong to various Customers. In consideration of making Netting available across the accounts of various Customers and enabling the FX trading activity of one Customer to benefit another Customer, we agree to indemnify and hold BNY Mellon and any affiliate harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability, damage, cost or expense of any nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses as they become due), arising out of or related to any claim of breach of any Law in connection with the Netting across the accounts of various Customers. "Law" means any law, rule or regulation.

**Account List**

**EXHIBIT B**

**List of Customers**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Account Name** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Account Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Legal Entity Name** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;157877 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FARF | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;557219 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEMDF | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;385540 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FGSVF | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED GLOBAL STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND FUND |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;557217 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FGTRB | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;557218 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FIBSP | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INTERNATIONAL BOND STRATEGY PORTFOLIO |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;557242 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FIDSP | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INTERNATIONAL DIVIDEND STRATEGY PORTFOLIO |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;557220 | &nbsp;&nbsp;FILF | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By:<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By:<u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: John B. Fisher | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: John B. Fisher |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: President | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: President |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Date: April 26, 2018 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Date: April 26, 2018 |  |

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**TWENTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of April 1, 2018.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised April 1, 2018</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised April 1, 2018</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 

**TWENTY-FIFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds and ***remove*** certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of September 1, 2018.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

**By:** <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised September 1, 2018</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

*Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund*

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

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B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised September 1, 2018</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

*Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund*

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

**TWENTY-SIXTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2018.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

**By:** <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: Armando Fernandez

Title: Vice-President, Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised December 1, 2018</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

***Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

***Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised December 1, 2018</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

***Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

***Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

**TWENTY-SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2019.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

**By:** <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised March 1, 2019</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

***Federated Hermes International Equity Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

 ****

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised March 1, 2019</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

***Federated Hermes International Equity Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

**TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of April 1, 2019.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By<u>:/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised April 1, 2019</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\****Federated Max-Cap Index Fund***

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

***\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund***

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

*\*The effective date of the Amendment is April 1, 2019, except that with respect to such Funds, it is acknowledged that BNYM may be required to establish procedures in its trade settlement system with respect to trades executed between March 28 and March 29, 2019 that may settle between April 1 and April 2, 2019. Only with respect to these Funds and these very limited services, will the parties agree to abide by the terms of the Agreement prior to April 1, 2019.*

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised April 1, 2019</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund***

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

***\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund***

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

**TWENTY-NINTH AMENDMENT TO** 

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds to the Schedules; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2019.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised June 1, 2019</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund***

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Equity Fund***

***Federated International Growth Fund***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\****Federated Max-Cap Index Fund***

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

***\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund***

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised June 1, 2019</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund***

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Equity Fund***

***Federated International Growth Fund***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund***

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

***\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund***

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

**THIRTIETH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***remove*** certain Funds and add certain other funds to the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of September 1, 2019.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u>

Name: Deborah M. Molini

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised September 1, 2019</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

***Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund***

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Equity Fund

Federated International Growth Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\****Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised September 1, 2019</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

***Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund***

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Equity Fund

Federated International Growth Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY-FIRSTAMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add*** certain Funds and add certain other funds to the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2020.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Deborah Molini Kraus</u>

Name: Deborah Molini Kraus

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised March 1, 2020</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

***Federated Hermes US SMID Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Equity Fund

Federated International Growth Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

***\****Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised March 1, 2020</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

***Federated Hermes US SMID Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Equity Fund

Federated International Growth Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\*Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

\*Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

\*Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY-SECOND AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***add Hermes to certain fund names change*** and ***change*** the names on other funds to the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 29, 2020.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: Lori A. Hensler

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>

Name: James Farrell

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised June 29, 2020</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International ***Developed*** Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Growth Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Leaders Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Michigan Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated ***Hermes*** Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Capital Reserves Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Government Reserves Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised June 29, 2020</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International ***Developed*** Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Growth Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Leaders Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Michigan Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated ***Hermes*** Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY-THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***remove*** funds from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2020.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: /s/ Kelly Carroll

Name: Kelly Carroll

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised December 1, 2020</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund \*

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 ****

\* Will liquidate on or about January 22, 2021.

 ****

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised December 1, 2020</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund\*

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\* Will liquidate on or about January 22, 2021.

**THIRTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***remove*** funds from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2021.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: Sandra Ricardo

Name: Sandra Ricardo

Title: Vice-President

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised June 1, 2021</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised June 1, 2021</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY-FIFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** funds from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2022.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By: <u>/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Ann M. Osti</u>

Name: Ann M. Osti

Title: Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised June 1, 2022</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised June 1, 2022</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

 

*5-13-22 -Federated Hermes Absolute Return Fund was removed due to the Registration lapse.*

*7-28-22 – Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund will be liquidated.*

 

**THIRTY-SIXTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** funds from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of May 1, 2023.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

By:/<u>s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>Revised May 1, 2023</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised May 1, 2023</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**<u>THIRTY-SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO</u>**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian desire to remove a fund from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2024.

**<u>Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto</u>**

By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**<u>THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON</u>**

By: /s/ Nicole Fouron

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**Exhibit A**

**Schedule II of the Custody Agreement;**

**Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

**Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

March 1, 2024

A. Non-Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

Revised March 1, 2024

**FUNDS**

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a fund from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2024.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

<u>By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>December 1, 2024</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised December 1, 2024</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**THIRTY- NINTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a fund from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2024.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series** 

**thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto** 

<u>By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By<u>: /s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>December 1, 2024</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised December 1, 2024</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**FORTIETH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>CUSTODY AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO CUSTODY AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule II to the Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, (each standalone registered investment company and each Series a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively the "<u>Funds</u>") and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "<u>Custodian</u>").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Custodian are parties to that certain Custody Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, and between the Funds listed on Schedule II of the Agreement, as amended and restated by Exhibit A attached hereto and the Custodian;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Custodian desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a fund from the Schedules;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds listed in Schedule II to the Agreement, Schedule I of the Joint Trading Account Agreement, and Schedule I of the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement are amended and restated to include the funds listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Within the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule, the section entitled "Funds" following the section entitled "Earnings Credit Arrangement" is replaced in its entirety with the section entitled "Funds" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of February 3, 2025.

**Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Exhibit A attached hereto**

<u>By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By<u>:/s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

Schedule II of the **Custody Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Joint Trading Account Agreement;**

Schedule I of the **Foreign Custody Manager Agreement**

<u>February 3, 2025</u>

A. <u>Non-Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

B. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

 

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

Amended and Restated

Section entitled "Funds"

of the Non-Money Market Fund Fee Schedule

(Exhibit D to Amendment dated November 8, 2007)

<u>Revised February 3, 2025</u>

<u>FUNDS</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

September 4, 2024

The Bank of New York Mellon

500 Grant Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15238

ATTN: Mike Kichi

Re: Third-Party Tax Reclaim Service Provider for certain Federated Hermes Funds

Dear Mr. Kichi,

The Federated Hermes Mutual Funds and the Federated Hermes ETFs (collectively, the "Client") each entered into a Custody Agreement with the Bank of New York ("BNY Mellon") effective June 7, 2005 and March 1, 2022, respectively, as each has been and may be amended from time to time (collectively, the "Agreement"). One or more accounts have been (or will be in the future) established at BNY Mellon for which BNY Mellon holds assets of the Client (the "Client Account"). Pursuant to the Agreement, BNY Mellon has provided certain Tax Reclaim Services for the Client Account but currently does not offer Tax Reclaim Services in all markets. For purposes of this letter, "Tax Reclaim Services" shall mean the generation, filing, and tracking of claims for tax refunds with the applicable taxing authorities, and the deposit of all or a portion of taxes withheld on dividend and other payments or distributions actually received by BNY Mellon to which the Client Account is entitled by non-U.S. taxing authorities in one or more markets in which the Client Account invests from time to time. In addition, for purposes of this letter, "Tax Reclaims" shall mean claims for tax refunds that have been sought for the benefit of the Client Account.

The Client hereby notifies BNY Mellon of the appointment of WTax USA, Inc. (the "Vendor"), effective as of September 4, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), to provide Tax Reclaim Services in markets where BNY Mellon currently does not offer Tax Reclaim Services on behalf of the Client Account, as more specifically set forth on the attached <u>Appendix A</u> (as the same may be amended from time to time by the parties hereto executing a later-dated Appendix A). The Client hereby acknowledges and represents that the Client, or another responsible person or entity with respect to the Client Account, and not BNY Mellon, shall be responsible for selecting, retaining and monitoring the Vendor and Tax Reclaim Services provided by the Vendor, and BNY Mellon shall have no responsibility or liability in connection therewith. The Client further acknowledges and agrees that nothing contained in this letter shall create any obligation of BNY Mellon to provide any Tax Reclaim Services in any market or jurisdiction where it otherwise does not offer such Tax Reclaim Services.

The Client hereby understands and agrees that BNY Mellon will not be responsible for tracking and/or collecting any successful Tax Reclaims with respect to Tax Reclaim Services provided by the Vendor, which duty and responsibility shall be that of the Vendor. BNY Mellon's sole responsibility with respect to such Tax Reclaims shall be to credit amounts actually received by BNY Mellon based upon Tax Reclaim Services provided by the Vendor.

The Client hereby further confirms and directs that any person or entity purporting to be authorized to act on behalf of the Vendor shall, for the purposes set forth above, be considered a person or entity authorized to give directions and other information to BNY Mellon pursuant to the Agreement, and any such direction or other information shall be deemed to be an authorized instruction and/or information upon which BNY Mellon may rely without liability for purposes of the Agreement.

This letter shall also constitute a standing direction to BNY Mellon to provide reasonable assistance to the Vendor in light of BNY Mellon's role as custodian for the Client Account by (i) executing certain documentation required to be executed by BNY Mellon in light of its role as custodian with respect to the Client Account, and (ii) providing credit advices/tax vouchers and related information to the Vendor, in each case as may be reasonably requested in writing by the Vendor. The Client acknowledges and agrees that (i) BNY Mellon shall require reasonable notice to respond to any direction or request from the Vendor; (ii) in no event shall BNY Mellon bear any responsibility or liability related to the Vendor's or the Client's failure to provide BNY Mellon with reasonably sufficient time to respond to any such direction or request; and (iii) BNY Mellon shall bear no responsibility or liability related to inquiring into or examining any request received from the Vendor, including without limitation as to the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of the materials or assistance requested. With respect to providing reasonable assistance to the Vendor as described herein (including providing documents, data, or credit advices/tax vouchers to the Vendor, filing Tax Reclaims in markets where such reclaims are required to be filed by or through BNY Mellon as directed by the Vendor, and/or taking any action pursuant to other directions of the Vendor), the Client understands and agrees that applicable fees and the reimbursement of expenses, as set forth in the Agreement and/or the relevant fee schedule (as supplemented from time to time) shall apply. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BNY Mellon in connection with (i) all actions taken by BNY Mellon at the direction of the Vendor, and (ii) any inaction of BNY Mellon in the absence of direction from the Vendor. The client further agrees that for the purposes of this letter, determinations of reasonableness shall be made by BNY Mellon in its sole discretion taking into account the relevant facts and circumstances. If BNY Mellon is presented with a request from the agent that it deems unreasonable, BNY Mellon will engage with client for further clarification.

The above directions shall remain in effect until BNY Mellon is provided with reasonable advance notice in writing of any revisions thereto and BNY Mellon acknowledges and agrees to any such revisions in writing.

This letter shall constitute an amendment to the Agreement.

Sincerely,

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: <u>Lori A. Hensler</u>___________________

Title: <u>Assistant Treasurer to the Federated Hermes Funds party to the Agreement</u>

Date: <u>September 4, 2024</u>___________________

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

By: <u>/s/ Sean Brumble</u>

Name: <u>Sean Brumble</u>

Title: <u>Managing Director</u>

Date: September 19, 2024

**APPENDIX A**

**Dated September 4, 2024\***

As of the Effective Date, the Vendor will provide Tax Reclaim Services for the following Client Accounts and Markets (where, as of the Effective Date, BNY Mellon currently does not offer Tax Reclaim Services):

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CLIENT ACCOUNT NUMBERS** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**MARKETS** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All, as may be applicable from time to time | &nbsp;&nbsp;Double Tax Treaty in South Korea, Italy and Taiwan |

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The Client acknowledges and agrees that it bears the sole responsibility for informing BNY Mellon of any changes, additions, or deletions to the above list, which shall be memorialized in an amendment to this Appendix A executed by the Client and BNY Mellon.

\*The Client understands and agrees that BNY Mellon does not offer Tax Reclaim Services in the markets covered by this letter, and will have no obligation to provide any Tax Reclaim Services related to the Client Accounts and Markets identified hereunder. In the event this Appendix A is amended to delete one or more Client Accounts and/or Markets, the Client hereby understands and agrees that, as of the effective date of the amended Appendix A, BNY Mellon will not be responsible for tracking and/or collecting any successful Tax Reclaims with respect to Tax Reclaim Services provided by the Vendor prior to the effective date with respect to any Client Account(s) and/or Markets deleted from the list above, which duty and responsibility shall be that of the Vendor. BNY Mellon's sole responsibility with respect to such Tax Reclaims shall be to credit amounts actually received by BNY Mellon based upon Tax Reclaim Services provided by the Vendor.

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[1](#note_ftnref1) *Fee is expressed in basis points (b.p.) per annum where 1b.p. equals one hundredth of one percent (i.e. 0.01%) and is calculated based upon month-end market value, unless stated otherwise.*

[2](#note_ftnref2) *A transaction is defined as a receipt or deliver-versus-payment, a free receive or deliver, maturities, or security transaction related to corporate events.*

[3](#note_ftnref3) *Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge (surcharge schedule available upon request). NOTE: For all other markets listed above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.*

[4](#note_ftnref4) *This fee will be applicable for assets held on The Bank of New York Mellon's custody or accounting systems but not held in custody within The Bank of New York Mellon's network of subcustodian banks and agents.*

[1](#note_ftnref5) *Fee is expressed in basis points (b.p.) per annum where 1b.p. equals one hundredth of one percent (i.e. 0.01%) and is calculated based upon month-end market value, unless stated otherwise.*

[2](#note_ftnref6) *A transaction is defined as a receipt or deliver-versus-payment, a free receive or deliver, maturities, or security transaction related to corporate events.*

[3](#note_ftnref7) *Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge (surcharge schedule available upon request). NOTE: For all other markets listed above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.*

[4](#note_ftnref8) *This fee will be applicable for assets held on The Bank of New York Mellon's custody or accounting systems but not held in custody within The Bank of New York Mellon's network of subcustodian banks and agents*

[5](#note_ftnref9) *A transaction is defined as a receipt or deliver-versus-payment, a free receive or deliver, maturities, or security transaction related to corporate events.*

[6](#note_ftnref10) *Fee is expressed in basis points (b.p.) per annum where 1b.p. equals one hundredth of one percent (i.e. 0.01%) and is calculated based upon month-end market value, unless stated otherwise.*

[7](#note_ftnref11) *Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge (surcharge schedule available upon request). NOTE: For all other markets listed above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.*

[8](#note_ftnref12) *This fee will be applicable for assets held on The Bank of New York Mellon's custody or accounting systems but not held in custody within The Bank of New York Mellon's network of subcustodian banks and agents.*

## Ex-99.H

Exhibit 28 (h)(1)(a) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, dated and effective as of January 1, 2004 (this "Agreement") between FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Adviser"), and FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust ("FASC"),

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Adviser serves pursuant to advisory or subadvisory agreements ("Advisory Agreements") as investment advisor or subadvisor to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and/or separate accounts not required to be so registered (collectively, "Accounts"); and

WHEREAS, the Adviser desires to engage FASC to provide certain services to Adviser in connection with the services to be provided by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreements;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Services</u>. FASC agrees to provide to the Adviser the services indicated in Exhibit A to this Agreement (the "Services").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Fees</u>. For its Services under this Agreement, Adviser agrees to pay FASC the Services Fees calculated and payable in accordance with Exhibit B to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Records</u>. FASC shall create and maintain all necessary books and records in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to records required by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder, as the same may be amended from time to time, pertaining to the Services performed by it and not otherwise created and maintained by another party. Where applicable, such records shall be maintained by FASC for the periods and in the places required by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act. The books and records pertaining to any Account which are in the possession of FAS shall be the property of such Account. The Account, or its owners or authorized representatives, shall have access to such books and records at all times during FASC's normal business hours. Upon reasonable request, copies of any such books and records shall be provided promptly by FASC to the Account or the Account's owners or authorized representatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Limitation of Liability and Indemnification</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) FASC shall not be responsible for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Advisor or any Account in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful malfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Adviser shall indemnify FASC and shall hold FASC harmless from and against any liability to any Account or to any other person which may incurred by or asserted against FASC for any action taken or omitted by it in performing the Services in accordance with the above standards, and any expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel) which may be incurred by FASC in investigating or defending itself against the assertion of any such liability. FASC shall give prompt notice to the Adviser of the assertion of any claim or liability which is reasonably likely to result in a claim for indemnification under this Section; provided that the failure to give such notice, or any delay in giving such notice, shall not lessen the obligation of the Adviser to indemnify FASC except to the extent it results in actual prejudice. The Adviser shall have the option, by notice to FASC, to assume the defense of any claim which may be the subject of indemnification hereunder. In the event such notice is given, the Adviser shall assume the defense of the claim, and FASC shall cooperate with the Adviser in such defense, subject to the obligation of the Adviser to reimburse FASC for the expenses resulting therefrom. In the event Adviser gives notice that it will assume the defense of any claim, the Adviser shall not be obligated to indemnify FASC for any further legal or other expenses incurred in investigating or defending such claim, except those incurred at the request of the Adviser or its counsel. FASC shall in no event compromise or settle any claim for which it may seek indemnification hereunder, except with the prior written consent of the Adviser or unless the Adviser fails, within 30 days after notice of the terms of such settlement, to notify FASC that it has assumed the defense of such claim and will indemnify FASC for any liability resulting therefrom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Adviser and FASC are each hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability set forth in the Declaration of Trust of the other party. Each party agrees that the obligations of the other party pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited solely to such party and its assets, and neither party shall seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders, trustees, officers, employees or agents of the other party, or any of them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Duration and Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to the remaining provisions of this Section, the term of this Agreement shall begin on the effective date first above written and shall continue until terminated by mutual agreement of the parties hereto or by either party on not less than 60 days' written notice to the other party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the Services to be provided with respect to any Account which is registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act (herein referred to as a "registered investment company") are services referred to in the definition of "investment advisor" under Section 202(a)(11) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (herein referred to as "investment advisory services"), then with respect to such Account, this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) shall not commence until the effective date of its approval by the board of directors or trustees ("Board") of such Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) shall continue from year to year thereafter, subject to the provisions for termination and all other terms and conditions hereof, only if such continuation shall be specifically approved at least annually by a majority of the Board, including a majority of the members of the Board who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as members of the Board) cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by the Board or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act) of the Account on 60 days' written notice to the Adviser;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) shall automatically terminate in the event of (A) its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act) or (B) termination of the Advisory Agreement for any reason whatsoever.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Amendment</u>. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no Amendment to this Agreement shall be effective with respect to any investment advisory services to be provided to any Account which is registered investment company unless, to the extent required by Section 15(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, such amendment has been approved both by the vote of a majority of the Board of the Account, including a majority of the members of the Board who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party (other than as members of the Board), cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose and, where required by Section 15(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, on behalf of the Account by a majority of the outstanding voting securities of such Account as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Section Headings; Counterparts</u>. The underlined Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect its construction or interpretation. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, through their duly authorized officers, have executed this Agreement as of the effective date first above written.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY<br> By: <u>/s/ G. Andrew Bonnewell</u><br> Name: G. Andrew Bonnewell<br> Title: Vice President | &nbsp;&nbsp; FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY<br> By: <u>/s/ Keith M. Schappert</u> <br> Name: Keith M. Schappert<br> Title: President |

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EXHIBIT A

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The following are the categories of Services to be provided by FASC to the Adviser pursuant to the Agreement:

1. <u>Performance attribution</u>. Performance attribution enables portfolio managers and senior management to identify the specific drivers behind each portfolio's performance. Performance attribution analysts are responsible for data integrity, creation of attribution reports and maintenance of attribution models.

2. <u>Administration and Risk Management</u>. Employees of Federated Advisory Services Company provide support to portfolio managers and other employees of affiliated advisers. Such services may include development of risk management programs, production of portfolio and compliance reports for clients and/or fund Boards, completion of required broker and custody documentation, development and documentation of operational procedures, coordination of proxy voting activities, on-site support of hardware and software, etc.

Categories 1 and 2 above shall not be treated as "investment advisory services" for purposes of Section 5(b) of the Agreement.

EXHIBIT B

CALCULATION AND PAYMENT OF SERVICES FEES

For each Category of Services referenced in Exhibit A, Adviser shall pay FASC a Services Fee, payable monthly in arrears, determined according to the following formula:

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| Services Fee | = | Cost of Services | x | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Adviser's Assets under Management</u><br> Total Assets Under Management | x | (1 + Applicable Margin) |

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Where:

"Cost of Services" is FASC's total Operating Costs incurred in providing the applicable Category of Services during the month to all investment advisers for which FASC provides that Category of Services.

"Adviser's Assets under Management" is the total average assets under management for the month for all Accounts or portions thereof for which the Adviser acts as investment adviser or subadvisor and which utilize the Category of Services.

"Total Assets under Management" is the total average assets under management for the month for all Accounts or portions thereof for which all investment advisers (including the Adviser) to which FASC provides that Category of Services act as investment adviser or subadviser and which utilize the Category of Services.

"Applicable Margin" is 0.10.

"Operating Costs" means all operating expenses and non-operating expenses of FASC for the cost center(s) providing the applicable Category of Services.

AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT<br>

This AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT, dated and effective as of March 30, 2009 (this "Amendment"), is made between FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Adviser"), and FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust ("FASC"). Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Amendment have the meanings given to such terms in the Services Agreement (as defined below).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Adviser and FASC have entered into that certain Services Agreement dated as of January 1, 2004 (as amended, the "Services Agreement"), pursuant to which FASC provides certain performance attribution, administration and risk management, equity trading and transaction settlement, fundamental analysis, and quantitative analysis services to Adviser in connection with Adviser providing investment advisory or sub-advisory services to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act") and/or separate accounts not required to be so registered (collectively, "Accounts"); and

WHEREAS, the Adviser and FASC desire to amend the Services indicated in Exhibit A to the Services Agreement, solely with respect to Accounts that are not investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, to provide that, as part of the administration and risk management services provided by FASC, FASC may provide certain coordination of client portfolios and related fixed income trade execution implementation and administration services to Adviser when Adviser is acting as adviser or sub-adviser with respect to such Accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Amendment to Exhibit A to Services Agreement</u>. Solely with respect to Accounts that are not investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, the section of Exhibit A to the Services Agreement entitled "Administration and Risk Management" shall be, and hereby is, deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

"2. <u>Administration and Risk Management</u>. Employees of Federated Advisory Services Company provide support to portfolio managers and other employees of affiliated advisers. Such services may include development of risk management programs, production of portfolio and compliance reports for clients and/or fund Boards, coordination of client portfolios and related fixed income trade execution implementation and administration, completion of required broker and custody documentation, development and documentation of operational procedures, coordination of proxy voting activities, on-site support of hardware and software, etc."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Miscellaneous</u>. This Amendment shall be effective as of the date first above written upon its execution and delivery by each of the parties hereto. The Services Agreement, as amended by this Amendment with respect to Accounts that are not investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, shall remain in full force and effect. The Services Agreement also shall remain in full force and effect without amendment with respect to Accounts that are investment companies under the 1940 Act. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Amendment and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, through their duly authorized officers, have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: <u>John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: <u>J. Christopher Donahue</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: <u>President</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: <u>Chairman</u> |

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SECOND AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT

This SECOND AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT, dated and effective as of March 1, 2016, (this "Second Amendment"), is made between FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Adviser"), and FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware statutory trust ("FASC"). Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Amendment have the meanings given to such terms in the Services Agreement (as defined below).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Adviser and FASC have entered into that certain Services Agreement dated as of January 1, 2004 (as amended, the "Services Agreement"), pursuant to which FASC provides certain performance attribution and administration and risk management services to Adviser in connection with Adviser providing investment advisory or sub-advisory services to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act") and/or separate accounts not required to be so registered (collectively, "Accounts");

WHEREAS, the Adviser and FASC have entered into the Amendment to Services Agreement dated as of March 30, 2009 (the "Amendment"), pursuant to which the Services indicated in Exhibit A to the Services Agreement were amended solely with respect to Accounts that are not investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, to provide that, as part of the administration and risk management services provided by FASC, FASC may provide certain coordination of client portfolios and related fixed income trade execution implementation and administration services to Adviser when Adviser is acting as adviser or sub-adviser with respect to such Accounts; and

WHEREAS, the Adviser and FASC desire to amend the Services indicated in Exhibit A to the Services Agreement, as amended, solely with respect to Accounts for which the Adviser trades in equity securities, equity derivatives and other related equity investments as part of the investment strategy for the Account, to provide that FASC may provide equity trading and transaction settlement, fundamental analysis and quantitative analysis services to Adviser when Adviser is acting as adviser or sub-adviser with respect to such Accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Second Amendment to Exhibit A to Services Agreement</u>. Exhibit A to the Services Agreement shall be, and here by is, supplemented with the following:

"3. <u>Equity Trading and Transaction Settlement</u>. The equity trading desks execute buy and sell order based on instructions provided by affiliated advisers. The trading staff either places orders electronically or contacts brokers to place orders, find liquidity and seek price levels. Upon completion of a transaction, the transaction settlement group works with the broker and the account custodian to ensure timely and accurate exchange of securities and monies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Fundamental Analysis</u>. The equity investment analysts provide independent research and analysis of specific companies within a sector. Typically, analysis includes review of published reports, interviews of company management, on-site observation of company operations, and the use of various financial models. In addition, analysts read trade journals, attend industry conferences, and focus on trends within the sector and industry. Based on this proprietary analysis, the analyst makes buy, sell or hold recommendations to the Adviser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Quantitative Analysis</u>. Quantitative analysts develop and apply financial models designed to enable equity portfolio managers and fundamental analysts to screen potential and current investments, assess relative risk and enhance performance relative to benchmarks and peers.

To the extent that such services are to be provided with respect to any Account which is a registered investment company, Categories 3, 4 and 5 above shall be treated as "investment advisory services" for purposes of Section 5(b) of the Agreement."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Miscellaneous</u>. This Second Amendment shall be effective as of the date first above written upon its execution and delivery by each of the parties hereto. The Services Agreement, as amended by the Amendment and this Second Amendment with respect to Accounts for which the Adviser trades in equity securities, equity derivatives and other related equity investments as part of the investment strategy for the Account, shall remain in full force and effect. The Services Agreement, as amended by the Amendment, also shall remain in full force and effect without this Second Amendment with respect to Accounts for which the Adviser does not trade in equity securities, equity derivatives and other related equity investments as part of the investment strategy for the Account. This Second Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Second Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Second Amendment and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, through their duly authorized officers, have executed this Second Amendment as of the date first above written.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: <u>John B. Fisher</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: <u>J. Christopher Donahue</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: <u>President</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: <u>Chairman</u> |

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<u>LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY</u>

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, dated as of January 1, 2004, that **FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY**, a statutory trust duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Adviser"), does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint **FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY**, a statutory trust duly organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("FASC"), to act hereunder as the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the Adviser, acting on behalf of each of the funds or accounts for which Adviser acts as investment adviser or subadviser shown on Schedule 1 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein (each such fund or account being hereinafter referred to as a "Fund" and collectively as the "Funds"), for the specific purpose of executing and delivering all such agreements, instruments, contracts, assignments, bond powers, stock powers, transfer instructions, receipts, waivers, consents and other documents, and performing all such acts, as Adviser, or FASC acting as agent for the Adviser pursuant to the Services Agreement dated as of January 1, 2004 between the Adviser and FASC (such agreement, as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time is hereinafter referred to as the "Services Agreement"), may deem necessary or reasonably desirable, related to the acquisition, disposition and/or reinvestment of the funds and assets of a Fund in accordance with Adviser's supervision of the investment, sale and reinvestment of the funds and assets of each Fund pursuant to the authority granted to the Adviser as investment adviser or subadviser of each Fund under the Adviser's investment advisory or subadvisory contract for such Fund (such investment advisory or subadvisory contract, as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time is hereinafter referred to as the "Investment Advisory Contract").

The Adviser hereby ratifies and confirms as good and effectual, at law or in equity, all that FASC, and its officers and employees, may do by virtue hereof. However, despite the above provisions, nothing herein shall be construed as imposing a duty on FASC to act or assume responsibility for any matters referred to above or other matters even though FASC may have power or authority hereunder to do so. Nothing in this Limited Power of Attorney shall be construed (i) to be an amendment or modifications of, or supplement to, the Investment Advisory Contract, (ii) to amend, modify, limit or denigrate any duties, obligations or liabilities of the Adviser under the terms of the Investment Advisory Contract or (iii) exonerate, relieve or release the Adviser from any losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Adviser (x) under the terms of the Investment Advisory Contract or (y) at law, or in equity, for the performance of its duties as the investment adviser or subadviser of any of the Funds.

The Adviser hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless FASC and its trustees, officers and employees (each of the foregoing an "Indemnified Party" and collectively the "Indemnified Parties") against and from any and all losses, obligations, penalties, actions, judgments and suits and other costs, expenses and disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against an Indemnified Party, other than as a consequence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Indemnified Party, arising out of or in connection with this Limited Power of Attorney or any other agreement, instrument or document executed in connection with the exercise of the authority granted to FASC herein to act on behalf of the Adviser, including without limitation the reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements in connection with defending such Indemnified Party against any claim or liability related to the exercise or performance of any of FASC's powers or duties under this Limited Power of Attorney or any of the other agreements, instruments or documents executed in connection with the exercise of the authority granted to FASC herein to act on behalf of the Adviser, or the taking of any action under or in connection with any of the foregoing. The obligations of the Adviser under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Limited Power of Attorney with respect to actions taken by FASC on behalf of the Adviser during the term of this Limited Power of Attorney.

Any person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity dealing with FASC in its capacity as attorney-in-fact hereunder for the Adviser on behalf of any Fund is hereby expressly put on notice that FASC is acting solely in the capacity as an agent of the Adviser as agent for the Fund and that any such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity must look solely to the Fund in question for enforcement of any claim against the Fund, as FASC assumes no personal liability whatsoever for obligations of the Fund entered into by FASC in its capacity as attorney-in-fact for the Adviser.

Each person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which deals with a Fund through FASC in its capacity as agent and attorney-in-fact of the Adviser, is hereby expressly put on notice (i) that all persons or entities dealing with the Fund must look solely to the assets of the Fund on whose behalf FASC is acting pursuant to its powers hereunder for enforcement of any claim against the Fund, as the trustees, officers and/or agents of such Fund, the shareholders of the various classes of shares of the Fund, and the other Funds of the trust or corporation of which a Fund may be a series, assume no personal liability whatsoever for obligations entered into on behalf of such Fund, and (ii) that the rights, liabilities and obligations of any one Fund are separate and distinct from those of any other Fund.

The execution of this Limited Power of Attorney by the Adviser acting on behalf of the several Funds shall not be deemed to evidence the existence of any express or implied joint undertaking or appointment by and among any or all of the Funds. Liability for or recourse under or upon any undertaking of FASC pursuant to the power or authority granted to FASC under this Limited Power of Attorney under any rule of law, statute or constitution or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or by legal or equitable proceedings or otherwise shall be limited only to the assets of the Fund on whose behalf FASC was acting pursuant to the authority granted hereunder.

The Adviser hereby agrees that no person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity dealing with FASC shall be bound to inquire into FASC's power and authority hereunder and any such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall be fully protected in relying on such power or authority unless such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity has received prior written notice from the Adviser that this Limited Power of Attorney has been revoked. This Limited Power of Attorney shall be revoked and terminated automatically upon the cancellation or termination of the Services Agreement or as to any Fund upon the cancellation or termination of the Adviser's Investment Advisory Contract for such Fund. Except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, the powers and authorities herein granted may be revoked or terminated by the Adviser at any time provided that no such revocation or termination shall be effective until FASC has received actual notice of such revocation or termination in writing from the Adviser.

This Limited Power of Attorney constitutes the entire agreement between the Adviser and FASC and may be changed only by a writing signed by both of them, except that the Adviser may at any time change the list of Funds to which this Limited Power of Attorney relates by executing and delivering to FASC a later dated version of Schedule 1. This Limited Power of Attorney shall bind and benefit the respective successors and assigns of the Adviser and FASC; provided, however, that FASC shall have no power or authority hereunder to appoint a successor or substitute attorney in fact for the Adviser or any Fund.

This Limited Power of Attorney shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. If any provision hereof, or any power or authority conferred upon FASC herein, would be invalid or unexercisable under applicable law, then such provision, power or authority shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render it valid or exercisable while most nearly preserving its original intent, and no provision hereof, or power or authority conferred upon FASC herein, shall be affected by the invalidity or the non-exercisability of another provision hereof, or of another power or authority conferred herein.

This Limited Power of Attorney may be executed in as many identical counterparts as may be convenient and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts. This Limited Power of Attorney shall become binding on the Adviser when the Adviser shall have executed at least one counterpart and FASC shall have accepted its appointment by executing this Limited Power of Attorney. Immediately after the execution of a counterpart original of this Limited Power of Attorney and solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, the Adviser and FASC will execute sufficient counterparts so that FASC shall have a counterpart executed by it and the Adviser, and the Adviser shall have a counterpart executed by the Adviser and FASC. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original and all such taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Limited Power of Attorney to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Adviser has caused this Limited Power of Attorney to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.

**FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY** 

By: <u>/s/ Keith M. Schappert</u> 

Name Keith M. Schappert

Title: President

Accepted and agreed to this

January 1, 2004

**FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY**

By: <u>/s/ G. Andrew Bonnewell</u> 

Name: G. Andrew Bonnewell

Title: Vice President

Schedule 1

to Limited Power of Attorney

dated as of January 1, 2004

(revised February 1, 2025)

by **FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY** (the Adviser "),

acting on behalf of each of the funds and accounts listed below, and appointing

**FEDERATED ADVISORY SERVICES COMPANY**

the attorney-in-fact of the Adviser

**<u>List of Funds and Accounts</u>**

Emerging Markets Core Fund

Bank Loan Core Fund

Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund

Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund

Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund

Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund

Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund

Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities

Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities II

Federated Hermes Government Income Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II

Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes High Yield Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes Managed Volatility Fund II

Federated Mortgage Core Portfolio

Federated Hermes Core Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund

Federated Hermes Government Money Fund II

Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund

Project and Trade Finance Core Fund

Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender Fund

Federated Hermes Quality Bond Fund II

Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF

Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund

Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund

Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust

Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund

Federated Trade Finance Income Fund

Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund

Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations

Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund

High Yield Core Bond Fund

Azzad Wise Capital Fund

City National Rochdale Fixed Income Opportunities Portfolio

Edward Jones Money Market Fund

NVIT Federated High Income Bond Fund

Northwestern Mutual Series Fund HY Bond Portfolio

Ohio National High Income Bond Portfolio

Ohio National Core Plus Bond Portfolio

SunAmerica Series Trust Corporate Bond Portfolio

## Ex-99.H

Exhibit 28 (h)(1)(b) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT**

**THIS AGREEMENT**, amended and restated as of December 1, 2001, is entered into between each Fund listed on Schedule 1, as may be amended from time to time, severally and not jointly, and Federated Shareholder Services Company, ("FSSC"). Unless otherwise defined herein, Section 10 sets forth the definition of capitalized terms used in this Agreement.

**WHEREAS,** Schedule 1 to this Agreement sets forth the classes of Shares for which the Funds will compensate persons who agree to provide services to Shareholders and assist in the maintenance of Shareholder accounts ("Services");

**WHEREAS**, FSSC and certain of the Funds entered into a Shareholder Services Agreement dated March 1, 1994 and amended September 1, 1995, (the "Prior Agreement") which provided for FSSC to enter into agreements for Services with third parties ("Third-Party Agreements") and to utilize fees received under the Prior Agreement to compensate third parties pursuant to such Third-Party Agreements;

**WHEREAS,** it is contemplated that hereafter, the Funds will compensate third-parties for Services directly, and that FSSC will no longer enter into Third-Party Agreements;

**WHEREAS**, FSSC will continue to compensate third parties pursuant to any Third-Party Agreements and the Funds will continue to make payments to FSSC to fund those obligations; and

**WHEREAS,** FSSC will also receive fees for Services it provides to Shareholders under this Agreement.

**NOW THEREFORE**, the parties agree to amend and restate the Agreement as follows:

**SECTION 1. Agreement to Provide Services** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) **Services**. FSSC agrees to provide Services for Shareholders of the Funds that have fully-disclosed accounts in the Funds for which either (i) Federated Securities Corp. or any other affiliate of FSSC is the dealer of record; or (ii) for which the dealer of record does not provide Services (collectively, the "FSSC Accounts"). FSSC shall also provide Services or cause Services to be provided to Shareholders whose accounts are subject to Third-Party Agreements. Services shall include, but are not limited to, telephone, mail or electronic communications with Shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) **Delivery of Disclosure Documents**. Upon request by a customer that is a Shareholder of the Funds, FSSC will send a copy of the current Prospectus (and, if expressly requested, Statement of Additional Information), annual report or semi-annual report for any Fund ("Disclosure Documents") to the customer within three (3) business days of such request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Funds will furnish to FSSC at the Funds' own expense such number of copies of the then-current Disclosure Documents as FSSC requests to satisfy its obligations under this paragraph.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) FSSC covenants to the Funds that it will not make any representations concerning any Shares other than those contained in the Disclosure Documents of the applicable Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The parties may agree from time to time to set appropriate security procedures and to perform electronically certain of their obligations under this Agreement, including without limitation the delivery of requested Disclosure Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) FSSC shall not have any obligation to pay the cost of producing or delivering Disclosure Documents or any other costs incurred by the Funds in connection with the Services provided hereunder.

**SECTION 2. Service Fees Payable to FSSC** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) During the term of this Agreement, FSSC will be entitled to receive from each Fund as full compensation for Services rendered hereunder a fee calculated daily at an annual rate, as set forth Schedule 1 to this Agreement, of up to 0.25% of average net assets held in FSSC Accounts of each Fund. Service fees paid by the Funds are in addition to other fees paid by the Funds such as those paid pursuant to an Agreement for Fund Accounting Services, Administrative Services, Transfer Agency Services and Custody Services Procurement and fees paid pursuant to each Fund's Distributor's Contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For so long as any Third-Party Agreement remains in effect, FSSC shall be entitled to receive fees from the Funds calculated daily at an annual rate, as set forth in Schedule 1 to this Agreement, of up to 0.25% on the average net assets held in accounts of each Fund for which Services are provided by such third-parties which amount shall be paid by FSSC in accordance with such Third-Party Agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Funds shall pay service fees to FSSC in accordance with their regular payment schedules. For the payment period in which this Agreement becomes effective or terminates with respect to any Fund, there shall be an appropriate proration of the fee on the basis of the number of days that this Agreement is in effect with respect to such Fund during the period.

**SECTION 3. Agreements with Other Service Providers**

Each Fund hereby appoints FSSC as the Fund's agent to enter into agreements with financial intermediaries that are not registered as broker/dealers under the 1934 Act (each an "Unregistered Intermediary") to provide Services to their customers that are Shareholders of the Fund. Each Fund agrees to pay Service Fees at an annual rate as set forth in Schedule 1 to this Agreement of up to 0.25% of the average net assets held in Fund accounts for which an Unregistered Intermediary has agreed to provide Services. Any such accounts shall not be treated as FSSC Accounts for purposes of this Agreement.

**SECTION 4. Representations**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each party represents and warrants to the other party that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) **Status.** It is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization or incorporation and, if relevant under such laws, in good standing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) **Powers.** It has the power to execute this Agreement and any other documentation relating to this Agreement to which it is a party, to deliver this Agreement and any other documentation relating to this Agreement that it is required by this Agreement to deliver and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery and performance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) **No Violation or Conflict.** Such execution, delivery and performance do not violate or conflict with any law applicable to it, any provision of its constitutional documents, any order or judgment of any court or other agency of government applicable to it or any contractual restriction binding on or affecting it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) **Obligations Binding.** Its obligations under this Agreement constitute its legal, valid and binding obligations, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms (subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to equitable principles of general application regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) **Compliance with Laws.** It will comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and orders to which it may be subject if failure to so comply would materially impair its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

**SECTION 5. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of obligations or duties hereunder on the part of FSSC and its trustees, officers, employees, agents and representatives, the Funds agree to indemnify FSSC and its trustees, officers, employees, agents and representatives against any and all claims, demands, liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees), related to or otherwise connected with (i) any breach by the Funds of any provision of this Agreement; or (ii) any action by a Fund's Shareholder against FSSC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) FSSC shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by any Fund in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement. In no event shall FSSC be liable for indirect or consequential damages.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any person, even though also an officer, trustee, partner, employee or agent of FSSC, who may be or become an officer, employee or agent of any Fund or a member of a Fund's Board, shall be deemed, when rendering services to such Fund or acting on any business of such Fund (other than services or business in connection with the duties of FSSC hereunder) to be rendering such services to or acting solely for such Fund and not as an officer, trustee, partner, employee or agent or one under the control or direction of FSSC even though paid by FSSC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) FSSC is expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust of each Fund that is a Massachusetts business trust and agrees that the obligations assumed by each such Fund pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited in any case to such Fund and its assets and that FSSC shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligations from the Shareholders of such Fund, the Trustees, Officers, Employees or Agents of such Fund, or any of them.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

**SECTION 6. Privacy Policy**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The parties acknowledge that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Regulation S-P at 17 CFR Part 248 to protect the privacy of individuals who obtain a financial product or service for personal, family or household use;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Regulation S-P permits financial institutions, such as the Funds, to disclose "nonpublic personal information" ("NPI") of its "customers" and "consumers" (as those terms are therein defined in Regulation S-P) to affiliated and nonaffiliated third parties of the Funds, without giving such customers and consumers the ability to opt out of such disclosure, for the limited purposes of processing and servicing transactions (17 CFR § 248.14); for specified law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes (17 CFR § 248.15); and to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements (17 CFR § 248.13); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Regulation S-P provides that the right of a customer and consumer to opt out of having his or her NPI disclosed pursuant to 17 CFR § 248.7 and 17 CFR § 248.10 does not apply when the NPI is disclosed to service providers or in connection with joint marketing arrangements, provided the Fund and third party enter into a contractual agreement that prohibits the third party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Fund disclosed the information (17 CFR § 248.13).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The parties agree that the Funds may disclose Shareholder NPI to FSSC as agent of the Funds and solely in furtherance of fulfilling FSSC's contractual obligations under the Agreement in the ordinary course of business to support the Funds and their Shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) FSSC hereby agrees to be bound to use and redisclose such NPI only for the limited purpose of fulfilling its duties and obligations under the Agreement, for law enforcement and miscellaneous purposes as permitted in 17 CFR §248.15, or in connection with joint marketing arrangements that the Funds may establish with FSSC in accordance with the limited exception set forth in 17 CFR 248.13.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) FSSC represents and warrants that, in accordance with 17 CFR § 248.30, it has implemented, and will continue to carry out for the term of the Agreement, policies and procedures reasonably designed to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Insure the security and confidentiality of records and NPI of Fund customers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Fund customer records and NPI; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Protect against unauthorized access or use of such Fund customer records or NPI that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any Fund customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) FSSC may redisclose Section 248.13 NPI only to: (a) the Funds and affiliated persons of the Funds ("Fund Affiliates"); (b) affiliated persons of FSSC ("Service Provider Affiliates") (which in turn may disclose or use the information only to the extent permitted under the original receipt); (c) a third party not affiliated with FSSC or the Funds ("Nonaffiliated Third Party") under the service and processing (§248.14) or miscellaneous (§248.15) exceptions, but only in the ordinary course of business to carry out the activity covered by the exception under which FSSC received the information in the first instance; and (d) a Nonaffiliated Third Party under the service provider and joint marketing exception (§248.13), provided FSSC enters into a written contract with the Nonaffiliated Third Party that prohibits the Nonaffiliated Third Party from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which the Funds disclosed the information in the first instance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) FSSC may redisclose Section 248.14 NPI and Section 248.15 NPI to: (a) the Funds and Fund Affiliates; (b) Service Provider Affiliates (which in turn may disclose the information to the same extent permitted under the original receipt); and (c) a Nonaffiliated Third Party to whom the Funds might lawfully have disclosed NPI directly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

**SECTION 7. Notices**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All notices of any kind to be given hereunder shall be given in writing and delivered by personal delivery or by postage prepaid, registered or certified United States first class mail, return receipt requested, overnight courier services, or by fax or e-mail (with confirming copy by mail).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Unless otherwise notified in writing, all notices to any Fund shall be given or sent to such Fund at:

5800 Corporate Drive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000

Attention: President

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Unless otherwise notified in writing, all notices to FSSC shall be given or sent to:

Federated Investors Tower

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779

Attention: President

**SECTION 8. Assignments and No Third-Party Rights**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except for any Third-Party Agreements entered into prior to the date of this Agreement, this Agreement will not be assigned or subcontracted by either party, without prior written consent of the other party, except that either party may assign or subcontract this Agreement to an affiliate controlled, controlled by, or under common control with the assigning or subcontracting party without such consent. Subject to the preceding, this Agreement will apply to, be binding in all respects upon, and inure to the benefit of permitted assigns and subcontractors of the parties. In no event shall the Funds be obligated to make any payment under this Agreement to any person other than FSSC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give anyone other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement and all of its provisions and conditions are for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their permitted assigns and subcontractors.

**SECTION 9. Force Majeure**

If either party is unable to carry out any of its obligations under this Agreement because of conditions beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of war or terrorism, work stoppages, fire, civil disobedience, delays associated with hardware malfunction or availability, riots, rebellions, storms, electrical failures, acts of God, and similar occurrences ("Force Majeure"), this Agreement will remain in effect and the non-performing party's obligations shall be suspended without liability for a period equal to the period of the continuing Force Majeure (which period shall not exceed fifteen (15) business days), provided that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the non-performing party gives the other party prompt notice describing the Force Majeure, including the nature of the occurrence and its expected duration and, where reasonably practicable, continues to furnish regular reports with respect thereto during the period of Force Majeure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the suspension of obligations is of no greater scope and of no longer duration than is required by the Force Majeure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) no obligations of either party that accrued before the Force Majeure are excused as a result of the Force Majeure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) the non-performing party uses all reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform as quickly as possible.

**SECTION 10. Definition of Terms**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) "**1934 Act**" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and "**1940 Act**" means the Investment Company Act of 1940, in each case as amended and in effect at the relevant time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) "**Fund**" means an investment company registered under the 1940 Act and, in the case of a "series company" as defined in Rule 18f-2(a) under the 1940 Act, each individual portfolio of the series company, set forth on Schedule 1 to this Agreement from time to time. "**Funds**" means the Funds listed on Schedule 1 collectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "**Prospectus**" means, with respect to any Shares the most recent Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") and any supplement thereto, pursuant to which a Fund publicly offers the Shares; provided, however, that this definition shall not be construed to require FSC, Dealer or any Fund to deliver any SAI other than at the express request of Dealer's customer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "**Shares**" means (1) shares of beneficial interest in a Fund organized as a business trust; and (2) shares of capital stock in a Fund organized as a corporation. With respect to a Fund that has established separate classes of Shares in accordance with Rule 18f-3 under the 1940 Act, Shares refers to the relevant class. "**Shareholder**" means the beneficial owner of any Share.

**SECTION 11. Miscellaneous**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving the other party at least sixty (60) days' written notice thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties, provided that, any Fund may amend Schedule 1 from time to time by sending a copy of the amended Schedule to FSSC. Any such amendment shall be effective ten (10) days after notice thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This Agreement constitutes (along with its Schedules) a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreement with respect to its subject matter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) This Agreement has been entered into between FSSC and each Fund severally and not jointly, and the provisions this Agreement shall apply separately to each Fund. No Fund shall be obligated to make any payments to FSSC under this Agreement other than with respect to its Shares. No breach of this Agreement by a Fund, or by FSSC against a Fund, shall constitute a breach of this Agreement with respect to any other Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) This Agreement may be executed by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid and unenforceable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof. Any action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any right arising out of, this Agreement may be brought against the parties in the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and each of the parties consents to the jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts) in any such action or proceeding and waives any objection to venue laid therein. Each party waives its right to a jury trial.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by their officers designated below as of the day and year first above written.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Attest: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Funds (listed on Schedule 1)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ John W. McGonigle</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By:<u>/s/ John F. Donahue</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John W. McGonigle | &nbsp;&nbsp;John F. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary | &nbsp;&nbsp;Chairman |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Attest: | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Shareholder Services Company** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Timothy S. Johnson</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Arthur L. Cherry, Jr.</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Timothy S. Johnson | &nbsp;&nbsp;Arthur L. Cherry, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary |  |

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**SCHEDULE 1**

**TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICES AGREEMENT**

**(4/1/2025)**

The following lists the Funds and Shares subject to the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement ("Agreement") which have the *ability to charge the maximum 0.25%* Service Fee payable by the Funds pursuant to the Agreement.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES ADJUSTABLE RATE SECURITIES TRUST** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES ADVISER SERIES** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES ADVISER SERIES** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes US SMID Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY FUNDS** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY FUNDS** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, INC.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES SUSTAINABLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES HIGH YIELD TRUST** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INCOME SECURITIES TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INCOME SECURITIES TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A1 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A2 Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INDEX TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INDEX TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INSURANCE SERIES** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INSURANCE SERIES** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fund for US Government Securities II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund II | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Managed Volatility Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Money Fund II | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INVESTMENT SERIES FUNDS, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INVESTMENT SERIES FUNDS, INC.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MDT SERIES** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MDT SERIES** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCOME TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCOME TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE DURATION MUNICIPAL TRUST** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A2 Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVERNMENT BOND FUND** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN SERIES, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN SERIES, INC.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOVERNMENT TRUST** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT TRUST** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES WORLD INVESTMENT SERIES, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES WORLD INVESTMENT SERIES, INC.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MONEY MARKET OBLIGATIONS TRUST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERATED HERMES MONEY MARKET OBLIGATIONS TRUST** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Select Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;SDG Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class P Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Management Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Select Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Reserves Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Select Shares |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |

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## Ex-99.H

Exhibit 28 (h)(2) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**Services Agreement**

This Services Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") is entered into and effective as of June 1, 2022 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>") by and between:

1. **DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.,** a corporation organized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (referred to herein as "DST" or the "Transfer Agent"), and

2. Each of the investment vehicles listed in <u>Schedule A</u> (each, a "<u>Fund</u>" and collectively, the "<u>Funds</u>");

The Funds and DST each may be referred to individually as a "<u>Party</u>" or collectively as "<u>Parties</u>."

**1.** **<u>Definitions; Interpretation</u>**

1.1. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) "<u>Action</u>" means any civil, criminal, regulatory or administrative lawsuit, allegation, demand, claim, counterclaim, action, dispute, sanction, suit, request, inquiry, investigation, arbitration or proceeding, in each case, made, asserted, commenced or threatened by any Person (including any Government Authority).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) "<u>Affiliate</u>" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that is controlled by, controls, or is under common control with such Person and "control" of a Person means: (i) ownership of, or possession of the right to vote, more than 25% of the outstanding voting equity of that Person or (ii) the right to control the appointment of the board of directors or analogous governing body, management or executive officers of that Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) "<u>Authorized Person</u>" has the meaning set forth in Schedule B "Services" hereto, Section B.1.A(ii).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) "<u>Business Day</u>" means a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) "<u>Claim</u>" means any Action arising out of the subject matter of, or in any way related to, this Agreement, its formation or the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) "<u>Fund Data</u>" means all information Fund, including data related to securities trades and other transaction data, investment returns, issue descriptions, and Market Data provided by the Fund and all output and derivatives thereof, necessary to enable DST to perform the Services, but excluding DST Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) "<u>Confidential Information</u>" means any information about the Fund or DST, including this Agreement, and any third party information that either Party is required to keep confidential, including Customer Information, except for information that (i) is or becomes part of the public domain without breach of this Agreement by the receiving Party, (ii) was rightfully acquired from a third party, or is developed independently, by the receiving Party, or (iii) is generally known by Persons in the technology, securities, or financial services industries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) "<u>Customer Information</u>" means all the customer identifying data however collected or received, including without limitation, through "cookies" or non-electronic means pertaining to or identifiable to the Fund's shareholders, prospective shareholders and plan administrators (collectively, "Fund Customers"), including without limitation, (i) name, address, email address, passwords, account numbers, personal financial information, personal preferences, demographic data, marketing data, data about securities transactions, credit data or any other identification data; or (ii) any data otherwise submitted in the process of registering for a Fund service. For the avoidance of doubt, Customer Information shall include, without limitation, all "nonpublic personal information," as defined under the GLB Act and all "personal information" as defined in the Mass Privacy Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "<u>Data Supplier</u>" means a third party supplier of Market Data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) "<u>DST Associates</u>" means DST and each of its Affiliates, members, shareholders, directors, officers, partners, employees, agents, successors or assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) "<u>DST Property</u>" means all hardware, software, source code, data, report designs, spreadsheet formulas, information gathering or reporting techniques, know-how, technology and all other property commonly referred to as intellectual property used by DST in connection with its performance of the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) "<u>GLB Act</u>" means the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-102, 113 Stat. 1138)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) "<u>Governing Documents</u>" means the constitutional documents of an entity and, with respect to the Fund, the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information and all minutes of meetings of the board of directors or analogous governing body.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) "<u>Government Authority</u>" means any relevant administrative, judicial, executive, legislative or other governmental or intergovernmental entity, department, agency, commission, board, bureau or court, and any other regulatory or self-regulatory organizations, in any country or jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) "<u>Law</u>" means statutes, rules, regulations, interpretations and orders of any Government Authority that are applicable to the party upon which compliance with such Law is being required or to its business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) "<u>Losses</u>" means any and all compensatory, direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, enhanced or other damages, settlement payments, attorneys' fees, costs, damages, charges, expenses, interest, applicable taxes or other losses of any kind.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) "<u>Market Data</u>" means any third party market and reference data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) "<u>Mass Privacy Act</u>" means the Massachusetts Standards for the Protection of Personal Information, 201 CMR 17.00, et seq.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) "<u>Person</u>" means any natural person or corporate or unincorporated entity or organization and that person's personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) "<u>Services</u>" means the services listed in <u>Schedule A</u>, as may be amended, or under such other service Schedules, which may be added to this Agreement by the Parties from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) "<u>Service Schedules</u>" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) "<u>Third Party Claim</u>" means a Claim (i) brought by any Person other than the indemnifying Party or (ii) brought by a Party on behalf of or that could otherwise be asserted by a third party.

1.2. Other capitalized terms used in this Agreement but not defined in this Section 1 shall have the meanings ascribed thereto.

1.3. Section and Schedule headings shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. This Agreement includes the schedules and appendices hereto. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and a schedule or appendix, the former shall control, except to the extent that such schedule or appendix expressly provides otherwise as to the services under such schedule or appendix.

1.4. Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular. The words "including," "includes," "included" and "include", when used, are deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words "hereof," "herein" and "hereunder" and words of analogous import shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement.

1.5. The Parties' duties and obligations are governed by and limited to the express terms and conditions of this Agreement, and shall not be modified, supplemented, amended or interpreted in accordance with, any industry custom or practice, or any internal policies or procedures of any Party that are not referenced in this Agreement or the applicable Schedule. The Parties have mutually negotiated the terms hereof and there shall be no presumption of law relating to the interpretation of contracts against the drafter.

**2.** **<u>Services and Fees</u>**

2.1. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, DST will perform, with reasonable care, skill, prudence and diligence, and in accordance with applicable Law, for the Fund and, if and to the extent specifically set forth therein, the Services set forth in <u>Schedule B</u> and such other service schedules as may be added to this Agreement by the Parties (collectively, the "<u>Service Schedules</u>"). DST shall be under no duty or obligation to perform any service except as specifically listed in the Service Schedules, or take any other action except as specifically listed in a Service Schedules to this Agreement, or this Agreement, and no other duties or obligations, including, valuation related, fiduciary or analogous duties or obligations, shall be implied. Fund requests to change the Services, will only be binding on DST when they are reflected in an amendment to the Service Schedules. For the avoidance of doubt DST agrees to amend the Service Schedules if necessitated by a change in applicable Law or a change to the Governing Documents of the Fund. For clarification, this will include costs related changes to the software, systems or processes used by DST to provide the Services necessitated by change in applicable Law; provided in such case the Fund will only be responsible for its pro-rata share of such cost.

2.2. In carrying out its duties and obligations pursuant to this Agreement, some or all Services may, with the Fund's prior written consent, be delegated by DST to one or more of its Affiliates or other Persons (and any Fund consent to such delegation, if any, shall not be unreasonably revoked or withheld in respect of any such delegations), provided that such Persons are selected in good faith and with reasonable care and are monitored by DST. If DST delegates any Services, (i) such delegation shall not relieve DST of its duties and obligations hereunder, (ii) such delegation shall be subject to a written agreement obliging the delegate to comply with the relevant delegated duties and obligations of DST, and (iii) DST will identify such agents and the Services delegated and will update the Fund when making any material changes in sufficient detail to enable the Fund to revoke its consent to a particular arrangement.

2.3. [ ]

2.4. Charges attendant to the development of reasonable changes to the TA2000 System requested by the Fund ("Client Requested Software") shall be at DST's standard rates and fees in effect at the time as set forth in the Fee Letter. If the cost to DST of operating the TA2000 System is increased by the addition of Client Requested Software, DST shall be entitled to increase its fees by an amount to be mutually agreed upon in the Fee Letter.

**3.** **<u>Fund Responsibilities</u>**

3.1. The management and control of the Fund are vested exclusively in the Fund's governing body (e.g., the board of directors or trustees for a Fund that is a mutual fund or the Trustee for a Fund that is a collective trust, as applicable) and such officers and agents as may be appointed by the board from time to time, subject to the terms and provisions of the Fund's Governing Documents. The Fund's governing body and the duly appointed officers and agents appointed by the governing body on behalf of the Fund will make all decisions, perform all management functions relating to the operation of the Fund and shall authorize all Transactions. Without limiting the foregoing, the Fund shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designate properly qualified individuals to oversee the Services and establish and maintain internal controls, including monitoring the ongoing activities of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Evaluate the accuracy, and accept responsibility for the results, of the Services, review and approve all reports, analyses and records resulting from the Services and inform DST of any errors that it is in a position to identify.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Provide DST with timely and accurate information required by DST in order to perform the Services and its duties and obligations hereunder.

3.2. Without limiting DST's obligations to comply with applicable Law and the Fund's Governing Documents, the Fund is responsible for ensuring that it complies with Law and its respective Governing Documents. It is the Fund's responsibility to provide all final Fund Governing Documents as of the Effective Date. The Fund will notify DST in writing of any changes to the Fund Governing Documents, with the exception of minutes of meetings of the board of directors, that may materially impact the Services prior to such changes taking effect. DST is not responsible for monitoring compliance by the Fund with (i) Law, or (ii) its respective Governing Documents.

3.3. In the event that Market Data is supplied to or through DST Associates in connection with the Services, the Market Data is proprietary to Data Suppliers and is provided on a limited internal-use license basis. Market Data may: (i) only be used by the Fund in connection with the Services and (ii) not be disseminated by the Fund or used to populate internal systems in lieu of obtaining a data license. Access to and delivery of Market Data is dependent on the Data Suppliers and may be interrupted or discontinued with or without notice. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither DST nor any Data Supplier shall be liable to the Fund or any other Person for any Losses with respect to Market Data, reliance by DST Associates or the Fund on Market Data or the provision of Market Data in connection with this Agreement.

3.4. The Fund shall deliver, and procure that its agents, counsel, advisors, auditors, and any other Persons promptly deliver to DST all Fund Data. The Fund shall arrange with each such Person to deliver such information and materials on a timely basis, and DST will not be required to enter any agreements with that Person in order for DST to provide the Services.

3.5. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, so long as they act in good faith and without negligence, willful misconduct or fraud, DST Associates shall be entitled to rely on the authenticity, completeness and accuracy of information and communications received by DST Associates from Authorized Persons, or Proper Instructions from the Fund in connection with the performance of the Services and DST's duties and obligations hereunder, without further enquiry or liability.

**4.** **<u>Term</u>**

4.1. The initial term of this Agreement will be from the Effective Date through February 28, 2027 ("<u>Initial Term</u>"). Thereafter, this Agreement will automatically renew for successive terms of 1 year each unless either DST or the Fund provides the other with a written notice of termination at least 180 calendar days prior to the commencement of any successive term (such periods, in the aggregate, the "<u>Term</u>").

**5. <u>Termination</u>**

5.1. DST or the Fund also may, by written notice to the other, terminate this Agreement for cause if any of the following events occur:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Fund breaches any material term, condition or provision of this Agreement, which breach, if capable of being cured, is not cured within 60 calendar days after DST gives the Fund written notice of such breach.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) DST breaches any material term, condition or provision of this Agreement, which breach, if capable of being cured, is not cured within 60 calendar days after the Fund gives DST written notice of such breach.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The other Party (i) terminates or suspends its business, (ii) becomes insolvent, admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or becomes subject to direct control of a trustee, receiver or analogous authority, or (iii) becomes subject to any bankruptcy, insolvency or analogous proceeding or (iv) where the other Party is the Fund, material changes in the Fund's Governing Documents or the assumptions set forth in the Fee Letter are mutually agreed by both parties in writing to materially affect the Services or to be materially adverse to DST.

If any such event occurs, the termination will become effective immediately or on the date stated in the written notice of termination, which date shall not be greater than 90 calendar days after the event.

5.2. [ ]

5.3. Upon receipt of a termination notice from the Fund, subject to the receipt by DST of all undisputed, properly invoiced, and then-due fees, charges and expenses, DST shall continue to provide the Services up to the effective date of the termination notice; thereafter, DST shall have no obligation to perform any services of any type unless and to the extent set forth in an amendment to this Agreement executed by DST. In the event of the termination of this Agreement, DST shall provide reasonable exit assistance to the Fund in converting the Fund's records from DST's systems to whatever services or systems are designated by the Fund (the "Deconversion"); provided that all fees, charges and expenses have been paid, including any fees required under <u>Section 5.4</u> for the balance of the unexpired portion of the Term, if applicable. The Deconversion is subject to the recompense of DST for such assistance at its standard rates and fees in effect at the time and to a reasonable time frame for performance as agreed to by the parties. As used herein "reasonable exit assistance" shall not include requiring DST (i) to assist any new service or system provider to modify, to alter, to enhance, or to improve such provider's system, or to provide any new functionality to such provider's system, (ii) to disclose any protected information of DST, including the proprietary information of DST or its affiliates, or (iii) to develop Deconversion software, to modify any of DST's software, or to otherwise alter the format of the data as maintained on any provider's systems.

5.4. [ ]

5.5. In the event that the Fund wishes to retain DST to perform additional transition or related post-termination services, including providing additional data and reports, the Fund and DST shall agree in writing to the additional services and related fees and expenses in an amendment to this Agreement. To the extent any services are performed by DST for the Fund after the termination of this Agreement, all of the provisions of this Agreement except portions that are inapplicable to such continuing services shall survive the termination of this Agreement for so long as those services are performed. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect: (i) any liabilities or obligations of any Party arising before such termination (including payment of fees and expenses) or (ii) any damages or other remedies to which a Party may be entitled for breach of this Agreement or otherwise. Sections 2.3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

**6.** **<u>Standard of Care, Limitation of Liability and Indemnification</u>**

6.1. [ ]

6.2 DST shall not be responsible for, and the Fund shall, subject to the provisions of Section 6.1 above, indemnify, defend and hold harmless DST and its directors, officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, Affiliates and subsidiaries (the "DST Indemnitees") from and against direct Losses (including legal fees and costs to enforce this provision) that may at any time be asserted against or incurred by any of them in connection with Third Party Claims solely arising out of or in connection with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All actions of DST or DST Indemnitees required to be taken pursuant to this Agreement (including the defense of any lawsuit in a DST's name or the name of a DST Indemnitee), provided that such actions were taken in good faith and without negligence, willful misconduct or fraud;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Fund's lack of good faith, negligence or willful misconduct;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The reliance upon, and any subsequent use of or action taken or omitted, by DST, or DST Indemnitees on: (i) any information, records, documents, data, stock certificates or services, which are received by DST or DST Indemnitees by hard copy, machine readable input, facsimile, data entry, email, electronic instructions, or other similar means authorized by the Fund, and which have been prepared, maintained or performed by the Fund or any other person or firm on behalf of the Fund including but not limited to any broker-dealer, TPA or previous transfer agent; (ii) any Proper Instructions (as defined below); (iii) any written instructions or opinions of the Fund's legal counsel with respect to any matter arising in connection with the services to be performed by DST under this Agreement that are provided to DST by the Fund after consultation by the Fund with such legal counsel and that expressly allow DST to rely upon such instructions or opinions; or (iv) any paper or document, reasonably believed to be genuine, authentic, or signed by the proper person or persons with the authority to provide instructions to DST hereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The offer or sale of Shares in violation of federal or state securities laws or regulations requiring that such Shares be registered, or in violation of any stop order or other determination or ruling by any federal or any state agency with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The acceptance of facsimile or email transaction requests on behalf of individual shareholders of the Fund from broker-dealers, TPAs or the Fund, and the reliance by DST or DST Indemnitees on the broker-dealer, TPA or the Fund ensuring that the original source documentation is in good order and properly retained;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The negotiation and processing of any checks, wires and ACH transmissions including without limitation for deposit into, or credit to, the Fund's demand deposit accounts maintained by DST; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The entering into or the carrying out of any obligations under, any NSCC agreements required for the transmission of Fund or Fund shareholder data through the NSCC clearing systems.

When used in this Agreement, the term <u>"Proper Instructions"</u> shall mean a writing signed or initialed by one or more persons as shall have been authorized from time to time by the board of directors/trustees of each Fund (the <u>"Board")</u> and with respect to which a written confirmation of such authorization shall have been filed with DST by the Fund. Each such writing shall set forth the specific transaction or type of transaction involved. Oral instructions ("Oral Instructions") will be deemed to be Proper Instructions if (a) they otherwise comply with the definition thereof and (b) DST reasonably believes them to have been given by a person authorized to give such instructions with respect to the transaction involved. The Fund shall promptly confirm all Oral Instructions or cause such Oral Instructions given by a third party who is authorized to give such Oral Instructions, to be promptly confirmed in writing. Proper Instructions may include communications effected through electro-mechanical or electronic devices. Proper Instructions, oral or written, may only be amended or changed in writing, including without limitation through electro-mechanical or electronic device.

6.3 DST shall, subject to the provisions of Section 6.1 above, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Fund and its directors, officers, employee, agents, subcontractors, Affiliates and subsidiaries (the "<u>Fund Indemnitees</u>") from and against direct Losses (including legal fees and costs to enforce this provision) that may at any time be asserted against or incurred by any of them in connection with third party claims arising solely out of or in connection with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) DST's failure to perform the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement in good faith and without negligence or willful misconduct or fraud in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a claim that any aspect of the Services or systems provided under, and used within the scope of, this Agreement infringes any U.S. patent, copyright, trade secret or other intellectual property rights. With respect to any claims under this Section 6.3(b), DST may, in its sole discretion, either (i) procure for the Fund a right to continue to use such service or system, (ii) replace or modify the service or system so as to be non-infringing without materially affecting the functions of the service or system, or (iii) if, in DST's reasonable discretion, the actions described in (i) and (ii) are not capable of being accomplished on commercially reasonable terms, terminate this Agreement with respect to the affected service or system. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DST shall have no liability or obligation of indemnity for any claim which is based upon a modification of a service or system by anyone other than DST, use of such service or system other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or use of such service or system in combination with other software or hardware not provided by DST if infringement could have been avoided by not using the service or system in combination with such other software or hardware

6.4 In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Section 6 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which one party may be required to indemnify the other party, the indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of such assertion and shall keep the indemnifying party advised with respect to all developments concerning such claim. The indemnifying party shall have the option to participate with the indemnified party in the defense of such claim or to defend against said claim in its own name or in the name of the indemnified party. The indemnified party shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the indemnifying party may be required to indemnify the indemnified party except with the indemnifying party's prior written consent.

**7.** **<u>Representations, Warranties and Covenants</u>**

7.1. Each Party represents and warrants to each other Party that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) It is a legal entity duly created, validly existing and in good standing under the Law of the jurisdiction in which it is created and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction where the failure to be in good standing would have a material adverse effect on its business or its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Subject to Section 3.3 with respect to licenses from a Data Supplier, which may be terminated at any time, it has all necessary legal power and authority to own, lease and operate its assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted and as it will be conducted pursuant to this Agreement and will comply in all material respects with all Law to which it may be subject, and to the best of its knowledge and belief, it is not subject to any Action that would prevent it from performing its duties and obligations under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) It has all necessary legal power and authority to enter into this Agreement, the execution of which has been duly authorized and will not violate the terms of any other agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Person signing on its behalf has the authority to contractually bind it to the terms and conditions in this Agreement and that this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of it, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

7.2. The Fund represents and warrants to DST that (i) Proper Instructions are consistent with the Governing Documents of Fund and other corporate actions thereof and (ii) it will promptly notify DST of (1) any Action against it and (2) changes (or pending changes) in applicable Law or the Governing Documents of the Fund that are relevant to the Services.

7.3. DST represents and warrants to the Fund that (i) it is in compliance with federal securities law requirements in all material respects with respect to its business, including but not limited to applicable Law, and is in good standing as a registered transfer agent under Section 17A(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

7.4. DST maintains, and covenants that during the Term hereof, it shall maintain a Financial Institution Bond (FIB) insurance policy covering losses resulting from theft committed by employees, a cyber liability insurance policy (or shall maintain cyber liability coverage through other insurance policies set forth herein), and a Professional Liability insurance policy covering errors and omissions by DST in the performance of services for the Funds, with all aforementioned policies with such limits and with such carriers, deemed appropriate and commercially reasonable in terms of coverage and policy limits by DST's management in light of DST's duties and responsibilities hereunder. Upon the request of the Funds, DST shall provide certificates of insurance as evidence that such coverages are in place.

**8. <u>Fund Data</u>**

8.1. The Fund (i) will provide or ensure that other Persons provide all Fund Data to DST in an electronic format that is acceptable to DST (or as otherwise agreed in writing) and (ii) confirm that each has the right to so share such Fund Data. As between DST and the Fund, all Fund Data shall remain the property of the applicable Fund. Fund Data shall not be used or disclosed by DST other than in connection with providing the Services and as permitted under <u>Section 11</u>. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, DST shall be permitted to act upon instructions from an Authorized Person with respect to the disclosure or disposition of Fund Data but may refuse to act upon such instructions where it doubts, reasonably and in good faith, the authenticity or authority of such instructions.

8.2. DST shall keep records relating to the services to be performed hereunder, in the form and manner as it may deem advisable. To the extent required by Section 31 of the 1940 Act, DST agrees that all such records prepared or maintained by DST relating to the services to be performed by DST hereunder are the property of the Fund and will be preserved, maintained and made available in accordance with the Act, and will be surrendered promptly to the Fund on and in accordance with its request. For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall apply to any Funds that are collective trusts as if they were 1940 Act registered funds. DST shall maintain and store such records for a rolling period of 7 years starting from the date that such records were created, or such longer period as required by applicable Law or its internal policies or until such earlier time as it returns such records to the Fund.

**9. <u>Data Protection</u>**

9.1. From time to time and in connection with the Services DST may obtain access to certain personal information from the Fund (including, without limitation, Customer Information). Personal information relating to the Fund and its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, current and prospective Fund shareholders, plan sponsors and plan participants may be processed by DST and its Affiliates. Each Fund consents to the transmission and processing of such information within and outside the United States in accordance with applicable Law.

9.2. DST will notify the Fund without undue delay after becoming aware of any confirmed unauthorized access to, or acquisition, use, loss, destruction, alteration or compromise of Confidential Information (including, without limitation, Customer Information) of the Fund ("Security Breach") maintained on DST's computers, hardware, networks or systems, including any third party data centers, or of any Security Breach occurring at any sub-custodian, agent or service provider of DST, and will provide reasonable assistance to the Fund in its notification of that breach to the relevant supervisory authority and those individuals impacted, as required by applicable Law. DST will not disclose or use Personal Information obtained from or on behalf of the Fund except in accordance with the lawful instructions of the Fund to carry out DST's obligations under, or as otherwise permitted pursuant to the terms of, its agreements with the Fund and to comply with applicable Law.

9.3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 13.3, DST shall maintain at a location other than its normal location appropriate redundant facilities for operational back up in the event of a power failure, disaster or other interruption. DST shall continuously back up Fund records and shall store the back up in a secure manner at a location other than its normal location, so that, in the event of a power failure, disaster or other interruption at such normal location, the Fund records, will be maintained intact and will enable DST to perform under this Agreement. DST will maintain a comprehensive business continuity plan and will provide an executive summary of such plan upon reasonable request of the Fund. Without limiting the foregoing, DST will test the adequacy of its business continuity plan at least annually and upon request, the Fund may participate in such test. Upon request by the Fund, DST will provide the Fund with a letter assessing the most recent business continuity test results. In the event of a business disruption that materially impacts DST's provision of services under this Agreement, DST will promptly notify the Fund of the disruption and the steps being implemented under the business continuity plan. Upon reasonable request, DST also shall discuss with senior management of the Fund (or personnel authorized by the Fund's senior management) the business continuity/disaster recovery plan of DST and/or provide a high-level presentation summarizing such plan.

9.4. DST shall deliver to the Funds on an annual basis and subject to customary disclaimers and indemnities required by the audit firms that prepare such reports a copy of a report prepared under Statement on SSAE No. 18 Service Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) Type II, as applicable to DST's application servers, database servers and related systems and equipment upon which Fun Confidential Information, Client Data, and/or Personal Data is maintained.

9.5. DST also agrees to implement commercially reasonable software and other appropriate measures to scan for, detect and prevent the transmission from DST's computers, hardware, networks and systems of any virus, malware, Trojan horse, worm, time bomb, drop dead device, or other malicious code.

**10. <u>DST Property</u>**

10.1 DST Property is and shall remain the property of DST or, when applicable, its Affiliates or suppliers. The Fund shall not acquire any license or right to use, sell, disclose, or otherwise exploit or benefit in any manner from, any DST Property, except as specifically set forth herein. The Fund shall not (unless required by Law) either before or after the termination of this Agreement, disclose to any Person not authorized by DST to receive the same, any information concerning the DST Property and shall use reasonable efforts to prevent any such disclosure. This Agreement shall not be construed as granting DST any ownership rights in the Customer Information.

**11. <u>Confidentiality</u>**

11.1 Each Party shall not at any time disclose to any Person any Confidential Information concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients or suppliers of the other Party or its Affiliates, except as permitted by this Section 11.

11.2 Each Party may disclose the other Party's Confidential Information:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In the case of the Fund, to each of its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents ("<u>Fund Representative</u>") who need to know such information for the purpose of carrying out its duties under, or receiving the benefits of or enforcing, this Agreement. The Fund shall ensure compliance by Fund Representatives with Section 11.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the case of DST, to Fund and each DST Associate, Fund Representative, investor, bank or broker, counterparty or agent thereof, or payment infrastructure provider who needs to know such information for the purpose of carrying out DST's duties under or enforcing this Agreement. DST shall ensure compliance by DST Associates with Section 11.1 but shall not be responsible for such compliance by any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) As may be required by applicable law or regulation, or pursuant to any legal or regulatory proceeding, investigation, audit, examination, subpoena, civil investigative demand or other similar process; provided that the disclosing Party (i) where reasonably practicable and to the extent legally permissible, provides the other Party with prompt written notice of the required disclosure so that the other Party may seek a protective order or take other analogous action, (ii) discloses no more of the other Party's Confidential Information than reasonably necessary and (iii) reasonably cooperates with actions of the other Party in seeking to protect its Confidential Information at that other Party's expense.

11.3 Neither Party shall use the other Party's Confidential Information for any purpose other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Each Party may retain a record of the other Party's Confidential Information for 7 years or as required by Law.

11.4 DST's ultimate parent company is subject to U.S. federal and state securities Law and may make disclosures that do not contain Confidential Information as it deems necessary to comply with such Law.

11.5 DST shall have no obligation to use Confidential Information of, or data obtained with respect to, any other client of DST in connection with the Services.

11.6 Upon the prior written consent of the Fund, DST shall have the right to identify Fund in connection with its marketing-related activities and in its marketing materials as a client of DST. Upon the prior written consent of DST, Fund shall have the right to identify DST and to describe the Services and the material terms of this Agreement in the offering documents of Fund. This Agreement shall not prohibit DST from using any Fund or Management data (including Client Data) in tracking and reporting on DST's clients generally or making public statements about such subjects as its business or industry; provided that neither Fund nor Management is named in such public statements without its prior written consent. If the Services include the distribution by DST of notices or statements to investors, DST may, upon advance notice to Fund, include reasonable notices describing those terms of this Agreement relating to DST and its liability and the limitations thereon; if investor notices are not sent by DST but rather by Fund or some other Person, Fund will reasonably cooperate with any request by DST to include such notices. The Fund shall not, in any communications with any Person, whether oral or written, make any representations stating or implying that DST is (i) providing valuations with respect to the securities, products or services of Fund, or verifying any valuations, (ii) verifying the existence of any assets in connection with the investments, products or services of Fund, or (iii) acting as a fiduciary, investment advisor, tax preparer or advisor, custodian or bailee with respect to Fund or any of its assets, investors or customers.

11.7 In the event the Fund obtains information from DST or the TA2000 System which is not intended for the Fund, the Fund agrees to (i) immediately, and in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours after discovery thereof, notify DST that unauthorized information has been made available to the Fund; (ii) not knowingly review, disclose, release, or in any way, use such unauthorized information; (iii) provide DST reasonable assistance in retrieving such unauthorized information and/or destroy such unauthorized information; and (iv) deliver to DST a certificate executed by an authorized officer of the Fund certifying that all such unauthorized information in the Fund's possession or control has been delivered to DST or destroyed as required by this provision.

11.8 DST and the Fund acknowledge that their obligation to protect Confidential Information is essential to the business interest of the Fund and DST, respectively, and that the disclosure of such information in breach of this Agreement may cause the Fund or DST immediate, substantial and irreparable harm, the value of which would be difficult to determine. Accordingly, the parties agree that, in addition to any other remedies that may be available in law, equity, or otherwise for the disclosure or use of Confidential Information in breach of this Agreement, the disclosing party shall be entitled to seek and obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive relief, or other equitable relief against the continuance of such breach.

11.9 DST shall maintain reasonable safeguards for maintaining in confidence any and all Fund Confidential Information, including, without limitation, the policies and procedures described in Section 11.7(ii). DST shall not, at any time, use any such Fund Confidential Information for any purpose other than as specifically authorized by this Agreement, or in writing by the Fund.

11.10 DST has implemented and maintains, and at a minimum agrees to comply with and continue to comply with, at each service location physical and information security and data protection safeguards against the destruction, loss, theft, unauthorized access, unauthorized use, or alteration of the Fund's Confidential Information in the possession of DST that will be no less rigorous than those described in the Information Security Schedule attached hereto as Appendix 2 and from time to time enhanced in accordance with changes in regulatory requirements. DST will, at a minimum, update its policies to remain compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, including, without limitation, the GLBA and the Mass Privacy Act. DST will meet with the Fund, at its request, on an annual basis to discuss information security safeguards. If DST or its agents discover or are notified that someone has violated security relating to the Fund's Confidential Information DST will promptly (a) notify the Fund of such violation, and (b) if the applicable Confidential Information was in the possession or under the control of DST or its agents at the time of such violation, DST will promptly (i) investigate, contain and address the violation, (ii) provide the Funds with information on the steps being taken to reduce the risk of a reoccurrence of such violation, and (iii) without limiting (and subject to) this Agreement, if requested by the Fund based on the facts and circumstances of the incident, provide credit monitoring, or other similar services or remedies as required by applicable law, for a one-year period (or such shorter or longer period required by applicable law) to shareholders of the Fund or others affected by the violation.

11.11 DST shall maintain systems located in DST's facilities that host Fund data or provide services under the Agreement in an environment that is designed to be physically secure and to allow access only to authorized individuals. A secure environment includes the availability of onsite security personnel on a 24 x 7 basis or equivalent means of monitoring locations supporting the delivery of services under the Agreement.

11.12 Section 11 shall not restrict the Fund from sharing information received from DST pursuant to Section 9.2 of this Agreement regarding information security threats including, without limitation, virus, malware, Trojan horse, worm, time bomb, drop dead device, or other malicious code, with third parties for the purpose of evaluating and enhancing the Fund's information security; provided that such third parties are subject to a written agreement with the Fund to keep any such information confidential.

**12. <u>Notices</u>**

12.1 Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices required or permitted under this Agreement or required by Law shall be effective only if in writing and delivered: (i) personally, (ii) by registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii) by receipted prepaid courier, (iv) by any confirmed facsimile or (v) by any electronic mail, to the relevant address or number listed below (or to such other address or number as a Party shall hereafter provide by notice to the other Parties). Notices shall be deemed effective when received by the Party to whom notice is required to be given.

**If to DST:**

DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.

333 W. 11<sup>th</sup> Street, 5<sup>th</sup> Floor

Kansas City, MO 64105

Attention: Legal Department

**<br> If to the Fund:**

[Name of Fund]

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237

Attention: President

With a copy to:

Federated Investors, Inc.

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Attention: General Counsel

**13.** **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**

13.1 <u>Amendment; Modification</u>. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by an authorized representative of each Party. No DST Associate has authority to bind DST in any way to any oral covenant, promise, representation or warranty concerning this Agreement, the Services or otherwise.

13.2 <u>Assignment</u>. Neither this Agreement nor any rights under this Agreement may be assigned or otherwise transferred by the Fund, in whole or in part, whether directly or by operation of Law, without the prior written consent of DST. DST may assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement: (i) to a successor in the event of a change in control of DST, (ii) to an Affiliate or (iii) in connection with an assignment or other transfer of a material part of DST's business, provided that the DST gives the Fund sixty (60) days' prior written notice of such assignment or transfer and such assignment or transfer does not impair the provision of services under this Agreement in any material respect, and the assignee or transferee agrees to be bound by all terms of this Agreement in place of DST. If DST assigns or transfers this Agreement pursuant to this Section 13.2 to an entity that is not an Affiliate of DST without the written consent of the Fund, the Fund shall have the option, exercisable for ninety (90) days after receiving written notice of such assignment or transfer (or for such longer period as may be mutually agreed by the Parties), to terminate this Agreement. Any attempted delegation, transfer or assignment prohibited by this Agreement shall be null and void. An acquisition, merger, reorganization, or change of control of a Fund resulting in the Fund as the surviving entity shall not be deemed to cause an assignment hereunder.

13.3 <u>Choice of Law; Choice of Forum</u>. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the Law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any Claim. Each Party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives to the fullest extent permitted by Law all rights to a trial by jury.

13.4 <u>Counterparts; Signatures</u>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when so executed will be deemed to be an original. Such counterparts together will constitute one agreement. Signatures may be exchanged via facsimile or electronic mail and shall be binding to the same extent as if original signatures were exchanged.

13.5 <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement (including any schedules, attachments, amendments and addenda hereto) contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous communications, representations, understandings and agreements, either oral or written, between the Parties with respect thereto. This Agreement sets out the entire liability of DST Associates related to the Services and the subject matter of this Agreement, and no DST Associate shall have any liability to the Fund or any other Person for, and the Fund hereby waives to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law recourse under, tort, misrepresentation or any other legal theory other than contract or equity.

13.6 <u>Force Majeure</u>. A Party will not be responsible for any Losses of property in their possession or for any failure to fulfill its duties or obligations hereunder if such Loss or failure is caused, directly or indirectly, by war, terrorist action, riot, rebellion, acts of God, strike, power failure, computer error or failure, delay or breakdown in communications or electronic transmission systems, or other analogous events reasonably beyond its control. DST shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the effects on the Services of any such event. Nothing in this Section 13.6 shall relieve DST of its obligations set forth in Section 9.3.

13.7 <u>Non-Exclusivity</u>. The duties and obligations of DST hereunder shall not preclude DST from providing services of a comparable or different nature to any other Person and to receive economic or other benefits in connection therewith. The Fund understands that DST may have commercial relationships with Data Suppliers and other providers of technology, data or other services that are used by the Fund.

13.8 <u>No Partnership</u>. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be deemed to, constitute a partnership or joint venture of any kind between or among any of the Parties.

13.9 <u>No Solicitation</u>. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of 12 months thereafter, the Fund will not directly or indirectly solicit the services of, or otherwise attempt to employ or engage any employee of DST or its Affiliates without the consent of DST; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prevent the Fund from soliciting employees through general advertising not targeted specifically at any or all DST Associates. If the Fund employs or engages any DST Associate during the term of this Agreement or the period of 12 months thereafter in contravention of this Section 13.9, the Fund agrees to pay for any fees and expenses (including recruiters' fees) incurred by DST or its Affiliates in hiring replacement personnel as well as any other remedies available to DST.

13.9 <u>No Warranties</u>. Except as expressly listed herein, DST makes no warranties, whether express, implied, contractual or statutory with respect to the Services. DST disclaims all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the Services. All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by Law are, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, excluded from this Agreement.

13.10 <u>Severance</u>. If any provision (or part thereof) of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If such modification is not practical, the relevant provision shall be deemed deleted. Any such modification or deletion of a provision shall not affect the validity, legality and enforceability of the rest of this Agreement. If a Party gives notice to another Party of the possibility that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate to amend such provision so that, as amended, it is valid, legal and enforceable and achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.

13.11 <u>Testimony</u>. If DST is required by a third party subpoena or otherwise, to produce documents, testify or provide other evidence regarding the Services, this Agreement or the operations of the Fund in any Action to which the Fund is a party or otherwise related to the Fund, the Fund shall reimburse DST for all costs and expenses, including the time of its professional staff at DST's standard rates and the cost of legal representation, that DST reasonably incurs in connection therewith.

13.12 <u>Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. This Agreement is entered into for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties and will not be interpreted in such a manner as to give rise to or create any rights or benefits of or for any other Person.

13.13 <u>Waiver</u>. No failure or delay by a Party to exercise any right or remedy provided under this Agreement or by Law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No exercise (or partial exercise) of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.

13.14 <u>Cooperation with Respect to Examinations and Audits</u>. DST shall provide assistance to and cooperate with the Fund with respect to any federal or state government-directed examinations and with the Fund's internal or external auditors in connection with any Fund-directed audits. For purposes of such examinations and audits, at the request of the Fund, DST will use all reasonable efforts to make available, during normal business hours of DST's facilities, all records and Policies solely as they directly pertain to DST's activities under or pursuant to this Agreement. Such audits and examinations shall be conducted at the Fund's expense and in a manner that will not interfere with DST's normal and customary conduct of its business activities. To the extent practicable, the Fund shall make every effort to coordinate Fund-directed audits so as to minimize the inconvenience to DST and, except as otherwise agreed by the parties, no more frequently than once a year. In connection with any Fund-directed audit, the Fund shall not physically access DST's systems and shall not conduct any testing on such systems. With respect to Fund-directed audits, DST shall provide such assistance in accordance with reasonable procedures and at reasonable frequencies, and the Fund shall provide reasonable advance notice of not less than three (3) business days to DST of such audits, and to the extent possible, of such examinations. DST may require any persons seeking access to its facilities to provide reasonable evidence of their authority. With respect to Fund- directed audits, DST may require such persons to execute a confidentiality agreement before granting access. On an annual basis, DST will provide the Fund with copies of its SOC 1 report.

 

*[Signatures appear on next page.]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names and on their behalf by and through their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **DST ASSET MANAGER SOLUTIONS, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **DST ASSET MANAGER SOLUTIONS, INC.** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A (OTHER THAN COLLECTIVE TRUSTS), SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A (OTHER THAN COLLECTIVE TRUSTS), SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/Rahul Kanwar | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/Peter J. Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Rahul Kanwar | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Peter J. Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | President/COO | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | Secretary |

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| **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS THAT ARE COLLECTIVE TRUSTS, SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED FUNDS THAT ARE COLLECTIVE TRUSTS, SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/Richard A. Novak |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Richard A. Novak |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | President |

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**Schedule A**

**Funds**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Date added to the contract | &nbsp;&nbsp;REGISTRANT NAME | &nbsp;&nbsp;SERIES NAME<br> (if applicable) | &nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer Agent Fund Number | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;325 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/31/2017 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adviser Series |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;813 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CONSERV MICROSHORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;564 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CONSERV MUNI MICRO | &nbsp;&nbsp;567 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;934 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;935 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;939 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;944 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;443 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;444 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;431 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;441 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;442 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT HY CREDIT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT HY CREDIT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;672 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;713 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;714 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;717 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;718 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;728 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;778 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;426 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;428 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;429 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;419 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;420 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;422 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;425 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. SMID FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. SMID FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;187 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;299 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;315 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/21/2016 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;EMERGING MARKETS CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;812 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/16/2010 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;BANK LOAN CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;850 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;938 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;HIGH YIELD BOND CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;871 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust III: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PROJECT AND TRADE FINANCE CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;148 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Funds: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;658 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;659 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;539 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;433 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;466 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;67 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;123 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/2007 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;352 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;353 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;355 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;354 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;401 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;163 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;146 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;757 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;758 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;759 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;154 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;677 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;650 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;656 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;679 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;409 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;415 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;418 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;661 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;663 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;662 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;251 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund Inc. |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;629 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;326 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;849 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;304 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;253 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;254 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;230 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;652 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;382 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;383 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;381 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;414 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;653 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2008 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;373 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;608 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;894 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;879 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Securities, Inc. |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV INCOME SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;166 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV INCOME SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;171 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV INCOME SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV INCOME SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;615 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;102 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc. |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;630 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;492 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;242 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;317 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;491 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Yield Trust: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;113 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;120 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;312 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;631 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;374 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;300 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;830 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;701 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;693 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;188 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;601 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;238 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;309 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;614 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERM CORP BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;303 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERM CORP BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;348 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;888 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;887 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;889 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;901 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;876 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;183 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;184 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;185 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;***FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***327*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***R6*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/18/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;292 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;638 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;607 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;579 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A2 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Index Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;867 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;156 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;153 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;151 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Trust |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT DUR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;969 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT DUR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;891 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT DUR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;840 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT DUR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;626 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;900 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;221 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;114 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;107 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;127 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Insurance Series |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MANAGED VOLATILITY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;333 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MANAGED VOLATILITY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;403 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES II | &nbsp;&nbsp;334 | &nbsp;&nbsp;-- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;250 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;336 | &nbsp;&nbsp;p |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;953 | &nbsp;&nbsp;p |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;957 | &nbsp;&nbsp;s |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT MONEY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;330 | &nbsp;&nbsp;s |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT MONEY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;402 | &nbsp;&nbsp;p |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES QUALITY BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;921 | &nbsp;&nbsp;p |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES QUALITY BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;929 | &nbsp;&nbsp;s |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;316 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;641 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;642 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;643 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;655 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;671 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;198 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Managed Pool Series: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND STRATEGY PORTFOLIO | &nbsp;&nbsp;157 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH-YIELD STRATEGY PORTFOLIO | &nbsp;&nbsp;744 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL BOND STRATEGY PORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;742 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2014 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL DIV STRATEGY | &nbsp;&nbsp;569 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MORTGAGE STRATEGY PORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;743 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Series: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;226 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;233 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;296 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;297 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;314 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;265 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;271 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;269 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;237 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;245 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;255 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;223 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;282 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;283 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;284 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;231 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;141 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;375 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;602 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;243 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;384 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MICHIGAN INTERM MUNICIPAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;145 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MICHIGAN INTERM MUNICIPAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;622 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;310 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;214 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;167 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;170 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;380 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;164 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;313 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;623 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PENNSYLVANIA MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;311 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PENNSYLVANIA MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;673 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short- Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;291 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;289 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;84 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;234 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;648 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;647 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;835 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;837 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;890 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;328 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;288 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;893 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;225 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;404 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;405 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;406 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;218 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;838 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;108 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;79 | &nbsp;&nbsp;y |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;192 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;896 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;831 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;609 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;611 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;103 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;104 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;105 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;119 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;106 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;695 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;697 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;682 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;78 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;739 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;800 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ws |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;809 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;810 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;806 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;386 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;385 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;158 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ADM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;703 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;395 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEL |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;484 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;***FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***707*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***SDG*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;613 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;636 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;637 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;970 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;971 | &nbsp;&nbsp;B |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;972 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;p |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;973 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL MMKT MGMT | &nbsp;&nbsp;136 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL MMKT MGMT | &nbsp;&nbsp;349 | &nbsp;&nbsp;EAG |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL MMKT MGMT | &nbsp;&nbsp;58 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL MMKT MGMT | &nbsp;&nbsp;219 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSITUTIONAL PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSITUTIONAL PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;143 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSITUTIONAL PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;396 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;858 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;821 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;820 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;852 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ws |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;839 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IV |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;855 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;833 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;878 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;825 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ws |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;857 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;911 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;851 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ws |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;854 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;914 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;913 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;915 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;485 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL PRIME VAL OBL | &nbsp;&nbsp;859 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL PRIME VAL OBL | &nbsp;&nbsp;853 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL PRIME VAL OBL | &nbsp;&nbsp;856 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ws |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;397 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;486 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TX-FREE CSH TR | &nbsp;&nbsp;42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TX-FREE CSH TR | &nbsp;&nbsp;73 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;862 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;398 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;702 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;cs |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. TREASURY CASH RSV | &nbsp;&nbsp;632 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. TREASURY CASH RSV | &nbsp;&nbsp;125 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;COLLECTIVE TRUSTS |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ISP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;RP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;yp |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL FIXED INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;45 |  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**By each of the Federated Funds Set forth on Exhibit A.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/Rahul Kanwar | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Rahul Kanwar | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: President/COO | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Secretary |

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**Schedule B**

**Transfer Agency Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. <u>General</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. As used in this <u>Schedule A</u>, the following additional terms have the following meanings:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) "ACH" shall mean the Automated Clearing House;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) "Bank" shall mean a nationally or regionally known banking institution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) "DTCC" shall mean the Depository Trust Clearing Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) "IRA" shall mean Individual Retirement Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) "Procedures" shall collectively mean DST's transfer agency procedures manual, third party check procedures, checkwriting draft procedures, Compliance + and identity theft programs and signature guarantee procedures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) "Program" shall mean Networking, Fund Serv or other DTCC program; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) "TA2000 System" shall mean DST's TA2000<sup>TM</sup> computerized data processing system for shareholder accounting.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Any references to Law shall be construed to mean the Law as amended to the date of the effectiveness of the applicable provision referencing the Law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Fund acknowledges that DST's ability to perform the Services is subject to the following dependencies:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Fund and other Persons that are not employees or agents of DST, whose cooperation is reasonably required for DST to provide the Services, providing cooperation, information and, as applicable, instructions to DST promptly, in agreed formats, by agreed media and within agreed timeframes as required to provide the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The communications systems operated by the Fund and other Persons that are not employees or agents of DST remaining fully operational.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The accuracy and completeness of any the Fund Data or other information provided to DST in connection with the Services by any Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Any warranty, representation, covenant or undertaking expressly made by the Fund under or in connection with this Agreement being and remaining true, correct and discharged at all relevant times.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The following Services will be performed by DST and, as applicable, are contingent on the performance by the Fund of the duties and obligations listed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**B. <u>SERVICES</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Scope of Agency Services; DST Obligations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. DST utilizing the TA2000 System will perform the following services:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) issuing, transferring and redeeming book entry shares or cancelling share certificates as applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) maintaining shareholder accounts on the records of the Fund on the TA2000 System in accordance with the instructions and information received by DST from the Fund, the Fund's distributor, manager or managing dealer, the Fund's investment adviser, the Fund's sponsor, the Fund's custodian, or the Fund's administrator and any other person whom the Fund names on Schedule C (each an "Authorized Person"), broker-dealers or shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) when and if a Fund participates in the DTCC, and to the extent DST supports the functionality of the applicable DTCC program:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) DST will accept and effectuate the registration and maintenance of accounts through the Program and the purchase, redemption, exchange and transfer of shares in such accounts through systems or applications offered via the Program in accordance with instructions transmitted to and received by DST by transmission from DTCC on behalf of broker-dealers and banks which have been established by, or in accordance with the instructions of, an Authorized Person, on the Dealer File maintained by DST,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) issuing instructions to the Funds' banks for the settlement of transactions between the Funds and DTCC (acting on behalf of its broker-dealer and bank participants),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) providing account and transaction information from each affected Fund's records on TA2000 in accordance with the applicable Program's rules, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) maintaining shareholder accounts on TA2000 through the Programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) providing control book, also known as transaction journal and super sheet which is a daily record for the Fund of all transactions and receipts and disbursements of money and securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) preparing shareholder meeting lists as needed for use in connection with shareholder meetings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) withholding, as required by federal law, taxes on shareholder accounts, performing and paying backup withholding as required for all shareholders, and preparing, filing and providing, in electronic format, the applicable U.S. Treasury Department information returns or K-1 data file, as applicable, to Fund's vendor of choice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) disbursing income dividends and capital gains distributions to shareholders and recording reinvestment of dividends and distributions in shares of the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) preparing and providing, in electronic format, a file to Fund's print vendor of choice in order that the vendor may prepare and send:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) confirmation forms for shareholders for all purchases and liquidations of shares of the Fund and other confirmable transactions in shareholders' accounts,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) copies of shareholder statements, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) shareholder reports and prospectuses provided by the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) providing or making available on-line daily and monthly reports as provided by the TA2000 System and as requested by the Fund or its management company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) maintaining those records necessary to carry out DST's duties hereunder, including all information reasonably required by the Fund to account for all transactions on TA2000 in the Fund shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) calculating the appropriate sales charge, if applicable and supported by TA2000, with respect to each purchase of the Fund shares as instructed by an Authorized Person, determining the portion of each sales charge payable to the dealer participating in a sale in accordance with schedules and instructions delivered to DST by the Fund's managing dealer or distributor or any other Authorized Person from time to time, disbursing dealer commissions collected to such dealers, deducting from all redemption proceeds any applicable contingent deferred sales charges or other appropriate fees and determining the portion of each sales charge payable to such managing dealer and disbursing such commissions to the managing dealer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) receiving correspondence pertaining to any former, existing or new shareholder account, processing such correspondence for proper recordkeeping, and responding to shareholder correspondence;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii) processing, generally on the date of receipt, purchases, redemptions, exchanges, or instructions, as applicable, to settle any mail or wire order purchases, redemptions or exchanges received in proper order as set forth in the prospectus and general exchange privilege applicable, and rejecting any requests not received in proper order (as defined by an Authorized Person or the Procedures as hereinafter defined);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv) pursue and enforce any claims related to or in connection with medallion signature guarantees and undertake all such reasonable efforts to seek any required collections in connection with such medallion signature guarantee claims;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv) provide daily data files to the Fund indicating the total number of shares issued and outstanding in each state for "blue sky" purposes as determined according to Proper Instructions delivered from time to time by the Fund to DST.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvi) providing to the Fund escheatment reports as requested by an Authorized Person with respect to the status of accounts and outstanding checks on TA2000; DST shall perform the following services (the "Core Escheatment Services") for, and to assist, the Fund in complying with state escheatment requirements: (i) identify and process the Fund's accounts that have returned post office mail ("RPO accounts"), inactive accounts and uncashed checks; (ii) perform all required lost shareholder searches in compliance with Rule 17Ad-17; (iii) perform all required state unclaimed property due diligence mailings based on state mailing schedules; (iv) provide pre-escheatment reports during January/February for the Fall cycle and November/December for the Spring/Summer cycles; (v) capture and maintain customer "date of last contact" and type of contact; and (vi) escheat abandoned and unclaimed assets based on applicable state dormancy periods and remittance schedules. In consideration of the performance of the Core Escheatment Services by DST, the Funds shall pay DST the Core Escheatment Service fees set forth in a separate fee letter. In addition to the Core Escheatment Services, DST has enhanced its unclaimed property administration ("UPA") services to include certain additional optional outreach capabilities DST shall provide the Outreach Services to the Fund in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvii) as mutually agreed upon by the parties as to the service scope and fees, answer telephone inquiries during mutually agreed upon times, each day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. DST shall answer and respond to inquiries from existing shareholders, prospective shareholders of the Fund and broker-dealers on behalf of such shareholders in accordance with the telephone scripts provided by the Fund to DST, such inquiries may include requests for information on account set-up and maintenance, general questions regarding the operation of the Fund, general account information including dates of purchases, redemptions, exchanges and account balances, requests for account access instructions and literature requests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvii) (where applicable) supporting Fund tender offers, including but not limited to: assistance with shareholder communication plan; coordination of tender offer materials; establishment of informational website; receipt, review and reconciliation of letters of transmittal; daily tracking, reconciliation and reporting of shares tendered; and issuing tax forms.

 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xix) in order to assist the Fund with the Fund's anti-money laundering responsibilities under the Bank Secrecy Act of 1973, US PATRIOT ACT and other applicable anti-money laundering laws, DST shall provide certain risk-based shareholder activity monitoring tools and procedures that are reasonably designed to: (i) promote the detection and reporting of potential money laundering activities; and (ii) assist in the verification of persons opening accounts with the Fund. If the Fund elects to have DST implement the anti-money laundering procedures and delegate the day-to-day operation of such anti-money laundering procedures to DST, the parties will agree to upon the applicable fees and the service scope and execute the attached appendix ("Appendix 1" entitled "AML Delegation") which may be changed from time to time subject to mutual written agreement between the parties;

 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xx) as mutually agreed upon by the parties as to the service scope and fees, provide any additional related services (i.e., pertaining to escheatments, abandoned property, garnishment orders, bankruptcy and divorce proceedings, Internal Revenue Service or state tax authority tax levies and summonses and all matters relating to the foregoing); and

 

's(xxi) upon request of the Fund and mutual agreement between the parties as to the scope and any applicable fees, DST may provide additional services to the Fund under the terms of this Schedule and the Agreement. Such services and fees shall be set forth in a writing and may be added by an amendment to, or as a statement of work under, this Schedule or the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. At the request of an Authorized Person, DST shall use reasonable efforts to provide the services set forth in Section 1.A of this Schedule A in connection with transactions (i) the processing of which transactions require DST to use methods and procedures other than those usually employed by DST to perform shareholder servicing agent services, (ii) involving the provision of information to DST after the commencement of the nightly processing cycle of the TA2000 System or (iii) which require more manual intervention by DST, either in the entry of data or in the modification or amendment of reports generated by the TA2000 System than is usually required by normal transactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. DST shall use reasonable efforts to provide the same services with respect to any new, additional functions or features or any changes or improvements to existing functions or features as provided for in the Fund's instructions, prospectus or application as amended from time to time, for the Fund provided DST is advised in advance by the Fund of any changes therein and the TA2000 System and the mode of operations utilized by DST as then constituted supports such additional functions and features. If any new, additional function or feature or change or improvement to existing functions or features or new service or mode of operation measurably increases DST's cost of performing the services required hereunder at the current level of service, DST shall advise the Fund of the amount of such increase and if the Fund elects to utilize such function, feature or service, DST shall be entitled to increase its fees by the amount of the increase in costs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. The Fund acknowledges that DST is currently using, and will continue to use, domestic or foreign DST affiliates to assist with software development and support projects for DST and/or for the Fund. As part of such support, the Fund acknowledges that such affiliates may access the Fund Confidential Information including, but not limited to, personally identifiable shareholder information (shareholder name, address, social security number, account number, etc.).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. The Fund shall add all new funds to the TA2000 System upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to DST provided that the requirements of the new funds are generally consistent with services then being provided by DST under the Agreement. If less than 60 days' prior notice is provided by the Fund, additional 'rush' fees may be applied by DST. Rates or charges for additional funds shall be as set forth in the Fee Letter for the remainder of the contract term except as such funds use functions, features or characteristics for which DST has imposed an additional charge as part of its standard pricing schedule. In the latter event, rates and charges shall be in accordance with DST's then-standard pricing schedule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F. The parties agree that to the extent that DST provides any services under the Agreement that relate to compliance by the Fund with the Code (or any other applicable tax law), it is the parties' mutual intent that DST will provide only printing, reproducing, and other mechanical assistance to the Fund and that DST will not make any judgments or exercise any discretion of any kind. The Fund agrees that it will provide express and comprehensive instructions to DST in connection with all of the services that are to be provided by DST under the Agreement that relate to compliance by the Fund with the Code (or any other applicable tax law), including providing responses to requests for direction that may be made from time to time by DST of the Fund in this regard.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G. The Fund instructs and authorizes DST to provide the services as set forth in the Agreement in connection with transactions on behalf of certain IRAs featuring the funds made available by the Fund. The Fund acknowledges and agrees that as part of such services, DST will act as service provider to the custodian for such IRAs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;H. If applicable, DST will make original issues of shares, or if shares are certificated, stock certificates upon written request of an officer of the Fund and upon being furnished with a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing such original issue, evidence regarding the value of the shares, and necessary funds for the payment of any original issue tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. Upon receipt of a Fund's written request, DST shall provide transmissions of shareholder activity to the print vendor selected by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;J. In the event that certificates for shares of the Fund shall be represented to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, DST, upon being furnished with an indemnity bond in such form and amount and with such surety as shall be reasonably satisfactory to it, is authorized to countersign a new certificate or certificates for the number of shares of the Fund represented by the lost or stolen certificate. In the event that certificates of the Fund shall be represented to have been lost, stolen, missing, counterfeited or recovered, DST shall file Form X-17F-1A as required by applicable federal securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;K. Shares of stock will be transferred in accordance with the instructions of the shareholders and, upon receipt of the Fund's instructions that shares of stock be redeemed and funds remitted therefor, such redemptions will be accomplished and payments dispatched provided the shareholder instructions are deemed by DST to be duly authorized. DST reserves the right to refuse to transfer, exchange, sell or redeem shares as applicable, until it is satisfied that the request is authorized, or instructed by the Fund.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;M. <u>Changes and Modifications</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) DST shall have the right, at any time, to modify any systems, programs, procedures or facilities used in performing its obligations hereunder; provided that the Fund will be notified as promptly as possible prior to implementation of such modifications and that no such modification or deletion shall materially adversely change or affect the operations and procedures of the Fund in using the TA2000 System hereunder, the Services or the quality thereof, or the reports to be generated by such system and facilities hereunder, unless the Fund is given thirty (30) days' prior notice to allow the Fund to change its procedures and DST provides the Fund with revised operating procedures and controls.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) All enhancements, improvements, changes, modifications or new features added to the TA2000 System however developed or paid for, including, without limitation, Client Requested Software (collectively, "Deliverables"), shall be, and shall remain, the confidential and exclusive property of, and proprietary to, DST. The parties recognize that during the Term of this Agreement the Fund will disclose to DST Confidential Information and DST may partly rely on such Confidential Information to design, structure or develop one or more Deliverables. Provided that, as developed, such Deliverable(s) contain no Confidential Information that identifies the Fund or any of its investors or which could reasonably be expected to be used to readily determine such identity, (i) the Fund hereby consents to DST's use of such Confidential Information to design, to structure or to determine the scope of such Deliverable(s) or to incorporate into such Deliverable(s) and that any such Deliverable(s), regardless of who paid for it, shall be, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive property of DST and (ii) the Fund hereby grants DST a perpetual, nonexclusive license to incorporate and retain in such Deliverable(s) Confidential Information of the Fund. All Confidential Information of the Fund shall be and shall remain the property of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Fund Obligations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. The Fund agrees to use its reasonable efforts to deliver to DST in Kansas City, Missouri, as soon as they are available, all of its shareholder account records.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. The Fund will provide DST written notice of any change in Authorized Personnel as set forth on Schedule C.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. The Fund will notify DST of material changes to its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws (e.g. in the case of recapitalization) that impact the services provided by DST under the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. If at any time the Fund receives notice or becomes aware of any stop order or other proceeding in any such state affecting such registration or the sale of the Fund's shares, or of any stop order or other proceeding under the federal securities laws affecting the sale of the Fund's shares, the Fund will give prompt notice thereof to DST.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Compliance</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. DST shall perform the services under this Schedule A in conformance with DST's present procedures as set forth in its Procedures with such changes or deviations therefrom as may be from time to time required or approved by the Fund, its investment adviser or managing dealer, or its or DST's counsel and the rejection of orders or instructions not in good order in accordance with the applicable prospectus or the Procedures. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DST's obligations shall be solely as are set forth in this Schedule and any of other obligations of the Fund under applicable law that DST has not agreed to perform on the Fund's behalf under this Schedule or the Agreement shall remain the Fund's sole obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. The Fund hereby advises DST that all of the shares of the Fund are sold by broker-dealers who have executed selling group or dealer agreements with the Fund pursuant to which agreements the affected broker-dealer has assumed all obligations and responsibilities under applicable laws with respect to customer identification procedures, identity theft and the red flag regulations and that, therefore, such obligations and responsibilities are not among the obligations and responsibilities that the Fund is employing DST to provide or fulfill. Any requirement to comply with applicable law with respect to any attempt to verify the identity of shareholders of the shares of the Fund shall remain with the Fund and the Fund's broker-dealers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Bank Accounts</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. DST, acting as agent for the Fund, is hereby authorized (1) to establish accounts in the name of, and to maintain on behalf of, the Fund, on the usual terms and conditions prevalent in the industry, including limits or caps (based on fees paid over some period of time or a flat amount, as required by the affected Bank on the maximum liability of such Banks) into which DST shall deposit the funds DST receives for payment of dividends, distributions, purchases of Fund shares, redemptions of Fund shares, commissions, corporate re-organizations (including recapitalizations or liquidations) or any other disbursements made by DST on behalf of the Fund provided for in this Schedule A, (2) to draw checks upon such accounts, to issue orders or instructions to the Bank for the payment out of such accounts as necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes for which such funds were provided to DST, and (3) to establish, to implement and to transact Fund business through ACH, draft processing, wire transfer and any other banking relationships, arrangements and agreements with such Bank as are necessary or appropriate to fulfill DST's obligations under the Agreement. DST, acting as agent for the Fund, is also hereby authorized to execute on behalf and in the name of the Fund, on the usual terms and conditions prevalent in the industry, including limits or caps (based on fees paid over some period of time or a flat amount, as required by the affected Bank) on the maximum liability of such Banks, agreements with banks for ACH, wire transfer, draft processing services, as well as any other services which are necessary or appropriate for DST to utilize to accomplish the purposes of this Schedule. In each of the foregoing situations the Fund shall be liable on such agreements with the Bank as if it itself had executed the agreement. Nothing in this section shall mitigate the obligations established pursuant to Section 6.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. DST is authorized and directed to stop payment of checks theretofore issued hereunder, but not presented for payment, when the payees thereof allege either that they have not received the checks or that such checks have been mislaid, lost, stolen, destroyed or through no fault of theirs, are otherwise beyond their control, and cannot be produced by them for presentation and collection, and, to issue and deliver duplicate checks in replacement thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Records</u>.

DST will maintain customary transfer agent records in connection with its agency in accordance with the transfer agent recordkeeping requirements under applicable federal securities laws. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, the records to be maintained and preserved by DST on the TA2000 System under the Agreement shall be maintained and preserved in accordance with the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Annual Purges by August 31: DST and the Fund shall mutually agree upon a date for the annual purge of the appropriate history transactions from the Transaction History (A88) file for accounts (both regular and tax advantaged accounts) that were open as of January 1 of the current year, such purge to be complete no later than August 31. Purges completed after this date will subject the Fund to the Aged History Retention fees set forth in the Fee Letter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Purge Criteria: In order to avoid the Aged History Retention fees, history data for regular or ordinary accounts (that is, non-tax advantaged accounts) must be purged if the confirmation date of the history transaction is prior to January 1 of the current year and history data for tax advantaged accounts (retirement and educational savings accounts) must be purged if the confirmation date of the history transaction is prior to January 1 of the prior year. All purged history information shall be retained on magnetic tape for 7 years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Purged History Retention Options (entail an additional fee): For the additional fees set forth on the Fee Letter, or as otherwise mutually agreed, then Fund may choose (i) to place purged history information on the Purged Transaction History (A19) table or (ii) to retain history information on the Transaction History (A88) file beyond the timeframes defined above. Retaining information on the A19 table allows for viewing of this data through online facilities and E-Commerce applications. This database does not support those histories being printed on statements and reports and is not available for on request job executions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Disposition of Books, Records and Canceled Certificates</u>.

DST may send periodically to the Fund, or to where designated by the Fund, all books, documents, and all records no longer deemed needed for current purposes, upon the understanding that such books, documents, and records will be maintained by the Fund under and in accordance with the requirements of applicable federal securities laws. Such materials will not be destroyed by the Fund without the consent of DST (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld), but will be safely stored for possible future reference.

**SCHEDULE C**

**AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL**

Pursuant to the terms of the Schedule A and the Agreement between the Fund and DST, the Fund authorizes the following Fund personnel to provide instructions to DST, and receive inquiries from DST in connection with Schedule A and the Agreement:

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| <u>Name</u> | <u>Title</u> |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| _____________________________ | ________________________________ |
| _____________________________ | ________________________________ |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |
| **_____________________________** | **________________________________** |

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This Schedule may be revised by the Fund by providing DST with a substitute Schedule C. Any such substitute Schedule C shall become effective twenty-four (24) hours after DST's receipt of the document and shall be incorporated into the Agreement.

**APPENDIX 1**

**ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING DELEGATION**

1. <u>Delegation.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1 In order to assist the Fund with the Fund's AML responsibilities under applicable AML laws, DST offers certain risk-based AML Procedures that are reasonably designed to: (i) promote the detection and reporting of potential money laundering activities; and (ii) assist in the verification of persons opening accounts with the Fund. The Fund has had an opportunity to review the AML Procedures with DST and desires to implement the AML Procedures as part of the Fund's overall AML program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2 Accordingly, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Fund hereby instructs and directs DST to implement the AML Procedures as set forth in Section 4 below on the Fund's behalf and delegates to DST the day-to-day operation of the AML Procedures. The AML Procedures set forth in Section 4 may be amended, from time to time, by mutual agreement of the Fund and DST upon the execution by such parties of a revised Appendix 1 bearing a later date than the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3 DST agrees to perform such AML Procedures, with respect to the ownership of Shares in the Fund for which DST maintains the applicable shareholder information, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. <u>Consent to Examination.</u> In connection with the performance by DST of the AML Procedures, DST understands and acknowledges that the Fund remains responsible for assuring compliance with the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 ("**USA PATRIOT Act")** and that the records DST maintains for the Fund relating to the AML Program may be subject, from time to time, to examination and/or inspection by federal regulators in order that the regulators may evaluate such compliance. DST hereby consents to such examination and/or inspection and agrees to cooperate with such federal examiners in connection with their review. For purposes of such examination and/or inspection, DST will use its best efforts to make available, during normal business hours and on reasonable notice all required records and information for review by such examiners.

3. <u>Limitation on Delegation.</u> The Fund acknowledges and agrees that in accepting the delegation hereunder, DST is agreeing to perform only the AML Procedures, as may be amended from time to time, and is not undertaking and shall not be responsible for any other aspect of the AML Program or for the overall compliance by the Fund with the USA PATRIOT Act or for any other matters that have not been delegated hereunder. Additionally, the parties acknowledge and agree that DST shall only be responsible for performing the AML Procedures with respect to the ownership of, and transactions in, Shares in the Fund for which DST maintains the applicable Fund shareholder information.

4. <u>AML Procedures[1](#note_ftn1)</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 Consistent with the services provided by DST and with respect to the ownership of Shares in the Fund for which DST maintains the applicable Fund shareholder information, DST shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On a daily basis, submit all new customer account registrations and registration changes against the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") database, the Politically Exposed Persons ("PEP") database, and such other lists or databases as may be required from time to time by applicable regulatory authorities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Submit all account registrations through OFAC database, the PEP database, and such other lists or databases as may be required from time to time by applicable regulatory authorities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) On a daily basis, submit special payee information from checks, outgoing wires and systematic withdrawal files through the OFAC database;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Review certain types of redemption transactions that occur within thirty-four (34) days of an account establishment, registration change, or banking information change (e.g. redemption by wire within 34 days of banking information change; rapid depletion of account balance after establishment; and redemption by check within 34 days of address change);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Review wires sent pursuant to banking instructions other than those on file with DST;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Review accounts with small balances followed by large purchases;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Review accounts with frequent activity within a specified date range followed by a large redemption;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Review purchase and redemption activity by check that meets or exceeds $100,000 threshold on any given day;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Determine when a suspicious activity report ("SAR") should be filed as required by regulations applicable to mutual funds; prepare and file the SAR; provide the Fund with a copy of the SAR within a reasonable time after filing; and notify the Fund if any further communication is received from the U.S. Department of the Treasury or other law enforcement agencies regarding such filing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Compare account information to any FinCEN request received by the Fund and provided to DST pursuant to USA PATRIOT Act Sec. 314(a). Provide the Fund with the necessary information for it to respond to such request within required time frame;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) (i) Take reasonable steps to verify the identity of any person seeking to become a new customer of the Fund and notify the Fund in the event such person cannot be verified, (ii) Maintain records of the information used to verify the person's identity, as required, and (iii) Determine whether the person appears on any lists of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations provided to the Fund by any government agency;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Except with respect to any entities excluded under applicable regulation: (i) take reasonable steps to verify the identity of legal entities seeking to become new customers of the Fund, including verifying the identity of the natural person(s) retaining ownership or controlling interest in such legal entity (the " Beneficial Owner(s)"), as such ownership and controlling interests are defined in 31 C.F.R. 1010.230, (ii) notify the Fund in the event that the identity of such Beneficial Owner(s) is not provided upon request to such entity or cannot be verified, (iii) maintain records of the information used to verify such Beneficial Owners, as required, and (iv) determine whether such persons appear on any lists of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations provided to the Fund by any government agency;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Conduct due diligence and if required, enhanced due diligence in accordance with 31 C.F.R. 103.176(b) for new and existing correspondent accounts for foreign financial institutions (as defined in 31 C.F.R. 103.175). DST will perform an assessment of the money laundering risk presented by the account based on a consideration of relevant factors in accordance with applicable law and information provided by the foreign financial institution in a financial institution questionnaire. If an account is determined to have a medium or above risk-ranking, DST will monitor the account on a monthly basis for unusual activity. In the situation where due diligence cannot be completed with respect to an account, DST will contact the Fund's AML Officer for further instruction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Upon the request by the Fund, conduct due diligence to determine if the Fund is involved with any foreign jurisdiction, institution, class of transactions and a type of account designated, from time to time, by the U.S. Department of Justice in order to identify and take certain "special measures" against such entities as required under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act (31 C.F.R. 103.193).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Create and retain records required under 31 CFR 103.33 in connection with the transmittals of funds in amounts equal to or in excess of $3,000, and transmit such information on the transactions to the receiving financial institutions.

4.1 In the event that DST detects activity as a result of the foregoing procedures, which necessitates the filing by DST of a SAR or other similar report or notice to OFAC, then DST shall also immediately notify the Fund, unless prohibited by applicable law.

**APPENDIX 2**

**INFORMATION SECURITY SCHEDULE** 

All capitalized terms not defined in this Information Security Schedule (this "Security Schedule") shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement by and between DST and each of the funds listed on Exhibit A thereto (each such fund, or series thereof, severally, and not jointly, the "Fund") dated March 1, 2022 (the "Agreement").

DST and Fund hereby agree that DST shall maintain and comply with an information security policy ("Security Policy") that satisfies the requirements set forth below; provided, that, because information security is a highly dynamic space (where laws, regulations and threats are constantly changing), DST reserves the right to make changes to its information security controls at any time and at the sole discretion of DST in a manner that it believes does not materially reduce the protection it applies to Fund Data.

From time to time, DST may subcontract services performed under the Agreement (to the extent provided for under the Agreement) or provide access to Fund Data or its network to a subcontractor or other third party; provided, that, such subcontractor or third party implements and maintains security measures DST believes are at least as stringent as those described in this Security Schedule.

For the purposes of this Schedule "prevailing industry practices and standards" refers to standards among financial institutions, including mutual funds, and third parties providing financial services to financial institutions.

**1. Objective.** 

The objective of DST's Security Policy and related information security program is to implement data security measures reasonably designed in material respects to be consistent with applicable prevailing industry practices and standards ("Objective"). In order to meet such Objective, DST uses commercially reasonable efforts to:

a. Protect the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all confidential data and information disclosed by or on behalf of Fund to, or otherwise comes into the possession of DST, in connection with the provision of services under the Agreement and to the extent the same is deemed confidential information under the terms of the Agreement (collectively, "Fund Data"). For the avoidance of doubt, and without limiting the foregoing, "Fund Data" includes all Confidential Information of the Fund and its agents or service providers, including, without limitation all "Customer Information," as contemplated in the Agreement;

b. Protect against accidental, unauthorized, unauthenticated or unlawful access, copying, use, processing, disclosure, alteration, transfer, loss or destruction of the Fund Data;

c. Comply with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations that are relevant to the handling, processing and use of Fund Data by DST in accordance with the Agreement; and

d. Implement customary administrative, physical, technical, procedural and organizational safeguards.

e. Implement means and technology to encrypt Fund Data, mutually acceptable between the Fund and DST, while in transit to and from DST.

**2. Risk Assessments.** 

a. **Risk Assessment** - DST shall, at least annually, perform risk assessments that are designed to identify material threats (both internal and external) against Fund Data, the likelihood of those threats Schedule 10.2 p.2 occurring and the impact of those threats upon DST organization to evaluate and analyze the appropriate level of information security safeguards ("Risk Assessments").

b. **Risk Mitigation** - DST shall use commercially reasonable efforts to manage, control and remediate threats identified in the Risk Assessments that it believes are likely to result in material unauthorized access, copying, use, processing, disclosure, alteration, transfer, loss or destruction of Fund Data, consistent with the Objective, and commensurate with the sensitivity of the Fund Data and the complexity and scope of the activities of DST pursuant to the Agreement.

c. **Security Controls Testing** - DST shall, on approximately an annual basis, engage an independent external party to conduct a review (including information security) of DST's systems that are related to the provision of services. DST shall have a process to review and evaluate high risk findings resulting from this testing.

**3. Security Controls.** Annually, upon Fund's reasonable request, DST shall provide Fund's Chief Information Security Officer or his or her designee with a summary of its corporate information security policy and an opportunity to discuss DST's information security measures, and a high level and non-confidential summary of any penetration testing related to the provision of in-scope services . DST shall review its Security Policy annually.

**4. Organizational Security.** 

a. **Responsibility** - DST shall assign responsibility for information security management to qualified personnel only.

b. **Access** - DST shall permit only those personnel performing roles supporting the provision of services under the Agreement to access Fund Data.

c. **Confidentiality** - DST personnel who have accessed or otherwise been made known of Fund Data shall maintain the confidentiality of such information in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

d. **Training -** DST will provide information security training to its personnel on approximately an annual basis.

**5. Asset Management.** 

a. **Data Sensitivity** - DST acknowledges that it understands the sensitivity of Fund Data.

b. **External Hosting Facilities** – DST shall implement controls, consistent with applicable prevailing industry practices and standards, regarding the collection, use, storage and/or disclosure of Fund Data by an external hosting provider.

**6. Physical Security.** 

a. **Securing Physical Facilities** - DST shall maintain systems located in DST facilities that host Fund Data or provide services under the Agreement in an environment that is designed to be physically secure and to allow access only to authorized individuals. A secure environment includes the availability of onsite security personnel on a 24 x 7 basis or equivalent means of monitoring locations supporting the delivery of services under the Agreement.

b. **Physical Security of Media** - DST shall implement controls, consistent with applicable prevailing industry practices and standards, that are designed to deter the unauthorized viewing, copying, alteration or removal of any media containing Fund Data. Removable media on which Fund Data is Schedule 10.2 p.3 stored by DST (including thumb drives, CDs, and DVDs, and PDAS) will be encrypted based on DST encryption policies.

c. **Media Destruction** - DST shall destroy removable media and any mobile device (such as discs, USB drives, DVDs, back-up tapes, laptops and PDAs) containing Fund Data or use commercially reasonable efforts to render Fund Data on such physical media unintelligible if such media or mobile device is no longer intended to be used. All backup tapes that are not destroyed must meet the level of protection described in this Security Schedule until destroyed or rendered irretrievable.

d. **Paper Destruction** - DST shall shred all paper waste containing Fund Data and dispose in a secure and confidential manner making it unrecoverable.

**7. Communications and Operations Management.** 

a. **Network Penetration Testing** - DST shall, on approximately an annual basis, contract with an independent third party to conduct a network penetration test on its network having access to or holding or containing Fund Data. DST shall have a process to review and evaluate high risk findings resulting from this testing.

b. **Data Protection During Transmission -** DST shall encrypt, using an industry standard encryption algorithm, personally identifiable Fund Data when such data is transmitted.

c. **Data Loss Prevention -** DST shall implement a data leakage program that is designed to identify, detect, monitor and document Fund Data leaving DST's control without authorization in place.

d. **Malicious Code –** DST shall implement controls that are designed to detect the introduction or intrusion of malicious code on information systems handling or holding Fund Data and implement a process for removing said malicious code from information systems handling or holding Fund Data.

**8. Access Controls.** 

a. **Authorized Access** - DST shall have controls that are designed to maintain the logical separation such that access to systems hosting Fund Data and/or being used to provide services to Fund will uniquely identify each individual requiring access, grant access only to authorized personnel based on the principle of least privileges, and prevent unauthorized access to Fund Data.

b. **User Access** - DST shall have a process to promptly disable access to Fund Data by any DST personnel who no longer requires such access. DST will also promptly remove access of Fund personnel upon receipt of notification from Fund.

c. **Authentication Credential Management** - DST shall communicate authentication credentials to users in a secure manner, with a proof of identity check of the intended users.

d. **Multi-Factor Authentication for Remote Access** - DST shall use multi factor authentication and a secure tunnel, or another strong authentication mechanism, when remotely accessing DST's internal network.

**9. Use of Laptop and Mobile Devices in connection with the Agreement.** 

a. **Encryption Requirements** – DST will not locally store Fund Data on any laptops or mobile devices (e.g., Blackberries, PDAs) managed by DST.

b. **Secure Storage** - DST shall require that all laptops and mobile devices be securely stored Schedule 10.2 p.4 whenever out of the personnel's immediate possession.

c. **Inactivity Timeout** - DST shall employ access and password controls as well as inactivity timeouts of no longer than fifteen (15) minutes on laptops, desktops and mobile devices managed by DST and used by DST's personnel.

**10. Information Systems Acquisition Development and Maintenance.** a. **Fund Data** – Fund Data shall only be used by DST for the purposes specified in the Agreement. b. **Virus Management -** DST shall maintain a malware protection program designed to deter malware infections, detect the presence of malware within DST environment.

**11. Incident Event and Communications Management.** 

a. **Incident Management/Notification of Breach** - DST shall develop, implement and maintain an incident response plan that specifies actions to be taken when DST or one of its subcontractors suspects or detects that a party has gained material unauthorized access to Fund Data or systems or applications containing any Fund Data (the "Response Plan"). Such Response Plan shall include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i. **Escalation Procedures** - An escalation procedure that includes notification to senior managers and appropriate reporting to regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This procedure shall provide for reporting of incidents that compromise the confidentiality of Fund Data (including backed up data) to Fund via telephone or email (and provide a confirmatory notice in writing as soon as practicable); provided that the foregoing notice obligation is excused for such period of time as DST is prohibited by law, rule, regulation or other governmental authority from notifying Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii. **Incident Reporting** - DST will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly furnish to Fund information that DST has regarding the general circumstances and extent of such unauthorized access to the Fund Data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii. **Investigation and Prevention** - DST shall reasonably assist Fund in investigating of any such unauthorized access and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to: (A) cooperate with Fund in its efforts to comply with statutory notice or other legal obligations applicable to Fund or its clients arising out of unauthorized access and to seek injunctive or other equitable relief; (B) cooperate with Fund in litigation and investigations against third parties reasonably necessary to protect its proprietary rights; and (C) take reasonable actions necessary to mitigate loss from any such authorized access.

**FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT**

This First Amendment (the "***First Amendment***") to the Transfer Agency and Services Agreement dated June 1, 2022 (the "***Agreement***") is entered into as of July 2 2022, 2022, between each of the investment vehicles listed on Schedule A of the Agreement, as amended hereto (the "***Funds***") and DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. ("***DST***", and together with the Funds, each a "***Party***" and collectively, the "***Parties***").

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2022, the Parties executed the Agreement by which the Funds agreed to engage DST to provide certain transfer agency services for the Funds and DST agreed to provide such services in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend Schedule A to the Agreement and make certain other changes;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements set forth in the Agreement, the Parties hereby agree to enter into this First Amendment as follows:

1. Schedule A to the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the Schedule A attached to this First Amendment.

2. The first paragraph of Appendix 2 of the Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following text:

"All capitalized terms not defined in this Information Security Schedule (this "Security Schedule") shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement by and between DST and each of the funds listed on Schedule A thereto (each such fund, or series thereof, severally, and not jointly, the "Fund") dated June 1, 2022 (the "Agreement")."

*[First Amendment to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement signature page follows.]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this First Amendment as of the date first above written.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **DST ASSET MANAGER SOLUTIONS, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **DST ASSET MANAGER SOLUTIONS, INC.** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED HERMES FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A (OTHER THAN COLLECTIVE TRUSTS), SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED HERMES FUNDS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A (OTHER THAN COLLECTIVE TRUSTS), SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/ Nick Wright | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/ Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Nick Wright | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | Authorized Signatory | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | Secretary |

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| **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED HERMES FUNDS THAT ARE COLLECTIVE TRUSTS, SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** | **BY EACH OF THE FEDERATED HERMES FUNDS THAT ARE COLLECTIVE TRUSTS, SEVERALLY AND NOT JOINTLY** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> By: | /s/ Richard A. Novak |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Name: | Richard A. Novak |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Title: | President |

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Schedule A<br> 1-Aug-24<br> Funds

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Date added to the contract** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**REGISTRANT NAME** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**SERIES NAME (if applicable)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Transfer Agent Fund Number** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Class** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;96 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ADJUSTABLE RATE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;325 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/31/2017 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adviser Series |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;813 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;818 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CONSERV MICROSHORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;564 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CONSERV MUNI MICRO | &nbsp;&nbsp;567 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;934 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;935 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;431 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;441 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;442 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT HY CREDIT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SDG ENGAGEMENT HY CREDIT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;672 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;713 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;714 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;717 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;718 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;728 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;778 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;426 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;428 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ss |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;429 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;419 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;422 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;425 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. SMID FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;165 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;299 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;315 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/21/2016 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;EMERGING MARKETS CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;812 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/16/2010 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;BANK LOAN CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;850 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;938 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;HIGH YIELD BOND CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;871 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Trust III: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PROJECT AND TRADE FINANCE CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;148 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Funds: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;639 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;658 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;659 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;670 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CLOVER SMALL VALUE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;539 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;433 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL STRATEGIC VAL DIV FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;466 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;66 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;70 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;74 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;123 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/2007 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;352 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;353 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;355 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;354 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN LARGE CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;401 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;163 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;146 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;757 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;759 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SMALL CAP FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;154 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;677 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;650 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;656 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT MID CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;679 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/2008 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;409 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;415 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRUDENT BEAR FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;418 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;661 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;663 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;662 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC VALUE DIVIDEND | &nbsp;&nbsp;251 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund Inc. |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;34 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;241 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;326 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;849 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EQUITY INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;304 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;253 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;254 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;230 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;382 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;383 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;381 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;414 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;653 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2008 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;608 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;894 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;232 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;879 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;36 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;102 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund *(formerly Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc)* |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SUSTAINABLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;492 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SUSTAINABLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;242 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SUSTAINABLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;317 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SUSTAINABLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;491 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Yield Trust: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;77 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;113 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;120 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;430 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OPPORTNSTC HI-YLD BND | &nbsp;&nbsp;38 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;312 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;244 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;374 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;300 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;830 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;701 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;693 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FLTG RATE STR INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;687 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;238 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;309 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES | &nbsp;&nbsp;614 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERM CORP BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;303 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERM CORP BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;348 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;*FEDERATED HERMES INTERM CORP BOND FUND* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*387* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*R6* |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;887 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;889 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;901 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI & STOCK ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;876 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;183 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;184 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;185 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INFL PROTECTED SEC FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;327 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/18/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;292 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;65 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;638 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;607 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Index Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;39 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;895 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;281 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MAX-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;867 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;156 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;153 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MID-CAP INDEX FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;151 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Trust |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;969 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;891 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;840 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOV ULTRASHORT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;626 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;828 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;829 | &nbsp;&nbsp; C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;900 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTL HIGH YIELD BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;221 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;114 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;63 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;107 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT TOTAL RETURN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;127 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Insurance Series |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MANAGED VOLATILITY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;333 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MANAGED VOLATILITY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;403 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES FUND U.S. GOV SECURITIES II | &nbsp;&nbsp;334 | &nbsp;&nbsp;-- |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT MONEY FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;330 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;250 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH INCOME BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;336 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;953 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN FUND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;957 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES QUALITY BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;921 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES QUALITY BOND II | &nbsp;&nbsp;929 | &nbsp;&nbsp;S |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;152 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;240 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN BOND FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;316 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;641 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;643 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;655 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;671 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;198 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Managed Pool Series: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORPORATE BOND STRATEGY PORTFOLIO | &nbsp;&nbsp;157 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES HIGH-YIELD STRATEGY PORTFOLIO | &nbsp;&nbsp;744 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL BOND STRATEGY PORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;742 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2014 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL DIV STRATEGY | &nbsp;&nbsp;569 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2005 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MORTGAGE STRATEGY PORT | &nbsp;&nbsp;743 |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Series: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;224 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;226 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT ALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;233 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;285 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;296 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;297 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT BALANCED FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;314 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;265 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;267 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;269 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;*FEDERATED HERMES MDT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*199* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*R6* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;237 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;245 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;255 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP CORE FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;223 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;282 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;283 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;284 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MDT SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;231 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc: |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;141 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;375 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;243 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL BOND FUND INC. | &nbsp;&nbsp;384 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/2006 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;310 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;214 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;167 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNI HIGH YIELD ADVT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;380 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;164 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;313 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES OHIO MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;623 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PENNSYLVANIA MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;311 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PENNSYLVANIA MUNI INCOME | &nbsp;&nbsp;673 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short- Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;291 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SH-INT MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;289 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;234 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;648 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN GOVT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;647 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;835 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CORE BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;837 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;328 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;288 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;893 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;225 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;404 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;406 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;218 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;838 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;108 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES ULTRASHORT BOND FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;344 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-TERM GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;192 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;896 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES SHORT-INTERMEDIATE GOV'T FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;47 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;831 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;609 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES EMERGING MARKET DEBT FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;611 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;103 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;105 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;119 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;106 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;110 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;695 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;697 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTL SMALL-MID COMPANY FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;682 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust |  |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;78 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;739 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;80 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;800 | &nbsp;&nbsp;WS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;280 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;809 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CALIFORNIA MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;810 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;806 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;386 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;385 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;805 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;158 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ADM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;117 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;703 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;395 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;7 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEL |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;484 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;707 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SDG |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;613 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;636 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVT OBLIGATIONS TAX-MGD FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;637 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;970 | &nbsp;&nbsp;A |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;972 | &nbsp;&nbsp;C |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;807 | &nbsp;&nbsp;P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES GOVERNMENT RESERVES FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;973 | &nbsp;&nbsp;F |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSITUTIONAL PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSITUTIONAL PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;396 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;858 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;821 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;820 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;852 | &nbsp;&nbsp;WS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;839 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IV |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;855 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;833 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;878 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;825 | &nbsp;&nbsp;WS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES NEW YORK MUNI CASH TRUST | &nbsp;&nbsp;111 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;857 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;911 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;851 | &nbsp;&nbsp;WS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;854 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;914 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;913 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;915 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES PRIME CASH OBLIGATIONS FD | &nbsp;&nbsp;485 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;15 | &nbsp;&nbsp;WS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;397 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TAX-FREE OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;486 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TX-FREE CSH TR | &nbsp;&nbsp;42 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL TX-FREE CSH TR | &nbsp;&nbsp;73 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;583 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ADM |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;115 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;577 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;862 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CAP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;584 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CMS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;68 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;576 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;398 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;578 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEL |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;702 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TR |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;54 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;52 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CII |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;59 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES TR FOR U.S. TRSY OBLIGATIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;585 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2004 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES US TRSY CASH RESERVES | &nbsp;&nbsp;575 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ADM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES US TRSY CASH RESERVES | &nbsp;&nbsp;573 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AVR |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES US TRSY CASH RESERVES | &nbsp;&nbsp;572 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRM |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES US TRSY CASH RESERVES | &nbsp;&nbsp;574 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEL |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. TREASURY CASH RSV | &nbsp;&nbsp;632 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES U.S. TREASURY CASH RSV | &nbsp;&nbsp;125 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IS |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**COLLECTIVE TRUSTS** |  |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;ISP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;25 | &nbsp;&nbsp;RP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;26 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;27 | &nbsp;&nbsp;yp |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;35 | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6P |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES CAPITAL PRESERVATION FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;40 | &nbsp;&nbsp;IP |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FEDERATED HERMES INSTITUTIONAL FIXED INCOME FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;45 |  |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;SS&C GIDS, Inc.<br> (successor by assignment to DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Nicholas Wright | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Nicholas Wright | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Peter Germain |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Authorized Signatory | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Secretary |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;By each of the Federated Hermes Funds that are Collective Trusts, severally and not jointly. |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Richard A. Novak |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Richard A. Novak |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: President |

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[1](#note_ftnref1) The accounts, transactions, items and activity reviewed in each case are subject to certain standard exclusions as set forth in written procedures of DST, which have been made available to the Fund and which may be modified from time to time.

## Ex-99.H

Exhibit 28 (h)(3) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED**

**AGREEMENT**

**for**

**ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES**

This Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services (the "**Agreement**") is made, severally and not jointly, as of **September 1, 2022**, by each of the registered investment companies listed on **Exhibit A** hereto, each having its principal office and place of business at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086 (collectively, the "**Investment Company**"), and FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, a Delaware statutory trust, having its principal office and place of business at Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779 ("**FAS**"). The Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that Third Amended and Restated Agreement for Administrative Services by and between the Investment Company and FAS dated September 1, 2021, as amended, (the "**Superseded Agreement**").

**WHEREAS**, each investment company subject to this Agreement is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "**1940 Act**"), with authorized and issued shares of capital stock or beneficial interest ("**Shares**");

**WHEREAS**, certain investment companies subject to this Agreement are "series companies" as defined in Rule 18f-2 under the 1940 Act and, as used in this Agreement, the term "**Fund**" refers to either (i) an individual portfolio of such a series company or (ii) an investment company that is not organized as a series company, and the term "**Funds**" refers to all such portfolios and investment companies, collectively;

**WHEREAS**, certain of the Funds operate as exchange traded funds (each an **"ETF"**) in accordance with Rule 6c-11 under the 1940 Act (the **"ETF Rule"**);

**WHEREAS**, Shares of each Fund other than the ETFs may be subdivided into classes (each a "**Class**") as provided in Rule 18f-3 under the 1940 Act;

**WHEREAS**, the Investment Company wishes to appoint FAS as its administrator to provide it with Administrative Services (as herein defined) and FAS desires to accept such appointment;

**WHEREAS**, Investment Company and FAS are parties to the Superseded Agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof; and

**WHEREAS**, Investment Company and FAS desire to amend the Superseded Agreement by amending and restating the same in its entirety on the terms set forth herein;

**NOW THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

**<u>Article 1. Appointment</u>.**

The Investment Company hereby appoints FAS as Administrator for the period on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. FAS hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services set forth in Article 2 of this Agreement in return for the compensation set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement.

**<u>Article 2. FAS Duties</u>.**

As Administrator, and subject to the supervision and control of the Investment Company's Board of Trustees/Directors (the "**Board**"), FAS will provide facilities, equipment, and personnel to perform or cause to be performed the following "**Administrative Services**" for operation of the business and affairs of the Investment Company and each of its Funds, as such Administrative Services are applicable to each Fund, and any additional Administrative Services that FAS shall agree in writing to perform, or cause to be performed, for the Investment Company with respect to any Fund from time to time:

**A. LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES**

1. Prepare, file, and maintain the Investment Company's governing documents and any amendments thereto, including the charter documents, the by-laws and minutes of meetings of the Board, Board Committees and Shareholders.

2. Prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "**SEC**") and the appropriate state securities authorities: (i) the registration statements for the Investment Company and the Investment Company's Shares and all amendments thereto, (ii) annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders and other applicable regulatory reports and communications; (iii) proxy materials; (iv) notices pursuant to Rule 24f-2; and (v) such other documents all as may be necessary to enable the Investment Company to continuously offer its shares.

3. For each Fund that is an ETF, prepare and file with NYSE Arca, Inc., the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (each an **"Exchange"**), as applicable, (i) an initial listing application; and (ii) such other documents, reports and filings as may be required by the applicable Exchange for the ETF to maintain the listing of its Shares on the Exchange and to otherwise comply with the rules of the Exchange.

4. Prepare and administer contracts on behalf of the Investment Company and supervise relationships with the Investment Company's other service providers, including , the Investment Company's investment advisers, sub-advisers, fund accountants, custodians, transfer agents, distributors, and in the case of ETFs, authorized participants, subject to any terms and conditions established by the Board and the requirements of the 1940 Act, such supervision may include the engagement of outside consultants from time to time, at FAS's expense, to review the relationship contracts and recommend changes designed to reduce Fund expenses.

5. Provide due diligence of the Investment Company's other service providers, including, the Investment Company's investment advisers, sub-advisers, fund accountants, custodians, transfer agents, distributors, and in the case of ETFs, authorized participants, to the extent not otherwise provided by the Investment Company's other service providers.

6. Arrange for and attend shareholders' meetings; prepare the Investment Company's representatives who will attend shareholder meetings and all necessary materials in connection with such meetings including, a written script for such meetings, minutes and any follow-up documents.

7. Provide the Investment Company with legal guidance with respect to its regulated activities, including prospectus disclosures, investment activities, affiliated transactions, investment in senior securities, sales, redemptions and exchanges, distribution of income and capital gains, distribution of Shares, Board composition, code of ethics, fidelity bond, custodial services and service provider contracts and the general application of securities laws and regulations to the Investment Company's business and provide or arrange for all other legal services that constitute Administrative Service required by the Investment Company and not otherwise provided for under this Agreement (it being understood that various legal services will be provided to the Investment Company, the Board and the Independent Trustees at the expense of the Investment Company, as described herein).

8. Supervise outside legal counsel retained at the expense of the Investment Company with respect to litigation brought by the Investment Company (including participation in class-action lawsuits) and against the Investment Company and negotiate litigation settlements and pre-litigation settlements and work-out arrangements.

9. Obtain the required documentation to be filed in connection with any lawsuits against the Investment Company and provide information and expertise on administrative matters affecting such litigation.

10. Supervise outside legal counsel retained at the expense of the Investment Company with respect to, and review all contracts, filings and required documentation concerning, the acquisition of other investment companies or the liquidation of the Fund; provide guidance on the manner such transactions should be structured to comply with applicable law and obtain at the Investment Company's expense, legal opinions and regulatory authority rulings necessary for such transactions to comply with applicable law.

11. Using reasonable judgement and subject to any terms and conditions established by the Board and the requirements of the 1940 Act and in consultation with Fund Treasury, determine on behalf of the Investment Company whether or not to participate in domestic and/or offshore class-action lawsuits in which the Investment Company is eligible to participate, and provide guidance to Fund Treasury regarding the Investment Company's participation in any such class-action lawsuits.

12. Seek formal guidance from regulatory authorities concerning the application of various regulations to the Investment Company and seek exemptive relief, where appropriate.

13. Subject to the Board's direction, coordinate meetings of the Board (and its committees), including: (i) the creation of notices, agendas, legal memoranda and administrative reports, and (ii) the review and compilation of other materials prepared by the Investment Company's adviser, distributor, portfolio accountant, custodian, transfer agent, auditor, independent counsel or other service providers to support the Board's discussions and actions taken.

14. Negotiate and secure for the Investment Company and its directors and officers: (i) a fidelity bond in an amount that is at least adequate to satisfy the requirements of the 1940 Act, (ii) directors and officer's coverage and (iii) professional liability or errors and omissions coverage, in each case, under terms that are acceptable to the Board.

15. Monitor changes in applicable regulations and make corresponding changes in, or develop new, policies and procedures for the Fund or for the applicable service provider.

16. Prepare, review and negotiate standard forms of indentures, guarantees, agreements, certificates, confirmations and other documentation relating to the legal terms of securities eligible for purchase by money market funds, provided that FAS shall not have any obligation to: (i) provide any written legal opinions regarding such securities; or (ii) prepare, review or negotiate any document for which a standard form has not been developed and accepted for use by the investment company industry.

17. Perform the following "blue sky" services, either itself or through one or more affiliated or unaffiliated service providers: (1) provide a system to monitor the total number of Shares of the Investment Company (and/or Class) sold in each State, (2) monitor the total number of Shares of such Investment Company (and/or Class) sold in each State and, where appropriate, increase the number of Shares registered in such State, (3) with respect to shareholders of the Investment Company whose shareholdings are fully-disclosed on the transfer agent's recordkeeping system, (a) identify those transactions and assets to be treated as exempt from blue sky reporting for each State and (b) verify the classification of transactions for each State on the transfer agent's recordkeeping system, and (4) with respect to shareholders of the Investment Company whose shareholdings are not fully-disclosed on the transfer agent's recordkeeping system, rely upon information provided by the relevant financial intermediary transacting for such holder of Shares in performing the obligations set forth in subsection (2) above.

18. Provide compliance services, as directed by the Investment Company's Chief Compliance Officer, which include monitoring the Investment Company's compliance with its policies and procedures, and with applicable federal, state and foreign securities laws, the rules and regulations thereunder, and the rules of the Exchanges, as applicable.

19. For each Fund that is an ETF, administer and maintain the availability of the website required for each ETF by the ETF Rule. In such capacity, FAS will, among other things, contract with a third party service provider for or otherwise arrange for access to, and publish all information required by the ETF Rule on the website on each business day in accordance with the ETF Rule and the applicable Fund policies and procedures. Such information includes: (i) before the opening of regular trading on the primary listing Exchange of the Fund's shares, the following information for each portfolio holding that will form the basis of the next calculation of the Fund's net asset value (**"NAV"**): (a) Ticker symbol, (b) CUSIP or other identifier, (c) description of holding, (d) quantity of each security or other asset held, and (e) percentage weight of the holding in the portfolio; (ii) the Fund's NAV, market price, and the premium or discount at which the it is trading, each as of the end of the prior business day, on a daily basis; (iii) the Fund's median bid-ask spread, expressed as a percentage rounded to the nearest hundredth, over the most recent 30 calendar days; (iv) a table showing the number of days the Fund's shares traded at a premium or discount during the most recently completed calendar year and for the most recently completed calendar quarter(s) of the current year (or the life of the Fund, if shorter); (v) a line graph showing the Fund's premiums and discounts for the most recently completed calendar year and for the most recently completed calendar quarter(s) of the current year (or the life of the Fund, if shorter); and (vi) if the share premium or discount at which the Fund is trading is greater than 2% for more than seven consecutive trading days, a statement that the Fund's premium or discount, as applicable, was greater than 2% and a discussion of the factors that are reasonably believed to have materially contributed to the premium or discount (this information must be posted on the website on the day immediately after the disclosure requirement is triggered and must remain on the Fund's website for one year after its initial posting).

20. Administer the Investment Company's code of ethics.

21. Monitor the Investment Company's compliance with its investment policies, objectives and restrictions as set forth in its currently effective registration statement.

22. Implement and maintain, together with affiliated companies, a business continuation and disaster recovery program for the Investment Company.

23. Assist the Investment Company in regulatory examinations, inspections or investigations of the Investment Company.

24. Provide the following administrative and compliance services with regard Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("**CFTC**") Rule 4.5 (as may be amended from time to time): (i) monitor the Investment Company's compliance with the rule; (ii) with respect to those Funds that are required under the rule to register as 'commodity pools' from time to time (the "**Registered Funds**") prepare, file and maintain the Registered Funds' registrations with the CFTC or applicable self-regulatory authority, as appropriate; (iii) with respect to those Funds that are subject to the rule but qualify for an exemption from registration as 'commodity pools', prepare, file and monitor the companies' exemptive filings with the CFTC or applicable self-regulatory authority, as appropriate; (iv) in relation to the Registered Funds' commodity pool status, prepare, file and maintain the Registered Funds advisers' registrations as 'commodity pool operators' ("**CPOs**") and prepare and file such reports as are required to be filed by the CPOs with the CFTC or applicable self-regulatory authority, as appropriate; and (v) any additional administrative and compliance services with regard to the Investment Company's and CPOs' CFTC Rule 4.5 activities, as directed by the Investment Company's Chief Compliance Officer, from time to time (collectively, "**CFTC Rule 4.5 Administrative Services**").

25. Provide administrative and compliance support services, as requested by the Derivatives Risk Management Administrator, for those Funds that transact in derivatives, which includes monitoring compliance with policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations.

**B. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES**

1. Prepare and file the Investment Company's tax returns.

2. Evaluate and obtain custody services from a financial institution that meets the requirements of the 1940 Act.

3. Compare, as applicable, the fund accountant's calculation of the Investment Company's net asset value, yield, dividends, fund total return and performance and total assets with the fund accountant's previous calculations and with changes in the relevant securities market on a daily basis for reasonableness of changes.

4. With respect to each Fund that is an ETF, contract for and coordinate the intra-day publication, every 15 seconds throughout the trading day, through the facilities of the Consolidated Tape Association an amount (sometimes referred to as the **"INAV"**) equal to the sum of the current value of the portfolio positions as reflected in the Fund Deposit (as defined in the Fund's prospectus) divided by the number of Fund shares outstanding.

5. Review and compare, as applicable, the calculation of the Investment Company's average maturity with the previous calculations for reasonableness of changes.

6. Support the Investment Company's investment advisers as the "Valuation Designees" under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act. Evaluate and recommend the pricing services used by the Investment Company; support the fair valuation of portfolio securities as required by the Investment Company's fair valuation procedures; review and recommend changes to the Investment Company's fair valuation procedures.

7. Compare the fund accountant's calculations of the Investment Company's undistributed net income balances with the fund accountant's previous calculations for reasonableness of changes.

8. Perform daily reviews, as applicable, of the fund accountant's shadow net asset value calculations with the previous calculations for reasonableness of changes; notify designated parties, as necessary, of deviations in compliance with the Investment Company's Rule 2a-7 procedures, if any.

9. Perform monthly comparison of the fund accountant's performance calculations with previous calculations for reasonableness of changes.

10. Perform quarterly comparison of the fund accountant's projected annual fund expenses with previous projections for reasonableness of changes; prepare monthly budgets for specific expense categories to be used in monthly updates to the Investment Company's expense accruals and projections.

11. Review fund expense reports prepared by the fund accountant; monitor compliance with the expense limits stated in the prospectus fee tables, including disclosure regarding which expense categories should be accrued in addition to the expense limits.

12. Coordinate and track the payment of all fund expenses that are paid directly by the Fund by the Investment Company's fund accountant. With respect to each Fund that is an ETF, review and monitor the payment of all fund expenses paid by the investment adviser to the ETF under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Fund to confirm payment.

13. Compare the fund accountant's calculation of dividend recommendations with previous recommendations for reasonableness of changes; consult with portfolio managers concerning recommendations for fixed dividend resolution funds.

14. Calculate and determine capital gain distributions, if any, for the Investment Company.

15. Review the fund accountant's calculations for shareholder tax reporting of assets under management (**"AUM"**) income percentages, state income percentages and government income percentages.

16. Monitor and confirm the Investment Company's status as a regulated investment company under the current Internal Revenue Code ("**IRC**"); monitor and confirm compliance with IRC section 817(h) diversification requirements, as applicable.

17. Review and/or prepare, for shareholder tax reporting purposes, as applicable, (i) calculations for qualifying dividend income (QDI), dividends received deduction (DRD), qualified business interest income for purposes of shareholders' IRC Section 163J business interest expense deductions, if applicable, and interest-related and short-term capital gain dividends (QII), (ii) IRC section 1250 gain amounts, as well as assessing compliance with various states' threshold requirements for reporting certain tax characteristics to shareholders in those states, and (iii) and monitor, review and track the tax basis of the securities in each Fund's portfolio securities, and, with respect to each Fund that is an ETF, provide such information on a real time basis to the portfolio management team for use in the portfolio management process.

18. Supervise relationship with fund financial service providers (e.g., custodians, accounting and audit firms, tax specialists, etc.) and the services provided to the Investment Company, including foreign tax reclaims, and relief at source and stamp duty refunds. Participate in the negotiation of service providers' contracts and fees for such services, and provide assistance to service providers (e.g., providing requested data), as needed.

19. Supervise fund accountant's compilation of semi-annual and annual reports in accordance with required accounting standards, and provide review and needed assistance regarding certain disclosures, auditor requests and other information to facilitate the timely completion of the annual audits. Manage the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 certification process and respond to related regulator inquiries as needed.

20. Manage relationships with the respective independent audit firms, including the annual negotiation of the engagement letters and fees.

21. Using reasonable judgement and subject to any terms and conditions established by the Board and the requirements of the 1940 Act and in consultation with Legal, determine on behalf of the Investment Company whether or not to participate in domestic and/or offshore class-action lawsuits in which the Investment Company is eligible to participate.

22. Coordinate the Investment Company's participation in any class-action lawsuits, including the information flow among the Investment Company's third-party class-action service provider, the relevant "Claims Administrator" in a given action, the fund accountants, and fund advisors, and assist in resolving any data discrepancies that may arise in filing a claim.

23. Processes any settlement proceeds recovered by the Investment Company as a result of a class-action lawsuits.

**C. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES**

1. Coordinate the layout, printing and electronic delivery of publicly disseminated prospectuses and shareholder reports, make recommendations to improve their effectiveness or reduce expenses.

2. Perform internal audit examinations in accordance with a charter adopted by the Investment Company.

3. Monitor enterprise level risks associated with the services provided herein in accordance with a charter adopted by Investment Company.

4. Develop and recommend changes in the investment strategy and operation of the Investment Company that may be in the interest of its Shareholders.

5. Provide individuals reasonably acceptable to the Board for nomination, appointment, or election as the following officers of the Investment Company, who will be responsible for the management of certain of the Investment Company's affairs as specified in the Investment Company's charter documents and by-laws, subject to direction by the Board: (i) the president and principal executive officer, (ii) the treasurer and principal financial and accounting officer; (iii) the secretary, and (iv) such other officers as are mutually agreeable.

6. For each Fund that is not an ETF, monitor trading activity to help identify market timers and recommend policies to deter market timing.

7. For each Fund that is not an ETF, review potential intermediary clients and existing intermediary clients as appropriate to determine/monitor the client's ability to adhere to the terms of any servicing agreement between the client and Investment Company.

8. For each Fund that is an ETF, review potential authorized participants and existing authorized participants as appropriate to determine/monitor the authorized participant's ability to adhere to the terms of the authorized participant agreement between the authorized participant and the Fund's distributor.

9. Review and recommend changes to the transfer agent's policies and procedures to mitigate fraud, enhance shareholder services or reduce expenses.

10. Review and recommend changes to policies and procedures and operating processes designed to reduce Fund expenses.

11. Respond to all inquiries or other communications from shareholders and other parties, not otherwise provided by the Investment Company's other service providers; if the inquiry is more properly responded to by another of the Investment Company's service providers, referring the individual making the inquiry to the appropriate person.

12. Provide services and support, as requested by the Responsible Investing Office ("**RIO**"), in relation to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") investing by the Funds, which include monitoring compliance with its policies and procedures with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

13. Perform the following services for each Fund, as applicable, either itself or through its affiliate, Federated Shareholder Services company; (i) select and perform due diligence regarding proposed new owners of omnibus accounts as proposed recordkeeping agents for the Investment Company, (ii) enter into agreements as agent for the Investment Company, or any of them, substantially in the form most recently approved by the Board, with the registered owners of omnibus accounts for the provision of services necessary for the recordkeeping or sub-accounting of share positions held in underlying sub-accounts ("**Recordkeeping Agreements**"), together with such changes thereto as may be agreed to by FAS so long as such changes do not (a) increase the fees payable by the Investment Company under the Recordkeeping Agreements, (b) alter the indemnity obligations of the Investment Company owing to or from the Investment Company thereunder or (c) otherwise materially alter the obligations of the Investment Company under the Recordkeeping Agreements, (iii) agree, on behalf of the Investment Company, to make payments for services rendered under Recordkeeping Agreements out of the assets of the Investment Company in amounts not to exceed the amounts determined from time to time by the Board, and (iv) give instructions to the transfer agent of the Investment Company (the "**Transfer Agent**"), for and on behalf of the Investment Company as "**Proper Instructions**" of the Investment Company under and pursuant to the agreement for transfer agency services with the Transfer Agent, to perform the services of Company and/or the Investment Company under each such Recordkeeping Agreement, excepting only the indemnity obligations owning from the Investment Company or Company thereunder.

**D. SUBCONTRACTORS**

1. FAS may without further consent on the part of the Investment Company at FAS's own expense, subcontract for the performance of Administrative Services with a sub-contractor selected by FAS. FAS shall be as fully responsible to the Investment Company for the acts and omissions of any subcontractor as it is for its own acts and omissions.

***2.*** FAS shall upon instruction from the Investment Company subcontract for the performance of services under this Agreement with an agent selected by the Investment Company, other than as described in D.1. above, provided, however, that FAS shall in no way be responsible to the Investment Company for the acts and omissions of the agent and the expenses of such agent shall be the responsibility of FAS or the Investment Company, as the parties may agree from time to time.

**<u>Article 3. Records</u>.**

FAS shall create and maintain all necessary books and records in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including records required by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act, pertaining to the Administrative Services performed by it and not otherwise created and maintained by another party pursuant to contract with the Investment Company. Where applicable, such records shall be maintained by FAS for the periods and in the places required by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act. The books and records pertaining to the Investment Company which are in the possession of FAS shall be the property of the Investment Company. The Investment Company, or the Investment Company's authorized representatives, shall have access to such books and records at all times during FAS's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of the Investment Company, copies of any such books and records shall be provided promptly by FAS to the Investment Company or the Investment Company's authorized representatives.

**<u>Article 4. Expenses.</u>**

A. FAS shall be responsible for all expenses (i) expressly assumed by FAS under this Agreement; (ii) incurred in the ordinary course of providing (or causing to be provided) the Administrative Services, including CFTC Rule 4.5 Administrative Services, to the Investment Company and the equipment, office space, and facilities necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (iii) incurred in maintaining its staff and personnel, including the compensation of FAS employees who serve as trustees or directors or officers of the Investment Company.

B. Each Fund shall be solely responsible for (i) all expenses expressly assumed by the Funds under this Agreement; (ii) all other fees and expenses incurred in the operation of the Funds, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) investment advisory fees and expenses associated with the investment management of the Fund's portfolios;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) shareholder servicing, recordkeeping and distribution and marketing expenses of the Funds (including expenses incurred in routing shareholder services fees, recordkeeping fees and distribution fees to third-party intermediaries);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) expenses for transfer agent(s), registrar(s) and dividend disbursing agent(s);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) expenses for custodian(s) and related custodial services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) costs of Fund accounting services provided by third parties to the Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) costs of services provided by independent auditors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) costs and services of outside legal and tax counsel (other than counsel sub-contracted with by FAS to perform services under this Agreement) and counsel to the Funds and the Independent Trustees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) ratings agency fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) costs related to short selling (e.g., prime brokerage fees);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) postage and courier expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) printing expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) expenses for XRBL tagging and regulatory document production (e.g., ArcPro) provided by third parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) travel and lodging expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Fund registration fees, listing fees and filing fees and other Fund organizational expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) taxes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) insurance premiums;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) costs, including interest expenses, commitment fees, facilities fees and unused line fees of any borrowings made by the Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) fees payable to persons who are not FAS employees and not FAS subcontractors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) Fund-allocation of trade association dues;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) expenses of obtaining quotations and other pricing information for calculating the value of the Fund's net assets, including the Fund-allocation of costs of independent pricing services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) expenses related to the Fund's Directors and Fund Board meetings, including travel, Director's fees and costs of electronic board books;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) fees charged by third party custodians for calculating Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN information requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(w) expenses incurred in connection with bankruptcies, workouts and restructures, proceedings and other claims against the Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) costs of third-party legal, tax, accounting or other expert advice incurred in connection with any litigation, threatened litigation or other regulatory proceeding, by or against the Funds (including a Fund's participation in a class-action lawsuit), including third-party record-retention costs related to litigation holds; (y) professional fees associated with tax reclaims, relief at source, stamp duty or other similar services provided by vendors such as accounting and legal firms or other providers specializing in such services; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) any other expenses approved from time to time by the Fund's Board as properly payable by the Funds (any such expenses under (i), (ii) and (iii) reasonably incurred by FAS on the Fund's behalf "**Out of Pocket Expenses**") provided that, any Out of Pocket Expenses incurred by FAS that are payable to or by an affiliate of FAS will not be duplicative of services to be provided by those affiliates under any other agreement with the Funds.

C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAS and the Investment Company with respect to each Fund that is an ETF acknowledge, understand and agree that the investment adviser to a Fund that is an ETF may be responsible for making payment for certain Fund expenses identified above under the unitary fee terms of the investment advisory agreement with respect to a Fund (each a **"Unitary Fee Agreement"**).

**<u>Article 5. Compensation.</u>**

A. In addition to Out of Pocket Expenses, for the Administrative Services provided hereunder, excluding CFTC Rule 4.5 Administrative Services, the Investment Company hereby agrees to pay, or to cause the Fund's investment adviser to pay in accordance with the applicable Unitary Fee Agreement, and FAS hereby agrees to accept as full compensation for such services a pro rata "**Administrative Services Fee**" at the annual rates set forth below on the average daily net assets of each Fund listed on Exhibit A to this Agreement; provided however, that no Administrative Services Fee will be charged for those Funds also listed on Exhibit B to this Agreement.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Administrative Services Fee Rate** | **Average Daily Net Assets <br> of the Investment Complex** |
| 0.100% | up to $50 billion |
| 0.075% | on assets over $50 billion |

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For purposes of calculating the applicable breakpoint under this Agreement, "Investment Complex" is defined as those Funds listed on Exhibit A to this Agreement but not also listed on Exhibit B.

For purposes of implementing changes to the effective Administrative Services Fee rate, if any, changes to the effective rate will begin accruing on the first calendar day of the month following a calculated change equal to no less than 0.001% and only after such change remains static for at least 15 calendar days, provided the 15th day does not fall after approximately the 20th calendar day of the same month. Otherwise, any changes to the effective rate will begin accruing on the first calendar day of the second month following such calculated change.

For the CFTC Rule 4.5 Administrative Services provided hereunder, each Registered Fund agrees to pay, or to cause the Fund's investment adviser to pay in accordance with the applicable Unitary Fee Agreement, and FAS hereby agrees to accept as full compensation for such services, an annual "**Administrative Service Charge**" of $125,000 per Registered Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. The Administrative Services Fee, Administrative Services Charge and Out of Pocket Expenses attributable to each Fund shall be accrued by such Fund and paid to FAS by the Fund or investment adviser, as applicable, no less frequently than monthly, and shall be paid daily upon request of FAS. For the payment period in which this Agreement becomes effective or terminates with respect to any Fund, there shall be an appropriate proration of Administrative Service Fee and Administrative Service Charge payments, on the basis of the number of days that this Agreement is in effect during the month. FAS will maintain detailed information about the Administrative Services Fee, Administrative Service Charge and Out of Pocket Expenses paid by each Fund.

**<u>Article 6. Standard of Care and Indemnification.</u>**

A. FAS shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Investment Company in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement. Any person, even though also an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent of FAS, who may be or become an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent of the Investment Company, shall be deemed, when rendering services to the Investment Company or acting on any business of the Investment Company (other than services or business in connection with the duties of FAS hereunder) to be rendering such services to or acting solely for the Investment Company and not as an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee or agent or one under the control or direction of FAS, even though paid by FAS.

B. FAS shall be kept indemnified by the Investment Company and be without liability for any action taken or thing done by it in performing the Administrative Services in accordance with the above standards.

C. FAS shall not be responsible for and the Investment Company or Fund shall indemnify and hold FAS, including its officers, directors, shareholders and their agents, employees and affiliates, harmless against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses and liabilities arising out of or attributable to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The acts or omissions of any custodian, adviser, sub-adviser, fund accountant, distributor, transfer agent or other party contracted by or approved by the Investment Company or Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The reliance on or use by FAS or its agents or subcontractors of information, records and documents in proper form which:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) are received by FAS or its agents or subcontractors from any adviser, sub-adviser, fund accountant, distributor, transfer agent or other third party contracted by or approved by the Investment Company or Fund for use in the performance of services under this Agreement; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) have been prepared and/or maintained by the Investment Company or its affiliates or any other person or firm on behalf of the Investment Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The reliance on, or the carrying out by FAS or its agents or subcontractors of a Proper Instruction of the Investment Company or the Fund.

**"Proper Instruction"** means a writing signed or initialed by one or more person or persons as the Board shall have from time to time authorized. Each such writing shall set forth the specific transaction or type of transaction involved. Oral instructions will be deemed to be Proper Instructions if (a) FAS reasonably believes them to have been given by a person previously authorized in Proper Instructions to give such instructions with respect to the transaction involved, and (b) the Investment Company, or the Fund, and FAS promptly cause such oral instructions to be confirmed in writing. Proper Instructions may include communications effected directly between electro-mechanical or electronic devices provided that the Investment Company, or the Fund, and FAS are satisfied that such procedures afford adequate safeguards for the Fund's assets. Proper Instructions may only be amended in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under the federal securities laws or regulations or the securities laws or regulations of any state that such Shares be registered in such state or in violation of any stop order or other determination or ruling by any federal agency or any state with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares in such state.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Investment Company's registration statement, any prospectus or statement of additional information ("**SAI**") (as from time to time amended or supplemented) or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, unless such statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Investment Company about FAS by or on behalf of FAS expressly for the use in the registration statement, any prospectus or SAI, or any amendment or supplement thereof.

Provided, however, that FAS shall not be protected by this Article 6.C. from liability for any act or omission resulting from FAS's willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence in the performance of or reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement.

D. At any time FAS may apply to any officer of the Investment Company or Fund for instructions, and may consult with legal counsel or the Investment Company's independent accountants with respect to any matter arising in connection with the services to be performed by FAS under this Agreement, and FAS and its agents or subcontractors shall not be liable and shall be indemnified by the Investment Company or the appropriate Fund for any action reasonably taken or omitted by it in reliance upon such instructions or upon the opinion of such counsel or independent accountant provided such action is not in violation of applicable federal or state laws or regulations.

E. The Investment Company or Fund shall not be responsible for and FAS shall indemnify and hold the Investment Company or Fund harmless against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees, payments, expenses and liabilities arising out of or attributable to FAS's willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement.

F. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Article 6 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which any party may be required to indemnify another, the party seeking indemnification (the "**Claimant**"), shall promptly notify the indemnifying party (the "**Indemnifier**") of such assertion. It is further understood that each party will use all reasonable care to identify and notify the Indemnifier promptly concerning any situation that presents or appears likely to present the probability of such a claim for indemnification against the Indemnifier, provided that the failure to give notice as required by this paragraph 6.F. in a timely fashion shall not result in a waiver of any right to indemnification hereunder unless the Indemnifier is prejudiced thereby and then only to the extent of such prejudice. The Claimant shall permit the Indemnifier to assume the defense of any such claim or any litigation resulting from it, provided that Indemnifier's counsel that is conducting the defense of such claim or litigation shall be approved by the Claimant (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and that the Claimant may participate in such defense at its expense.

The Indemnifier, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall not, without the consent of the Claimant, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term the giving by the alleging party or plaintiff to the Claimant of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

**<u>Article 7. Assignment.</u>**

A. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

B. FAS may, without further consent on the part of the Investment Company, assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any entity ultimately controlled by Federated Hermes, Inc.

C. Except as provided in Paragraph 7.B., FAS may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, whether directly or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of the Investment Company, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.

**<u>Article 8. Representations and Warranties.</u>**

FAS represents and warrants to the Investment Company that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. It is a statutory trust duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of Delaware;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. It is duly qualified to carry on its business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its business requires such qualification, and in the state of Delaware;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Declaration of Trust and by-laws to enter into and perform this Agreement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

**<u>Article 9. Term and Termination of Agreement.</u>**

A. This Agreement shall be effective from the date set forth above and shall continue indefinitely with respect to each Investment Company and Fund until terminated as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. the Agreement may be terminated by FAS at any time, without payment of any penalty, upon eighteen (18) months' written notice to the Investment Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. the Agreement may be terminated by the Investment Company at any time, without payment of any penalty, upon eighteen (18) months' written notice to FAS; however, in the event, of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its duties by FAS, the Investment Company may terminate the Agreement upon 60 days' written notice to FAS, provided that FAS has not cured such willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its duties within the 60 day period of such notice of termination.

B. The termination of this Agreement with respect to one Investment Company or Fund shall not result in the termination of this Agreement with respect to any other Investment Company or Fund. Investment Companies that merge or dissolve during the term of the Agreement, shall, upon payment of all outstanding fees and Out of Pocket Expenses, cease to be a party on the effective date of such merger or dissolution.

C. Articles 6 and 19, 20, 21 and 22 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

**<u>Article 10. Amendment.</u>**

This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement executed by both parties.

**<u>Article 11. Interpretive and Additional Provisions.</u>**

In connection with the operation of this Agreement, FAS and the Investment Company may from time to time agree on such provisions interpretive of or in addition to the provisions of this Agreement as may in their joint opinion be consistent with the general tenor of this Agreement. Any such interpretive or additional provisions shall be in a writing signed by both parties and shall be annexed hereto, provided that no such interpretive or additional provisions shall contravene any applicable federal or state regulations or any provision of any charter document.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, "includes," "including" and similar terms are intended to connote illustrative examples and shall be construed as being followed by ", without limitation,".

**<u>Article 12. Governing Law.</u>**

This Agreement shall be construed and the provisions hereof interpreted under and in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any conflicts or choice of laws rule or provision that would result in the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction.

**<u>Article 13. Notices.</u>**

Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, notices and other writings delivered or mailed postage prepaid to the Investment Company at 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086, or to FAS at Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-3779, or to such other address as the Investment Company or FAS may hereafter specify, shall be deemed to have been properly delivered or given hereunder to the respective address.

**<u>Article 14. Counterparts.</u>**

This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

**<u>Article 15. Merger of Agreement.</u>**

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement with respect to the subject hereof whether oral or written.

**<u>Article 16. Successor Administrator.</u>**

If a successor Administrator for the Investment Company shall be appointed by the Investment Company, FAS shall upon termination of this Agreement deliver to such successor Administrator at the office of FAS all properties of the Investment Company held by it hereunder. If no such successor Administrator shall be appointed, FAS shall at its office upon receipt of Proper Instructions deliver such properties in accordance with such instructions.

Each Fund will bear all out-of-pocket expenses arising from the transition of Administrative Services to a successor Administrator, including the expenses of moving or transmitting materials to the successor Administrator.

**<u>Article 17. Force Majeure.</u>**

If either party is unable to carry out any of its obligations under this Agreement because of conditions beyond its reasonable control, including, acts of war or terrorism, work stoppages, fire, civil disobedience, delays associated with hardware malfunction or availability, riots, rebellions, storms, electrical failures, epidemic, pandemic, acts of God, and similar occurrences ("**Force Majeure**"), this Agreement will remain in effect and the non-performing party's obligations shall be suspended without liability for a period equal to the period of the continuing Force Majeure (which such period shall not exceed fifteen (15) business days), provided that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. the non-performing party gives the other party prompt notice describing the Force Majeure, including the nature of the occurrence and its expected duration and, where reasonably practicable, continues to furnish regular reports with respect thereto during the period of Force Majeure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. the suspension of obligations is of no greater scope and of no longer duration than is required by the Force Majeure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. no obligations of either party that accrued before the Force Majeure are excused as a result of the Force Majeure; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. the non-performing Party uses reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform as quickly as possible.

**<u>Article 18. Severability.</u>**

In the event any provision of this Agreement is held illegal, void or unenforceable, the balance shall remain in effect.

**<u>Article 19. Limitations of Liability of the Board and Shareholders of the Investment Company.</u>**

The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Board of the Investment Company and signed by an authorized officer of the Investment Company, acting as such, and neither such authorization by the Board nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding upon any member of the Board or Shareholders of the Investment Company, but bind only the property of the Fund, or Class, as provided in the Declaration of Trust.

**<u>Article 20. Limitations of Liability of Trustees and Shareholders of the Company.</u>**

The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the Trustees of FAS and signed by an authorized officer of FAS, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such Trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, and the obligations of this Agreement are not binding upon any of the Trustees or Shareholders of FAS, but bind only the property of FAS, as provided in FAS's Declaration of Trust.

**<u>Article 21. Confidential Information.</u>**

(a) **Definition.** Each party shall safeguard and hold confidential from disclosure to unauthorized parties all Confidential Information of the other party. For purposes of this Article, "**Confidential Information**" shall mean any and all non-public information which is in any way connected with, derived from or related to the business of the other party which is either designated as confidential or which, by its nature or under the circumstances surrounding its disclosure, reasonably ought to be treated as confidential, and any notes, memoranda, analyses compilations, studies and other documents, whether prepared by the party or others, to the extent they contain or otherwise reflect such information.

(b) **Exceptions.** Confidential Information shall not include information to the extent such information (i) is already known to the receiving party free of any restriction at the time obtained, including information in the public domain; (ii) is subsequently learned from an independent third party free of restriction; (iii) becomes publicly known through no breach of this Article; or (iv) is independently developed by one party without reference to information which is confidential.

(c) **Security.** Each party shall take reasonable security precautions, at least as great as the precautions it takes to protect its own confidential information, to keep confidential the Confidential Information.

(d) **Use of Information.** Confidential Information may be disclosed, reproduced, used, summarized or distributed only as necessary in the ordinary course of business to provide the services identified in the Agreement, and only as otherwise provided hereunder or as specifically required or permitted by applicable law.

**<u>Article 22. Privacy.</u>**

A. The Investment Company may disclose shareholder/customer non-public information ("**NPI**") to FAS as agent of the Investment Company and solely in furtherance of fulfilling FAS's contractual obligations under this Agreement in the ordinary course of business to support the Investment Company and its shareholders.

B. FAS hereby agrees to be bound to use and redisclose such NPI (i) for the limited purpose of fulfilling its duties and obligations under this Agreement; (ii) as permitted under Regulation S-P; and (iii) as required by any applicable federal or state law or regulation or request of or by any governmental or regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization having jurisdiction over FAS or the Investment Company.

C. FAS represents and warrants that it has implemented, and will continue to carry out for the term of this Agreement, policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the privacy of shareholder information which are reasonably designed to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. insure the security and confidentiality of records and NPI of Investment Company shareholders/customers, including encrypting such information as required by applicable federal and state laws or regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Investment Company customer records and NPI; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. protect against unauthorized access to or use of such Investment Company customer records or NPI that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any Investment Company customer.

**<u>Article 23. Further Assurance</u>**.

Each party agrees to promptly sign all documents and take any additional actions reasonably requested by the other to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names and on their behalf under their seals by and through their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written.

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| **INVESTMENT COMPANIES** |
| **(listed on Exhibit A hereto)** |
| By: <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> |
| Name: J. Christopher Donahue |
| Title: President |
| **FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES** |
| By: <u>/s/ Peter J. Germain</u> |
| Name: Peter J. Germain |
| Title: President |

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**Agreement for Administrative Services**

EXHIBIT A

This contract is for Federated Funds only.

June 1, 2025

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>CONTRACT DATE</u>** | **<u>INVESTMENT COMPANY</u>** | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**6/1/17** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Adviser Series** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes US SMID Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Equity Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Growth Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/21 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Core Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;03/1/16 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Emerging Markets Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bank Loan Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;High Yield Bond Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**3/1/08** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Core Trust III** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Project and Trade Finance Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Equity Funds** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/29/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/07 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/30/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/17/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/09 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/08 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/25/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/12 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**9/1/21** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes ETF Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/21 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short Duration High Yield ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/22 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/23 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Core ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Small Cap Core ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/22/24 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Enhanced Income ETF |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/27/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**6/1/08** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/09 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Government Income Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.** *(formerly Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc.)* |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/27/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/27/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/14 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4/30/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/12 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Institutional Shares<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund (formerly Federated Hermes Real Return Bond Fund) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/22 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; Class R6 Shares<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/22 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/22 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;03/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1/31/14 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/05 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Insurance Series** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Managed Volatility Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/18 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Money Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Quality Bond Fund II |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**12/1/05** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Managed Pool Series** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Strategy Portfolio |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes High-Yield Strategy Portfolio |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/14 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/05 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**7/31/06** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes MDT Series** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/24 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/31/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/07 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/06 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/20 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Common Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**10/1/16** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender Fund** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust** |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/06 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/16 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Core Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4/17/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/19 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/12 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/13 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R6 Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/10 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/08 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/22 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**11/1/03** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/14 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4/1/22 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;SDG Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax Managed Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class F Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class P Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10/27/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12/1/04 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class R Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/17 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Wealth Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/13/14 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Management Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Select Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trust Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/25 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Automated Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash II Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Series Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6/1/15 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/23 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/23 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/23 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Advisor Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Institutional Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/23 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/23 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Select Shares |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11/1/03 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Service Shares |

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**EXHIBIT B**

**FUNDS NOT CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FEE**

Emerging Markets Core Fund

Mortgage Core Fund

High Yield Bond Core Fund

Bank Loan Core Fund

Project and Trade Finance Core Fund

Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender Fund

## Ex-99.H

Exhibit 28 (h)(4) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 10 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2011 is made, severally and not jointly (except that the parties agree that the calculation required by paragraph 31 hereunder shall be joint and not several) by and between the registered investment companies listed on Schedule I to this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time (each stand-alone registered investment company and each series company of a registered investment company a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") and The Bank of New York Mellon, a New York corporation authorized to do a banking business, having its principal place of business at One Wall Street, New York, New York 10286 (hereinafter called the "Bank").

<u>WITNESSETH:</u>

In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the Funds and the Bank hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Funds hereby appoint the Bank to perform the duties hereinafter set forth.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Bank hereby accepts appointment and agrees to perform the duties hereinafter set forth.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 5 below, the Bank shall compute the net asset value per share of each class of shares of each Fund listed on Schedule I hereto (all references to "Fund" shall be deemed to include all classes of the Fund) and shall value the securities held by each Fund (the "Securities") at such times and dates and in the manner specified in the then currently effective registration statement or offering memorandum (the "Offering Materials") of each Fund, except that notwithstanding any language in the Offering Materials, in no event shall the Bank be required to determine, or have any obligations with respect to, whether a market price represents any fair or true value, nor to adjust any price to reflect any events or announcements, including, without limitation, those with respect to the issuer thereof, it being agreed that all such determinations and considerations shall be solely for each Fund. However, the Bank agrees to incorporate into its calculation of a Fund's net asset value any price or factor given by a Fund or by a third party valuation service upon instruction by a Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. To the extent valuation of Securities or computation of a Fund's net asset value as specified in the Fund's then currently effective Offering Materials is at any time inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations, the Fund shall immediately so notify the Bank in writing and thereafter shall either furnish the Bank at all appropriate times with the values of such Securities and each Fund's net asset value, or subject to the prior approval of the Bank, instruct the Bank in writing to value the Securities and compute each Fund's net asset value in a manner which the Fund then represents in writing to be consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. A Fund may also from time to time, subject to the prior approval of the Bank, instruct the Bank in writing to compute the value of the Securities or a Fund's net asset value in a manner other than as specified in paragraph 3 of this Agreement. By giving such instruction, the Fund shall be deemed to have represented that such instruction is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations and the then currently effective Offering Materials of the Fund. The Fund shall have sole responsibility for determining the method of valuation of Securities and the method of computing each Fund's net asset value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Fund shall furnish the Bank with any and all instructions, explanations, information, specifications and documentation as deemed reasonably necessary by the Bank in the performance of its duties hereunder, including, without limitation, the amounts or written formula for calculating the amounts and times of accrual of Fund's liabilities and expenses. The Bank shall not be required to include as a Fund's liabilities and expenses, nor as a reduction of net asset value, any accrual for any federal, state, or foreign income taxes unless the Fund shall have specified to the Bank the precise amount of the same to be included in liabilities and expenses or used to reduce net asset value. In calculating the prices for Securities the Bank will use the price services authorized by an authorized person for a Fund listed on Appendix B to this Agreement ("Authorized Persons List"). Such authorized person shall provide the list of authorized pricing services to the Bank in a writing signed by such authorized person substantially in the form of Appendix C to this Agreement. The Bank shall be entitled to rely on the last Appendix C signed by an authorized person actually received by the Bank. A Fund shall also furnish the Bank with bid, offer, or market values of Securities if the Bank notifies the Fund that same are not available to the Bank from a Fund's Authorized Pricing Services. At any time and from time to time, a Fund also may furnish the Bank with bid, offer, or market values of Securities and instruct the Bank to use such information in its calculations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The Bank shall advise the Fund, the Fund's custodian and the Fund's transfer agent of the net asset value of each Fund upon completion of the computations required to be made by the Bank pursuant to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. The Bank shall, as agent for the Fund, maintain and keep current the books, accounts and other documents, if any, and perform the additional duties, listed in Appendix A hereto and made a part hereof, as such Appendix A may be amended from time to time. Such books, accounts and other documents shall be made available upon reasonable request for inspection by officers, employees and auditors of a Fund during the Bank's normal business hours, and shall be preserved for a period of seven (7) years. The Bank and the Fund's intend to enter into a Service Level Guidelines Agreement ("SLA"), that may be amended from time to time by the parties, that will outline the Fund's expectations with respect to specific services to be provided by the Bank and the operational mechanics of providing such services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. All records maintained and preserved by the Bank pursuant to this Agreement which a Fund is required to maintain and preserve in accordance with the above-mentioned Rules shall be and remain the property of a Fund and shall be surrendered to a Fund promptly upon request in the form in which such records have been maintained and preserved. Upon reasonable request of a Fund, the Bank shall provide in hard copy or electronic format, whichever the Bank shall elect, any records included in any such delivery which are maintained by the Bank on a computer disc, or are similarly maintained, and a Fund shall reimburse the Bank for its expenses of providing the same.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. The Bank, in performing the services required of it under the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to rely fully on the accuracy and validity of any and all instructions, explanations, information, specifications and documentation furnished to it by the Fund and shall have no duty or obligation to review the accuracy, validity or propriety of such instructions, explanations, information, specifications or documentation, including, without limitation, evaluations of Securities; the amounts or formula for calculating the amounts and times of accrual of a Fund's liabilities and expenses; the amounts receivable and the amounts payable on the sale or purchase of Securities; the amounts receivable or amounts payable for the sale or redemption of Fund shares effected by or on behalf of the Fund. In the event the Bank's computations hereunder rely, in whole or in part, upon information, including, without limitation, bid, offer or market values of Securities or other assets, or accruals of interest or earnings thereon, from Authorized Pricing Services, the Bank shall not be responsible for, under any duty to inquire into, or deemed to make any assurances with respect to, the accuracy or completeness of such information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. The Bank shall not be required to inquire into any valuation of Securities or other assets by a Fund or any third party described in preceding paragraph 9 hereof, even though the Bank in performing services similar to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement for others may receive different valuations of the same or different securities of the same issuers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. The Bank, in performing the services required of it under the terms of this Agreement, shall not be responsible for determining whether any interest accruable to a Fund is or will be actually paid, but will accrue such interest until otherwise instructed by a Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. The Bank shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemics; riots; interruptions; loss, malfunctions of utilities or communication services, accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental actions. Nor shall the Bank be responsible for delays or failures to supply the information or services specified in this Agreement where such delays or failures are caused by the failure of any person(s) other than the Bank to supply any instructions, explanations, information, specifications or documentation deemed reasonably necessary by the Bank in the performance of its duties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. No provision of this Agreement shall prevent the Bank from offering services similar or identical to those covered by this Agreement to any other corporations, associations or entities of any kind. Any and all operational procedures, techniques and devices developed by the Bank in connection with the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement, including those developed in conjunction with a Fund, shall be and remain the property of the Bank, and the Bank shall be free to employ such procedures, techniques and devices in connection with the performance of any other contract with any other person whether or not such contract is similar or identical to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. The Bank may, with respect to questions of law, apply to and obtain the advice and opinion of counsel to the independent trustees of a Fund or counsel that is mutually agreed upon by a Fund and Bank and shall be entitled to rely on the advice or opinion of such counsel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. The Bank shall be entitled to rely upon any oral instructions received by the Bank and reasonably believed by the Bank to be given by or on behalf of a Fund, even if the Bank subsequently receives written instructions contradicting such oral instructions. The books and records of the Bank with respect to the content of any oral instruction shall be binding and conclusive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Bank shall have no duty or obligation with respect to, including without limitation, any duty or obligation to determine, or advise or notify a Fund of: (a) the taxable nature of any distribution or amount received or deemed received by, or payable to, a Fund; (b) the taxable nature or effect on a Fund or its shareholders of any corporate actions, class actions, tax reclaims, tax refunds, or similar events; (c) the taxable nature or taxable amount of any distribution or dividend paid, payable or deemed paid, by a Fund to its shareholders; or (d) the effect under any federal, state, or foreign income tax laws of a Fund making or not making any distribution or dividend payment, or any election with respect thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. The Bank shall be held to a standard of reasonable care in carrying out the provisions of this Agreement except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. The Bank shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense, including counsel fees and other costs and expenses of a defense against any claim or liability, resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with its performance hereunder, including its actions or omissions, the incompleteness or inaccuracy of any specifications or other information furnished by the Fund, or for any delays caused by circumstances beyond the Bank's control, unless such loss, damage or expense arises out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the Bank. In no event shall the Bank be liable to the Funds or any third party for special, indirect, or consequential damages, or for lost profits or loss of business, arising under or in connection with this Agreement, even if previously informed of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the form of action.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Fund shall indemnify the Bank against and save the Bank harmless from any loss, damage or expense, including counsel fees and other costs and expenses of a defense against any claim or liability, arising from any one or more of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Errors in records or instructions, explanations, information, specifications or documentation of any kind, as the case may be, supplied to the Bank by any third party described in preceding paragraph 9 hereof or by or on behalf of a Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Action or inaction taken or omitted to be taken by the Bank pursuant to written or oral instructions of the Fund or otherwise without negligence or willful misconduct;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Bank in good faith in accordance with the advice or opinion of counsel for the independent trustees of a Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Any improper use by a Fund or its agents, distributor or investment advisor of any valuations or computations supplied by the Bank pursuant to this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The method of valuation of the Securities, provided that such valuation is carried out in accordance with preceding paragraph 5 of this Agreement, and the method of computing each Fund's net asset value; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Any valuations of Securities or net asset value provided by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. In consideration for all of the services to be performed by the Bank as set forth herein the Bank shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses and such compensation as may be agreed upon in writing from time to time between the Bank and the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. Attached hereto as Appendix B is a list of persons duly authorized to give any written or oral instructions, or written or oral specifications, by or on behalf of the Fund. From time to time the Fund may deliver a new Appendix B to add or delete any person and the Bank shall be entitled to rely on the last Appendix B actually received by the Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. The Fund represents and warrants to the Bank that it has all requisite power to execute and deliver this Agreement, to give any written or oral instructions contemplated hereby, and to perform the actions or obligations contemplated to be performed by it hereunder, and has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery, and performance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. The Bank represents and warrants to each Fund that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) it has all requisite powers to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform the actions or obligations contemplated to be performed by it hereunder, and has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery and performance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) it is conducting its business in material compliance with all applicable laws and requirements, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory licenses, approvals and consents necessary to carry on its business as now conducted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In connection with the Funds' obligations under Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") the Bank agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Bank agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Funds and the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer in the administration of the Funds' compliance program ("Compliance Program") as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the Bank has implemented and maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent, detect and promptly correct any violations of Federal Securities Laws with respect to services the Bank provides to the Funds ("Compliance Procedures");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the Bank will provide summaries of such Compliance Procedures that may affect in any material respect, the services provided hereunder by the Bank to the Funds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the Bank periodically reviews the adequacy of such Compliance Procedures and the effectiveness of their implementation and upon the request of a Fund, will provide the then current summaries of internal Compliance Procedures between such reviews;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) in the event that an officer or employee of the Bank administering this Agreement has actual knowledge of the occurrence of a "Material Compliance Matter" (as defined in Rule 38a-1(e)(2)) which the Bank reasonably believes is related to or will affect the Fund, the Bank will, if permitted by law and the Bank's regulators, notify the Fund of such occurrence;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) except where prohibited by law, regulations or rule or as may be directed or instructed by the Bank's regulators, the Bank agrees to notify the Funds following quarter-end of any inspections by, or other inquiries received from, the SEC or any other regulatory or law enforcement agency after the date of this certification, which relate to the services provided by the Bank to the Funds hereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, such notification obligation shall be satisfied if the notice is contained in any publicly available regulatory filing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Bank will maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, such contingency plans as it reasonably believes to be necessary and appropriate to recover its operations from the occurrence of a disaster and which are consistent with any statute or regulations to which it is subject that imposes business resumption and contingency planning standards. The Bank agrees to provide the Funds with a summary of its contingency plan as it relates to the systems used to provide the services hereunder and to provide the Funds with periodic updates of such summary upon the Funds' reasonable request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Bank shall perform the services listed in Appendix A hereto, as such Appendix A may be amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. This Agreement shall not be assignable by a Fund without the prior written consent of the Bank, or by the Bank without the prior written consent of each Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first written above and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of four (4) years from the effective date of the Agreement (the "Initial Term") and shall automatically continue in full force and effect after such Initial Term unless either party terminates this Agreement by written notice to the other party at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. Additionally, if the Bank (or any of its affiliates) engages in (i) any act or omission which constitutes a breach of any representation, warranty, term, or obligation contained in this Agreement, which upon notice the Bank has not cured within 5 business days or (ii) any act or omission which constitutes negligence, reckless misconduct, willful malfeasance, or lack of good faith in fulfilling the terms and obligations of this Agreement, then each Fund shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time after the Initial Term upon at least ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party. Upon the date set forth in such notice, the Bank shall deliver to the Fund all records then the property of the Fund and, upon such delivery, the Bank shall be relieved of all duties and responsibilities under the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by written agreement executed on behalf of both parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27. All laws and rules of construction of the State of New York (other than those relating to choice of laws) shall govern the rights, duties and obligations of the parties hereto. The Fund and the Bank hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated in New York City, New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder. The Fund hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding brought in such a court and any claim that such proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Fund and the Bank each hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28. The performance and provisions of this Agreement are intended to benefit only the Bank and each Fund, and no rights shall be granted to any other person by virtue of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29. The Bank hereby represents and warrants that it has implemented and shall maintain appropriate measures designed to satisfy the requirements of federal and New York law applicable to the Bank with respect to the confidentiality of the portfolio holdings and transactions of each Fund. Upon request, the Bank shall annually make available to each such Fund such summaries or audit reports, including any SAS 70 report, as the Bank generally makes available to its similar customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30. The Bank is expressly put on notice of the limitation of liability as set forth in the Declaration of Trust of those registered investment companies which are business trusts and agrees that the obligations and liabilities assumed by a registered investment company or any Fund pursuant to this Agreement, including without limitation, any obligations or liability to indemnify the Bank, shall be limited in any case to the relevant Fund and its assets and that the Bank shall not seek satisfaction of any such obligation from the shareholders of the relevant Fund, from any other Fund nor its shareholders, from the Trustees, Officers, employees or agents of the registered investment company or Fund, or any of them. In addition, in connection with the discharge and satisfaction of any claim made by the Bank involving more than one Fund, the Trustees or Officers of such Funds shall have the exclusive right to determine the appropriate allocations of liability for any claim between or among the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31. [ ]

**Each of the registered investment companies or series thereof listed on Schedule I to this Agreement**

By:<u>_/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

Attest:<u>_not attested</u>

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s Andrew Pfeifer</u>

Name: Andrew Pfeifer

Title: Vice President

Attest:<u>_not attested</u>

**APPENDIX A TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT**

**BETWEEN**

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

**AND**

**THE FEDERATED FUNDS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I. The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Bank"), as agent for The Federated Funds (the "Fund"), shall maintain the following records on a daily basis for each Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Report of priced portfolio securities

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Statement of net asset value per share

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;II. The Bank shall maintain the following records on a monthly basis for each Fund:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. General Ledger

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. General Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Cash Receipts Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Cash Disbursements Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Subscriptions Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Redemptions Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Accounts Receivable Reports

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Accounts Payable Reports

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Open Subscriptions/Redemption Reports

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Transaction (Securities) Journal

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Broker Net Trades Reports

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;III. The Bank shall prepare a Holdings Ledger on a quarterly basis, and a Buy-Sell Ledger (Broker's Ledger) on a semiannual basis for each Fund

The above reports may be printed according to any other required frequency to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Fund's Auditors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IV. For internal control purposes, the Bank uses the Account Journals provided by The Bank of New York Mellon Custody System to record daily settlements of the following for each Fund:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Securities bought

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Securities sold

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Interest received

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Dividends received

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Capital stock sold

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Capital stock redeemed

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Other income and expenses

All portfolio purchases for the Fund are recorded to reflect expected maturity value and total cost including any prepaid interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;V. The Bank shall monitor the triggers used to determine when the ITG fair value pricing procedures may be invoked, as further detailed in the SLA, and inform the appropriate Federated personnel that triggers had been met.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VI. The Bank shall complete monthly preferred shares "asset coverage" test (as that term is defined in Section 18(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) following the compliance procedures contained in the SLA, as such SLA may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement of the parties (the "Compliance Procedures").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VII. The Bank shall complete monthly preferred shares basic maintenance amount test for Fitch Ratings, Ltd. ("Fitch") following the Compliance Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;VIII. The Bank shall complete monthly preferred shares basic maintenance amount test for Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") following the Compliance Procedures.

**APPENDIX B**

The Authorized Persons List, as amended from time to time, is hereby incorporated by reference.

**CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONS**<br> (The Fund – Oral and Written Instructions)

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**APPENDIX C**

**FAIR PRICING AUTHORIZATION MATRIX**

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 8/1/12)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Prudent Absolute Return Fund*** (formerly, Federated Market Opportunity Fund)

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**<u>SCHEDULE II</u>**

**<u>Accounting, Administration and Custody Fee Schedule</u>**

**<u>Effective March 1, 2011</u>**

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**<u>SCHEDULE III</u>**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Security Pricing Fee Rate Card</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Security Pricing Fee Rate Card</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Security Pricing Fee Rate Card</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Security Pricing Fee Rate Card</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;*(per day per security)* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*(per day per security)* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*(per day per security)* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*(per day per security)* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Vendor** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Asset Type** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Asset Group** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Daily Fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**StatPro (FRI)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives | &nbsp;&nbsp;CR.DEFAULT SWAPS | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INT.RATE. SWAPS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;SWAPTION | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | &nbsp;&nbsp;CMO | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FHLMC | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FNMA | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INTEREST ONLY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE RELATED | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CORPORATE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INFLATION INDEX | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ONLY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GOVERNMENT BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BILL | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JP Morgan (Bear Stearns PricingDirect)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives | &nbsp;&nbsp;FUTURE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;OPTION | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;SWAPTIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN STOCK | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;EQUITY(COMMON STOCK) | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MUTUAL FUND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PREFERRED STOCK | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;RIGHT | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;WARRANTS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE RELATED | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CONVERTIBLE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CORPORATE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;DEMAND NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FHLMC | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FNMA | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GOVERNMENT BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INFLATION INDEX | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INTEREST ONLY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ONLY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;STEPPED BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BILL | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market | &nbsp;&nbsp;CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;COMMERCIAL PAPER | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**IDC** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MONEY MARKET | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JJ Kenny** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market | &nbsp;&nbsp;MONEY MARKET | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**JJ Kenny** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Muni | &nbsp;&nbsp;MUNICIPAL BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cr. Df. Swap In.Tranche | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Swaption on CDS | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Swaption on CDX | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CMBX Index Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CDSwap Single Name ABS | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;ABX Index Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Volatility Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest Rate Swaption | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cr.Df.Swap Single Name | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cr. Default Swap Index | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Swaption on IRS | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Option | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Index Option | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Equity Option | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Debt Option | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Return Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FX / Currency Option | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zero Coupon IR Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Currency Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Markit Partners** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest Rate Swap | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | &nbsp;&nbsp;CORPORATE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;DEMAND NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FHLMC | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FNMA | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GOVERNMENT BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE RELATED | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BILL | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market | &nbsp;&nbsp;CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;COMMERCIAL PAPER | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MONEY MARKET | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TIME DEPOSITS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Muller (IDC)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Muni | &nbsp;&nbsp;MUNICIPAL BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives | &nbsp;&nbsp;FUTURE/OPTIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives | &nbsp;&nbsp;FUTURE/OPTIONS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;EQUITY(COMMON STOCK) | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN STOCK | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;PREFERRED STOCK | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;WARRANTS | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | &nbsp;&nbsp;CONVERTIBLE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;CORPORATE BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FHLMC | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FNMA | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOREIGN BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GNMA2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;GOVERNMENT BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;INFLATION INDEX | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;MORTGAGE RELATED | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BILL | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY BOND | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;TREASURY NOTE | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reuters** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Money Market | &nbsp;&nbsp;MONEY MARKET | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.08 |

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**FIRST AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank desire to amend the Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Schedule I to the Agreement is hereby amended and updated to add the following Funds, effective March 25, 2011:

<u>Muni Fixed Income Funds:</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund, a portfolio of Federated Fixed Income Securities, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

<u>Other Funds:</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund, a portfolio of Federated Income Securities Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated International Bond Fund, a portfolio of Federated International Series, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio, a portfolio of Federated Managed Pool Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund, a portfolio of Federated World Investment Series, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund, a portfolio of Federated Income Securities Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated InterContinental Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated International Leaders Fund, a portfolio of Federated World Investment Series, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund, a portfolio of Federated World Investment Series, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

*[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]*

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 25, 2011.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Pfeifer</u>

Title: Vice President

**COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES ADDENDUM**

**TO**

**FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT**

This Compliance Support Services Addendum is effective as of May 31, 2012 by and between the investment companies listed on Exhibit 1 to this Addendum (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON ("BNY Mellon").

**BACKGROUND:**

A. The Funds and BNY Mellon are parties to a certain Fund Accounting Agreement dated March 1, 2011, as amended (the "Agreement").

B. This Addendum is intended to supplement the Agreement with regard to additional services offered by BNY Mellon and shall be applicable solely to the Funds identified at Exhibit 1 hereto.

C. Each Fund hereby instructs BNY Mellon to provide the compliance support services ("Support Services") described in this Addendum, and BNY Mellon acknowledges such instruction and is willing to provide such Support Services pursuant to the terms set forth herein.

D. This Background section is hereby incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Addendum.

**TERMS:**

In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. BNY Mellon shall provide, or cause its affiliates to provide, the Support Services, as they are described at Exhibit 2 hereto, subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. As compensation for providing the Support Services, the Funds shall pay BNY Mellon a fee or fees as may be agreed to from time to time in writing by the parties hereto.

Each Fund hereby represents and warrants to BNY Mellon that (i) the terms of this Addendum, (ii) the fees and expenses associated with this Addendum and (iii) any benefits accruing to BNY Mellon and/or any affiliate of such Fund relating to this Addendum have been fully disclosed to the Board of Trustees of the Fund and that, if required by applicable law, such Board of Trustees has approved or will approve the terms of this Addendum, any such fees and expenses, and any such fees and expenses, and any such benefits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Notwithstanding any provision of this Addendum, the Support Services are not, nor shall they be construed as constituting, legal advice or the provision of legal services for or on behalf of a Fund or any other person. Neither this Addendum nor the provision of the Support Services establishes or is intended to establish an attorney-client relationship between BNY Mellon and a Fund or any other person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. While BNY Mellon, when providing certain of the Support Services, may identify out-of-compliance conditions, BNY Mellon does not, and could not for the fees charged, make any guarantees, representations or warranties with respect to its ability to identify any or all such conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The parties hereto acknowledge that all work produced by BNY Mellon in providing the Support Services, and the performance of the Support Services in general, by BNY Mellon pursuant to this Addendum will be a the request and direction of each Fund and Fund's chief compliance officer ("CCO"). BNY Mellon disclaims liability to the Fund, and the Fund is solely responsible, for the selection, qualifications and performance of the Fund's CCO and the adequacy and effectiveness of the Fund's compliance program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. BNY Mellon shall not be responsible for: (a) delays in the transmission to it by the Funds, the Funds' adviser and entities unaffiliated with BNY Mellon (collectively, for this Addendum, "Third Parties") of data required for the Support Services, (b) inaccuracies of, errors in or omissions of, such data provided to it by any Third Party, and (c) review of such data provided to it by any Third Party. This Section 6 is a limitation of responsibility provision for the benefit of BNY Mellon, and shall not be used to imply any responsibility or liability against BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) As hereby supplemented, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Addendum and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this Addendum shall control with respect to the Support Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) This Addendum may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The facsimile signature of any party to the Addendum shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) If any provision or provisions of this Addendum shall be held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

(Signature page follows.)

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed by their duly authorized officers designated below on the date and year noted below.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Exhibit 1, as may be amended from time to time**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Jay F. Nusblatt</u>

Name: Jay F. Nusblatt

Title: Head of U.S. Fund Accounting and Authorized Signer

Effective Date: May 31, 2012

**<u>EXHIBIT 1</u>**

<u>Fund/Portfolio Name</u>

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Global Equity Fund

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

Federated Market Opportunity Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**<u>EXHIBIT 2</u>**

<u>Compliance Support Services</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Description** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Frequency** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Provision of compliance policies and procedures for each applicable BNY Mellon line of business, summary and regulatory mapping of procedures<br>2. Certification letter attesting BNY Mellon's compliance with such policies and procedures.<br>3. Host the Fund's CCO at BNY Mellon's operations location.<br>4. CCO group meetings with Fund's CCO and other CCOs on regulatory issues and industry best practices. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Annually, with interim updates on an as-needed basis.<br>Quarterly or annually at client's request.<br>Annually.<br>Annually. |

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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

May 31, 2012

The Federated Family of Funds

**Re: <u>Compliance Support Services Fees</u>**

Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter constitutes our agreement with respect to compensation to be paid to The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") under the terms of the Compliance Support Services Addendum dated on or about the date hereof (the "Addendum") to the Fund Accounting Agreement dated March 1, 2011, as amended (the "Agreement") between the investment companies listed on Exhibit 1 thereto (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") and BNY Mellon for compliance support services provided to or on behalf of the Funds as set forth on Exhibit 2 to the Addendum. The fee for the compliance support services set forth on such Exhibit 2 to the Addendum shall be $5,000 per year for the fund accounting and financial reporting service line. This fee shall be allocated evenly among the Funds.

Such fees are in addition to, and in no way affect, other fees to which the parties hereto have agreed (or in the future agree) with respect to the Agreement or any amendment thereto.

All services provided pursuant to the Addendum are provided subject to reimbursement of BNY Mellon's out-of-pocket expenses. Out-of-pocket expenses are assessed at cost and include, but are not limited to, independent compliance reviews, overnight express charges, travel costs, transmission expenses, and all other miscellaneous fees incurred on behalf of the Funds in connection with such services.

If the foregoing accurately sets forth our agreement regarding the fees for the services referred to herein and you intend to be legally bound hereby, please execute a copy of this letter and return it to BNY Mellon.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Very truly yours, |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>Jay F. Nusblatt</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Jay F. Nusblatt |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Head of U.S. Fund Accounting and |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Authorized Signer |

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<u>Agreed and accepted:</u>

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on Exhibit 1 to the Addendum,<br> as may be amended from time to time.**

By: <u>/s/ Richard A. Novak</u>

Name: Richard A. Novak

Title: Treasurer

*Second amendment never completed.*

**THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended March 25, 2011, December 31, 2012 and April 28, 2014, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to amend the names of certain Funds to Schedule I, effective April 28, 2014; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of April 28, 2014.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 4/28/14)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund*** (formerly, Federated Global Equity Fund)

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**FOURTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, amended March 25, 2011, December 31, 2012, April 28, 2014, and December 1, 2014, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to add certain funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2014.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 12/1/14)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Automated Government Cash Reserves

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

Federated Unconstrained Bond Fund

**FIFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated June 7, 2005, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to add certain funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 26, 2015.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 6/25/15)**

A. Money Market Funds

Federated Automated Government Cash

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated International Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Stock Trust

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

**SIXTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to amend the names to certain Funds and add certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2016.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: _<u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: _<u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>_ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 12/01/16)**

A. Money Market Funds

Federated Automated Government Cash

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund (formerly Federated International Bond Fund)

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund (formerly Federated MDT Stock Trust)

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

**SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to amend the names to certain Funds and delete certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of August 1, 2017.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: _<u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/a/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 08/1/17)**

B. Money Market Funds

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

***Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.***

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated InterContinental Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund \*

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Prudent DollarBear Fund

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust to be effective August 31, 2017.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to remove certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of October 1, 2017.

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| |
|:---|
| **On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| **Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| **as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: __<u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 10/1/17)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated Municipal Trust

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund \**

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust which became effective August 31, 2017.*

 

**NINTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to remove certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of November 1, 2017.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By: /s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By: _/s/ Armando Fernandez</u>___________________ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 11/1/17)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund \**

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust which became effective August 31, 2017.*

 

**TENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2017.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By: /s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By: /s/ Armando Fernandez_</u>__________________ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 12/1/17)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated New York Municipal Income Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

*Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund \**

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

*\*a portfolio of Federated MDT Equity Trust which became effective August 31, 2017.*

**ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to and ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of September 1, 2018.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By</u>:_<u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>By: /s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 09/01/18)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

*Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund*

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

 

**TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2018.

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Deborah M. Molini |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 12/01/18)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

***Federated Hermes Absolute Credit Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund***

***Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

***Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

**THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2019

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Deborah M. Molini |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 03/01/19)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

***Federated Hermes International Equity Fund***

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

**FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of April 1, 2019

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Deborah M. Molini</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Deborah M. Molini |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>_/s/ Armando Fernandez</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Armando Fernandez |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice President/Managing Director |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 04/01/19)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

***Federated Max-Cap Index Fund***

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

***Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund***

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

***Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund***

**FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2019

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Deborah Molini Kraus</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Deborah Molini Kraus |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: James Farrell |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice-President |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 06/01/19)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

***Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund***

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

***Federated International Equity Fund***

***Federated International Growth Fund***

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***add*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2020.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Deborah Molini Kraus</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Deborah Molini Kraus |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u>_ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: James Farrell |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice-President |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 03/01/2020)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Government Reserves Fund

Federated U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Michigan Intermediate Municipal Trust

Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Absolute Return Fund

Federated Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

***Federated Hermes US SMID Fund***

Federated International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated International Equity Fund

Federated International Growth Fund

Federated International Leaders Fund

Federated International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***change the name to certain Funds*** and ***add Hermes to*** certain Funds to Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 29, 2020.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Lori A. Hensler |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ James Farrell</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: James Farrell |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice-President |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 06/29/2020)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Capital Reserves Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Government Reserves Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Michigan Intermediate Municipal ***Fund***

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated ***Hermes*** Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal ***Fund***

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International ***Developed*** Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated ***Hermes*** International Equity Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Growth Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Leaders Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated ***Hermes*** Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2020.

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| |
|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**as amended from time to time** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Ronald J. Ecoff |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Ronald J. Ecoff |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Assistant Treasurer |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/Kelly Carroll |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Kelly Carroll |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Vice-President |

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**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF 12/1/2020)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

\*\*Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

\*\*Will liquidate on January 22, 2021

**NINETEENTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***remove*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2021.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

By: <u>/s/Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/Ann M. Osti</u>

Name: Ann M. Osti

Title: Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2021)**

B. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**TWENTIETH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2022.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

<u>By:/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Ann M. Osti</u>

Name: Ann M. Osti

Title: Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2022)**

C. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund

Federated Hermes International Developed Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

*5/13/22 – Removed Federated Hermes Absolute Return Credit Fund*

*7/22/22 – Federated Hermes Global Small Cap Fund will liquidate.*

**TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** certain Funds from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of May 1, 2023.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

<u>By:/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>___

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

<u>By: /s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF MAY 1, 2023)**

A. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. Muni Fixed Income Funds

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. Other Funds

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**<u>TWENTY-SECOND AMENDMENT TO</u>**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "Agreement") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank desire to remove a certain Fund from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of March 1, 2024.

**<u>On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on</u>**

**<u>Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,</u>**

**<u>as amended from time to time</u>**

By/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**<u>THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON</u>**

By: /s/ Nicole Fouron

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**<u>(UPDATED AS OF March 1, 2024)</u>**

A. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. Muni Fixed Income Funds

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. Other Funds

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**TWENTY-THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a certain Fund from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of June 1, 2024.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

<u>B</u>y/<u>Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

<u>By</u>: <u>Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF June 1, 2024)**

A. Money Market Funds

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

\***Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund** 

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

*\*Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund will liquidate on or about November 22, 2024.*

**TWENTY-FOURTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a certain Fund from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of December 1, 2024.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

By:_<u>/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2024)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**TWENTY-FIFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**<u>FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT</u>**

THIS AMENDMENT TO FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT ("<u>Amendment</u>") is by and between each of the investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement, as defined below (each, a "Fund"), and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

W I T N E S S E T H:

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and the Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") dated March 1, 2011, as amended, between the Funds listed on Schedule I of the Agreement, as amended and restated and attached hereto and the Bank;

**WHEREAS**, each Fund is registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended;

**WHEREAS,** the Funds and the Bank desire to ***<u>remove</u>*** a certain Fund from Schedule I; and

**WHEREAS**, the Funds and Bank are parties to that certain Fund Accounting Agreement (the

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Funds listed in Schedule I to the Agreement is amended and restated to include the funds listed on Schedule I attached hereto.

The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as amended by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of February 3, 2025.

**On behalf of each of the Funds indicated on** 

**Schedule I of the Fund Accounting Agreement,** 

**as amended from time to time**

By:<u>/s/ Ronald J. Ecoff</u>

Name: Ronald J. Ecoff

Title: Assistant Treasurer

**THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By:<u>/s/ Nicole Fouron</u>

Name: Nicole Fouron

Title: Managing Director

**<u>SCHEDULE I</u>**

**(UPDATED AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2025)**

A. <u>Money Market Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund

Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund

Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves

B. <u>Muni Fixed Income Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund

Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Fund

C. <u>Other Funds</u>

Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund

Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund

Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund

Federated Hermes US SMID Fund

Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio

Federated Hermes International Equity Fund

Federated Hermes International Growth Fund

Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund

Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund

Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund

Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund

Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund

Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund

Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund

**EXECUTION**

**INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORTING**

**MODERNIZATION SERVICES AMENDMENT TO**

**FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT**

This Investment Company Reporting Modernization Services Amendment (the "Amendment") is made as of March 1, 2018 by and between each of the registered investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Agreement (as defined below) as such Schedule I may be amended from time to time (each registered investment company, the "Fund") and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON ("BNY Mellon").

**BACKGROUND:**

A. WHEREAS, the Fund and BNY Mellon are parties to a Fund Accounting Agreement dated as of March 1, 2011, as amended (the "Agreement");

B. WHEREAS, this Amendment is an amendment to the Agreement and shall be applicable solely to the portfolios of the Fund identified at Exhibit 1 hereto (the "Portfolios");

C. WHEREAS, the Fund desires that BNY Mellon provide the investment company reporting modernization services described in this Amendment;

D. WHEREAS, capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein, and all forms and rules referenced herein are in reference to forms and rules promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and

E. WHEREAS, the Fund and BNY Mellon desire to amend the Agreement with respect to the foregoing;

**TERMS:**

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. BNY Mellon shall provide the following services to the Fund for the Portfolios and the Agreement is hereby amended to include the following with the services described therein:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1 As selected by the Fund, BNY Mellon shall provide services following a shared service operating model. This operating model requires the Fund or adviser to file the reports described in the services noted below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2 <u>FORM N-PORT</u>. BNY Mellon, subject to the limitations described herein and its timely receipt of all necessary information related thereto, will collect, aggregate and normalize the data required for the submission of Form N-PORT, related filing types, and any forms adopted to replace such forms. BNY Mellon will review and transmit to the Funds' third party filing agent each draft N-PORT and provide reasonable cooperation to the relevant Fund and/or such Fund's third party agent as necessary to resolve any issues with the receipt of the Form N-PORT data provided.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2.1 The timely receipt of necessary information referred to above will be determined by mutual agreement of BNY Mellon and the Fund in advance of the preparation of the initial Form N-PORT.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3 <u>FORM N-CEN</u>. BNY Mellon, subject to the limitations described herein and its timely receipt of all necessary information related thereto, will collect, aggregate and normalize the data required for the submission of Form N-CEN, related filing types, and any forms adopted to replace such forms. BNY Mellon will review and transmit to the Funds' third party filing agent each draft N-CEN and provide reasonable cooperation to the relevant Fund and/or such Fund's third party agent as necessary to resolve any issues with the receipt of the Form N-CEN data provided.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3.1 The timely receipt of necessary information referred to above will be determined by mutual agreement of BNY Mellon and the Fund in advance of the preparation of the initial Form N-CEN.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. BNY Mellon shall not be responsible for: (a) delays in the transmission to it by the Fund, the Fund's adviser and entities unaffiliated with BNY Mellon (collectively, for this Amendment, "Third Parties") of data required for the reports described herein, (b) inaccuracies of, errors in or omissions of, such data provided to it by any Third Party, and (c) validation of such data provided to it by any Third Party. This Section 2 is a limitation of responsibility provision for the benefit of BNY Mellon, and shall not be used to imply any responsibility or liability against BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Fund shall be responsible for the retention of the filed reports described herein in accordance with any applicable rule or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Notwithstanding any provision of this Amendment, the services described herein are not, nor shall they be construed as constituting, legal advice or the provision of legal services for or on behalf of the Fund or any other person. Neither this Amendment nor the provision of the services establishes or is intended to establish an attorney-client relationship between BNY Mellon and the Fund or any other person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. As compensation for the services described herein, the Fund will pay to BNY Mellon such fees as may be agreed to in writing by the Fund and BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) As hereby amended and supplemented, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control with respect to the services described herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The facsimile signature of any party to this Amendment shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If any provision or provisions of this Amendment shall be held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

(Signature page follows.)

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized officers designated below on the date and year first above written.

**EACH OF THE REGISTERED INVESTMENT** 

**COMPANIES LISTED ON EXHIBIT I**

By: <u>/s/ Lori A. Hensler</u>

Name: <u>Lori A. Hensler</u>

Title: <u>Treasurer</u>

**II.** **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON**

By: <u>/s/Armando Fernandez</u>

Name: <u>Armando Fernandez</u>

Title: <u>Vice President</u>

Date: <u>March 2, 2018</u>

**<u>EXHIBIT 1</u>**

**N-PORT Services**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Portfolio Name** | **ID, Cusip or Ticker Symbol** |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U771 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U763 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U755 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U615 |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund | 458810108 |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund | 458810603 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N865 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N857 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N840 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N832 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G408 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G507 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G606 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G879 |
| Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio | 31421P308 |
| Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio | 31421P605 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U847 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U839 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U821 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U623 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U599 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U581 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U748 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U730 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U722 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U631 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172388 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172370 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172362 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N824 |
| Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313923302 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C837 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C829 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C811 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C720 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C654 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923864 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923856 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923849 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923831 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923815 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913105 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913204 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913303 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913402 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913600 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund | 31417P866 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund | 31417P858 |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | 313923823 |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | 313923609 |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | 313923708 |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | 313923807 |
| Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund | 31423P108 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313907305 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313907107 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313907206 |

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**N-CEN Services**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Portfolio Name** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**ID, Cusip or Ticker Symbol and Fund** |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U771 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U763 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U755 |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | 31428U615 |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund | 60934N856 |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund | 60934N849 |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund | 608919494 |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 608919205 |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 608919544 |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 608919536 |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 608919528 |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 908919510 |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund | 458810108 |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund | 458810603 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N865 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N857 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N840 |
| Federated Hermes Global Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N832 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G408 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G507 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G606 |
| Federated Hermes Global Total Return Bond Fund | 31420G879 |
| Federated Hermes International Bond Strategy Portfolio | 31421P308 |
| Federated Hermes International Dividend Strategy Portfolio | 31421P605 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U847 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U839 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U821 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U623 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U599 |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 31428U581 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U748 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U730 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U722 |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 31428U631 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172388 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172370 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 314172362 |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 31421N824 |
| Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313923302 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C837 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C829 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C811 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C720 |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 31420C654 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923864 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923856 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923849 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923831 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 313923815 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913105 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913204 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913303 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913402 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. | 313913600 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund | 31417P866 |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund | 31417P858 |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | 313923823 |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | 313923609 |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | 313923708 |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | 313923807 |
| Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund | 31423P108 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Trust | 313907305 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313907107 |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 313907206 |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves | 60934N682 |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves | 60934N674 |

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**AMENDMENT TO THE FUND ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT**

**(Tailored Shareholder Reports)**

This Amendment is an amendment to the Fund Accounting Agreement between The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") and the registered investment companies listed on Schedule I to the Fund Accounting Agreement (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") dated as of March 1, 2011, as it may be amended from time to time (the "Agreement").

The date of this Amendment is March 1, 2024, but for clarity the terms of Section 1 and Section 2 of this Amendment are not effective until May 31, 2024.

Intending to be legally bound, BNY Mellon and the Funds hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The description of services currently set forth in the Agreement relating to BNY Mellon's preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports is hereby deleted from the Agreement, the typesetting services that are currently applicable to BNY Mellon's preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be applicable to BNY Mellon's preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports, and the following terms regarding BNY Mellon's preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports are hereby added to the Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. BNY Mellon will prepare a Fund's respective class level annual and semi-annual shareholder reports with respect to a fund registered on Form N-1A for shareholder delivery, inclusion in Form N-CSR and webhosting, subject to the supervision and direction of the respective Fund and in accordance with procedures which may be established from time to time between the Fund and BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The foregoing preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports requires typesetting services, and the following terms apply to the typesetting services applicable to BNY Mellon's preparation of the aforementioned annual and semi-annual shareholder reports:

o BNY Mellon will create financial compositions for the applicable financial report and related EDGAR files.

o BNY Mellon will maintain country codes, industry class codes, security class codes, and state codes.

o BNY Mellon will create components that will specify the proper grouping and sorting for display of portfolio information.

o BNY Mellon will create components that will specify the proper calculation and display of financial data required for each applicable financial report (except for identified manual entries, which BNY Mellon will enter).

o BNY Mellon will process, convert, and load security and general ledger data.

o BNY Mellon will perform document publishing, including the output of print-ready PDF files and EDGAR html files (such EDGAR html files will be limited to one per the applicable financial report and unless mutually agreed to in writing between BNY Mellon and the Fund, BNY Mellon will use the same layout for production data for every successive reporting period). Such output will be provided to the Funds in the format agreed between BNY Mellon and the Funds in writing.

o BNY Mellon will generate financial reports (using the capabilities of a financial printer or other vendor) which include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ identifying information at the beginning of the shareholder report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ class expense example;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Management Discussion of Fund Performance (semi-annual shareholder report at the Fund's option);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ key fund statistics including total advisory fees paid by the fund, portfolio turnover rate, net assets, and number of holdings, as applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ graphical representation of holdings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ material fund changes (if applicable) (semi-annual shareholder report at the Fund's option);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ changes in and disagreements with accountants in summary form (if applicable);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statement regarding the availability of certain additional information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ additional fund information as mutually agreed in writing between BNY Mellon and the Funds.

o Unless mutually agreed in writing between BNY Mellon and the Funds, BNY Mellon will use the same layout and format for every successive reporting period for the typeset reports. At the request of the Funds and upon the mutual written agreement of BNY Mellon and the Funds as to the scope of any changes and additional compensation of BNY Mellon, BNY Mellon will, or will cause the financial printer or other applicable vendor to, change the format or layout of reports from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. BNY Mellon will prepare a Fund's annual and semi-annual shareholder reports with respect to a fund not registered on Form N-1A for shareholder delivery and inclusion in Form N-CSR, subject to the supervision and direction of the respective Fund and in accordance with procedures which may be established from time to time between the Fund and BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The foregoing preparation of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports requires typesetting services, and the following terms apply to the typesetting services applicable to BNY Mellon's preparation of the aforementioned annual and semi-annual shareholder reports:

o BNY Mellon will create financial compositions for the applicable financial report and related EDGAR files.

o BNY Mellon will maintain country codes, industry class codes, security class codes, and state codes.

o BNY Mellon will map individual general ledger accounts into master accounts to be displayed in the applicable financial reports.

o BNY Mellon will create components that will specify the proper grouping and sorting for display of portfolio information.

o BNY Mellon will create components that will specify the proper calculation and display of financial data required for each applicable financial report (except for identified manual entries, which BNY Mellon will enter).

o BNY Mellon will process, convert, and load security and general ledger data.

o BNY Mellon will include data in financial reports provided from external parties to BNY Mellon which includes, but is not limited to: shareholder letters, "Management Discussion and Analysis" commentary, notes on performance, notes to financials, report of independent auditors, fund management listing, service providers listing, and fund spectrums.

o BNY Mellon will perform document publishing, including the output of print-ready PDF files and EDGAR html files (such EDGAR html files will be limited to one per the applicable financial report and unless mutually agreed to in writing between BNY Mellon and the Funds, BNY Mellon will use the same layout for production data for every successive reporting period). Such output will be provided to the Funds in the format agreed between BNY Mellon and the Funds in writing.

o BNY Mellon will generate financial reports (using the capabilities of a financial printer or other vendor) which include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ front/back cover;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ table of contents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ shareholder letter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Management Discussion and Analysis commentary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ sector weighting graphs/tables;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ disclosure of fund expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ schedules of investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statement of net assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statements of assets and liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statements of operation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statements of changes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ statements of cash flows;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ financial highlights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ notes to financial statements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ report of independent registered public accounting firm;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ tax information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ additional fund information as mutually agreed in writing between BNY Mellon and the Funds.

o Unless mutually agreed in writing between BNY Mellon and the Funds, BNY Mellon will use the same layout and format for every successive reporting period for the typeset reports. At the request of the Funds and upon the mutual written agreement of BNY Mellon and the Funds as to the scope of any changes and additional compensation of BNY Mellon, BNY Mellon will, or will cause the financial printer or other applicable vendor to, change the format or layout of reports from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. For clarity, BNY Mellon will continue to prepare each Fund's schedule of investments, financial statements, financial highlights, and other detailed information for inclusion in Form N-CSR. The foregoing preparation of a schedule of investments, financial statements, financial highlights, and other detailed information requires typesetting services, and the typesetting services terms set forth in section 1(b) above apply to the typesetting services applicable to BNY Mellon's preparation of the aforementioned schedule of investments, financial statements, financial highlights, and other detailed information. The aforementioned material will be provided to the Funds in the format agreed between BNY Mellon and the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The parties hereto expressly agree that this Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts and expressly agree that such execution may occur by manual signature on a physically delivered copy of this Amendment, by a manual signature on a copy of this Amendment transmitted by facsimile transmission, by a manual signature on a copy of this Amendment transmitted as an imaged document attached to an email, or by "Electronic Signature", which is hereby defined to mean inserting an image, representation, or symbol of a signature into an electronic copy of this Amendment by electronic, digital, or other technological methods. Each counterpart executed in accordance with the foregoing will be deemed an original, with all such counterparts together constituting one and the same instrument. The exchange of executed counterparts of this Amendment or of executed signature pages to counterparts of this Amendment, in either case by facsimile transmission or as an imaged document attached to an email transmission, will constitute effective execution and delivery of this Amendment and may be used for all purposes in lieu of a manually executed and physically delivered copy of this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. As compensation for the services described herein, each Fund will pay to BNY Mellon such compensation as may be agreed to in writing by the Fund and BNY Mellon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Miscellaneous.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) As hereby amended, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control with respect to the services described herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If any provision or provisions of this Amendment shall be held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

Each party hereto has caused this Amendment to be executed by its duly authorized representative indicated below. An authorized representative, if executing this Amendment by Electronic Signature, affirms authorization to execute this Amendment by Electronic Signature and that the Electronic Signature represents an intent to enter into this Amendment and an agreement with its terms.

Agreed:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Each of the registered investment companies** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**The Bank of New York Mellon** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**listed on Schedule I to the Agreement** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Lori A Hensler | &nbsp;&nbsp;By: /s/ Nicole Fouran |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Lori A. Hensler | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name: Nicole Fouran |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Treasurer | &nbsp;&nbsp;Title: Managing Director |

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## Ex-99.J

Exhibit 28 (j) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 23 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information, each dated July 31, 2025, and each included in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 74 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, File No. 002-98237) of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust (the "Registration Statement").

We also consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated July 23, 2025, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund (comprising Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust) included in the Annual Report to Shareholders (Form N-CSR) for the year ended May 31, 2025, into this Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

July 23, 2025

## Ex-99.N

Exhibit 28 (n) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 99 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**MULTIPLE CLASS PLAN**

**Current as of 6/1/25**

This Multiple Class Plan (this "Plan") is adopted by the investment companies (the "Multiple Class Companies") identified in exhibits hereto (the "Class Exhibits") as offering separate classes of shares ("Classes").

**1. <u>Purpose</u>**

This Plan is adopted pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Rule"), in connection with the issuance by the Multiple Class Companies and any series thereof (collectively the "Funds") of more than one Class of shares in reliance on the Rule. In documenting the exchange features for each Class, this plan describes the arrangements whereby shares of Funds may be exchanged for or from certain other investment companies which are not part of this Plan. In documenting the separate arrangement for distribution of each Class, this Plan also sets forth the schedules for variations in sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges required by Rules 22d-1 and 6c-10, respectively. Financial intermediary-specific front-end sales load and contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") waivers, front-end sales load discounts and exchange features (collectively, "sales charge variations") required to be disclosed by Rule 22d-1 shall be as set forth in the prospectus of a Fund, as may be amended from time to time.

**2. <u>Separate Arrangements/Class Differences</u>**

The arrangements for shareholders services or the distribution of shares, or both, for each Class shall be set forth in the applicable Class Exhibit hereto.

**3. <u>Expense Allocations</u>**

Each Class shall be allocated those shareholder service fees and fees and expenses payable under a Rule 12b-1 Plan specified in the Class Exhibit. In addition the following expenses may be specifically allocated to each Class to the extent that the Fund's officers determine that such expenses are actually incurred in a different amount by that Class, or that the Class receives services of a different kind or to a different degree than other Classes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) transfer agent fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) printing and postage expenses related to preparing and distributing materials such as shareholder reports, prospectuses, and proxies to current shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) blue sky registration fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) SEC registration fees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the expense of administrative personnel and services as required to support the shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) litigation or other legal expenses relating solely to one Class; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) other expenses incurred on behalf of the Class or for events or activities pertaining exclusively to the Class.

**4. <u>Conversion and Exchange Features</u>**

The conversion and exchange features for shares of each Class shall be as set forth in the applicable Class Exhibit hereto.

**5. <u>Amendment</u>**

Any material amendment of this Plan or any Class Exhibit hereto by any Multiple Class Company is subject to the approval of a majority of the directors/trustees of the applicable Multiple Class Company and a majority of the directors/trustees of the Multiple Class Company who are not interested persons of the Multiple Class Company, pursuant to the Rule.

**Class A Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(2/1/25)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class A Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of a portion of the applicable sales load ("dealer reallowance")and a shareholder service fee. When indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may also receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-1 Plan. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class A Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class A Shares** |
| **Sales Load** | Up to 5.5% of the public offering price, as set forth in the attached Schedules |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | 0.00% |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class A Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class A Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Class A Shares that are not subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("**CDSC**") based upon the redemption of a "Large Ticket" purchase made within 24 months may be converted to any other Share Class within the same Fund, provided that shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Class A Shares may be exchanged for Class A Shares of any other Fund |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**3. EXCEPTIONS TO BASIC ARRANGEMENTS**

For purposes of Rules 22d-1 and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges are as follows:

(A) BASIC SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The basic schedule of sales loads for Class A Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Load as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $50,000 | 5.50% |
| $50,000 but less than $100,000 | 4.50% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.75% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.50% |
| $500,000 but less than $1 million | 2.00% |
| $1 million or greater | 0.00% |

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(B) FIXED INCOME SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The schedule of sales loads for Class A Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $100,000 | 4.50% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.75% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.50% |
| $500,000 but less than $1 million | 2.00% |
| $1 million or greater | 0.00% |

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(C) MODIFIED FIXED INCOME SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The schedule of sales loads for Class A Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $100,000 | 1.00% |
| $100,000 or greater | 0.00% |

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(D) MONEY MARKET AND ULTRASHORT BOND LOAD SCHEDULE

The Schedule of sales loads for Class A Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| All purchases | 0.00% |

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(E) "LARGE TICKET" PURCHASES

Unless otherwise indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, a financial intermediary that places an order to purchase $1,000,000 or more of Class A Shares shall receive from the principal underwriter an advance commission equal to 75 basis points (0.75%) of the public offering price. In such event, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Exhibit, such Class A Shares shall be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within 24 months of purchase equal to 75 basis points (0.75%) of the lesser of (x) the purchase price of the Class A Shares or (y) the redemption price of the Class A Shares. Any contingent deferred sales charge received upon redemption of Class A Shares shall be paid to the principal underwriter in consideration of the advance commission.

(F) REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE SALES LOAD

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, in applying the exceptions set forth in this Section 3, the purchase amount shall take into account:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Discounts achieved by combining concurrent purchases of and/or current investment in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class F, and Class R Shares, made or held by (or on behalf of) the investor, the investor's spouse, and the investor's children under age 21 (regardless of whether the purchases or investments are made or held directly or through an investment professional or through a single-participant retirement account); provided that such purchases and investments can be linked using tax identification numbers (TINs), social security numbers (SSNs), or Broker Identification Numbers (BINs); and

· Letters of intent to purchase a certain amount of Class A Shares within a thirteen month period.

(G) waiver of sales load

Continent upon notification to the Fund's Transfer Agent, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Class A Shares made:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· within 120 days of redeeming shares of an equal or greater amount;

· through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive a dealer reallowance on purchases under such program;

· with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

· or Class A Shares, issued in connection with the merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the assets of another fund. Further, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Shares made by a shareholder that originally became a shareholder of a Federated Fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits shareholders to acquire Shares at NAV provided that such Shares are held directly with the Fund's transfer agent. If the Shares are held through a financial intermediary the sales charge waiver will not apply;

· by Federated Life Members (Federated shareholders who originally were issued shares through the "Liberty Account", which was an account for the Liberty Family of Funds on February 28, 1987, or who invested through an affinity group prior to August 1, 1987, into the Liberty Account);

· by Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pensions or profit-sharing plans for the above persons; and

· pursuant to the exchange privilege. However, this sales charge waiver may not apply to Class A Shares purchased pursuant to the exchange privilege if a shareholder did not previously pay a sales load upon its initial purchase of Class A Shares.

(H) WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFFERED SALES CHARGE ON LARGE-TICKET PURCHASES

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, no CDSC will be imposed on redemptions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· following the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account, or the post-purchase disability of all registered shareholder(s), as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

· due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death

· representing minimum required distributions ("RMD") from an Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

· of Shares originally purchased through a financial intermediary that did not receive an advance commission on the purchase;

· of Shares that were reinvested within 120 days of a previous redemption;

· of Shares held by the Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

· of Shares originally purchased through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement, or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive an advanced commission on purchases under such program;

· of Shares purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

· imposed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements; and

· of Shares which were purchased pursuant to an exchange privilege if the Shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period.

(I) SALES CHARGE WAIVERS FOR SHAREHOLDERS PURCHASING THROUGH CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

Financial intermediary sales charge variations required to be disclosed by Rule 22d-1 shall be as set forth in the prospectus of a Fund, as may be amended from time to time.

**4. SPECIAL OFFER PROGRAM**

[NOTE: The 30 month CDSC period connected with of this program expired in September of 2002]

During the Special Offer Program which took place in March, 2000, the sales load was waived on purchases of Class A Shares of Federated Aggressive Growth Fund, Federated Communications Technology Fund, Federated Large Cap Growth Fund, and Federated International Small Company Fund (the "Special Offer Funds"). Instead, the principal underwriter paid an advance commission of 2.00% of the offering price of the Special Offer Funds to intermediaries participating in the Special Offer Program. Class A Shares purchased through this Special Offer were subject to a CDSC of 2.00% on redemptions which occurred within 30 months after the purchase, which amount was to be paid to the principal underwriter in consideration for advancing the commission to intermediaries. Class A Shares of the Special Offer Funds purchased during the Special Offer Program could be exchanged with Class A Shares of other Special Offer Funds with no imposition of a sales load or CDSC fee. Class A Shares of the Special Offer Funds purchased during the Special Offer Program which were exchanged for Class A Shares of other Funds during the 30 month CDSC period incurred the CDSC fee upon redemption. However, no sales load was charged for such an exchange.

**5. REDEMPTION FEE**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class A Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class A Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 401(a) or 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class A Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code***;*** and (iii) Class A Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

*(schedule of funds listed on next page)*

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Class A Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class A Shares on the terms set forth in the Class A Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. CLASS A SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **12b-1**<br> **Fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Redemption** <br> **Fee** |
| **Federated Adjustable Rate Securities Trust** | | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes International Equity Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes US SMID Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes International Growth Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Funds** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund** |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Equity Advantage Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Securities Fund |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes MDT Series** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | 0.05% |  |

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**2. CLASS A SHARES SUBJECT TO THE FIXED INCOME LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **12b-1**<br> **Fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Redemption** <br> **Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.** | | |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc., (formerly, Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc.)** |  | 2% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase |
| **Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund | 0.05% | 2% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.** |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Core Bond Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund |  |  |

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**3. Class A Shares Subject to the MODIFIED FIXED INCOME Sales Load Schedule**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **12b-1**<br> **Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** | | |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund | 0.05% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund | 0.05% |  |
| Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust**<br> Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund | 0.05% |  |

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**4. Class A Shares Subject to the Money Market AND ULTRASHORT BOND Load Schedule**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **12b-1**<br> **Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** | | |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | 0.45% |  |

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**5. Class A Shares Not Participating in the Large Ticket Purchase Program**

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|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** | Series |
| **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.** | Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** | Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund |
|  | Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** | Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust** |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.** | Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |

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**CLASS A1 SHARES EXHIBIT TO**

**MULTIPLE CLASS PLAN**

**(9/1/23)**

**1.** **SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

A1 Shares are available for shareholders investing through certain financial intermediaries that have entered into an agreement with the Funds' distributor who has approved them for the sale of A1 Shares. A1 Shares may also be purchased directly from the Fund in certain circumstances. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class A1 Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of a portion of the applicable sales load ("dealer reallowance") and a shareholder service fee. When indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may also receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-l Plan. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class A1 Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class A1 Shares** |
| **Sales Load** | Up to 2.00% of the public offering price |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | 0.00% |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class A1 Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2.** **CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class A1 Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Class A1 Shares may be converted to any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Class A1 Shares may be exchanged for Class A or Class A1 Shares of any other Fund. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**3.** **EXCEPTIONS TO BASIC ARRANGEMENTS**

For purposes of Rules 22d-l and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges are as follows:

(A) BASIC SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The basic schedule of sales loads for Class A1 Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $100,000 | 2.00% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 1.50% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $500,000 or greater | 0.00% |

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(B) REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE SALES LOAD

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, in applying the exceptions set forth in this Section 3, the purchase amount shall take into account:

• Discounts achieved by combining concurrent purchases of and/or current investment in Class A, Class A1, Class B, Class C, Class F, and Class R Shares, made or held by (or on behalf of) the investor, the investor's spouse, and the investor's children under age 21 (regardless of whether the purchases or investments are made or held directly or through an investment professional or through a single- participant retirement account); provided that such purchases and investments can be linked using tax identification numbers (TINs), social security numbers (SSNs), or Broker Identification Numbers (BINs); and

• Letters of intent to purchase a certain amount of Class A1 Shares within a thirteen month period.

(C) WAIVER OF SALES LOAD

Continent upon notification to the Fund's Transfer Agent, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Class A1 Shares made:

• within 120 days of redeeming shares of an equal or greater amount;

• through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive a dealer reallowance on purchases under such program;

• with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

• or Class A1 Shares, issued in connection with the merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the assets of another fund. Further, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Shares made by a shareholder that originally became a shareholder of a Federated Fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits shareholders to acquire Shares at NAV provided that such Shares are held directly with the Fund' s transfer agent. If the Shares are held through a financial intermediary the sales charge waiver will not apply;

• by Federated Life Members (Federated shareholders who originally were issued shares through the "Liberty Account", which was an account for the Liberty Family of Funds on February 28, 1987, or who invested through an affinity group prior to August 1, 1987, into the Liberty Account);

• by Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pensions or profit-sharing plans for the above persons; and

• pursuant to the exchange privilege.

**4.** **REDEMPTION FEE**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class A1 Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class A1 Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 40l(a) or 40l(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class A1 Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code; and (iii) Class A1 Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**SCHEDULE OF FUNDS OFFERING CLASS A1 SHARES**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class A1 Shares on the terms set forth in the Class A1 Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1.** **CLASS A1 SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company** <br> **Series** | **12b-l Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |

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**CLASS A2 SHARES**

**EXHIBIT TO**

**MULTIPLE CLASS PLAN**

**(9/1/23)**

**1.** **SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

Class A2 ("A2") Shares are available exclusively for shareholders investing through certain financial intermediaries that have entered into an agreement with the Fund's distributor who has approved them for the sale of A2 Shares. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class A2 Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of a portion of the applicable sales load ("dealer reallowance") and an advance commission of up to 0.50% of the public offering price, paid by the principal underwriter. Financial intermediaries may also provide shareholder services and may receive shareholder services fees therefor. When indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may also receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-l Plan. In consideration of advancing commissions, the principal underwriter will receive the contingent deferred sales charges paid upon redemption of Class A2 Shares and payments made under the 12b-1 Plan for eighteen months following the purchase. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class A2 Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class A2 Shares** |
| **Sales Load** | Up to 1.50% of the public offering price |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | 0.50% of the share price at the time of purchase or redemption, whichever is lower, if redeemed within eighteen months following purchase |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class A2 Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2.** **CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class A2 Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Class A2 Shares may be converted to any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided: (i) the Class A2 Shares are no longer subject to a CDSC or the financial intermediary agrees to reimburse the Fund's distributor the CDSC otherwise payable upon the sale of such Class A2 Shares; and (ii) the shareholder meets the investment minimum and eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Class A2 Shares may be exchanged for Class A or Class A2 Shares of any other Fund. However, if a shareholder exchanges into Class A Shares and subsequently redeems prior to the full CDSC period applicable to Class A2 Shares, the CDSC will be applied to such redemption. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**3.** **EXCEPTIONS TO BASIC ARRANGEMENTS**

For purposes of Rules 22d-l and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges are as follows:

(D) BASIC SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The basic schedule of sales loads for Class A2 Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **Purchase Amount** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $100,000 | 1.50% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 1.25% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $500,000 or greater | 0.00% |

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(E) "LARGE TICKET" PURCHASES

Unless otherwise indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, a financial intermediary that places an order to purchase $500,000 or more of Class A2 Shares shall receive from the principal underwriter an advance commission equal to 50 basis points (0.50%) of the public offering price, except that an order to purchase $20 million or more of Class A2 Shares shall carry a 25 basis points (0.25%) advance commission. In such event, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or this Exhibit, such Class A2 Shares shall be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge upon redemption within 18 months of purchase equal to 50 basis points (0.50%) of the lesser of (x) the purchase price of the Class A2 Shares or (y) the redemption price of the Class A2 Shares. Any contingent deferred sales charge received upon redemption of Class A2 Shares shall be paid to the principal underwriter in consideration of the advance commission.

(F) REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE SALES LOAD

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, in applying the exceptions set forth in this Section 3, the purchase amount shall take into account:

• Discounts achieved by combining concurrent purchases of and/or current investment in Class A, Class A1, Class A2, Class B, Class C, Class F, and Class R Shares, made or held by (or on behalf of) the investor, the investor's spouse, and the investor's children under age 21 (regardless of whether the purchases or investments are made or held directly or through an investment professional or through a single- participant retirement account); provided that such purchases and investments can be linked using tax identification numbers (TINs), social security numbers (SSNs), or Broker Identification Numbers (BINs); and

• Letters of intent to purchase a certain amount of Class A2 Shares within a thirteen month period.

(G) WAIVER OF SALES LOAD

Continent upon notification to the Fund's Transfer Agent, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Class A2 Shares made:

• within 120 days of redeeming shares of an equal or greater amount;

• through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive a dealer reallowance on purchases under such program;

• with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

• or Class A2 Shares, issued in connection with the merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the assets of another fund. Further, no sales load shall be assessed on purchases of Shares made by a shareholder that originally became a shareholder of a Federated Fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits shareholders to acquire Shares at NAV provided that such Shares are held directly with the Fund' s transfer agent. If the Shares are held through a financial intermediary the sales charge waiver will not apply;

• by Federated Life Members (Federated shareholders who originally were issued shares through the "Liberty Account", which was an account for the Liberty Family of Funds on February 28, 1987, or who invested through an affinity group prior to August 1, 1987, into the Liberty Account);

• by Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pensions or profit-sharing plans for the above persons; and

• pursuant to the exchange privilege.

(H) WAIVER OF CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ON LARGE-TICKET PURCHASES

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, no CDSC will be imposed on redemptions.

• following the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account, or the post-purchase disability of all registered shareholder(s), as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death

• representing minimum required distributions ("RMD") from an Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

• of Shares originally purchased through a financial intermediary that did not receive an advance commission on the purchase;

• of Shares that were reinvested within 120 days of a previous redemption;

• of Shares held by the Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

• of Shares originally purchased through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement, or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive an advanced commission on purchases under such program;

• of Shares purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

• imposed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements; and

• of Shares which were purchased pursuant to an exchange privilege if the Shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period.

(I) SALES CHARGE WAIVERS FOR SHAREHOLDERS PURCHASING THROUGH CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

Financial intermediary sales charge variations required to be disclosed by Rule 22d-1 shall be set forth in the prospectus of a Fund, as may be amended from time to time.

**4.** **REDEMPTION FEE**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class A2 Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class A2 Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 40l(a) or 40l(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class A2 Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code; and (iii) Class A2 Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**SCHEDULE OF FUNDS OFFERING CLASS A2 SHARES**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class A2 Shares on the terms set forth in the Class A2 Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1.** **CLASS A2 SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | **12b-l Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |

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**Administrative Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Administrative ("ADM") Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, ADM Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated ADM Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of ADM Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, ADM Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, ADM Shares may be converted to any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | ADM Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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An exchange will be treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and will be a taxable transaction. Exchange privileges may be modified or terminated at any time. A conversion of classes should not result in a realization for tax purposes.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering ADM Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer ADM Shares on the terms set forth in the ADM Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. ADM SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | **12b-1 Fee** | **Shareholder Service Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** | | |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund | 0.25% | Up to 0.25%, with 0.05% of the service fee being active upon the initial offering of the ADM Shares and 0.20% remaining dormant until approved by the Fund's Board |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.05% (active)<br> 0.05% (dormant) | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves | &nbsp;&nbsp; 0.05% (active)<br> 0.05% (dormant) | 0.25% |

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**ADVISoR Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(9/1/24)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

Advisor ("AVR") Shares are available exclusively for shareholders investing through certain financial intermediaries that have entered into an agreement with the Funds' distributor who has approved them for the sale of AVR Shares. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the AVR Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. In connection with this basic arrangement, AVR Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated AVR Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of AVR Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, AVR Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, AVR Shares may be converted to any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | AVR Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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An exchange will be treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and will be a taxable transaction. Exchange privileges may be modified or terminated at any time.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering AVR Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer AVR Shares on the terms set forth in the AVR Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. AVR SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** | |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |  |

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**AUTOMATED Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(revised 6/1/25)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Automated Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Automated Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Automated Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Deferred** <br> **Sales Charge ("CDSC")<br>** <br>|  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Shareholder Service Fee**<br>| Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **Recordkeeping Fee** | Up to 10 basis points (0.10%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Automated Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Automated Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Automated Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered, after the payment of any redemption fees to the Fund. Exchanges shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering AUTOMATED Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Automated Shares on the terms set forth in the Automated Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations |

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**EFFECTIVE 2-3-23 – B SHARES converted TO A SHARES**

**Class B Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 2/3/2023)**

1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class B Shares will consist of sales by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of an advance commission paid by the principal underwriter. Financial intermediaries may perform shareholder services and receive a shareholder service fee for their services. In consideration of advancing commissions and/or the provision of shareholder services, the principal underwriter may receive the contingent deferred sales charges paid upon redemption of Class B Shares, and/or shareholder service fees and/or fees under a 12b-1 plan. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class B Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class B Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Up to 5.5% of the share price at the time of purchase or redemption, whichever is lower |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | Up to 75 basis points (0.75%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class B Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class B Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Conversion Rights:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;After Class B Shares have been held for eight years from the date of purchase, they will automatically convert into Class A Shares. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Exchange Privilege:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Shares may be exchanged for Class B Shares of any other fund. |

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In any conversion or exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

3. Exceptions to Basic Arrangements

For purposes of Rules 6c-10 and 22d-1 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in contingent deferred sales charges payable upon redemption are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) BASIC CDSC SCHEDULE

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Shares Held Up to: To: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Have A CDSC Of: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 year | &nbsp;&nbsp;5.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;4.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;3.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;2.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8 years | &nbsp;&nbsp;Convert to Class A Shares |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) WAIVER OF CDSC

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, no CDSC will be imposed on redemptions:

· following the death of the last surviving shareholder or post-purchase disability, as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;

· due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death

· representing minimum required distributions ("RMD") from an Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

· of Shares that were reinvested within 120 days of a previous redemption;

· of Shares held by the Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

· of Shares originally purchased through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement, or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive an advanced commission on purchases under such program;

· of Shares purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

· imposed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements; and

· of Shares which were purchased pursuant to an exchange privilege if the Shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period.

(C) SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM

Contingent upon notification to the principal underwriter or the Fund's transfer agent, no CDSC will be imposed on redemptions that are qualifying redemptions of Class B Shares under a Systematic Withdrawal Program as described in the applicable prospectus and statement of additional information.

(D) SALES CHARGE WAIVERS FOR SHAREHOLDERS PURCHASING THROUGH CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

Financial intermediary sales charge variations required to be disclosed by Rule 22d-1 shall be as set forth in the prospectus of a Fund, as may be amended from time to time.

4. Redemption Fee

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class B Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class B Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 401(a) or 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class B Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code; and (iii) Class B Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**<u>All B Shares converted to A Shares on February 3, 2023.</u>**

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Class B Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class B Shares on the terms set forth in the Class B Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**CLASS B SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company<br> Series** | **12b-1 Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |

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**Class C Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(revised 2/1/25)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class C Shares will consist of sales by financial intermediaries in consideration of an advance commission of up to 1.00% of the public offering price, paid by the principal underwriter. Financial intermediaries may also provide shareholder services and may receive shareholder services fees therefor. Additionally, the principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive distribution and/or administrative service fees under the 12b-1 Plan. In cases where the principal underwriter has advanced a commission to the financial intermediary, such 12b-1 fees will be paid to the financial intermediary beginning in the thirteenth month after purchase. In consideration of advancing commissions, the principal underwriter will receive the contingent deferred sales charges paid upon redemption of Class C Shares and payments made under the 12b-1 Plan for twelve months following the purchase. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class C Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class C Shares** |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.00% of the share price at the time of purchase or redemption, whichever is lower if redeemed within twelve months following purchase |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class C Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class C Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Conversion Rights:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; At the election of the shareholder, Class C Shares that are not subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("**CDSC**") may be converted to any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. For Class C Shares purchased through a financial intermediary after **June 30, 2017**, such shares may only be converted to another Share Class of the same Fund if: (i) the Class C Shares are no longer subject to a CDSC or the financial intermediary agrees to reimburse the Fund's distributor the CDSC otherwise payable upon the sale of such Class C Shares; (ii) the shareholder meets the investment minimum and eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable; and (iii) (A) the conversion is made to facilitate the shareholder's participation in a self-directed brokerage account for a fee-based advisory program offered by the intermediary, or (B) the conversion is part of a multiple-client transaction through a particular financial intermediary as pre-approved by the Fund's Administrator.<br> After Class C Shares have been held for ***eight*** years from the date of purchase, they will automatically convert into Class A Shares on the next monthly conversion processing date, provided that the Fund or financial intermediary, record keeper, or platform has records confirming that the Class C Shares have been held for at least ***eight*** years and that Class A Shares are available for purchase. The financial intermediary, record keeper, or platform shall provide, upon the Fund's request, representations that it has records confirming that the Class C Shares have been held for at least ***eight*** years and that Class A Shares are available for purchase. For Class C Shares acquired in an exchange from another Fund, the date of purchase will be based on the initial purchase of the Class C Shares of the prior Fund." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Exchange Privileges:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Class C Shares may be exchanged for Class C Shares of any other Fund. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**3. Exceptions to Basic Arrangements**

For purposes of Rules 22d-1 and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations contingent deferred sales charges are as follows:

(A) WAIVER OF CDSC

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· following the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account, or post-purchase disability of all registered shareholder(s), as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code;

· due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death

· representing minimum required distributions ("RMD") from an Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

· of Shares originally purchased through a financial intermediary that did not receive an advance commission on the purchase;

· of Shares that were reinvested within 120 days of a previous redemption;

· of Shares held by the Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

· of Shares originally purchased through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement, or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive an advanced commission on purchases under such program;

· of Shares purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

· imposed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements; and

· of Shares which were purchased pursuant to an exchange privilege if the Shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period.

(B) SALES CHARGE WAIVERS FOR SHAREHOLDERS PURCHASING THROUGH CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

Financial intermediary sales charge variations required to be disclosed by Rule 22d-1 shall be as set forth in the prospectus of a Fund, as may be amended from time to time.

**4. Redemption Fee**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class C Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class C Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 401(a) or 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class C Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code; and (iii) Class C Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Class C Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class C Shares on the terms set forth in the Class C Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**CLASS C SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Multiple Class Company<br> Series** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**12b-1 Fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Redemption Fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Adviser Series** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes US SMID Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Equity Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Equity Funds:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Mid-Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund** | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (formerly, Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc.)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;2% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days of purchase |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund *(formerly Federated Hermes Real Return Bond Fund)* | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Index Trust** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes MDT Series:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% | &nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |

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**Capital Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

(Revised 8/1/24)

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Capital Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Capital Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Capital Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Capital Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Capital Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Capital Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other fund or class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Capital Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Capital Shares on the terms set forth in the Capital Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |

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**CasH II Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan<br> (r** **evised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Cash II Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder services fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Cash II Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Cash II Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Cash II Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Cash II Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Cash II Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other fund or class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Cash II Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Cash II Shares on the terms set forth in the Cash II Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | |
| Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust | 0.20% |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund | 0.35% |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund | 0.35% |
| Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund | 0.35% |
| Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations | 0.35% |

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**cash management Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**8/1/24**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Cash Management Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder services fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Cash Management Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Cash Management Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Services Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Cash Management Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Cash Management Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Conversion Rights:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class, of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Exchange Privilege:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash Management Shares may be exchanged into any Federated Hermes fund or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust, and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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An exchange will be treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and will be a taxable transaction. Exchange privileges may be modified or terminated at any time.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Cash Management Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Cash Management Shares on the terms set forth in the Cash Management Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. CASH MANAGEMENT SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | &nbsp;&nbsp;**12b-1 Fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Money Market Obligations Trust** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;30 |

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**Cash Reserve Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**12/1/2024**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

Cash Reserve Shares ("CRS") are available exclusively for shareholders investing through certain financial intermediaries that have entered into an agreement with the Funds' distributor who has approved them for the sale of CRS Shares. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the CRS Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, CRS Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated CRS Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 10 basis points (0.10%) of the average daily net asset value. |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of CRS Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, CRS Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Conversion Rights:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;At the election of the shareholder, CRS Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Exchange Privilege:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;CRS Shares may be exchanged for into any Federated Hermes fund or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust, and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other fund or class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering CRS Shares**

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|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |

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**Cash series Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(R** **evised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement for the Cash Series Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may receive a shareholder service fee for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Cash Series Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Cash Series Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Deferred** <br> **Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Cash Series Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Cash Series Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Cash Series Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares, *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other fund or class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Cash Series Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Cash Series Shares on the terms set forth in the Cash Series Shares Exhibit to Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | |
| Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust | 0.60% |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund | 0.60% |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund | 0.60% |
| Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust | 0.60% |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund | 0.60% |
| Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations | 0.60% |

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**EAGLE Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Eagle Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Eagle Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Eagle Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Eagle Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Eagle Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Eagle Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares, *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any <u>shareholder eligibility</u> and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of FundS**

**Offering EAGLE Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Eagle Shares on the terms set forth in the Eagle Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |

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**Class F Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 3/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement for the Class F Shares will consist of sales by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of the sales load ("dealer reallowance"). Financial intermediaries may also provide shareholder services and may receive shareholder service fees therefor. Additionally, the principal underwriter may pay up to 100 basis points (1.00%) of the public offering price to financial intermediaries as an advance commission on sales. In consideration of advancing this payment, the principal underwriter will receive any contingent deferred sales charges paid upon redemption of Class F Shares and distribution service fees under the 12b-1 Plan on an ongoing basis. In connection with this basic arrangement Class F Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class F Shares** |
| **Sales Load** | Up to 100 basis points (1.00%) of the public offering price |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** | Up to 100 basis points (1.00%) of the share price at the time of original purchase or redemption, whichever is lower |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class F Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class F Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Class F Shares that are not subject to a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Class F Shares may be exchanged for Class F Shares of any other Fund. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated as a redemption and purchase.

**3. Exceptions to Basic Arrangements**

For purposes of Rules 22d-1 and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in sales load and contingent deferred sales charges are as follows**:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) BASIC SALES LOAD SCHEDULE **<sup>\*</sup>**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Purchase Amount:** | **Sales Charge as Percentage of Offering Price** | **Sales Charge as a Percentage of NAV** |
| Less than $1 million | 1.00% | 1.01% |
| $1 million or greater | 0.00% | 0.00% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) CDSC SCHEDULE

Unless otherwise indicated below, the Schedule of Contingent Deferred Sales Charges for each Fund is as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Purchase Amount:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Shares Held:** | **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge:** |
| Under $2 million | 4 years or less | 1.00% |
| $2 million but less than $5 million | 2 years or less | 0.50% |
| $5 million or greater | 1 year or less | 0.25% |

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(C) REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE SALES LOAD

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, in applying the exceptions set forth in this Section 3, the purchase amount shall take into account:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Discounts achieved by combining concurrent purchases of and/or current investment in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class F, and Class R Shares, made or held by (or on behalf of) the investor, the investor's spouse, and the investor's children under age 21 (regardless of whether the purchases or investments are made or held directly or through an investment professional or through a single-participant retirement account); provided that such purchases and investments can be linked using tax identification numbers (TINs), social security numbers (SSNs), or Broker Identification Numbers (BINs); and

· Letters of intent to purchase a certain amount of Class F Shares within a thirteen month period.

(D) WAIVER OF SALES LOAD

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, no sales load will be assessed on purchases of Class F Shares made:

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| |
|:---|
| within 120 days of redeeming Shares of an equal or greater amount; |
| through a financial intermediary that did not receive a dealer reallowance on the purchase; |
| by shareholders who originally became shareholders of a Fund pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits the shareholders to acquire shares at net asset value. However, if the shareholder closes their account with the transfer agent, or if the shareholder transfers their account to another financial intermediary, the shareholder may no longer receive a sales charge waiver; |
| with reinvested dividends or capital gains; |
| by Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons; and |
| pursuant to the exchange privilege. |

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(E) WAIVER OF CDSC

Contingent upon notification to the Fund's principal underwriter or transfer agent, no CDSC will be imposed on redemptions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· following the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account, or post-purchase disability of all registered shareholder(s), as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code;

· due to the termination of a trust following the death of the trustor/grantor or beneficiary, provided that the trust document specifically states that the trust is terminated upon the death

· representing minimum required distributions ("RMD") from an Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plan as required under the Internal Revenue Code;

· of Shares originally purchased through a financial intermediary that did not receive an advance commission on the purchase.

· of Shares that were reinvested within 120 days of a previous redemption of an equal or lesser amount;

· of Shares held by the Directors, Trustees, employees, former employees and sales representatives of the Fund, the Adviser, the principal underwriter and their affiliates, employees of any investment professional that sells Shares according to a sales agreement with the principal underwriter, by the immediate family members of the above persons, and by trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans for the above persons;

· of Shares originally purchased through a program offered by a Financial Intermediary that provides for the purchase of Shares without imposition of a sales charge (for example, a wrap account, self-directed brokerage account, retirement, or other fee-based program offered by the Financial Intermediary) and where the Financial Intermediary has agreed with the principal underwriter not to receive an advanced commission on purchases under such program;

· of Shares purchased with reinvested dividends or capital gains;

· imposed by the Fund when it closes an account for not meeting the minimum balance requirements;

· of Shares which were purchased pursuant to an exchange privilege if the Shares were held for the applicable CDSC holding period; and

· representing a total or partial distribution from a qualified plan, which would not include account transfer, rollovers, or redemptions for the purpose of reinvestment. For these purposes, qualified plans would not include an Individual Retirement Account, Keogh Plan or custodial account following retirement.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Class F Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class F Shares on the terms set forth in the Class F Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**CLASS F SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** | 0.25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.:**<br> Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.05% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust:**<br> Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund<br> Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.05%<br> None |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.:**<br> Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund |  |
| **Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust:**<br> Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund<br> Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.05%<br> 0.40% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:**<br> Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.45% |

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**Institutional/WEALTH Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(REVISED 3/12/25)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Institutional and Wealth Shares will consist of

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) with respect to money market funds, sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries; and

(ii) with respect to fluctuating NAV funds, sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries to the following categories of investors ("Eligible Investors");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· An investor participating in a no-load platform, network or other fee-based program offered by a financial intermediary, for example, a wrap-account or retirement platform, where Federated has entered into an agreement with the intermediary;

· A trustee/director, employee or former employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates; an immediate family member of these individuals, or a trust, pension or profit-sharing plan for these individuals;

· An employer-sponsored retirement plan;

· A trust institution investing on behalf of its trust customers;

· A Federated Hermes Fund;

· An investor, other than a natural person, purchasing Shares directly from the Fund;

· An investor (including a natural person) who owned Shares as of December 31, 2008;

· Without regard to the initial investment minimum, an investor who acquired Institutional and/or Wealth Shares pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits the investor to acquire such Shares; and

· Without regard to the initial investment minimum, in connection with an acquisition of an investment management or advisory business, or related investment services, products or assets, by Federated or its investment advisory subsidiaries, an investor (including a natural person) who (1) becomes a client of an investment advisory subsidiary of Federated or (2) is a shareholder or interest holder of a pooled investment vehicle or product that becomes advised or subadvised by a Federated investment advisory subsidiary as a result of such an acquisition other than as a result of a fund reorganization transaction pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization.

The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Institutional and Wealth Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Institutional and Wealth Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Deferred** <br> **Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Institutional and/or Wealth Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Institutional and Wealth Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Institutional and/or Wealth Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

3. REDEMPTION FEE.

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Institutional and/or Wealth Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Institutional and/or Wealth Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 401(a) or 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Institutional and/or Wealth Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code; and (iii) Institutional and/or Wealth Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering institutional Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Institutional Shares on the terms set forth in the Institutional/-Wealth Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Shareholder**<br> **Service Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Securities Trust** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 0.00% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% |  |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund | 0.00% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes US SMID Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Equity Fund | 0.00% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes International Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund | 0.00% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Funds:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Government Income Trust** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.** *(formerly, Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc.)* |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Fund for U.S. Government Securities |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Muni and Stock Advantage Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Index Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Investment Series Fund, Inc.** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes MDT Series:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund** |  | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund** |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Core Fund (*formerly Federated Hermes Select Total Return Bond Fund)* |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Fund** |  | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund** |  | 0.25% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Shareholder**<br> **Service Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Small-Mid Company Fund |  |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |  | 0.25% |  |

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**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering WEALTH Shares**

The Retail Money Market Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Wealth Shares on the terms set forth in the Institutional/Wealth Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> **Series** | **12b-1 Fee** | **Shareholder Service Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | | | |
| Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund |  | 0.25% |  |

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**investment Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan<br> (Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Investment Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Investment Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Investment Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | ***As set forth in the attached Schedule*** |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Investment Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Investment Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Rights:** | Investment Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Investment Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Investment Shares on the terms set forth in the Investment Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund | 0.25% |

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**CLASS P Shares Exhibit<br> To<br> Multiple Class Plan<br> (** **revised 6/29/20)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class P Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Automated Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class P Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **Recordkeeping Fee** | Up to 10 basis points (0.10%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class P Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class P Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | None. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Class P Shares may only be exchanged into *Federated Hermes Capital Reserves Fund*, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered, after the payment of any redemption fees to the Fund. Exchanges shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Class P Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class P Shares on the terms set forth in the Class P Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Government Reserves Fund |

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**PREMIER Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised as of 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Premier Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Premier Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Premier Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Deferred** <br> **Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Premier Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Premier Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Premier Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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An exchange will be treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and will be a taxable transaction. Exchange privileges may be modified or terminated at any time.

S**chedule of Funds**

**Offering PREMIER Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Premier Shares on the terms set forth in the Premier Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust |  |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |  |

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**Primary Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(REVISED 09/01//2022)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

Primary Shares are available exclusively as an investment vehicle for separate accounts of participating life insurance companies offering variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Primary Shares will consist of institutional sales to insurance companies for Primary Share inclusion in those variable life and variable annuity product separate accounts. The insurance company distributor, underwriter or affiliated entity may provide shareholder services and receive a shareholder service fee for their services. In connection with this basic arrangement, Primary Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Primary Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Primary Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Primary Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | None. |

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**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Primary Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Primary Shares on the terms set forth in the Primary Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Insurance Series:** | |
| Federated Hermes Managed Volatility Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Quality Bond Fund II | 0.25% |

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**Class R Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(revised 3/1/22)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement for the Class R Shares will consist of:

(i) Excepting Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund, sales by financial intermediaries to retirement plans, with shareholder services provided by the retirement plan record keepers; and

(ii) with respect to the Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund, (a) sales by financial intermediaries to retirement plans; (b) the issuance of Class R Shares as provided in the Plan of Reorganization between the Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund and the Kaufmann Fund; (c) additional investments by former Kaufmann Fund shareholders and related persons; and (d) shareholder services provided by financial intermediaries.

Financial intermediaries and the principal underwriter may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan, in addition, financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class R Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class R Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Contingent Deferred Sales** <br> **Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule. |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class R Shares as described in Section 3 of the Multiple Class Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class R Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | *At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable.* |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to the *Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund*, shareholders who are former shareholders of the *Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund*, Inc. and their immediate family members or shareholders who have purchased shares through the financial intermediary relationships that existed for the Kaufmann Fund may exchange their Class R Shares for Class A Shares of any other fund. Investors who are eligible to purchase Class R Shares (e.g. 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and IRA rollovers from such plans, directly or through financial intermediaries as well as IRAs and investment – only 403(b) plans held through financial intermediaries may exchange their Class R Shares into Class R Shares of any other Fund. A Grandfathered Shareholder may exchange into Class R Shares of another Fund only if such shareholder is an eligible investor in the Class R Shares of that Fund.<br> With respect to the other funds, Class R Shares may be exchanged for Class R Shares, including the Kaufmann Fund. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered, after the payment of any redemption fees to the Fund. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**3. Redemption Fee**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class R Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amounts expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to Class R Shares redeemed or exchange by employer-sponsored retirement plans.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering Class R Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class R Shares on the terms set forth in the Class R Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** | **Shareholder Services Fee** | **Redemption Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** | | | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Funds:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund | 0.50% | 0.25% |  |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund, Inc.** | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Capital Income Fund | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Index Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund** | 0.50% |  |  |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund | 0.50% | 0.25% |  |
| **Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |  |  |  |
| Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund | 0.50% |  |  |

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**CLASS R6 Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(revised as of 12/1/24)**

**1.** **Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class R6 Shares will consist of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries to the following categories of investors ("Eligible Investors"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· An investor participating in a no-load platform, network or other fee-based program offered by a financial intermediary, for example, a wrap account or retirement platform, where Federated has entered into an agreement with the intermediary;

· A trustee/director, employee or former employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates; an immediate family member of these individuals, or a trust, pension or profit-sharing plan for these individuals;

· An employer-sponsored retirement plan;

· A trust institution investing on behalf of its trust customers;

· An investor, other than a natural person, purchasing Shares directly from the Fund;

· A Federated Fund;

· An investor (including a natural person) who acquired R6 Shares pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits the investor to acquire such Shares; and

· In connection with an acquisition of an investment management or advisory business, or related investment services, products or assets, by Federated or its investment advisory subsidiaries, an investor (including a natural person) who (1) becomes a client of an investment advisory subsidiary of Federated or (2) is a shareholder or interest holder of a pooled investment vehicle or product that becomes advised or subadvised by a Federated investment advisory subsidiary as a result of such an acquisition other than as a result of a fund reorganization transaction pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization.

In connection with this arrangement, Class R6 Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated R6 Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** |  |
| **Redemption Fee** |  |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class R6 Shares. |

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**2.** **Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class R6 Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | Class R6 Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered, after the payment of any redemption fees to the Fund. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

*(schedule of funds listed on next page)*

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering CLASS R6 Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class R6 Shares on the terms set forth in the Class R6 Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan.

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|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Markets Equity Fund |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund |
| Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund |
| Federated Hermes International Equity Fund |
| Federated Hermes International Growth Fund |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Equity Funds** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Clover Small Value Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Large Cap Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Kaufmann Small Cap Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Fixed Income Securities, Inc.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Strategic Income Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Global Allocation Fund** |
| **Federated Hermes Sustainable High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (formerly, Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund, Inc.)** |
| **Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |
| Federated Hermes Opportunistic High Yield Bond Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust** |
| *Federated Hermes Inflation Protected Securities Fund (formerly Federated Hermes Real Return Bond Fund.)* |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strategic Income Fund |
| Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Index Trust** |
| Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust** |
| Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund |
| Federated Hermes Institutional High Yield Bond Fund |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Investment Series Funds, Inc.** |
| Federated Hermes Corporate Bond Fund |
| **Federated Hermes MDT Series** |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund |
| Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund |
| Federated Hermes MDT Balanced Fund |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund** |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |
| **Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund |

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**retirement Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement for the Retirement Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive a shareholder service fee for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Retirement Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Retirement Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Retirement Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Retirement Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Retirement Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares, *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust* and no-load Class A Shares of and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange.. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering retirement Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Retirement Shares on the terms set forth in the Retirement Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan:

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|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** | **Series** |

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**SDG Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(REVISED 8/1/24)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

SDG Shares are available for purchase exclusively to shareholders investing through financial intermediaries that utilize electronic trading platforms that may support a filtering menu to identify funds or share classes that such intermediary has determined in its discretion offer or provide "SDG/ESG, sustainable, or impact" goals or purposes. Omnibus accounts are not permitted without prior written approval from the Fund. Fully disclosed and partially disclosed accounts are permitted. No direct fund investments are permitted. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the SDG Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan. In connection with this basic arrangement, SDG Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated SDG Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** |  |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of SDG Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, SDG Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | SDG Shares may be exchanged into any Federated Hermes fund or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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An exchange will be treated as a redemption and a subsequent purchase, and will be a taxable transaction. Exchange privileges may be modified or terminated at any time.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering SDG Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer SDG Shares on the terms set forth in the SDG Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. SDG SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Money Market Obligations Trust** | |
| Federated Government Obligations Fund | None |

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**SELECT Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Select Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries. Financial intermediaries may receive shareholder service fees for services provided. In connection with this basic arrangement, Select Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Select Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Select Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Select Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Select Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of, *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchase (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other fund or class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

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**SCHEDULE OF FUNDS**

**OFFERING SELECT SHARES**

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|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust** |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves |

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**Service Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan<br> (revised 3/12/25)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

With respect to Funds other than portfolios of Federated Insurance Series, for purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Service Shares will consist of

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) with respect to money market funds, sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries; and

(ii) with respect to fluctuating NAV funds, sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries to the following categories of investors ("Eligible Investors");

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| · | An investor participating in a wrap program or other fee-based program sponsored by a financial intermediary; |
| · | An investor participating in a no-load network or platform sponsored by a financial intermediary where Federated has entered into an agreement with the intermediary; |
| · | A trustee/director, employee or former employee of the Fund, the Adviser, the Distributor and their affiliates; an immediate family member of these individuals, or a trust, pension or profit-sharing plan for these individuals; |
| · | An employer-sponsored retirement plan; |
| · | A trust institution investing on behalf of its trust customers; |
| · **** | A Federated Fund; |
| · | An investor, other than a natural person, purchasing Shares directly from the Fund; |
| · | An investor (including a natural person) who owned Shares as of December 31, 2008; |
| · | Without regard to the initial investment minimum, an investor who acquired Service Shares pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of reorganization which permits the investor to acquire such Shares; and |
| · | Without regard to the initial investment minimum, in connection with an acquisition of an investment management or advisory business, or related investment services, products or assets, by Federated or its investment advisory subsidiaries, an investor (including a natural person) who (1) becomes a client of an investment advisory subsidiary of Federated or (2) is a shareholder or interest holder of a pooled investment vehicle or product that becomes advised or subadvised by a Federated investment advisory subsidiary as a result of such an acquisition other than as a result of a fund reorganization transaction pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization. |

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The principal underwriter and financial intermediaries may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a Rule 12b-1 Plan and financial intermediaries may also receive shareholder service fees for services provided.

With respect to portfolios of *Federated Hermes Insurance Series*, Service Shares are available exclusively as an investment vehicle for separate accounts of participating life insurance companies offering variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of Service Shares will consist of institutional sales to insurance companies for Service Share inclusion in those variable life insurance and annuity product separate accounts. The insurance company distributor, underwriter or other affiliated entity may provide shareholder services and receive a shareholder service fee for their services and when indicated on the Schedule to this Exhibit, may also receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-1 Plan.

In connection with these basic arrangements, Service Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Service Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Service Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Service Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privileges:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; For Funds other than portfolios of *Federated Hermes Insurance Series*, Service Shares may be exchanged for exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. Service Shares may also be exchanged for shares of Investment Companies that are not subject to this Plan, as provided in the "Proprietary Fund Schedule" attached hereto.<br> With respect to portfolios of *Federated Hermes Insurance Series*: None |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered, unless Class A Shares or Class F Shares which are subject to a CDSC are being exchanged, in which case the CDSC fee will be imposed as if the Class A Shares or Class F Shares had been redeemed. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Service Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Service Shares on the terms set forth in the Service Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Adviser Series** | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Value Fund |  |
| **Federated Hermes High Yield Trust** |  |
| **Federated Hermes Government Income Trust** |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Income Fund |  |
| **Federated Hermes Income Securities Trust:** |  |
| Federated Hermes Intermediate Corporate Bond Fund | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund |  |
| **Federated Hermes Index Trust** |  |
| Federated Hermes Max-Cap Index Fund | 0.30% |
| Federated Hermes Mid-Cap Index Fund |  |
| **Federated Hermes Institutional Trust:** |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund | 0.05% |
| Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund | 0.00% |
| **Federated Hermes Insurance Series:** |  |
| Federated Hermes Managed Volatility Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Kaufmann Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Quality Bond Fund II | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Government Money Fund II |  |
| **Federated Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund** |  |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Government Bond Fund** | 0.25% |
| **Federated Hermes Total Return Series, Inc.:** |  |
| Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund |  |
| **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Term Government Fund** | 0.25% |
| **Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Government Fund** | 0.05% |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** |  |
| Federated Hermes California Municipal Cash Trust |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Tax-Managed Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Municipal Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes New York Municipal Cash Trust | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Tax-Free Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Trust for U.S. Treasury Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund |  |
| Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves | 0.25% |

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**Proprietary fund schedule -<br> service shares**

Shares issued by investment companies that are not party to this Plan but that are listed on this Proprietary Fund Schedule ("Non-Plan Investment Companies") may be exchanged for Service Shares of the Funds indicated opposite their names. Such Service Shares may also be exchanged back into shares of the original Non-Plan Investment Company. In addition, indicated Service Shares purchased from a dealer party to a Dealer Agreement to sell the indicated Non-Plan Investment Company Shares may be exchanged for Shares of such Non-Plan Investment Company. In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges into any class of shares of a Non-Plan Investment Company not shown on this schedule shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

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|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Series/Company** | **Non-Plan Investment Companies** |

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**Class T Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised (12/1/20)**

**1. SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement of the Class T Shares will consist of sales and shareholder servicing by financial intermediaries in consideration of the payment of the applicable sales load ("dealer reallowance") and a shareholder service fee. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class T Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class T Shares** |
| **Sales Load** | Up to 2.50% of the public offering price |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Redemption Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class T Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. CONVERSION AND EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class T Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable, and that no CDSC on the original shares purchased is owed. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | None |

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**3. EXCEPTIONS TO BASIC ARRANGEMENTS**

For purposes of Rules 22d-1 and 6c-10 under the Act, unless otherwise specified on the Schedule to this Exhibit, the scheduled variations in sales loads and contingent deferred sales charges are as follows:

(A) BASIC SALES LOAD SCHEDULE

The basic schedule of sales loads for Class T Shares of Funds so designated on the Schedule to this Exhibit is as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Transaction Amount** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Sales Load as a Percentage of** <br> **Public Offering Price** |
| Less than $250,000 | 2.50% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.00% |
| $500,000 but less than $1 million | 1.50% |
| $1 million or greater | 1.00% |

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**4. REDEMPTION FEE**

For purposes of Rule 11a-3 under the Act, any redemption fee received upon the redemption or exchange of Class T Shares will be applied to fees incurred or amount expended in connection with such redemption or exchange. The balance of any redemption fees shall be paid to the Fund.

A Fund shall waive any redemption fee with respect to (i) non-participant directed redemptions or exchanges involving Class T Shares held in retirement plans established under Section 401(a) or 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), custodial plan accounts established under Section 493(b)(7) of the Code, or deferred compensation plans established under Section 457 of the Code; (ii) redemptions or exchanges involving Class T Shares held in plans administered as college savings programs under Section 529 of the Code***;*** and (iii) Class T Shares redeemed due to the death of the last surviving shareholder on the account.

**Schedule of Funds<br> Offering Class T Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class T Shares on the terms set forth in the Class T Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

**1. CLASS A SHARES SUBJECT TO THE BASIC LOAD SCHEDULE**

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Redemption** <br> **Fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Class T Shares were discontinued on 11-30-20.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Class T Shares were discontinued on 11-30-20.** |

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**trust Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(Revised 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution arrangement for the Trust Shares will consist of sales by financial intermediaries, who, along with the principal underwriter, may receive payments for distribution and/or administrative services under a 12b-1 Plan. In connection with this basic arrangement, Trust Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Trust Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** | Up to 25 basis points (0.25%) of the average daily net asset value |
| **12b-1 Fee** | As set forth in the attached Schedule |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Trust Shares as described in Section 3 of the Multiple Class Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Trust Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Trust Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* **and no-load** Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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**Schedule of FundS**

**Offering Trust Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Trust Shares on the terms set forth in the Trust Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below. The 12b-1 fees indicated are the maximum amounts authorized based on the average daily net asset value. Actual amounts accrued may be less.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Multiple Class Company**<br> Series | **12b-1 Fee** |
| **Federated Hermes Money Market Obligations Trust:** | |
| Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund | 0.25% |
| Federated Hermes Treasury Obligations Fund | 0.25% |

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**Class Y Shares Exhibit**

**To**

**Multiple Class Plan**

**(REVISED 8/1/24)**

**1. Separate Arrangement And Expense Allocation**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3 under the Act, the basic distribution and shareholder servicing arrangement for the Class Y Shares will consist of sales to institutional purchasers requiring less distribution support activity and less shareholder services, who are also seeking low expense ratios. In connection with this basic arrangement, Class Y Shares will bear the following fees and expenses:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Fees and Expenses** | **Maximum Amount Allocated Class Y Shares** |
| **Sales Load** |  |
| **Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")** |  |
| **Shareholder Service Fee** |  |
| **12b-1 Fee** |  |
| **Other Expenses** | Itemized expenses incurred by the Fund with respect to holders of Class Y Shares as described in Section 3 of the Plan |

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**2. Conversion and Exchange Privileges**

For purposes of Rule 18f-3, Class Y Shares have the following conversion rights and exchange privileges at the election of the shareholder:

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|:---|:---|
| **Conversion Rights:** | At the election of the shareholder, Shares may be converted into any other Share Class of the same Fund, provided that the shareholder meets the eligibility requirements for the Share Class into which the conversion is sought, as applicable. |
| **Exchange Privilege:** | Class Y Shares may be exchanged into any *Federated Hermes fund* or share class that does not have a stated sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, except Shares of *Federated Hermes Institutional Prime Obligations Fund, Federated Hermes Institutional Tax-Free Cash Trust,* and no-load Class A Shares and Class R Shares of any Fund, provided that the shareholder meets any shareholder eligibility and minimum initial investment requirements for the Shares to be purchased, (if applicable), both accounts have identical registrations, and the shareholder receives a prospectus for the fund in which the shareholder wishes to exchange. |

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In any exchange, the shareholder shall receive shares having the same aggregate net asset value as the shares surrendered. Exchanges to any other Class shall be treated in the same manner as a redemption and purchase.

**Schedule of Funds**

**Offering class Y Shares**

The Funds set forth on this Schedule each offer Class Y Shares on the terms set forth in the Class Y Shares Exhibit to the Multiple Class Plan, in each case as indicated below:

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|:---|:---|
| **Multiple Class Company** | **Series** |

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## Ex-99.Poa

Exhibit 28 (o) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 24 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

**POWER OF ATTORNEY**

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints the Secretary and Assistant Secretaries of **FEDERATED HERMES INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL TRUST** ("Trust") and each of them, their true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for them and in their names, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute any and all instruments which said attorney-in-fact may deem necessary or advisable or which may be required to comply with Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, including any and all reports, forms and other filings pursuant thereto, and specifically to include the filing and effectiveness of the Trust's Registration Statement(s) on Form N-1A and any and all amendments to the Registration Statement(s) including both pre- and post-effective amendments, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by means of the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic disclosure system known as EDGAR; and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to sign and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as each of them might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>SIGNATURES</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>TITLE</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>DATE</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ J. Christopher Donahue</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee and President (Principal Executive Officer)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ John B. Fisher</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; John B. Fisher<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <u>/s/ John G. Carson</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; John G. Carson<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ G. Thomas Hough</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; G. Thomas Hough<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Karen L. Larrimer</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Karen L. Larrimer<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Max Miller</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Max Miller<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Frank J. Nasta</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Frank J. Nasta<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Thomas M. O'Neill</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas M. O'Neill<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Madelyn A. Reilly</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Madelyn A. Reilly<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ John S. Walsh</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; John S. Walsh<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trustee | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> <u>/s/ Jeremy D. Boughton</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Jeremy D. Boughton | &nbsp;&nbsp;Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer/Principal Accounting Officer) | &nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2025 |

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## Ex-99.P

Exhibit 28 (p) under Form N-1A<br> Exhibit 14 under Item 601/Reg. S-K

Federated Hermes, Inc.

**Code of Ethics for Access Persons**

***Effective 11/13/2024***

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**Table of Contents**

**Page**

**INTRODUCTION 1**

**1 RESPONSIBILITIES 2**

1.1 GeneralPrinciples 2

1.2 Compliance with this Code is a condition of employment 3

1.3 Personal Responsibility 3

1.4 Perceived ambiguity shall not excuse violations 4

1.5 Preclearance does not protect wrongdoing 4

**2 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 4**

2.1 Initial Reporting Requirements 4

2.2 Quarterly Reporting Requirements 5

2.3 Annual Reporting Requirements 6

2.4 Independent Directors 6

2.5 Non-Federated Hermes Officers of Federated Hermes Funds or Proprietary Client Funds 7

2.6 Access Persons Acknowledgments of Receipt of Code of Ethics and

Amendments 8

**3 PRECLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS 8**

3.1 Preclearance of Trades 8

3.2 Duration and Revocation 9

3.3 Preclearance Does Not Protect Wrongdoing 9

3.4 Exceptions 9

3.5 Exception for Employee Stock Options of a Previous Employer 10

3.6 Federated Hermes Stock and Options Trading 11

3.7 Special Rules for Equity Transactions Based on Market Capitalization 11

**4 EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS 11**

4.1 Exempt Securities 11

4.2 Discretionary Accounts 12

**5 PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS 12**

5.1 General Prohibitions 12

5.2 Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are Prohibited 14

5.3 Private Placements Require Prior Compliance Approval 14

5.4 Prohibition of Short-Term Profits – 60-Day Rule – Individual Securities 15

5.5 Minimum Holding Period – Designated Federated Hermes Funds 15

5.6 Prohibition on Insider Trading 16

5.7 Disclosure or Misuse of Fund Information 16

5.8 Blackout Periods - Fund Trades 16

5.9 Prior Knowledge 17

5.10 Serving as a Director or Officer of Outside Organizations 17

5.11 Excessive Trading and Market Timing 19

5.12 Independent Directors 20

5.13 Restrictions on Investment Clubs 20

5.14 Disclosure of Personal Interests 20

**6 PROHIBITIONS ON GIVING/RECEIVING GIFTS; POLITICAL AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 21**

**7 REVIEW, REPORTING, EDUCATION AND SANCTIONS 22**

7.1 Management Review of Investment Personnel' s Trading Activity 22

7.2 Compliance Review of Reports and Trading Activity, and this<br> Code of Ethics 23

7.3 Self-discovery and Reporting 23

7.4 Education 24

7.5 Sanctions 24

7.6 Factors For Consideration 24

7.7 Reporting of Violations 25

**8 DEFINITIONS 25**

8.1 1933 Act 25

8.2 1934 Act 25

8.3 1940 Act 25

8.4 Access Person 25

8.5 Adviser 26

8.6 Advisers Act 26

8.7 Associated Procedures 26

8.8 Automatic Investment Plan 26

8.9 Beneficial Ownership 26

8.10 Board 26

8.11 Code 27

8.12 Compliance Committee 27

8.13 Compliance Department 27

8.14 Control 27

8.15 Covered Security 27

8.16 Federal Securities Laws 27

8.17 Federated Hermes 28

8.18 Fund 28

8.19 Independent Director 28

8.20 Influence 28

8.21 Initial Public Offering 28

8.22 Investment Person; Investment Personnel 28

8.23 Private Placement 29

8.24 Purchase or Sale……………………………………………………………………….. .29

8.25 Reportable Fund 29

8.26 SEC 29

8.27 Security 29

8.28 Supervised Person 29

8.29 Underwriter 29

8.30 Vendor 30

**ADDENDUM**

Access Persons Procedures A-1

Compliance Department Procedures B-1

CODE OF ETHICS FOR ACCESS PERSONS

**Introduction**

This Code sets forth standards of conduct and professionalism that apply to all Federated Hermes persons designated as Access Persons by the Compliance Department (including all Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) and Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) subsidiaries). This Code was designed and established, and will be maintained and enforced, to protect Federated Hermes' clients (or Funds) by deterring misconduct and to guard against violations of the U.S. Federal Securities Laws and U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations.<sup>1</sup> This Code reinforces the value that Federated Hermes places on ethical conduct. Each Access Person must comply with this Code and uphold Federated Hermes' ethical standards at all times. Each Access Person also is responsible for ensuring that spouses, children and others residing in the same household do not violate applicable provisions of this Code.

It is Federated Hermes' policy that business must be conducted in accordance with the highest fiduciary, legal and ethical standards. Federated Hermes' reputation for integrity is its most important asset and each Access Person must contribute to the care and preservation of that asset. This reputation for integrity is the cornerstone of the public's faith and trust in Federated Hermes; it is what provides Federated Hermes an opportunity to serve investors, shareholders and other stakeholders. A single Access Person's misconduct can damage Federated Hermes' hard-earned reputation.

This Code sets forth the fiduciary, legal and ethical requirements and certain "best practices" that must be satisfied to comply with this Code. This Code also establishes procedures that Access Persons must follow in order to comply with this Code. Unless stated otherwise, required communication and notifications to the Compliance Department outlined in the Code should be directed to Compliance personnel from their legacy entity (FHI Compliance for FHI Access Persons & FHL Compliance for FHL Access Persons).

Key terms are defined in Section 8 of this Code.

**Access Persons.** Access Persons are defined under Section 8.4 of this Code and include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designated employees of Federated Hermes, including those who work for any subsidiary that is an Adviser, an Underwriter for funds and employees of certain other subsidiaries. All FHL employees and employees working in the Global New York, MDT, and Cleveland offices are designated as Access Persons due to the seating proximity within the office locations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Independent Directors of a fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Designated officers of Federated Hermes funds or proprietary funds who are not employed by Federated Hermes. (*e.g.*, designated outside counsel who serve as secretary to one or more funds); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All **Investment Personnel**;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Any other individual designated by the Compliance Department. This may include a Federated Hermes employee or a temporary hire, vendor, consultant, service provider or other third party employee.

**Application to Access Persons.** This Code applies only to those individuals specified above, designated as Access Persons under this Code. Please note that certain requirements of this Code apply to Access Persons, while others may only apply to Investment Persons.

**Application to Household Members (Connected Person).** As noted above, each Access Person also is responsible for assuring that spouses, children or any others residing in the same household do not violate the provisions of this Code that are applicable to the Access Person (even if certain provisions of this Code do not specifically reference household members/connected persons). See the definitions of "Access Person" and "Investment Personnel" in Section 8 of this Code for further information.

This Code also applies to accounts or holdings for persons outside the household, over which the Access Person or his/her household members/connected persons has investment discretion, influence or control.

**Questions.** All Access Persons are obligated to read the requirements of this Code carefully. If you have any questions regarding how this Code applies to any conduct or practice, please contact the Compliance personnel from the legacy Federated entity. When in doubt, an Access Person should ask before taking any action.

**Compliance with Other Requirements Still Required.** This Code supersedes prior versions of this Code. This Code does not supersede, or relieve an Access Person from complying with applicable laws or with other Federated Hermes standards and corporate and departmental policies or procedures which can be found on the FHI and FHL internal website. A violation of any of these policies or procedures by an Access Person may, depending upon the circumstances, also constitute a violation of this Code.

**Sanctions for Violations of this Code.** Federated Hermes intends to enforce the provisions of this Code vigorously. A violation of this Code may subject an Access Person to sanctions as set forth in Section 7 below, and possible civil and criminal liability.

**Adoption.** Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act (as applicable), FCA Principle 8 (Conflicts of Interest) and FCA Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS 11.7) this Code has been adopted on behalf of each investment company that is served by the Board of Directors of Federated Hermes, Inc., the Federated Hermes' funds, Federated Hermes' Advisers and Federated Hermes' Underwriters.

**1 Responsibilities**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1 General Principles

The following general principles govern all conduct of Access Persons, whether or not the conduct also is covered by more specific standards or procedures set forth below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Fiduciary Principles

Each Access Person must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (i) place the Funds' interests ahead of his or her personal interests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (ii) disclose and, where possible, avoid conflicts of interest (actual or potential) and the appearance of any conflict with the Funds or any other party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (iii) conduct his or her personal transactions in a manner, which is consistent with this Code and which does not interfere with Fund portfolio transactions or otherwise take unfair or inappropriate advantage of his or her position or relationship to a Fund or any other party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (iv) not show inappropriate favoritism of one Fund over another Fund in a manner that would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (v) not accept or offer inappropriate gifts, favors, entertainment, special accommodations or other things of material value that could influence decision-making by either Federated Hermes, an Adviser, a Fund or any other party;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (vi) safeguard material nonpublic Fund information and control its dissemination in a manner consistent with Federated Hermes' policies and applicable legal requirements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (vii) otherwise act in good faith, in an open, honest, non-misleading, professional and unbiased manner, with integrity, and in a manner that instills trust and confidence and promotes independence in the investment decision-making process, in each aspect of the Access Person's professional activities and business (including, without limitation, in all disclosures, advertisements and other communications, and dealings, with Funds, shareholders and accountholders).

For example, an Access Person's failure to recommend or purchase a Covered Security for the Fund in order to purchase the Covered Security for the Access Person's personal benefit may be considered a violation of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Legal Principles

In addition to complying with the above fiduciary principles, each Access Person must comply with State, U.S. Federal, and U.K. FCA securities laws, rules and regulations. If you have questions concerning complying with applicable law, contact your legacy Compliance Department or Federated Hermes's Deputy General Counsel.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures, protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2 Compliance with this Code is a Condition of Employment

Every Access Person must adhere to the general principles set forth in Section 1.1 above, and comply with the specific provisions and Associated Procedures of this Code and the spirit of those provisions. Literal compliance with specific provisions will not be sufficient where the transactions undertaken by an Access Person show a pattern of abuse of the Access Person's fiduciary duty or of violation of applicable legal requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3 Personal Responsibility

It is the responsibility of each Access Person to take all steps necessary before executing a personal trade, or taking other action, to verify that the trade or other action is in compliance with the provisions and intent of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4 Perceived Ambiguity shall not Excuse Violations

Any Access Person who believes a particular provision of this Code is ambiguous is required to contact the Compliance Department for a determination prior to executing a transaction or taking other action subject to that provision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5 Preclearance does not Protect Wrongdoing

Receipt of express prior preclearance approval does not exempt you from the prohibitions outlined in this Code.

**2 Reporting Requirements**

The Reporting Requirements in Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 of this Code apply to Access Persons and their household members/connected persons (generally including members of the immediate family sharing the same household, *e.g.,* a spouse and unemancipated children) and certain partnerships, trusts, corporations or other similar arrangements. Access Persons should contact the Chief Compliance Officer for further clarification if they have questions regarding the application of this Code.

Every Access Person must report (1) all Covered Securities in which the Access Person or members of his or her household have direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control (either for the benefit of the Access Person or for any other party), (2) all transactions in those Covered Securities, and (3) all accounts in which any Covered Securities are held. An Access Person is deemed to have influence or control over a discretionary account as described in Section 4.2.

<u>NOTE</u>: All information provided by the Access Person must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is required to be submitted. Failure to provide that information within the time specified (if it is not being provided directly to Compliance by the financial institution or other party) shall be deemed a violation of the Code and SEC Rules.

Covered Securities transactions of Access Persons will be reviewed for compliance with the provisions of this Code. A violation may result from either a single transaction or multiple transactions if the Compliance Department determines that the transaction(s) did not comply with provisions of this Code.

Information relating to the holdings and personal trades of Access Persons will be shared with Senior Management of Federated Hermes from time to time for purposes of reviewing Access Person trading patterns and practices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1 Initial Reporting Requirements

Within ten (10) calendar days of becoming an Access Person**,** the Access Person is required to submit to the Compliance Department, a holdings report including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The full security name and description (i.e., type), CUSIP, SEDOL or exchange ticker symbol, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security held in any form, (e.g., brokerage/bank accounts, registered holdings, physical certificates, etc.) in any location, in which the Access Person or household member/connected person had any direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control, including, without limitation, those shares of Federated Hermes funds included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security,"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All investment accounts with a financial institution or intermediary, including the name and address of any broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution holding any Securities in which the Access Person or members of his or her household/connected person have any direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control, and the account numbers (this does not include accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent or 401k Plan Administrator);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The date the Access Person submits the report.

The Compliance Department will direct the broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution maintaining each account to provide duplicate confirmations of all transactions and account statements directly to the attention of the Compliance Department, in a timely fashion. The Compliance Department also will obtain reports on accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent or 401k Plan Administrator. For FHL Access Persons, if duplicate confirmations or statements cannot be obtained directly from the financial institution, the Access Person is responsible for providing the statement to the Compliance Department. Each Access Person must assure that such information is received.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2 Quarterly Reporting Requirements

By the date specified by the Compliance Department (but in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the calendar quarter) every Access Person must review the information recorded by the Compliance Department relating to his or her personal accounts (discretionary and non-discretionary) and all transactions in any Covered Securities, regardless of the form in which such securities are held, (e.g., brokerage/bank accounts, registered holdings, physical certificates, etc.), and each Access Person must complete and submit to the Compliance Department a quarterly Securities transaction report, using Star Compliance where available, to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Identify and confirm that all Covered Security transactions during the previous calendar quarter in all accounts in which the Access Person or household members/connected persons have a direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control, have been reported, including, without limitation, transactions in Federated Hermes funds included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security" that are held in accounts with a financial institution or intermediary (this does not include accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent or 401k Plan Administrator);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Identify and confirm that all investment account information has been reported, including any new investment account(s) established during the quarter with broker-dealers, banks or other financial institutions holding any Securities in which the Access Person or members of his or her household/connected persons have any direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control, along with the name and address of the intermediary, the date the account was established and account number;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Resolve any discrepancies identified with the Compliance Department; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Record an electronic signature and date on Star Compliance or other process approved by the Compliance Department.

The information required in Section 2.2(a) above shall include at least the following information about each transaction involving a Covered Security in which the Access Person or household member/connected person had, or as a result of a transaction acquired, any direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control: (1) the date of the transaction, (2) the full security name, description (i.e., type), CUSIP, SEDOL or exchange ticker symbol, interest rate, maturity date, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security held, (3) the nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition), (4) the price of the Security at which the transaction was effected, and (5) the name of the broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution with or through which the transaction was effected.

An Access Person need not submit a quarterly Securities transactions report to the extent that the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements delivered to Federated Hermes so long as trade confirmations or account statements are received by the Compliance Department no later than 25 days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter.

Several advisers or brokers offer automated contribution programs where a pre-determined cash amount is invested at set time intervals into identified securities. The programs usually allow repeated investments at low cash amounts. Examples include Acorns, Betterment, and Robinhood. For participation in these programs, the Access Person preclears the initial investment into each security (if known) and communicates the predefined time interval and dollar amount to be invested in each subsequent automatic investment. Thereafter, quarterly transaction reporting/certification and preclearance need not be made for each subsequent automatic investment, however, quarterly adjusted positions in each Covered Security must reflect all investments made during each certification period since aggregate annual holdings certifications for each Covered Security would still be required. Automated investments made through such a program will not trigger a minimum 60 calendar day holding period requirement (see Section 5.5) or be subject to the short-term profits prohibition (see Section 5.4). Further voluntary investments and/or liquidations that are not identified as part of the automated program made through the same broker or adviser would require preclearance, quarterly transaction reporting/certification and would be subject to the 60 calendar day holding period requirement and short term profits prohibitions. Stock issued by Federated Hermes Inc. may not be purchased through an automated contribution program other than the Federated Hermes Inc. employee stock purchase plan.

Compliance reserves the right to evaluate the dollar amount pledged to be invested in such programs, or the subsequent trading, and if it appears the amounts or trading should be treated as a normal brokerage account subject to all requirements of the Code, or as a discretionary account (outlined in Section 4.2), Compliance may require the Access Person to change the status of the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3 Annual Reporting Requirements

On an annual basis and by the date specified by the Compliance Department (but in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days after a request) from the Compliance Department, every Access Person is required to provide a written acknowledgment (1) that he or she is subject to, has received a copy of and read this Code, and (2) of his or her understanding of and compliance with this Code, its requirements and Associated Procedures. At the same time, the Access Person must review a current list of Covered Securities held in the Access Person's account(s), as recorded by the Compliance Department, for accuracy, and complete and submit to the Compliance Department an annual report using Star Compliance to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Identify and confirm all Covered Securities held in any form (e.g., brokerage/bank accounts, registered holdings, physical certificates, etc.) in any location, in which the Access Person or household member/connected person had any direct or indirect investment discretion, influence or control, including the full security name and description (i.e., type), CUSIP, SEDOL or exchange ticker symbol, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security held, including, without limitation, those shares of Federated Hermes funds included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security," that are held in accounts with a financial institution or intermediary including all holdings in Covered Securities held through any automated contribution programs (this does not include accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent or 401k Plan Administrator);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Resolve any discrepancies with the Compliance Department, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Record an electronic signature and date on Star Compliance or other process approved by the Compliance Department.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4 Independent Directors

Independent Directors must report all holdings and transactions in shares of all Federated Hermes funds (including Federated Hermes ETFs) included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security" that are held in accounts with a broker-dealer, bank or other financial institution or intermediary (this does not include accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent or 401k Plan Administrator).

Except for holdings and transactions involving Federated Hermes funds (including Federated Hermes ETFs), an Independent Director (unless previously identified by the Compliance Department as being an Access Person who cannot take advantage of this Section) is exempt from all other reporting requirements so long as, at the time of a personal transaction in a Covered Security, such Independent Director neither knew nor, in the ordinary course of fulfilling his or her official duties as a fund director, should have known that during the 15-day period immediately before or after the director's transaction that the Covered Security was purchased or sold by the Fund, or considered for Purchase or Sale.

Any Independent Director who is identified by the Compliance Department as being an Access Person who cannot take advantage of this Section must comply with all reporting requirements applicable to Access Persons set forth in this Code or its Associated Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5 Non-Federated Hermes Officers of Federated Hermes Funds or Proprietary Client Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Non-Federated Hermes personnel serving as officers of a fund who are specifically designated as Access Persons subject to this provision shall be so notified by the Compliance Department and shall be deemed to be Access Persons.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Such specially designated Access Persons shall be subject to all provisions under this Code applicable to Access Persons (as applicable), except that only the following provisions apply:

Section 1 Responsibilities

Section 2 Reporting Requirements

Section 4.1 Exempt Securities

Section 4.2 Discretionary Accounts

Section 5.1 General Prohibitions

Section 5.2 Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are Prohibited

Section 5.3 Private Placements Require Prior Compliance Approval

Section 5.5 Minimum Holding Period – Designated Federated Hermes Funds

Section 5.6 Prohibition on Insider Trading

Section 5.7 Disclosure or Misuse of Fund Information

Section 5.9 Prior Knowledge

Section 5.11 Excessive Trading and Market Timing

Section 5.13 Restrictions on Investment Clubs

Section 5.14 Disclosure of Personal Interests

Section 6 Prohibitions on Giving/Receiving Gifts; Political and<br> Charitable Contributions

Section 7 Review, Reporting, Education and Sanctions

Section 8 Definitions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each specially designated Access Person must notify the Compliance Department of any positions held on the Board of Directors of any publicly held company and any "for-profit" private company. In the event that the Access Person, thereafter, should be advised of an issue relating to any such company, the Access Person must recuse himself or herself from any discussion or consideration of such issues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Violations of this Code and/or suspicious trading activity shall be reported by the Compliance Department to the Senior Manager of such Access Person. A report by the employer of the steps taken in response to the issues raised shall be requested by the Compliance Department and reported to Federated Hermes management, and, in the case of a personal transaction that conflicts with a mutual fund transaction, the fund's Audit Committee and, ultimately, the fund's Board of Directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6 Access Persons Acknowledgments of Receipt of Code of Ethics and Amendments

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Compliance Department shall provide each Access Person with a copy of this Code annually. The Compliance Department also shall provide each Access Person with a copy of any amendment to this Code promptly after such amendments are adopted (and, to the extent possible, prior to their effectiveness).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) After receiving the copy of this Code or an amendment to this Code, each Access Person is required to provide the Compliance Department, within the time period prescribed by the Compliance Department, a written or electronic acknowledgment (1) that he or she has received and read this Code or such amendment, and (2) of his or her understanding of and compliance with this Code or such amendment, its requirements and any Associated Procedures.

**3 Preclearance Requirements**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 Preclearance of Trades

Unless subject to a preclearance exception, all Access Persons must preclear every Purchase or Sale of a Covered Security in which the Access Person or member of his or her household/connected person has any investment discretion, influence or control (including, without limitation, transactions in pension or profit-sharing plans, Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) (to the extent approved as satisfying the limited exceptions in Sections 5.2(a) or (b) to the general prohibition), and Private Placements), in accordance with the Associated Procedures governing preclearance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All Private Placement securities must be precleared by contacting the Compliance Department;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All other Covered Securities must be precleared using Star Compliance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Access Persons without access to Star Compliance must contact the Compliance Department for assistance in preclearing transactions on their behalf.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 Duration and Revocation

Preclearance approval remains in effect until the end of the following business day in the local market. Preclearance approval may be revoked at any time upon notification of revocation being provided by the Compliance Department. Any revocation shall not affect any transaction made prior to such revocation notice being delivered during a time when the preclearance approval was effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 Preclearance Does Not Protect Wrongdoing

Preclearance approval and the receipt of express prior preclearance approval does not exempt an Access Person from the prohibitions outlined in this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 Exceptions

Preclearance requirements do not apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Shares of any registered open end investment companies, including, without limitation, Federated Hermes open-ended funds included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security" (**note that this exception does not apply to ETFs; all ETF transactions including those involving Federated Hermes ETFs must be precleared**);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Involuntary purchases or sales, including mandatory corporate actions (e.g. corporate mergers, exchanges);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Automatic Investment Plans, including, without limitation, dividend reinvestment plans; automated contribution activity, or automatic payroll deduction plan purchases that are either (a) made solely with the dividend proceeds, or (b) whereby an employee purchases Securities issued by an employer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exercise of rights to purchase and any sales of such rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of its Covered Securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Exercise of rights to tender Securities when an offer is made on a pro rata basis to all holders of a class of Covered Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Gifts or charitable donations of a Covered Security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Purchases or sales in discretionary accounts (as outlined in Section 4.2) and/or purchases or sales in other accounts over which the Access Person or household member/connected person had or has no investment discretion, influence or control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Purchases and sales of Covered Securities executed by an Independent Director.

<u>NOTE</u>: Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) (to the extent approved as satisfying the limited exceptions in Sections 5.2(a) or (b) to the general prohibition) and Private Placements shall in no event be exempt from the preclearance requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 Exception for Employee Stock Options of a Previous Employer

Subject to the conditions indicated, an Access Person or Investment Person may exercise employee stock options for Securities of a previous employer, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Access Persons and Investment Persons who are not also Portfolio Managers, Traders or Research Analysts may exercise employee stock options for Securities of a previous employer for cash or in a cashless exercise and hold the stock thereafter without preclearance or restriction that would otherwise be imposed by concurrent fund transactions, but must report the Securities when exercised.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Investment Persons who are Portfolio Managers, Traders or Research Analysts may exercise such an employee stock option for cash or in a cashless exercise and hold the stock thereafter, without restriction that would otherwise be imposed by concurrent fund transactions after requesting and receiving in writing a determination by the Compliance Department that no material conflict of interest exists.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) A cashless exercise of employee stock options of a previous employer may occur without regard to the 60-day rule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All such exception provisions for the exercise of employee stock options shall be conditioned on:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Access Persons and Investment Personnel who <u>are not</u> Portfolio Managers, Traders or Research Analysts must notify the Compliance Department of the exercise of any employee stock options within five business days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Investment Personnel who <u>are</u> Portfolio Managers, Traders or Research Analysts must request a determination in writing by the Compliance Department that no apparent material conflict of interest exists prior to the exercise of any employee stock options and may not proceed with the exercise until such determination is received.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Approval of any such exercise shall be conditioned on full disclosure to the Compliance Department of all communications concerning that Security within Federated Hermes by the Access Person or Investment Person during the seven days prior to the exercise of an employee stock option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Any apparent conflict of interest that is identified by the Compliance Department, before or after an exercise of employer stock options shall be reported to the President of the Advisory Companies and the Chief Executive Officer of Federated Hermes, Inc., and investigated further for determination as to whether a violation has occurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.6** **Federated Hermes Stock and Options Trading**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All Federated Hermes employees are prohibited from trading Federated Hermes Inc. stock during announced blackout periods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All Federated Hermes employees are prohibited from short selling Federated Hermes Inc. stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) All Federated Hermes employees are further prohibited from options trading on Federated Hermes Inc. stock or purchasing Federated Hermes Inc. stock on margin without FHI Compliance Committee approval.

<u>Note</u>: Employees should refer to the Federated Hermes Policy on Trading and Confidentiality for additional details.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.7** **Special Rules for Equity Transactions Based on Market Capitalization**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) To insure proper compliance with the Code and limit unintended preclearance mistakes, the Chief Compliance Officer, in conjunction with the President of the Advisory Companies requires all Investment Personnel to preclear all trades in equity securities of issuers having a market capitalization of less than $500 Million, which will be manually assessed by the Compliance Department and such requests will be monitored and compared to Fund holdings for any appearance of conflicts of interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Investment Personnel with a proposed transaction in equity securities having a market capitalization of less than $500 Million will be subject to a required manual assessment by the Compliance Department inclusive of the proposed transaction details along with confirmation that the total requested transaction in the issuer will result in 5% or less of the Investment Person's total current reported brokerage account exposure/ holdings. Compliance will review the submitted request to ensure that the proposed transaction will not result in the requesting individual's aggregate ownership exceeding the lesser of ½ of 1% of the outstanding securities of the issuer or $500,000. Additionally, the requested trade may not result in the Investment Management team, as defined in the Investment Management Organizational Chart, owning 1% or more of the outstanding securities of the issuer. Should an issue arise, the Compliance Department will review this information with the CIO - Global Equity (or Designee) to identify any holdings that might require additional special preclearance requirements and may impose a blackout or holding period of up to 90 days from the date of the last Fund trade in such security. These additional requirements will be communicated to and discussed with each affected Investment Person as they are identified.

**4 Exempt Transactions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 Exempt Securities

Unless otherwise specified within this Code, purchases or sales of the following Securities are not subject to the Preclearance (Section 3) or Prohibitions and Restrictions (Section 5) sections of this Code:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Direct obligations of the Government of the United States and U. S. Government Agencies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Bankers' acceptances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Bank certificates of deposit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Commercial paper;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) High quality short-term debt instruments[1](#note_ftn1), including, without limitation, repurchase agreements; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Shares of those registered open-end investment companies and units in a regulated collective investment scheme such as a Unit Trust that are not included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security."

<u>NOTE</u>: Specified provisions of this Code are applicable to investment in Federated Hermes funds included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 Discretionary Accounts

Discretionary accounts over which the Access Person (or household member/connected person) has no investment discretion, but over which the Access Person retains control to designate an investment manager, are not subject to preclearance requirements (Section 3), prohibition of short-term profits (Section 5.4) or blackout periods caused by fund transactions (Section 5.8), but retain the prohibition on trading Federated Hermes stock (Section 3.6), Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) (Section 5.2), the limitations of Private Placements (Section 5.3), and the minimum holding period for designated Federated Hermes Funds (Section 5.5) specified in this Code and are subject to all reporting requirements (Section 2).

It is the Access Person's responsibility to notify his or her broker or manager of these restrictions and limitations.

Access Persons establishing discretionary accounts and the individuals accepting discretionary authority over such accounts are required to acknowledge, in writing, their understanding and acceptance of the restrictions applicable to such accounts. Access Persons must provide information relating to the investment objective and any restrictions placed on his or her (or household member's/connected person's) discretionary account(s) and any changes made to those objectives or restrictions to the Compliance Department.

**5 Prohibitions and Restrictions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 General Prohibitions

Every Access Person is prohibited from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Employing any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Fund;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Making any untrue statement of a material fact to the Fund or omitting to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made to the Fund, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Engaging in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on the Fund; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Engaging in any manipulative practice with respect to the Fund.

<u>Examples</u>: Causing the Fund to purchase a Covered Security owned by the Access Person for the purpose of supporting or driving up the price of the Covered Security, and causing the Fund to refrain from selling a Covered Security in an attempt to protect the value of the Access Person's investment, such as an outstanding option.

Without limiting the foregoing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Each Access Person is prohibited from usurping investment or other business opportunities of a Fund for personal benefit (or for the inappropriate benefit of Federated Hermes). Each Access Person owes a duty to the Funds to advance the Funds' legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises. This duty of loyalty is violated if an Access Person personally profits (or allows Federated Hermes to inappropriately profit) from an investment or other business opportunity that rightfully belongs to a Fund. This problem could arise, for example, if an Access Person becomes aware through the use of Federated Hermes or Fund property, information or relationships of an investment opportunity (either a loan or equity transaction) in which the Fund is or may be interested, and then participates in the transaction personally or informs others of the opportunity before offering it to the Fund. An Access Person is prohibited from using Federated Hermes or Fund property, information or relationships for personal gain (or for the inappropriate gain of Federated Hermes);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Each Access Person is prohibited from taking inappropriate or unfair advantage of his or her relationship with a Fund or a Vendor. Under this duty of fair dealing, no Access Person should take advantage of a Fund or a Vendor, or another person or entity, through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice. All business conducted on behalf of Federated Hermes is to be done with integrity and high fiduciary, legal and ethical business standards;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Each Access Person is prohibited from misappropriating Federated Hermes or Fund assets; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Each Access Person is prohibited from taking any action to fraudulently influence, control, coerce, manipulate or mislead any independent accountants engaged in the performance of an audit of Federated Hermes' or a Fund's financial statements for the purpose of rendering such financial statements materially misleading.

(Any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Corporate Opportunities," "Fair Dealing," "Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets" and "Improper Influence on the Conduct of Audits" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. If you have questions concerning the duty of loyalty, the duty of fair dealing, use of assets or conduct of audits, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Equity Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are Prohibited

Access Persons may not directly or indirectly acquire Beneficial Ownership or exercise investment discretion, influence or control in any equity Security in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) without prior approval. Exceptions may be approved in the following instances:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) relating to Securities of the employer of a spouse, when offered to all employees at the spouse's level, or the demutualization of insurance companies, banks or savings and loans, if the Access Person owned a policy or held such a prior interest or relationship in or with the issuer, are allowed, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Initial offering of diversified investment funds, including, without limitation, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts (or "UITs") are allowed.

All such exceptions require reporting and preclearance approval in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 above.

Initial public offerings in fixed income securities are permitted, however no Access Person will be allowed to invest in a fixed income Security during a blackout period caused by a Fund trade. Note that pre-clearance is required.

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company with no commercial operations that is formed to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing company. The initial public offerings of SPACs have the same conflict of interest potential as normal equity IPOs (potential usurpation of client opportunity or being offered the opportunity to purchase in the IPO due to client activity with the underwriting broker/dealer). Therefore, purchasing the IPO of SPAC issuances is prohibited as well. Secondary trading of SPAC shares is permitted in accordance with pre-clearance, short-swing profit, and other provisions of the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 Private Placements Require Prior Compliance Approval

Access Persons may not directly or indirectly acquire Beneficial Ownership or exercise investment discretion, influence or control in any Private Placement Security without prior approval. Any such transaction requires reporting and preclearance approval directly from the Compliance Department. No Access Person will be allowed to invest in a Private Placement Security in which a Fund has an investment or contemplates participation.

If an Investment Person receives prior approval and acquires a Private Placement Security, the Investment Person must disclose this investment to the Chief Investment Officer (or the Chief Investment Officer's designee) before the Investment Person may participate in any subsequent consideration of any potential investment by a Fund in the issuer of that Security.

Following a purchase by an Investment Person in an approved personal transaction, any purchase by a Fund of Securities issued by the same company (other than secondary market purchases of publicly traded Securities) will be subject to an independent review by the Compliance Department.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4 Prohibition of Short-Term Profits – 60 Day Rule – Individual Securities

As a general rule, personal Securities transactions of Access Persons should be for long-term investment purposes and should not be initiated for short-term profits. Profits realized on the sale of an individual Security held less than 60 days must be disgorged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) When a new purchase results in multiple lots of a Security held in personal portfolios, no lot of the same Security may be sold within 60 days if sale of any lot of the Security would result in a gain.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Similarly, no Security may be purchased within 60 days of the sale of the same Security, unless the Security is purchased at a price greater than the price of any sale of the Security within the prior 60 days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) This prohibition applies to all transactions involving exchange traded funds (ETFS) except for any Federated Hermes exchange traded funds. Federated Hermes exchange traded funds are subject to the holding period based on FIFO outlined in Section 5.5.Similarly, no Security may be purchased within 60 days of the sale of the same Security, unless the Security is purchased at a price greater than the price of any sale of the Security within the prior 60 days.

Note: The short-term profit prohibition also applies to derivative transactions in securities. Any transaction completed to liquidate a previously established derivative position in a security (either through purchasing or selling the underlying security, assigning a derivative contract, covering margin requirements, or taking an offsetting derivative position) within 60 calendar days of the original transaction date, that results in a gain, would be a violation of the Code. Further, derivative transactions cannot have an expiration date of less than 60 calendar days at the point of purchase.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5 Minimum Holding Period – Designated Federated Hermes Funds

Any holding of a Federated Hermes' fund which, according to its prospectus has adopted Frequent Trading / Market Timing Policies and is subject to monitoring for Frequent Trading will be subject to the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The minimum required holding period for shares of Federated Hermes' funds subject to monitoring for Frequent Trading is 60 days, unless the particular fund has a redemption fee provision lasting for a longer period, in which case the minimum holding period will be the same as the redemption fee period. Holding periods will be measured for fund transactions for this condition on a "first in, first out" (FIFO) accounting basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition to the holding period specified above, shares of Federated Hermes' funds that are subject to monitoring for Frequent Trading are further subject to the limitations expressed within the prospectus regarding frequency of trading that may be deemed excessive or disruptive, including but not limited to purchases and sales within 30 days or trading that is deemed disruptive over periods longer than 30 days. Such frequent or disruptive trading may occur in the same account or more than one account; that is to say that a purchase may be made in one account and a sale in another account and still be subject to these provisions. Access persons making asset allocation adjustments (transfers between or re-balancing) to investments in Federated Hermes funds that are subject to monitoring for Frequent Trading must observe these limitations and restrictions. A violation of the Frequent Trading Policies of any Federated Hermes Fund will be treated as a violation of the Code and will be subject to sanctions imposed by the Chief Compliance Officer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Systematic purchases (periodic contributions or 401k deferrals) or systematic or periodic withdrawals, that are part of a regular pattern, as determined by the Compliance Department, will generally not trigger a holding period violation. Similarly, required income distributions by a trust, minimum required individual retirement account (IRA) distributions and 529 Plan distributions for education expenses will not generally trigger a holding period violation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Compliance Department shall be authorized to grant further exception from the required holding period in cases of exceptional hardship that could not be reasonably foreseen by an Access Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The minimum required holding period for shares of any Federated Hermes' exchange traded funds (ETFs) is 60 calendar days (based on FIFO) and systematic purchases that are part of a regular pattern, as determined by the Compliance Department, will generally not trigger a holding period violation. Activity involving Federated Hermes exchange traded funds also requires preclearance as outlined in Section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.6 Prohibition on Insider Trading

Use of material, non-public information about any issuer of Securities by an Access Person is prohibited, regardless of whether such Securities are held by or have been recommended for any Fund. "Material non-public information" relates not only to issuers, but also includes, without limitation, an Adviser's Securities recommendations and Fund Securities holdings and transactions. In limited instances, awareness of material, non-public information relating to a specific Federated Hermes Fund, could subject certain Access Persons, as identified by the Compliance Department, to a blackout period during which those specified Access Persons would be prohibited from buying or selling shares of the Fund.

(See the Federated Hermes "Policy on Trading and Confidentiality" for more information. Also, any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Insider Trading" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. If you have questions concerning insider trading issues, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.7 Disclosure or Misuse of Fund Information

Selective disclosure to third parties or misuse of any material, nonpublic Fund-related information by an access person is prohibited. No portfolio holdings or any other material, nonpublic information regarding a Fund may be disclosed, unless the same data is posted on the public website for other investors or is otherwise publicly available on a simultaneous basis. "Material" information is defined as any Fund-related information that might be expected to impact an investor's decision to buy, sell or hold a Fund or Security, and may include, without limitation, holdings, trading strategies, pending transactions, performance or performance attribution, duration, yields or other key statistics. Requests for public disclosure of previously undisclosed FHI Fund information or to release information on a more frequent schedule must be approved by the President of the Advisory Companies and the Chief Compliance Officer.

The Purchase or Sale of Federated Hermes fund shares based on material, nonpublic information about the fund's portfolio is similarly prohibited.

(See the Federated Hermes "Fund Information Disclosure Policy" or "FHL Selective Fund Disclosure Procedure" for more information. Also, any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Confidentiality" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. If you have questions concerning disclosure or misuse of Fund information, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.8 Blackout Periods – Fund Trades

Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and ETF Operations Personnel identified as serving a Fund or group of Fund(s) are prohibited from purchasing or selling any Covered Security for which there is an open "buy" or "sell" order or any Covered Security that has been purchased or sold by those Fund(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days before or after the Fund purchases or sells that Security. Personal transactions that occur before transactions in those Fund(s) will be prohibited if the aggregate related open "buy" or "sell" orders and/or purchases or sells of that Covered Security by those Fund(s) are thereafter determined to have been of an amount sufficient to trigger a blackout period. Transactions of those Funds in any amount will cause personal transactions to be prohibited for fifteen days after the trades. This provision supersedes any prior preclearance.

Investment Personnel who are not among the Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and ETF Operations Personnel identified as serving the Fund(s), as provided above, may not purchase or sell a Covered Security within seven (7) calendar days after one or more Funds have open "buy" or "sell" orders and/or purchases or sells in the same Covered Security in an amount sufficient to trigger a blackout period, subject to any prior preclearance.

All other Access Persons may not purchase or sell a Covered Security on any day during which one or more Funds have open "buy" or "sell" orders and/or purchases or sells the same Covered Security in an amount sufficient to trigger a blackout period, subject to any prior preclearance.

<u>NOTE</u>: For purposes of administering this Section, all MDT employees shall be considered Investment Personnel, but generally no MDT employees shall be considered portfolio managers, traders or research analysts.

The Compliance Department shall have discretion in determining the methodology by which blackout periods are calculated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.9 Prior Knowledge

No Access Person may execute a personal transaction, directly or indirectly, in any Covered Security and no prior preclearance will apply, when he or she knows, or should have known, that the Covered Security is being:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Considered for Purchase or Sale by the Fund; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Purchased or sold by the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.10 Serving as a Director or Officer of Outside Organizations

This Section applies to Access Persons, but not any household members/connected persons of such Access Persons.

While serving the community is a worthy objective, a director or officer of any organization has access to sensitive information and charts the course of that entity. Federated Hermes must take safeguards to shield Federated Hermes and Access Persons (including, without limitation, Investment Personnel) from even the appearance of impropriety. To that end:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All Access Persons are prohibited from serving as an officer or director of any other organization unless written approval is first granted by the Compliance Committee. Prior written approval for FHL Access Persons must be granted by the Access Person's Line Manager and FHL Compliance, which will be escalated to the Compliance Committee as necessary. Approval of the Committee is not required in those situations where the organization is not-for-profit and does not issue securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All Access Persons must notify the Chief Compliance Officer or Head of Regulatory Compliance in writing (by completing the Non-Federated Hermes Business or Board Activity request form) of any organization for which such Access Person serves in compliance with this Section: (1) initially upon becoming an Access Person or, (2) before they accept and begin to serve as an officer or director, and/or (3) upon resigning from any such position.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If approval to serve as an officer or director of an organization is granted, an Access Person has an affirmative duty to (1) recuse himself or herself from participating in any deliberations inside Federated Hermes regarding such organization, and (2) not share non-public information of such organization with any Federated Hermes personnel (including, without limitation, any Investment Personnel).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The President of the Advisory Companies and all Investment Personnel reporting directly or indirectly to him are further prohibited from serving as an officer or director of any publicly issued or privately held issuer of a Security (whether "for profit," "not for profit," "charitable" or otherwise) that is or may become an eligible investment for a Fund unless an exception is granted by the Compliance Committee pursuant to the following provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) In the case of charitable, eleemosynary, municipal or educational organizations only, if the organization has no securities outstanding or if all Chief Investment Officers confirm in writing that the securities of the issuer either are not qualified for investment by the funds or that adequate alternative investments are available, and the President of the Advisory Companies approves, then the Compliance Committee may approve service as an officer or director by an Investment Person, subject to semi-annual confirmation by the Chief Investment Officers and approval by the President of the Advisory Companies that these conditions have not changed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) In the instances specified in Paragraph d. (i) of this Section, above, the Compliance Department shall maintain the organization on the Funds Restricted List. Inclusion on the Restricted List shall make any security of the issuer an ineligible investment for the funds. The Compliance Department shall communicate the Restricted List to all Chief Investment Officers and the President of the Advisory Companies quarterly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) If an Investment Person, at the time of adoption of this amended provision of the Code or, in the case of a new hire, at the time of his or her employment, is serving as an officer or of a charitable or eleemosynary organization that has issued securities eligible for or owned by the funds, then the Investment Person shall recuse himself or herself from all discussions concerning possible investment by the funds in such security and may request that his or her current term in such role may be completed. The Compliance Committee may approve completion of terms under such circumstances if it deems the remaining term reasonable. Approval to continue a current term will not permit the Investment Person to begin another term on the board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) If a Security issued by a charitable or eleemosynary organization becomes an eligible investment for a Fund while an Investment Person is serving as an officer or director, the Investment Person shall be subject to the same terms as are provided in Paragraph (d)(iii) of this Section, above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) If a Security issued by any organization that is not a charitable or eleemosynary organization becomes an eligible investment for a Fund after an Investment Person has begun serving as an officer or director, the Investment Person must immediately resign from such role and recuse himself or herself from all matters relating to the organization.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If an Access Person serves as an officer or director of a non-public organization, and the organization seeks to issue securities, such Access Person must, promptly after the company's intention to issue securities becomes public, take steps to notify the Chief Compliance Officer in writing. If an exception has not been reconfirmed under this Section or if continued service would be prohibited under this Section, as of the time when the organization's securities are first offered to the public, then the Access Person must immediately resign from such board and recuse himself or herself from all board matters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Nothing in this Section limits or restricts service on the Board of Federated Hermes, its subsidiaries, Federated Hermes Funds, Proprietary Funds, or other funds administered by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes.

NOTE: Any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Corporate Boards" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.11 Excessive Trading and Market Timing

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Access Persons are strongly discouraged from trading excessively. This applies to both individual Securities and registered investment company Securities included under this Code's definition of "Covered Security." The Chief Investment Officers, the President of the Advisory Companies and the Head of Trading will review the transaction volume of Investment Personnel on a quarterly basis. The transaction volume of other Access Persons will be monitored by Compliance and will be escalated to managers if it appears that transaction volume is interfering with the Access Person's obligation to Federated Hermes and/or its' clients. If trading is deemed excessive, sanctions may be imposed consistent with Section 7.5 below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Access Persons are prohibited from market timing. This includes, without limitation, entering into any agreement or arrangement to permit market timing by any fund, shareholder or accountholder or in any fund, or by any broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution, person or entity. Frequent or short-term trading into and out of funds can have adverse consequences for the funds, shareholders and accountholders who use the funds as long-term investment vehicles. Such trading in significant amounts can disrupt the funds' investment strategies (e.g., by requiring the funds to sell investments at inopportune times or maintain excessive short-term or cash positions to support redemptions or cash flow needs), increase brokerage and administrative costs and affect the timing and amount of taxable gains distributed by or in respect of the funds. Such trading may also seek to profit by estimating changes in a fund's net asset value in advance of the time as of which net asset value is calculated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.12 Independent Directors

Notwithstanding the other restrictions or exemptions provided under this Code, Independent Directors, including FHL Independent Directors, (other than Independent Directors identified by the Compliance Department as being Access Persons subject to additional provisions of this Code) and their household members are subject only to the following Code restrictions:

Section 5.1 General Prohibitions

Section 5.5 Minimum Holding Period – Designated Federated Hermes Funds

Section 5.6 Prohibition on Insider Trading

Section 5.7 Disclosure or Misuse of Fund Information

Section 5.9 Prior Knowledge

Section 5.11 Excessive Trading and Market Timing

In order to monitor compliance with the above referenced Code provisions, Section 2.4 further requires Independent Directors to disclose holdings and transactions in certain Federated Hermes funds (including Federated Hermes ETFs) for themselves and their household members.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.13 Restrictions on Investment Clubs

Investment Personnel who wish to participate in an investment club must request Chief Investment Officer approval prior to joining in the club activity. Names of other club members must be disclosed. The Chief Investment Officer shall notify the Compliance Department when such approval is granted.

Access Persons will be deemed to have investment discretion, influence or control in any trade by the club. All investment club activity by any Access Person will require preclearance and must be reported by duplicate confirms and statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.14 Disclosure of Personal Interests

All Access Persons (including, without limitation, Investment Personnel) are prohibited from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Recommending, implementing or considering any Securities transaction for a Fund, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Negotiating any agreement or otherwise arranging for any relationship with any Vendor,

without having disclosed in writing to the Chief Investment Officer (in the case of Investment Personnel) (or another person designated by the Chief Investment Officer) (Chief Investment Officers shall disclose to the President of the Advisory Companies) or the Compliance Department (in the case of all other Access Persons):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any material Beneficial Ownership, business or personal relationship, or other material interest, that the Access Person has in an issuer or its affiliates, or in a Vendor, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) other material conflict of interest that the Access Person has with an issuer or its affiliates or with a Vendor.

If the Chief Investment Officer (or other designated person) or Compliance Department determines that the disclosed interest is a material conflict of interest, then the Access Person may not participate in (a) any decision-making process regarding the Securities of that issuer, or (b) any negotiations or discussions with any Vendor.

In addition to the specific requirements above, each Access Person has the responsibility to use his or her best judgment to assess objectively whether there might be even the appearance of a conflict of interest or acting for reasons of personal gain (or the inappropriate gain of Federated Hermes to the detriment of a Fund, an issuer or its affiliates or a Vendor). If you have questions regarding disclosure of personal interests and conflicts of interest, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel).

<u>NOTE</u>: Refer also to the "Conflicts of Interest" and "Personal Financial Interests; Outside Business Interests" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

**6 Prohibitions on Giving/Receiving Gifts; Political and Charitable Contributions**

Access Persons are in a position of trust and must exercise great care to preserve their independence. As a general rule, no Access Person should ever receive, solicit, make or offer an inappropriate payment or anything of value in exchange for a decision involving Federated Hermes,' a Fund's or a Vendor's business. Decisions must be made in an unbiased manner. Bribery, kickbacks and other improper payments have no place in Federated Hermes' business.

Without limiting the foregoing general principles:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Every Access Person is prohibited from giving, either individually or in the aggregate with all other Access Persons, or receiving any gift, favor, preferential treatment, valuable consideration, or other thing of more than a de minimis value in any year to or from any Fund, or other person or entity, from, to or through whom Fund purchases or sells Securities, or an issuer of Securities or its affiliates or a Vendor. For purposes of this Code, "de minimis value" is equal to $100 in the aggregate in the US; £100 in the aggregate in the UK; and, €100 in the aggregate in Germany or less. This prohibition does not apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (i) salaries, wages, fees or other compensation paid, or expenses paid or reimbursed, in the usual scope of an Access Person's employment responsibilities for the Access Person's employer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (ii) meals, refreshments or entertainment of reasonable value in the course of a meeting or other occasion, the purpose of which is to hold bona fide business discussions (as a guideline for FHL Access Persons, not in excess of £100 per person per day).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (iii) advertising or promotional material of nominal value, such as pens, pencils, note pads, key chains, calendars and similar items;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (iv) the acceptance of gifts, meals, refreshments, or entertainment of reasonable value that are related to commonly recognized events or occasions, such as a promotion, new job or recognized holiday; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· (v) the acceptance of awards, from an employer to an employee, for recognition of service and accomplishment.

<u>Note</u>: Access Persons must be aware that in certain instances, gifts and/or various forms of entertainment may be subject to lower limitations or be prohibited entirely to certain individuals, including government officials, and it remains the obligation of the Access Person to verify actual limits or prohibitions with the Compliance Department, (which may further require discussion with the Legal Department) prior to making a gift or engaging in such other activities. Such activities may be limited or prohibited by federal, state, local or foreign laws.

Investment Personnel should also refer to the Investment Management Gift and Entertainment Policy and Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Every Access Person is prohibited from (i) making political or charitable contributions solely for the purpose of obtaining or retaining assets from, or advisory contracts or other business relationships with, federal, state, local or foreign governments or governmental agencies, or political subdivisions of any of them, or charitable organizations; and (ii) considering an Adviser's or Federated Hermes' current or anticipated business relationships as a factor in soliciting political or charitable donations.

<u>NOTE</u>: Any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Payments and Gifts" requirements in Federated Hermes' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Any Access Persons who are subject to the Broker-Dealer Written Supervisory Policies and Procedures also should consult those procedures for additional guidance on the receipt of gifts and gratuities. If you have questions regarding the receipt of gifts or political and charitable contributions, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel.

**7 Review, Reporting, Education and Sanctions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 Management Review of Investment Personnel's Trading Activity

The President of the Advisory Companies, the Chief Investment Officers, the Head of Trading and such additional managers as the President of the Advisory Companies may designate will receive periodic reports of investment-related activity by Investment Personnel, such as preclearance requests, executed transactions and any other activity. Personal investment data will be reviewed to determine whether the transactions conflict with any Fund activity and whether the transactions appear appropriate and consistent with the position and responsibility of the Investment Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2 Compliance Review of Reports and Trading Activity, and this Code of Ethics

Federated Hermes' Compliance Department will review all initial holdings reports, confirmations, quarterly transaction reports, annual holdings reports and other reports and information required to be submitted under this Code to identify improper trading activity or patterns of trading, and to otherwise seek to verify compliance with this Code. Without limiting the foregoing, the Compliance Department will review personal trading activity and trading records to identify possible violations, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Delay in reporting individual investments or investment accounts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Failure to report individual investments or investment accounts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Filing false or incomplete reports;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Failure to preclear individual trades;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Executing trades that violate provisions of this Code; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Failure to comply with the receipt of gifts provision.

In addition, the review may also include (as applicable, and in the Compliance Department's discretion): (i) a comparison of personal trading to applicable restricted lists; (ii) an assessment of whether an Access Person is trading for his or her own account in the same Securities he or she is trading for Funds (and, if so, whether the Funds are receiving terms as favorable as the Access Person takes for himself or herself); (iii) an assessment of Access Person trading patterns for indications of abuse (including, without limitation, "market timing"); (iv) an analysis of any substantial disparities between the quality of performance an Access Person receives for his or her own account and that he or she receives for Funds; and (iv) an analysis of any substantial disparities between the percentage of personal trades that are profitable and the percentage that are profitable when he or she places trades for Funds.

Federated Hermes' Compliance Department also will review this Code, and the implementation, effectiveness and enforcement of this Code, at least once annually or more frequently in response to material changes in legal requirements or business practices, as contemplated by Federated Hermes' written compliance program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3 Self-discovery and Reporting

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Access Person is required to report violations or suspected violations by any party of this Code promptly to the Compliance Department. If the person within the Compliance Department that receives the report is not the Chief Compliance Officer, that person must report all violations reported to the Chief Compliance Officer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Immediate disclosure by an Access Person to the Compliance Department of a self-discovered violation and correction of that violation (including, without limitation, the immediate disgorging of any gain) will generally be treated as a violation to be recorded, but not as a material violation, if the Access Person has not benefited by the transaction and the Compliance Department determines that the violation was not intentional.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) It is Federated Hermes' policy that retaliation against Access Persons who report actual or suspected violations of this Code is prohibited. Any actual or attempted retaliation will be treated as a separate violation of this Code, which will be subject to sanction in accordance with Section 7.5 below (including, without limitation, termination).

<u>NOTE</u>: Any Access Person who is a director, officer or employee of Federated Hermes should also refer to the "Reporting of any Illegal or Unethical Behavior" requirements in Federated Hermes's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. If you have questions concerning reporting violations, contact the Compliance Department or Federated Hermes' Deputy General Counsel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.4 Education

From time to time the Compliance Department will schedule training sessions or may otherwise distribute educational materials regarding this Code. Access Persons are required to participate in all training sessions offered. Access Persons will be required to provide a written acknowledgment that the Access Person received, read and understood the Code and its administration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.5 Sanctions

Upon determining that a violation of this Code or its Associated Procedures has occurred, the Chief Compliance Officer may take such actions or impose such sanctions, if any, as may be deemed appropriate, including, without limitation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Issue a letter of censure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Assess a fine, either nominal or substantial (not applicable to FHL employees);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Require the unwinding of trades;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Require the disgorging of profits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Disallow discretionary accounts or required preclearance of discretionary account trades;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Prohibit or place further restrictions on personal trading or other activities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Recommend suspension;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Recommend a reassignment of duties or job functions; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Recommend that the employment of the violator be terminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.6 Factors for Consideration

Sanctions listed above may be assessed individually or in combination. Prior violations of the Access Person and the degree of responsibility exercised by the Access Person will be taken into consideration in the assessment of sanctions.

In instances where a member of the Access Person's household commits the violation, any sanction will be imposed on the Access Person.

If extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances exist, an appeal may be directed to the Compliance Department. Appeals are solely within the discretion of the Chief Compliance Officer. The Chief Compliance Officer shall further have full discretion and authority to make special provision under and/or interpret or apply provisions of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.7 Reporting of Violations

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Violations of Investment Personnel and proposed sanctions will be reported to the responsible Chief Investment Officer and/or Manager. Violations of other Access Persons, and proposed sanctions, will be reported to the responsible Senior Manager. All violations and the proposed sanction will be reported to Senior Management and the Board of Directors of the Federated Hermes Funds quarterly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any patterns or trends noted and any difficulties in administration of this Code shall be reported to Senior Management and to the Board of Directors of the Federated Hermes Funds, at least annually.

**8 Definitions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1 1933 Act

The "1933 Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2 1934 Act

The "1934 Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3 1940 Act

The "1940 Act" means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4 Access Person

"Access Person" means any person who participates in or who: (i) in connection with his or her duties, obtains or could obtain any information concerning recommendations on Covered Securities being made by the investment adviser to any Fund or (ii) any person who has access to nonpublic information regarding any Fund's Purchase or Sale of Securities, or nonpublic information regarding the portfolio holdings of any Reportable Fund.

"Access Person" includes, without limitation, a director, trustee, officer, managing general partner, general partner, or Investment Person of a Fund, of the Underwriter, and of the Adviser and other persons designated by the Compliance Department, any trust over which an Access Person is a trustee with investment discretion, influence or control, (either for the benefit of the Access Person or for any other party), any closely-held entity (such as a partnership, limited liability company or corporation) and any account (including, without limitation, any retirement, pension, deferred compensation or similar account) with respect to which the Access Person has investment discretion, influence or control. All FHL employees and employees working in the Global New York, MDT, and Cleveland offices are designated as Access Persons due to the seating proximity within the office locations.

Activity (including, without limitation, trading activity) by an Access Person's household members/connected persons will generally be attributed to the Access Person. (If emancipated adult children or other independent parties also reside in the household, the Access Person must either declare that the Access Person has no discretion, influence or control over the investment decisions of such other party or the Access Person must report the party as an Access Person.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.5 Adviser

"Adviser" means any subsidiary of Federated Hermes registered as an investment adviser with the SEC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.6 Advisers Act

"Advisers Act" means the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.7 Associated Procedures

"Associated Procedures" means those procedures and/or statements that have been adopted by the Underwriter, the Adviser, a Fund or the Compliance Department, and which are designed to supplement this Code and its provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.8 Automatic Investment Plan

"Automatic Investment Plan" means a program in which regular periodic purchases (or withdrawals) are made automatically in (or from) investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation. An "Automatic Investment Plan" includes, without limitation, a dividend reimbursement plan and automated contribution plan automatic activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.9 Beneficial Ownership

"Beneficial Ownership" will be attributed to an Access Person in all instances where the Access Person directly or indirectly (i) possesses the ability to purchase or sell the Covered Securities (or the ability to direct the disposition of the Covered Securities); (ii) possesses voting power (including the power to vote or to direct the voting) over such Covered Securities; or (iii) receives any benefits substantially equivalent to those of ownership. It is the intent of Federated Hermes that "Beneficial Ownership" be interpreted in the same manner as it would be under 17 C.F.R. § 240.16a-1(a)(2) in determining whether a person has Beneficial Ownership of a Security for purposes of Section 16 of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.10 Board

The "Board" means, with respect to a fund, the board of directors or trustees or any other group serving a similar function that has adopted this Code on behalf of the fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.11 Code

"Code" means this Code of Ethics and any Associated Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.12 Compliance Committee

"Compliance Committee" means the committee referenced under the Federated Hermes Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, consisting of, among others, the Chief Compliance Officer, the Deputy General Counsel, the Chief Audit Executive and the Chief Risk Officer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.13 Compliance Department

The "Compliance Department" means the Chief Compliance Officer of Federated Hermes and those other individuals designated by him or her as responsible for implementing this Code and the Associated Procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.14 Control

"Control" has the same meaning as that set forth in Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.15 Covered Security

"Covered Security" means any Security, or interest in a Security held in any form, not expressly excluded by provisions of this Code, including, without limitation: equity and debt Securities; derivative Securities, including, without limitation, options on and warrants to purchase equity or debt Securities; shares of closed-end investment companies; all exchange traded funds; investments in unit investment trusts; and any related instruments and Securities. "Covered Security" also means shares of any Reportable Funds and any 529 Plan or annuity employing such funds, unless specifically excluded in the paragraph below. Also included are futures, swaps and other derivative contracts.

"Covered Security" does not include: (1) direct obligations of the Government of the United States or U. S. Government Agencies (regardless of their maturities); (2) bankers' acceptances; bank certificates of deposit; commercial paper; high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; (3) shares of 1940 Act registered investment companies that are designated as money market funds; (4) shares issued by 1940 Act registered open-end investment companies (other than Reportable Funds) in a direct account with a mutual fund or 529 Plan or annuity offeror when that account may only hold registered open-end investment company Securities; or (5) shares issued by unit investment trusts (or "UITs") that are invested exclusively in one or more open-end funds, none of which are Reportable Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.16 Federal Securities Laws

"Federal Securities Laws" means (a) the 1933 Act, (b) the 1934 Act, (c) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, (d) the 1940 Act, (e) the Advisers Act, (f) Title V of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, (g) any rules of the SEC promulgated under any of the statutes identified in (a) through (f) above, (h) the Bank Secrecy Act as it applies to registered mutual funds and investment advisers, and (i) any rules adopted under the Bank Secrecy Act by the SEC or the Department of Treasury. U.K Financial Conduct Authority FCA Regulations

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.17 Federated Hermes

"Federated Hermes" means Federated Hermes, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries including Federated Hermes Limited, as the context may require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.18 Fund

"Fund" means (i) each investment company registered under the 1940 Act (and any series or portfolios of such company) for which an Adviser serves as an investment adviser (as defined in § 2(a)(20) of the 1940 Act or an Underwriter serves as a principal underwriter (as defined in §§ 2(a)(29) and (40) of the 1940 Act) and (ii) FCA registered collective investment schemes (ii) any other investment account or portfolio over which an Adviser exercises investment discretion (whether pursuant to a direct advisory agreement, through a managed account or "wrap fee" program, or otherwise), and (iii) any investment adviser, broker, dealer, bank, or other financial institution to which Federated Hermes provides non-discretionary investment advisory services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.19 Independent Director

"Independent Director" means a member of the Federated Hermes Funds' Board who is not an "interested person" of the Fund within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.20 Influence

Influence means taking an action that is reasonably expected to materially modify the independent investment decision-making of a person who controls or otherwise has investment discretion with respect to an account (whether by imposing a restraint on such decision-making ability or directing a decision).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.21 Initial Public Offering

"Initial Public Offering" means an offering of Securities registered under the 1933 Act, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.22 Investment Person; Investment Personnel

"Investment Person" or "Investment Personnel" means (a) Access Persons with direct responsibility and authority to make investment decisions affecting the Fund (such as portfolio managers and Chief Investment Officers) and individuals who provide information and advice to such portfolio managers (such as Securities analysts); and (b) those who assist in executing investment decisions for the Fund (such as traders) and their related staff members.

"Investment Person" or "Investment Personnel" further means any trust over which an Investment Person is a trustee with investment discretion, influence or control, (either for the benefit of the Investment Person or for any other party), any closely-held entity (such as a partnership, limited liability company or corporation) in which an Investment Person holds a Controlling interest and with respect to which he or she has investment influence or control, and any account (including, without limitation, any retirement, pension, deferred compensation or similar account) with respect to which the Access Person has investment discretion, influence or control. Investment Person is intended to include and includes persons deemed to be Supervised Persons pursuant to Rule 204A-1 under the Investments Advisers Act of 1940, as further defined hereunder.

Activity (including, without limitation, trading activity) by an Investment Person's household members will generally be attributed to the Investment Person. (If emancipated adult children or other independent parties also reside in the household, the Investment Person must either declare that the Investment Person has no discretion, influence or control over the investment decisions of such other party or the Investment Person must report the party as an Investment Person.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.23 Private Placement

"Private Placement" (or "limited offering") means an offering that is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act pursuant to Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) of the 1933 Act or pursuant to rule 504, rule 505 or rule 506 under the 1933 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.24 Purchase or Sale

"Purchase or Sale" of a Security or Covered Security includes, among other things, the writing of an option, future or other derivative contract to purchase or sell a Security or Covered Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.25 Reportable Fund

"Reportable Fund" means any 1940-Act registered open end investment company for which an Adviser serves as investment adviser as defined in Section 2(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, or any 1940-Act registered investment company whose investment adviser or principal underwriter Controls an Adviser, is Controlled by an Adviser or is under common Control with an Adviser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.26 SEC

The "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States, and any successor thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.27 Security

"Security" or "Securities" means any security as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act or Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.28 Supervised Person

"Supervised Person" means directors, officers and partners of an Adviser (or other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees of an Adviser, and any other person who provides advice on behalf of an Adviser and is subject to the Adviser's supervision and control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.29 Underwriter

"Underwriter" means any subsidiary of Federated Hermes registered as a broker/dealer with the SEC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.30 Vendor

"Vendor" means any borrower, lender, tenant, landlord, supplier, service provider (including, without limitation, a service provider to a mutual fund) or other vendor of Federated Hermes (including, without limitation, any Adviser or any other affiliate), any managed account or "wrap fee" program sponsor or turnkey platform provider, or any other third party that has or is seeking a relationship with Federated Hermes (including, without limitation, any Adviser or other affiliate).

**Approved by:** <u>/s/ **John B. Fisher**</u> **Date: <u>10/21/2024</u>**

**President of the Advisory Companies**

**Approved by:** <u>/s/ **Stephen Van Meter**</u> **Date: 10/21/2024<br> Compliance**

Addendum

**ACCESS PERSONS PROCEDURES**

**1 Preclearance Approval Using Star Compliance**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All Access Persons who wish to effect a personal Securities transaction, whether a purchase, sale, or other disposition, must preclear the Covered Security in Star Compliance prior to engaging in the transaction. Private Placement securities must be precleared directly through the Compliance Department.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) When trading options, the Access Person must preclear the option and the underlying Security before entering into the option contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Based on established criteria, Star Compliance determines whether the contemplated transaction should be permitted. The primary criterion applied is whether the Covered Security is on the Federated Hermes Equity Restricted List or Open Order lists, or whether the Covered Security was traded by any of the Federated Hermes advised Funds (fund trade information is updated nightly in Star Compliance).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Approval is either granted or denied immediately in Star Compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) If approval is denied, the contemplated personal transaction in that Covered Security is prohibited until prior approval is subsequently granted upon request in Star Compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) If approval is granted, the Access Person is free to effect the personal transaction in that Covered Security until the end of the next trading day only (subject to revocation as contemplated in Section 3.2 of this Code). In this regard, open orders extending beyond the next trading day (good till cancel) must be resubmitted for approval in Star Compliance to comply with this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) All trade requests and their dispositions are maintained in Star Compliance and reviewed by the Compliance Department in conjunction with other information provided by Access Persons in accordance with this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The Compliance Department reviews all potential violations identified by Star Compliance after Fund trades and personal trades have been compared and determines the appropriate action to be taken to resolve each identified violation.

**2 Federated Hermes Funds Compliance Review**

Access Persons must provide all relevant information concerning investments in Federated Hermes funds held in accounts with financial institutions or intermediaries (banks, broker-dealers, etc.) to the Compliance Department in the same manner and subject to the same timing requirements as individual Securities.

**3 Non-U.S. Based Federated Hermes Access Persons**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) FHI Access Persons who are not located in the U.S. must request preclearance approval from the Compliance Department via email. Access Persons must provide specific trade details including the issuer name, anticipated date of transaction, full name of Security (i.e., title), description (i.e., type), CUSIP or SEDOL number or exchange ticker symbol, number of shares and principal amount, interest rate and maturity date (if applicable) and the type of transaction (purchase or sale). The Compliance Department requests preclearance for the transaction through Star Compliance during normal business hours on the day the request is received. The Compliance Department notifies the Access Person via email of the results of the preclearance request.

If the trade request is approved, the Access Person must execute the trade no later than the close of business on the business day following the date of the request (subject to revocation as contemplated in Section 3.2 of this Code).

**4 Non-Federated Hermes Access Persons**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Transaction and holdings information of non-Federated Hermes officers of Federated Hermes and/or proprietary funds shall be reviewed on a quarterly basis to determine whether any patterns of conflict are exhibited with any Funds for which Federated Hermes has access to Fund transaction information, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Data relating to the trades of all personnel designated as Access Persons of a Fund for which Federated Hermes does not have access to Fund transaction information will be submitted to Compliance Department or other appropriate personnel of the Fund's adviser for review on a quarterly basis.

**COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES**

**1 Preclearance**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Documentation of valid preclearance approval, including a statement that the Access Person was not aware of any consideration of a Security by research analysts or Fund portfolio managers for a recommendation, an actual Fund trade or an anticipated transaction, shall be conclusive for purposes of reviewing a personal transaction, unless additional facts or a preponderance of circumstances suggest otherwise. This conclusive presumption does not apply to research analysts covering or recommending a Covered Security involved in a Fund trade or portfolio managers of a Fund making a trade in that Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Before approving a preclearance request for a Private Placement, submitted by an Access Person, the Compliance Department shall inquire of the appropriate portfolio manager(s) and head trader(s) as to whether an order is pending or expected to be entered for the same Security. In cases where an Investment Person has submitted the request for preclearance, the Compliance Department shall also notify the Chief Investment Officer to whom the Investment Person reports. The Compliance Department will notify the Access Person as to whether or not the investment has been precleared.

**2 Initial Reporting Process**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) A member of the Compliance Department meets with each new Access Person and reviews this Code, the Insider Trading Policy and the procedures for preclearing personal Securities transactions through Star Compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Access Person is required to complete the "Certification and Acknowledgment Form" to acknowledge his/her understanding of this Codeand return it to the designated Compliance Assistant within ten (10) calendar days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In addition, the Access Person is required to complete the "Personal Security Portfolio Forms" which includes information detailed in Section 2.1 of the Code, and:

<u>NOTE</u>: Information provided by the Access Person must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted. Failure to provide that information within 10 calendar days is deemed a violation of the Code and SEC Rules.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Separate forms must be completed for the Access Person and all household members as defined in Section 8.4 of this Code. The signed form(s) must be returned to the Compliance Department within ten (10) calendar days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) A member of the Compliance Department inputs current portfolio holdings information into Star Compliance as "initial" holdings.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Compliance Department notifies each broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution that duplicate confirmations and statements for the Access Person and household members, if applicable, must be sent to the Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately. The Compliance Department also will obtain reports on accounts held directly with Federated Hermes' Transfer Agent and 401k Plan Administrator.

**3 Quarterly Reporting Process**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On the first business day after each calendar quarter end, the Compliance Assistant sends an e-mail to each Access Person giving step-by-step instructions on how to complete the quarterly reporting requirements using Star Compliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) By the date specified by the Compliance Department (but no later than thirty (30) calendar days of the quarter end), the Access Person is required to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) review for accuracy all Covered Security transactions recorded during the previous calendar quarter in all personal and household member accounts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) review all open account information, including names of broker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions, addresses and account numbers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) notify the Compliance Department of any new accounts established with broker-dealers, banks or other financial institutions during the quarter and the date the account was established;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) resolve any discrepancies with the Compliance Department;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) record an electronic signature and date on Star Compliance.

Information provided by the Access Person must be current as of a date no more than 45 days before the report is submitted. Failure to provide that information within 10 calendar days is deemed a violation of the Code and SEC Rules.

The information required shall include the information detailed in Section 2.2 of the Code.

An Access Person need not submit a quarterly Securities transactions report to the extent that the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements delivered to Federated Hermes so long as such trade confirmations or account statements are received by the Compliance Department by the date specified by the Compliance Department (but in no later than 25 days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Chief Compliance Officer Stephen Van Meter reviews potential violations of the Code by any Access Person periodically during the calendar quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Compliance Department issues memos to each Access Person involved if any personal transactions executed during the quarter appear to be violations of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Based on the facts and the Access Person's response to the memo, the Chief Compliance Officer may impose or recommend any of the sanctions identified in Section 7 of this Code.

**4 Annual Reporting Process**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) At least annually, the Compliance Department requires that each Access Person read this Code and certify and acknowledge his/her understanding of this Code and its requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition to the quarterly reporting requirements, on an annual basis, the Compliance Department requires each Access Person to confirm and certify that the records of all Covered Securities holdings in Star Compliance are complete and accurate.

This re-certification is required to be completed by the date specified by the Compliance Department (but in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days after a request) from the Compliance Department. The Compliance Department monitors compliance with this requirement through the electronic signatures on Star Compliance.

**5 Reportable Funds Transactions**

On a quarterly basis, the Compliance Department will request and review a report of Federated Hermes Fund Securities transactions by Access Persons and Investment Personnel from both the Federated Hermes Transfer Agent and the 401k Plan Administrator and from other accounts reported by Access Persons and Investment Personnel. After reviewing these transactions, the Compliance Department will discuss any issues identified with the Access Person and management and take appropriate action, as provided by the Code.

**6 Blackout Periods – Fund Trades**

A transaction in a Covered Security by a Fund shall trigger a blackout period as specified above for Access Persons and Investment Persons, (other than the Portfolio Managers, Traders and Research Analysts serving a Fund in which such purchase or sale occurs), only if the aggregate of open orders and executed purchases and sales in the security within the Federated Hermes complex is equal to or exceeds a specified threshold on each trading day. That threshold shall be defined by asset type, as follows:

<u>Covered Security</u> <u>Threshold equal to or greater than:</u>

<u>Equity</u> 1% of the average daily volume measured over the preceding 20 trading days.

<u>Fixed Income</u>

<u>Investment Grade</u>

Corporate Obligation $250,000

State or Foreign Obligation $250,000

Municipal Obligation $250,000

<u>High Yield</u>

Corporate Obligation $100,000

State or Foreign Obligation $100,000

Municipal Obligation $100,000

An open order or executed trade in any equity Covered Security for which the average daily trading volume over the preceding 20 trading days is not available will be measured against the average daily trading volume over the preceding 30 days, if available. An open order or executed trade in any equity Covered Security for which an average daily volume cannot be determined shall trigger a blackout period. Any trades in any fixed income Covered Security not specified above shall trigger a blackout period.

**7 Reporting to the Board of Directors**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each quarter, the Compliance Department will provide reports of any violations of this Code to Senior Management and the Board of Directors of the Federated Hermes Funds. Any patterns or trends noted and any difficulties in administration of this Code shall be reported to Senior Management and, to the Board Directors of the Federated Hermes Funds, at least annually.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Compliance Department will also report any difficulties in administration of this Code and any trends or patterns of personal Securities trading which are deemed by the Compliance Department to be violations of this Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Compliance Department provides the Board with the job title of the Access Person; the type of violation; the details of the transaction(s); and the types of sanctions imposed, if any.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) At least annually, the Compliance Department shall certify that the Fund, investment adviser or principal underwriter, as applicable, has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating this Code.

**8 Record Keeping Requirements**

The Compliance Department maintains the following books and records in Star Compliance for a period equal to (a) no less than six (6) calendar years or (b) any longer period that may be required under applicable law:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a copy of this Code (current and for the past five years)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a record of any violation of this Code and any action taken as a result of the violation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a record of all written acknowledgments of access persons (current and for the past five years).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) a record of each report made by an Access Person, including initial, quarterly and annual reporting (and including any information on a broker trade confirmation or account statement that was submitted in lieu of such reports);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) a record of all Access Persons (current and for the past five years);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, to approve the acquisition of Securities by Access Persons in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) (to the extent approved as satisfying the limited exceptions in Sections 5.2(a) or (b) to the general prohibition) or Private Placement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) a record of persons responsible for reviewing reports; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) a copy of any supporting documentation used in making decisions regarding action taken by the Compliance Department with respect to personal Securities trading.

Such records will be kept in such locations, and for such periods, as required under the Advisers Act and the 1940 Act.

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[1](#note_ftnref1) The SEC has interpreted "high quality short-term debt instruments" to mean any instrument having a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days and which is rated in one of the highest two rating categories by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization, or which is unrated but is of comparable quality. Personal Investment Activities of Investment Company Personnel and Codes of Ethics of Investment Companies and Their Investment Advisers and Principal Underwriters, Investment Company Act Release No. 21341 (Sept. 8, 1995) [60 FR 47844 (Sept. 14, 1995)] (proposing amendments to rule 17j-1) at note 66.This definition is repeated in the footnotes to the adopting and proposing releases for the Adviser's Code of Ethics requirement under Rule 204A-1.